Adelis is a growth partner for well-positioned Nordic companies. Adelis partners with management or entrepreneurs to build businesses in fundamentally attractive market segments and with leading market positions. Since raising our first fund in 2013, we have been one of the most active investors in the Nordic middle-market, acquiring 25 companies and making more than 100 add-on acquisitions.

As owners we are knowledgeable, active, transparent and respectful of the specificities of the businesses we invest in. Our name is derived from the latin words for bold (audax) and faithful (fidelis) but also means noble in Germanic. The name symbolizes our approach and is reflected in our work.

We ensure a clear alignment of interest between a company’s management, board and owners. Together with management and the board we develop a value creation plan and a long-term road map for the company. We make it clear that it is the management’s responsibility to execute the plan. Adelis contributes through board work and by participating in specific projects.

Adelis is a well-capitalized and experienced owner that is able to provide the financial resources and the expertise required to develop a company in an optimal way. We take a long-term view on our investments and strive to find the most appropriate value creation model in each situation.

We are driven by sound values and principles. Entrepreneurship, creativity, integrity, humility and teamwork are natural parts of our DNA and are reflected in our collaboration with the companies we invest in.

Our investments are made by the Swedish limited liability companies Adelis Equity Partners Fund I AB (SEK 3,690 million) and Adelis Equity Partners Fund II AB (EUR 600 million), which are licensed under the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (AIFMD). The entire Adelis corporate structure is onshore with a Swedish base. The company is owned by current and former employees.

The Adelis team was built with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, teamwork, experience and creativity. Our individuals bring together extensive investment experience from a broad range of industries and situations. In total, we have been involved in more than 60 buyouts and held board seats in 60 companies. In addition to our own experience base, we have access to a network of industry experts that provide us with additional depth and breadth in developing the companies we own.

Our ultimate investors are primarily pension funds, life insurers, foundations and endowments in Europe and North America. Most invest directly into Adelis, others invest indirectly via fund of funds. A sixth of Adelis’ capital comes from Nordic investors, primarily pension funds and life insurance companies.