Storskogen has acquired the majority of the shares in Pierre Entreprenad, a leading construction contractor in Gävle. In addition to construction work, the company also performs demolitions and drilling as well as industrial floors. Pierre Entreprenad was founded by Claes Pierre in 1959. KANTER represented the seller of Pierre Entreprenad in the transaction.
KANTER welcomes Tobias Hultén as a new partner on 1 January 2021. Tobias currently works in KANTER’s Corporate / M & A group with both private and public companies. We are very happy to welcome Tobias to our partnership. Tobias is much appreciated by both clients and colleagues, and we look forward to continuing to develop the business together with Tobias. It is always pleasant with new partners but extra much so with an existing colleague, says Per Ugge and Charlotta Poehler, Managing Partners at KANTER.
Knightec acquires the digital agency Daresay. Through the merger, Knightec broadens its range of services and becomes a leading player in service design and digital product and service development. Following the acquisition, the Knightec group will consist of more than 800 employees. Knightec was advised by KANTER in the transaction.
blq closes its first fund at SEK 200,000,000. Among the investors were, inter alia, SEB, Lena Apler, Lars Backsell and Noel Abdayem. blq mainly invests in in early-age start ups focusing on tech and innovation. KANTER represented blq in connection with the establishment of the fund.
Storskogen has become the majority owner of M J Contractor. M J Contractor is a construction company active in the Stockholm region with project in, for example, construction and engineering work. The company was founded in 1993 by Mikael Johansson. KANTER represented the seller of M J Contractor in the transaction.
A directed share issue of 82 MSEK and introduction of an incentive program in Urb-it AB. Urb-it is a Swedish logistics company that offers flexible, fast, personal and environmentally friendly delivery options for consumers and retailers in large cities. KANTER has been the legal adviser to Urb-it both in the share issue and in the introduction of the incentive program.
FirstVet has closed another investment round where the company has raised around €29.5 million to support its launch in the US. The financing round was led by Mubadala Capital, with participation from Cathay Innovation alongside existing backers, OMERS Ventures and Creandum. FirstVet is a digital veterinary clinic which offers on-demand video consultations through its mobile app from local, qualified veterinarians. FirstVet was represented by KANTER.
Segulah Fund V has entered into an agreement to partner with Multisoft’s founders to develop and support the company in its next growth phase. Segulah will acquire a majority shareholding while the founders will retain a significant shareholding and remain in their respective operational roles. KANTER represented Segulah in the acquisition.
Francks strengthens its position in the Värmland region through the acquisition of Gårdfeldts Kyl and in Katrineholm and the surrounding area through the acquisition of Mats Servicepartner. The current owners of Gårdfeldts Kyl and Mats Servicepartner, respectively, will remain in the business and in the Francks Group. KANTER represented Francks Kylindustri in the acquisitions.
TAM Retail has entered into an agreement with Arwidsro to divest the development property Akka 4 in Skurup. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in the latter part of 2021. TAM Retail was advised by KANTER in the transaction.