Podcast: RiskPoint’s Sale of 40% – Strategic Partnership and Value-Based Growth in Focus
In this podcast, the hosts take a close look at RiskPoint, a leading company in insurance solutions, which in 2022 sold 40% of the company to the private equity fund Nordic Capital. The podcast features insightful conversations with Group CEO Kenneth Nielsen from RiskPoint, as well as key individuals from Nordic M&A, who advised on the transaction.
A Strategic Decision to Sell 40%
RiskPoint specializes in insurance products for the corporate sector – including areas such as renewable energy and corporate transactions. In the podcast, Kenneth Nielsen explains the background behind the sale of a minority stake in the company to Nordic Capital: “We were living out a dream of building our own company. It was never about being the biggest, but about being able to decide how and when we would grow. However, to achieve our growth ambitions, we had to consider our capital structure, and so we explored the market for a suitable external partner,” explains Kenneth Nielsen.
Thorough Preparation Was Key
Nordic M&A, which advised RiskPoint throughout the process, emphasizes the importance of having a clear strategic direction and thorough preparation. Anders W. Eriknauer, Managing Partner at Nordic M&A, says: “We went through a long preparation phase, during which we, together with Kenneth and his team, analyzed different future scenarios. We concluded that the right solution was to sell a minority stake to a private equity firm, rather than to a strategic buyer.”
Culture in Focus When Choosing an Investor
Peter Rønde Jakobsen, Partner at Nordic M&A, elaborates on the importance of finding a private equity firm that aligned with RiskPoint’s culture and vision:“The task was really to identify the private equity firms that we believed best matched the culture and structure already in place at RiskPoint. It wasn’t just about the money – it was about choosing a partner who could support RiskPoint’s long-term growth journey.”
Listen to the Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
M&A Guiden offers an in-depth understanding of how M&A processes work and what it takes to execute them successfully. The podcast is produced by the business media outlet MarketConnect and is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify starting today.
