The Largest VC Firms in Northern Europe

seeking to deliver tailored, solutions-oriented private markets exposure and industry-leading client service. We’re an organization built on over 33 years of client-centricity, candor and authenticity and powered by intellectual rigor and data-driven insight. Our commitment to serving those who depend on us has remained steadfast, while our focus on growth and transformation has only strengthened. Today, we serve 2,330+ institutional and private wealth investors around the world, helping them tap into the opportunities afforded by this maturing asset class. *As of March 31, 2025 Disclosures: www.hamiltonlane.com/SMDisclosures/

T. Rowe Price is a premiere global asset management organization, actively investing in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we provide a broad range of investment solutions across equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities for clients around the world—from individuals to advisors to institutions to retirement plan sponsors.Our active, independent investing approach has guided how we do business for more than 85 years. Our professionals have diverse perspectives, but are united behind a commitment to rigorous research. They collaborate to identify market risks and opportunities that can give clients sharper insights and an investment edge. We maintain a long-term view, aiming to deliver consistently strong performance in up and down markets.Our clients—and their success—are our singular focus. That’s why we build deep, meaningful partnerships, matching client goals with our expertise. By understanding clients’ needs and delivering timely, actionable insights and solutions, we can help them navigate change and achieve better outcomes. Guidelines: www.troweprice.com/social T. Rowe Price and our associates do not recommend or offer investment opportunities in any financial instrument (e.g., stocks, funds, cryptocurrency, etc.) via social media or messaging platforms.Intended for US audiences only. Download a prospectus for any T. Rowe Price mutual fund or ETF, which includes investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and other information that you should read and consider carefully before investing: https://trowe.com/3sqwKtLPlease remember that investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal and past performance cannot guarantee future results.T. Rowe Price Investment Services, Inc., registered broker-dealer and distributor, T. Rowe Price Mutual Funds and ETFs.

Partners Group is a global private markets firm with USD 174 billion in assets under management and c. 1,800 professionals across 23 offices worldwide. We seek to generate superior returns through capitalizing on thematic growth trends and transforming attractive businesses and assets into market leaders. As a committed, responsible investor, we aim to deliver lasting, positive impact for all our stakeholders. We provide an innovative range of bespoke client solutions to institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, family offices and private individuals globally. Partners Group has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 2006 (symbol: PGHN).

Inflexion is a leading European mid-market private equity firm, investing in high growth, entrepreneurial businesses with ambitious management teams and working in partnership with them to accelerate growth. Inflexion’s flexible approach allows it to back both majority and minority investments. With bespoke teams and dedicated capital, Inflexion’s funds invest across six key sectors from offices in London, Manchester, Amsterdam, Stockholm and Frankfurt. Inflexion helps businesses achieve the next stage of growth through international expansion, mergers & acquisitions, digital enhancement, commercial strategy, talent management, ESG, and access to Inflexion’s global network. It also benefits from international experts covering the Americas and Asia dedicated to portfolio development, enabling investee companies to benefit from privileged access to these fast-growth markets. Funds advised by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP have funds under management of c.€16bn.

Market-Leading Investment FirmWith more than $81 billion in assets under management and over 20 years of investing exclusively in enterprise software, we believe the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future — a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community, and a broader path to prosperity.Market-Leading Investment FirmWith more than $81 billion in assets under management and over 20 years of investing exclusively in enterprise software, we believe the transformative power of technology is the key to an even better future — a healthier planet, a smarter economy, a diverse and inclusive community, and a broader path to prosperity.Our operations, growth and technology strategies are personalized through thoughtful exchange across our network.We know enterprise software and have the track record in investing, operations, growth and innovation to prove it.

First Eagle is an independent investment management firm that manages approximately $161* billion in assets (as of 06/30/25) on behalf of institutional and individual clients. With the core purpose of providing prudent stewardship of client assets, the firm focuses on active, fundamental and benchmark-agnostic investing, with a strong focus on downside mitigation. First Eagle’s investment capabilities include equity, fixed income and multi-asset strategies. With a heritage dating back to 1864, First Eagle has helped its clients avoid permanent impairment of capital and earn attractive returns through widely varied economic cycles—a tradition that is central to its mission today. Past performance is not a guarantee or indicator of future results. First Eagle Investments is the brand name for First Eagle Investment Management, LLC and its subsidiary investment advisers. *The total AUM represents the combined AUM of (i) First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, (ii) its subsidiary investment advisers, First Eagle Separate Account Management, LLC, First Eagle Alternative Credit (“FEAC”) and Napier Park Global Capital (“Napier Park”), and (iii) Regatta Loan Management LLC, an advisory affiliate of Napier Park. The total AUM includes $1.0 billion of committed and other non-fee-paying capital from FEAC and $2.6 billion of committed and other non-fee-paying capital from Napier Park.

We look at investing through a different lens.Taking an active approach to investing means looking at asset management through a different lens—one with a clear focus on our clients.Throughout market cycles, teams of specialists at Principal Asset Management have applied local insights and global perspectives to optimize results.This clear point of view allows us to identify the most compelling opportunities now, while positioning for what’s next.Follow us to tap into insights and updates on how your world connects with investments, capital markets, and economic events.Principal Asset Management℠ is a trade name of Principal Global Investors, LLC. Principal®, Principal Financial Group®, Principal Asset Management, and Principal and the logomark design are registered trademarks and service marks of Principal Financial Services, Inc., a Principal Financial Group company, in various countries around the world and may be used only with the permission of Principal Financial Services, Inc.To obtain a prospectus, download online or call Customer Service at 1.800.222.5852. https://bit.ly/3SR5AnLInvesting involves risk, including possible loss of principal.Principal Funds are distributed by Principal Funds Distributor, Inc.

Launched in 2011, OMERS Ventures is the venture capital arm of OMERS, the pension plan for Ontario’s municipal employees. We are a Series A-C transatlantic investor in high-growth, disruptive tech companies. OMERS Ventures operates across Canada, Europe and the United States. We’re always open to hearing about great ideas, to answer questions and provide resources for our portfolio of companies. Get in touch with us any time, and we’ll connect you with the right person for the job.

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is a multinational team with extensive experience and knowledge within the fields of regulated infrastructure and renewable energy. The team has a broad range of competencies within corporate finance, merger and acquisitions, engineering, project development and project management. The CIP partners have extensive experience within the infrastructure and energy space and have significant knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, project development, corporate finance, financial structuring, construction management, and operational management.

EQT is a global investment organization focused on active ownership and thematic investing across private capital, infrastructure, and real estate, from early-stage ventures to large-cap buyouts.

About Nordea Asset ManagementNordea Asset Management is part of the Nordea Group, the largest financial services group in the Nordic region. NAM offers European and global investors’ exposure to a broad set of investment funds. We serve a wide range of clients and distributors which include banks, asset managers, independent financial advisors and insurance companies.Nordea Asset Management has a presence in Bonn, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Helsinki, Lisbon, London, Luxembourg, Madrid, Milan, New York, Oslo, Paris, Santiago de Chile, Singapore, Stockholm, Vienna and Zurich. Nordea's local presence goes hand in hand with the objective of being accessible and offering the best service to clients.Nordea’s success is based on a sustainable and unique multi-boutique approach that combines the expertise of specialised internal boutiques with exclusive external competences allowing us to deliver alpha in a stable way for the benefit of our clients. NAM solutions cover all asset classes from fixed income and equity to multi asset solutions, and manage local and European as well as US, global and emerging market products.

As the leading asset management firm in Korea.we strive to stay ahead of our peers, aiming to sowthe seeds of tomorrow, with an eye towards growinginto a premier investment manager in Asia.- Founded in 1988- Asset Management affiliate of Samsung Group- No.1 investment manager in Korea by Asset Under Management

Alibaba Group Holding Limited operates as a holding company. The Company provides internet infrastructure, e-commerce, online financial, and internet content services through its subsidiaries. Alibaba Group Holding offers its products and services worldwide.

Founded in 1984, Bain Capital is one of the world’s leading private investment firms. We are committed to creating lasting impact for our investors, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. As a private partnership, we lead with conviction and a culture of collaboration, advantages that enable us to innovate investment approaches, unlock opportunities, and create exceptional outcomes. Our global platform invests across five focus areas: Private Equity, Growth & Venture, Capital Solutions, Credit & Capital Markets, and Real Assets. In these focus areas, we bring deep sector expertise and wide-ranging capabilities. We have 24 offices on four continents, more than 1,850 employees, and approximately $185 billion in assets under management. To learn more, visit www.baincapital.com. Follow @BainCapital on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

We support Europe’s SMEs by improving their access to finance through a wide range of selected financial intermediaries. To this end, we design, promote and implement equity and debt financial instruments which specifically target SMEs. In this role, we foster EU objectives in support of entrepreneurship, growth, innovation, research and development, and employment. Our response to the Coronavirus outbreak Banks & Guarantee Institutions Venture Capital & Private Equity funds Loan funds Social Impact investors Inclusive finance providers Climate and infrastructure funds Business Angels Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) Journalists Job Seekers Institutional investors Who we are Our mission We are a specialist provider of risk finance to benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) across Europe. We are part of the EIB Group. Our shareholders are the European Investment Bank (EIB), the European Union, represented by the European Commission, and a wide range of public and private banks and financial institutions. We carry out our activities using either our own resources or those provided by the European Investment Bank, the European Commission, by EU Member States or other third parties. By developing and offering targeted financial products to our intermediaries, such as banks, guarantee and leasing companies, micro-credit providers and private equity funds, we enhance SMEs access to finance. Our objectives By taking SME risk, we pursue our two main statutory objectives: fostering EU objectives, notably in the field of entrepreneurship, growth, innovation, research and development, employment and regional development; generating an appropriate return for our shareholders, through a commercial pricing policy and a balance of fee and risk based income. Our impact More than 1 million SMEs have benefited from enhanced access to finance through financial instruments managed by EIF. On www.eif4smes.com you will find an interactive map that identifies all the SMEs that have received EU-support from EIF. The EIF in 2020 The pandemic has brought about unprecedented levels of uncertainty, insecurity and isolation, as well as an economic downturn that is hitting small businesses hard. Despite market difficulties, and thanks to our valuable partnerships with EU Institutions, national and regional governments, and our financial intermediaries, the EIF has deployed a record amount of €12.9 billion in commitments to the market. Responding to covid-19 Our continued engagement for financing of European SMEs was driven by the quick COVID-19 response measures – now extended across the main guarantee instruments until 30 June 2021; as well as our experience in delivering EFSI / the Investment Plan for Europe whose commitment period ended at 31 December 2020 after nearly six years of full successful deployment. Further new, bilateral or multilateral measures launched in co-operation with EU Member States have served to address local challenges or complement Europe-wide efforts to alleviate SME financing needs from start-up to scale-up. Overall, for every euro channelled via the EIF in 2020, over five euros made their way to small businesses across Europe. Launching the EGF together with the EIB Alongside these efforts, the € 25 billion Pan-European Guarantee Fund (EGF) was designed and launched in the second half of 2020 as an EIB Group initiative. The EGF aims to fight the negative economic effects of the crisis, and is a testament of collaboration between the EIB Group and the Member States that financed it. In the same way as other financial instruments managed by the EIB and the EIF, the EGF is deployed through banks, funds, national promotion institutions and direct lending to SMEs and funds across Europe. Supporting new and emerging areas We have remained dedicated to fostering innovation with clear priorities in the fintech, deep tech, space, blue economy, life sciences, health care and agribusiness sectors, while also ensuring support for traditional businesses in their digital transformation. The EIF has created and deployed novel financial instruments that open up additional financing opportunities in skills and education, the creative and cultural sectors and overall, in making social impact, sustainability and social impact important aspects of our everyday lives. We have taken concrete steps to adapt to the EIB Climate Bank Roadmap. Work at the EIF A European environment EIF currently employs approximately more than 585 staff members, highly qualified and motivated professionals, expert in their respective fields, actively contributing to the organisation’s success. We recruit talented people from the European Union Member States and Candidate countries making EIF a culturally diverse and interesting place to work. EIF's headquarters is in Luxembourg, but we also have a few small offices based in other European countries, dealing with specific mandates. Challenging roles Our staff are highly educated with a rich professional experience bringing creativity and innovation to the organisation. We offer challenging career opportunities mainly for venture capital and securitisation professionals, as well as for other specialised profiles and support functions. Career development and internal mobility We encourage our staff to keep their skills up-to-date and to develop additional competencies through internal courses, on-the-job training or work-related studies, seminars and conferences. Under certain circumstances, we grant a mid-career break to undertake studies. For staff members wishing to face new challenges, we also offer the opportunity to change roles within the EIF or the European Investment Bank with which EIF forms the EIB Group. Our Values Excellence Teamwork Integrity Responsibility Accountability Customer-driven All staff participated in the elaboration of our core values which are observed in the activities of the entire organisation., The Ecosystem Integrity Fund is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in early to late venture and later stage special situations investments. The firm prefers to invest in markets for clean technologies and green products such as, resource efficiency, green chemistry, waste management, land and species conservation, climate resilience, energy, agriculture, water, renewable energy, transportation, power grid management, building materials, habitat conservation and remediation, independent power producers and energy traders, and environmental remediation/productivity. It also invests in companies and projects that reduce or ameliorate threats to ecosystem integrity, such as land fragmentation and conversion, depletion of productive capacity, and contamination of land, air, and water. The firm typically invests between $0.5 million and $5 million initially. The Ecosystem Integrity Fund was founded in 2010 and is based in San Francisco, California with additional offices in Los Angeles, California and New York, New York.

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is a specialized financial partner for the innovation economy, serving startups from pre-seed to IPO, as well as venture capital and private equity investors globally.

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada's largest pension investment managers with $168 billion of net assets as of March 31, 2019. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in public financial markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources and private debt. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages net contributions to the pension funds of the federal Public Service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

Novo Holdings A/S is the holding and investment company responsible for managing the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, one of the world's largest enterprise foundations. Established in 1999, the company is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with offices in London, San Francisco, Boston, Singapore, and Shanghai. As of 2024, Novo Holdings manages total assets of DKK 1,060 billion (€142 billion). The company's primary objective is to improve people's health and the sustainability of society and the planet by generating attractive long-term returns on the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. To achieve this, Novo Holdings invests in life science companies at all stages of development and manages a diversified portfolio that includes equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure assets, and private equity investments. In 2024, Novo Holdings reported record total income and investment returns of DKK 60 billion (€8.0 billion), driven by strong performances from its investment portfolio and the Novo Group companies. A significant recent development was the completion of a $16.5 billion acquisition of Catalent, a contract drug manufacturer, in December 2024. This strategic move aims to bolster the production of Wegovy, a popular weight-loss drug, to meet increasing demand. Novo Holdings' investment areas include life science investments, capital investments, and planetary health investments, with a focus on regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's guiding principles emphasize high performance with respect and responsibility, an ambitious strategy focused on return-driven investments, and excellence in operations, including talent development and strong governance.

Advent Life Sciences is one of the leading trans-Atlantic venture investors focused on building innovative Life Sciences businesses in the UK, Europe and the USA. We are a highly experienced team with a long-standing track record of entrepreneurial and inve stment success through turning break-through science into approved medicines or medical products. We start and invest in early and mid-stage companies with a first-in-class or best-in-class approach. Our investments are focussed in new drug discovery - small molecules, biologics and new modalities - med tech, enabling technologies and vaccines.

Since its founding in 1989, Abry has focused on media, communications, business and information services to become one of the most experienced private equity firms investing in North America and Europe. Abry’s funds are deployed by our close-knit and diverse team of professionals, most of whom have built their careers at the firm.

Offering over 40 years of experience, AEW provides real estate investment management services to investors worldwide. Grounded in research and experienced in the complexities of the real estate and capital markets, AEW actively manages portfolios in both the public and private property markets and across the risk/return spectrum. AEW offers strategies that are available through customized, separately managed accounts and a variety of commingled investment funds. For more information about AEW please see the Firm’s webpage, www.aew.com. Important Disclosures: http://www.aew.com/social.html

Asset Management is ultimately about long term results for clients and building relationships based on trust. The asset management sector globally is unusual in that some of the most successful businesses are privately owned and privately owned businesses are able to compete successfully with the very largest quoted players.Northill Capital brings patient, intelligent, private capital and expertise to support highly skilled, passionate investment management teams to develop their businesses - whether they are start-ups or well established managers entering a new phase of growth or management succession.

Hg is committed to building businesses that change the way we all do business, through deep sector specialisation and dedicated operational support. Hg’s vision is to be the most sought after private equity investor within our sector focus, being a partner of choice for management teams and providing a rewarding environment for Hg colleagues. Hg has a clear investment approach, targeting Software and Services companies operating in “Hg clusters” growing faster than the broader economy. We primarily seek controlling equity buyout investments in businesses headquartered in Europe and North America. Hg’s objective is to pursue investment theses supporting long-term growth, leveraging its expertise working with Software and Services companies to implement initiatives designed to maximise organic expansion, as well as through rolling up fragmented sectors, over typical hold periods of approximately five years. On an aggregated basis, the Hg portfolio would represent the second largest, and fastest growing, software business in Europe. The Power of the Portfolio Hg has a unique approach and strategy, with a focus on achieving scale in tightly defined clusters of expertise. As a result we have assembled a large portfolio of companies and business models that share similar characteristics, but differ in size and maturity. This creates a natural environment for knowledge sharing, creating a network effect to drive best practices and value creation initiatives. This is why we believe in collaboration and the ‘power of the portfolio’. This scale and focus enables our businesses to benefit from being part of one larger organisation, whilst retaining their own identity.

Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. (“LGP”) is a leading private equity investment firm founded in 1989 and based in Los Angeles with over $50 billion of assets under management. Our firm partners with experienced management teams and often with founders to invest in market-leading companies.Since inception, we have invested in over 100 companies in the form of traditional buyouts, going-private transactions, recapitalizations, growth equity, and selective public equity and debt positions. We primarily focus on companies providing services, including consumer, business, and healthcare services, as well as retail, distribution, and industrials.LGP’s eighth flagship fund, Green Equity Investors VIII, L.P., and our dedicated middle market fund, Jade Equity Investors, L.P., were raised in 2019 with commitments totaling $12 billion and $2.75 billion, respectively.

Azerbaijan is well-known worldwide as an ancient oil country. From the late 19th to the early 20th century, Baku has transformed into one of the biggest oil centres in the world.After Azerbaijan gained its independence, oil played a crucial role in the country’s development. At the time, the country suffered from military aggression and faced a multitude of different risks. To rebuild the country, the national leader Heydar Aliyev developed a long-term oil strategy. The three pillars of this strategy include:the attraction of foreign investments and expertiseestablishment of multi-optional export routesefficient and transparent management of accumulated revenuesOn September 20, 1994, Azerbaijan signed the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with leading international oil companies. Dubbed the “Contract of the Century,” this agreement spurred the signing of new oil contracts, which generated substantial revenues for the country. These developments urged the need to establish an entity whereby assets could be accumulated and efficiently managed. Ilham Aliyev, the vice-president of SOCAR back then, initiated the realization of this idea. As proposed by Ilham Aliyev, the experiences of similar sovereign wealth funds abroad were thoroughly evaluated.Consequently, the national leader Heydar Aliyev signed a Decree to establish the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) on December 29, 1999.SOFAZ is an extra-budgetary fund and functions as a legal entity separate from the government or central bank. SOFAZ safeguards and prudently manages energy-related earnings for present and future generations. One of the key principles of SOFAZ is transparency. Throughout this period, the Fund has developed institutionally and became an internationally recognized asset management organization.