The EQT funds invest in companies in Northern and Eastern Europe, Asia and the US in which EQT can act as a catalyst to transform and grow operations. EQT's business model focuses on driving the process of change and repositioning, driving top-line growth while combining financial discipline with industrial expertise.
Since EQT's first acquisition in 1995, the average annual growth in its portfolio companies has been 13%, the number of employees has increased by 12% and earnings by 20% annually. More than 90% of the value creation is attributable to growth, strategic repositioning and increased earnings.
EQT has raised approximately EUR 13 billion in 12 funds active in buy-outs, equity related growth financing, in special situations and infrastructure.