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Folmer continues to support UNICEF’s work for children living in the midst of war
Folmer’s team is strengthening with a new member
Sami Niiranen, M.Sc. (Econ.), will start as an investment manager at Folmer in January 2025. Sami has experience in finance and investments from his role as an investment associate at Finnish Minerals Group (Suomen Malmijalostus) and from his analyst role at OP Corporate Bank. Sami brings to Folmer his expertise in analyzing business operations, financial modeling, as well as developing and strategically guiding portfolio companies.
Folmer divests Donier Gastronomie
Folmer Equity Fund II Ky, a fund managed by Folmer Management Oy, has sold its portfolio company Donier Gastronomie Oy, a leading Finnish foodservice distribution company, to Johan i Hallen & Bergfalk Oy, a subsidiary of METRO AG.
Folmer Equity Fund II Ky benefits from the support of the European Union under the Equity Facility for Growth established under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020). Businesses can contact selected financial institutions in their country to access EU financing: www.access2finance.eu.
Folmer donates to help children in Ukraine
ProMart Oy, a platform company of Folmer Equity Fund II Ky, has completed acquisition of Kuopion Tekniikka Oy
ProMart Oy, a platform company of Folmer Equity Fund II Ky, has completed acquisition of Kuopion Tekniikka Oy. The completed transaction expands geographical presence of ProMart Oy in the region of Savonia and further strengthens the group’s capabilities in the industry segment.
Folmer Equity Fund II Ky benefits from the support of the European Union under the Equity Facility for Growth established under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020). Businesses can contact selected financial institutions in their country to access EU financing: www.access2finance.eu.
Donier Gastronomie Oy continues its expansion by acquiring Cheese Witches Oy
Donier Gastronomie Oy, a portfolio company of Folmer Equity Fund II Ky, has acquired its long-term business partner Cheese Witches Oy. The deal implements Donier Gastronomie’s growth strategy and brings more know-how and opportunities for the specialty cheese segment.
Folmer Equity Fund II Ky benefits from the support of the European Union under the Equity Facility for Growth established under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020). Businesses can contact selected financial institutions in their country to access EU financing: www.access2finance.eu.
Folmer’s Christmas donation supports aid workers in Ukraine
ProMart Oy, a portfolio company of the Folmer Equity Fund II, has acquired Ruuvilinja Oy
ProMart Oy, a platform company of Folmer Equity Fund II Ky, has completed acquisition of Ruuvilinja Oy. The completed transaction expands product and service portfolio of ProMart Oy and further strengthens the group’s capabilities especially within fastening products.
Folmer Equity Fund II Ky benefits from the support of the European Union under the Equity Facility for Growth established under Regulation (EU) No 1287/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council establishing a Programme for the Competitiveness of Enterprises and small and medium enterprises (COSME) (2014-2020). Businesses can contact selected financial institutions in their country to access EU financing: www.access2finance.eu.
Umacon Oy, a portfolio company of the Folmer Equity Fund I, acquired Romuta Oy
Umacon Oy, one of Finland’s leading demolition companies, acquired the entire share capital of Romuta Oy, the largest private metal recycling company in Northern Ostrobothnia. Romuta’s metal recycling operations in Northern Ostrobothnia and its strong expertise in the metal recycling industry will further enhance Umacon’s circular economy processes.