EQT IV was launched in 2004 and fully invested in 2006. The committed capital of EQT IV is EUR 2.5 billion.

EQT IV’s strategic focus is medium-sized companies in Northern Europe in a variety of sectors – engineering, medical technology, telecom, automotive, branded consumer goods and business services. Many of these industries are attractive due to healthy growth rates, operating margins and cash flows.

EQT IV makes controlling equity and equity-related investments, primarily in connection with buyouts, buyins or corporate joint ventures. It has seized investment opportunities that arise along with succession issues or when families seek a partner for international expansion, larger add-on acquisitions or repositioning. Portfolio investments comprise established businesses with strong market positions and evident competitive advantages, with a clear potential for future sales and earnings growth. Investments are primarily based in Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Germany.