Our values

Clear course
We keep it simple, direct, and transparent.
Responsible investing
Team and society aligned to succeed.
Big and bold goals
We embrace courage to transform.
Always learning
We learn from both successes and mistakes.

We are KLAR

KLAR Partners is an independent, mid-market private equity firm focused on the business services and industrial technology sectors, investing primarily in the Nordic, Benelux and DACH regions. We make control investments in companies providing mission critical products and services, partnering with management to build sustainable,
market-leading businesses through a responsible investment approach. We are driven by our values of Clarity, Community, Curiosity and Courage and deploy our transformational investing experience to realise the full potential of our companies through growth, operational improvement and buy & build strategies.
We are KLAR Partners - an independent, mid-market private equity firm focused on the business services and industrial sectors, investing primarily in the Nordic, Benelux and DACH regions. We make control investments in companies providing mission critical products and services, partnering with management to build sustainable, market-leading businesses through a responsible investment approach. We are driven by our values of Clarity, Community, Curiosity and Courage and deploy our transformational investing experience to realise the full potential of our companies through growth, operational improvement and buy & build strategies.

Our contribution as owners is most effective in industries and geographies that we know well

Mission-critical
services
Industrial
technology
Our core regions

KLAR's owner philosophy

We form close partnerships with management and seek to realise the full potential of our businesses by applying our simple owner philosophy.
Big and bold goals
Set the ambitions
Low number of high impact initiatives
Build road to success
World class leadership at all levels
Put ideas into action
Accelerate
Capitalise on strong momentum
We strongly believe in - and will ensure - managerial freedom complemented by proper corporate governance and a clear chain of command.

How KLAR contributes to success

Sector expertise.
We have extensive experience and a strong track record in what we are passionate about.
Proven game plan.
We bring a proven governance model and approach to strategy that can realise the full potential of our businesses.
Partnership. Support.
We partner with management to help them achieve their goals and provide hands-on support when needed.
Local presence. International reach.
We are where our businesses are - with our local network and team on the ground - while also providing the international markets access and capital to support organic growth and M&A.

Our Capital

We always invest our own capital alongside that of our investment partners and management teams.
Our incentives are aligned.
Our investment partners include pension funds, insurance companies, endowments and foundations, primarily from Europe and the US.
We invest responsibly.

Sustainability at KLAR

Sustainability is at the core of KLAR’s ‘Community’ value. As a responsible investor and owner we seek to drive positive impact both on the ecosystem in which we operate as well as on society at large.
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Our Team

Name
Location
Function
Felix Abercron
London
Investment Professional
Daniel Alsén
Stockholm
Investment Professional, Lead Digital & Tech
Florian Bandel
London / Frankfurt
Investment Professional
Fredrik Brynildsen
London
Investment Professional, Lead Services
Monika Chadaj
London
Finance Director
Petter Darin
Stockholm
Investment Professional, Lead Deal Sourcing
George Davis
London
Fund Controller
Daniel Englund
London
Investment Professional
Frida Engström
London
Investment Professional
Carl Johan Falkenberg
London
Investment Professional, Managing Partner
Michael Furth
London
COO
Stephen Goldschmidt
London
Investment Professional
Ana Jameson
London
Operations Manager
Alex Kulikowski
London
Investment Professional
Tim Käsbach
London
Investment Professional
André Löhden
London
Investment Professional
Ahmet Mesinoglu
Brussels
Investment Professional, Lead Industrials
Olivia Nilsson
London
Investment Professional
Marijn Pangemanan
London
Investment Professional
Michelle Renntoft
London
Investment Professional
Sindre Svendsen
London
Investment Professional
Lisa Wu
London
Investment Professional

Our investments

Swoosh
Underground Infrastructure Maintenance

Underground infrastructure maintenance services for commercial, residential and public customers across Sweden

Swoosh
Underground Infrastructure Maintenance
May 2022

Underground infrastructure maintenance services for commercial, residential and public customers across Sweden

Swoosh offers sewer cleaning, inspection, maintenance and repair to commercial, residential and public customers. Combined with the UIM activities of existing KLAR portfolio company Oleter Group, Swoosh benefits from a strong geographical presence in Sweden operating through 25 sites with a total of 340 employees.

Sales (2021): c. SEK 500m
KLAR team
Petter Darin
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NWT Group
Solar Design & Procurement

Design and procurement services for a broad installer network in the German rooftop solar market

NWT Group
Solar Design & Procurement
Mar 2022

Design and procurement services for a broad installer network in the German rooftop solar market

NWT Group was established to help accelerate Germany’s transition towards renewable energy. NWT Group provides best-in-class design and procurement services for a broad installer network in the German rooftop solar market. In 2021, NWT Group achieved sales of more than EUR 50 million.

Sales (2021): >EUR50m
KLAR team
Florian Bandel, Marijn Pangemanan, Lisa Wu
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Oleter Group
Property Damage Restoration Services

Property damage restoration services for insurance companies, real estate owners, and commercial businesses

Oleter Group
Property Damage Restoration Services
Sep 2021

Property damage restoration services for insurance companies, real estate owners, and commercial businesses

Oleter Group consists of Ocab and Frøiland Bygg Skade (FBS), market-leading providers of PDR services. The service offering includes damage inspection, pest control and restoration of fire and water damage. The group has a strong geographical presence in Sweden and Norway with around 1,700 employees in 90 locations.

Sales (2020): c. SEK2,000m
KLAR team
Petter Darin, Marijn Pangemanan
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ITS Kanal Services
Underground Infrastructure Maintenance

Underground infrastructure maintenance services for municipalities, industrial customers and property owners

ITS Kanal Services
Underground Infrastructure Maintenance
May 2021

Underground infrastructure maintenance services for municipalities, industrial customers and property owners

ITS Kanal Services offers sewer cleaning, inspection, maintenance and repair as well as specialized surface treatment services in a highly resilient market. With approximately 300 employees across eight locations in Switzerland and a leading position in UIM digitization as well as integrated portfolio solutions, the company benefits from significant growth potential in Switzerland and abroad.

Sales (2020): c. CHF50m
KLAR team
Florian Bandel, Stephen Goldschmidt
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Nimlas Group
Technical Installation and Building Services

Provider of technical installation services across the Nordic region

Nimlas Group
Technical Installation and Building Services
Mar 2021

Provider of technical installation services across the Nordic region

Nimlas Group was formed through the combination of Sandbäckens and QMG and is a leading Nordic technical installation services platform with more than 2,200 employees across 70 locations in Sweden and Finland.

Nimlas provides services across the full range of technical disciplines from heating & cooling to water, electricity, ventilation, fire safety, refrigeration, automation and security.

Sales (2021): c. EUR400m
KLAR team
Fredrik Brynildsen, Tim Käsbach, Sindre Svendsen
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Enerim
SaaS / Tech-enabled Services

Software and tech-enabled services for smart grids and smart energy metering to blue-chip electric utilities

Enerim
SaaS / Tech-enabled Services
Jun 2020

Software and tech-enabled services for smart grids and smart energy metering to blue-chip electric utilities

Combination of a fast-growing Customer Information System SaaS solution which is a vital component of the smart meter-to-cash (M2C) value chain for electric utilities and tech-enabled services for smart grids to secure energy supply at all times. Both divisions are leaders in Finland with internationalization potential. Markets are characterised by high resilience, increasing digitalisation and benefits from outsourcing services.

Sales (2019): c. EUR30m
KLAR team
Fredrik Brynildsen, André Löhden
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Latest news

May 25, 2022
Swoosh and Oleter Group’s underground infrastructure maintenance (“UIM”) activities to merge: KLAR Partners funds remain as growth partner to the new group
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April 12, 2022
KLAR Partners publishes 2021 ESG report which highlights critical nature of ESG considerations in KLAR's responsible and sustainable transformational investing approach.
Read the 2021 ESG report here
March 31, 2022
KLAR Partners funds make first investment in Germany: KLAR joins NWT Group as growth partner to build Germany’s leading service provider for the solar industry
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September 13, 2021
KLAR Partners funds invest in Oleter Group to build the leading Northern European provider of Property Damage Restoration (“PDR”) services
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Diversity

At KLAR we value diversity on all levels: gender, cultural, ethnic background and sexual orientation, among others. These differences lead to diversity of thought and points of view which, in turn, lead to better investment decisions. So, for KLAR, diversity is a business imperative.
To achieve diversity KLAR is committed to:
- Recruitment processes that keep our
  long-term diversity goals in mind
- Flat, non-hierarchical deal teams
- Inclusion of all employees at IC meetings
- Training and mentoring to enable a rewarding career
Supported by:
- Sharing of profits broadly within the team
- Flexible working environment
- Best-in-class parental leave policy
- Encouragement to pursue volunteer activities
- Promotion of a good work/life balance

Working at KLAR

We constantly seek to rejuvenate our skillset by working with people who are ready to challenge our way of doing things. As a new KLAR team member, you will be mentored and coached by some of the best leaders in the industry. The mentoring program is customised based on your knowledge and prior experience.

We do not expect you to know it all, in fact we prefer if you don’t.
We do, however, expect you to be exceptional.

With our rigorous assessments during the interview process, we will focus on your problem-solving ability as well as your social and leadership skills. We are looking for people who have the strength and leadership to balance work, family, and other interests in their lives.

If you would like to learn more about working at KLAR, please see our recent article on our high-performance working environment.

Read the article here 

If you are a recent graduate or have a few years of work experience and would like to join an exciting, creative and rewarding industry, apply to talent@klarpartners.com.

Contact us

London office

KLAR Partners
123 Buckingham
Palace Road
London SW1W 9SH
United Kingdom
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Stockholm office

KLAR Partners
Regeringsgatan 29
111 53 Stockholm
Sweden
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