Polaris Private Equity

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1998

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Polaris Private Equity is an investment house focused on supporting mid-sized companies in the Nordic region. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, it was founded in 1998 on the principle of the Power of Partnership to help companies realize their full potential. The firm has a team of over 50 professionals with expertise in management, finance, business development, and various industries.

Polaris invests primarily in mid-sized companies across the Nordics, targeting multiple sectors. They operate a variety of investment strategies: Private Equity for majority stakes, Flexible Capital for junior capital structures and minority stakes, and Public Equity for minority shares in listed companies. Their known private equity funds include Polaris Private Equity IV with commitments of EUR 448 million and Polaris Private Equity V with commitments of EUR 650 million.

Notable investments from Polaris include partnerships with companies like TEFCOLD, VIKINGBUS, and G&O Maritime Group. They emphasize their Polaris Excellence Model to support the development of portfolio companies, integrating sustainability and responsible investment practices into their strategy.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Industrial IT Services Transportation AdTech Energy Sports/SportsTech Software Real Estate Marketing and Advertising

Polaris Private Equity Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Polaris Private Equity IV	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	AdTech Energy Transportation Sports/SportsTech Software Real Estate Marketing and Advertising IT Services Industrial Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Fashion/Beauty Edtech Education Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Business Services (B2B)	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$10-50 m	$499 M	January 2016

Contacts

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Jan Johan Kühl Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Allan Bach Pedersen Partner

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FAQs about Polaris Private Equity

Is Polaris Private Equity a venture capital or private equity firm?

Polaris Private Equity is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is Polaris Private Equity located?

Polaris Private Equity is located in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark.

When was Polaris Private Equity founded?

Polaris Private Equity was founded in 1998.

What sectors and industries does Polaris Private Equity invest in?

Polaris Private Equity invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Industrial, IT Services, Transportation, AdTech, Energy, Sports/SportsTech, Software, Real Estate, Marketing and Advertising.

What is Polaris Private Equity geographical focus of investments?

Polaris Private Equity invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Polaris Private Equity typically invest in?

Polaris Private Equity invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Polaris Private Equity investment?

Polaris Private Equity usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Polaris Private Equity?

Polaris Private Equity has around $1 000m assets under management.

What are the contacts of Polaris Private Equity?

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