Friday 20. November 2020
Longship closes its Fund II with nok 1.7 billion to invest in Norwegian lower mid-market growth companies
Longship, the Norway based lower mid-market buyout specialist, has closed its second buyout fund. The fund held its first and final closing on November 4th, at the hard cap of 1.7 billion (c. EUR 160 million). The announcement of Fund II comes less than five years after Fund I closed. Longship now manages NOK 3.1 billion (c. EUR 300 million) in aggregated capital commitments across its two funds.
Longship has taken a leading role in the Norwegian lower mid-market after being established by a team of experienced buyout professionals in 2015. Longship II will pursue the same transformational growth strategy as its predecessor fund, and invest in companies with significant growth potential, organically and through M&A. A hands-on approach by a senior team combined with entrepreneurial drive and rigorous focus on growth, are key attributes of Longship.
“We are pleased with the successful outcome of the fundraising of Fund II. Longship is grateful for the support received from our existing investors and are also proud to welcome new investors to the fund. We are confident that Fund II will build on the teams successful track record in making strong returns in the Norwegian lower mid-market”, says Kai Jordahl, Managing Partner at Longship.
Longship Fund II is supported by top-tier European institutional investors, including pension funds, fund-of-funds and family offices, and had strong support from existing investors. Goodwin acted as the funds legal counsel. Longship did not use a placement agent in the fundraising process.
For more information, please contact:
Kai Jordahl, Managing Partner
kai.jordahl@longship.no
+47 934 49 910