Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm with USD 186 billion in assets under management, has opened a new office in Stockholm, Sweden, as part of its increased commitment to the Nordic region. The office will serve as a strategic base to enhance the firm's investment capabilities and deepen proximity to clients, partners, and institutional investors. This move underscores the growing importance of the Nordics as a private markets hub and highlights the firm's long-term confidence in the region's economic stability and innovative culture.
The Nordics has become an increasingly important private markets hub in Europe, reflecting a stable regional economy, strong innovative culture, and large universe of mid-market companies, according to Carina Spitzkopf, Head of Direct Lending DACH & Nordics at Partners Group. She adds that alongside significant potential in private credit, the firm sees attractive opportunities to invest more broadly across the region over the mid- to long term. A stronger local presence will enhance the firm's ability to identify investment opportunities and support existing portfolio companies.
Partners Group has a strong track record in the Nordics, having completed infrastructure, real estate, and private credit investments across multiple sectors, including digital infrastructure, logistics, and technology. Within infrastructure, the firm has built and successfully exited businesses with significant exposure to the region, such as atNorth, a pan-Nordic data center platform, and VSB Group, a pan-European renewable energy platform. Partners Group recently closed its latest direct infrastructure program at over USD 15 billion, demonstrating its capacity to deploy substantial capital in the region.
The Stockholm office will be led by Carina Spitzkopf and will initially host dedicated investment professionals. It builds on Partners Group's large existing European presence, with offices in Zug, Switzerland (global headquarters), Guernsey, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, and Paris. Oscar Huggare, Regional Head Nordic Client Solutions at Partners Group, notes that the opening comes amidst the growing importance of the Nordic region from a capital formation perspective. As a strategic hub, the new office underscores the firm's ambition to be an even more active participant in the region's private markets ecosystem by partnering with local institutions and engaging with a growing network of operators and advisors.
The implications of this expansion are significant. It signals that the Nordic region is becoming a focal point for global private markets activity, driven by a stable economy and a vibrant mid-market. Partners Group's increased presence is likely to intensify competition for deals but also bring more capital and expertise to local businesses. For institutional investors in the region, the office provides closer access to a major global player, potentially leading to more tailored investment solutions. The firm's commitment to the Nordics is further evidenced by its successful exits and ongoing investments, positioning it as a key player in the region's economic development.
Partners Group's global platform spans private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, royalties, and special opportunities. With around 2,000 professionals worldwide, the firm leverages a differentiated culture and operationally oriented approach to transform businesses and assets into market leaders. For more information, visit www.partnersgroup.com.
