Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, 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 strengthen the firm's investment capabilities and deepen its proximity to clients, partners, and institutional investors. With USD 186 billion in assets under management globally, the firm's move underscores the growing importance of the Nordics as a private markets hub.
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. Partners Group has a strong track record in the region, having completed infrastructure, real estate, and private credit investments across multiple sectors, including digital infrastructure, logistics, and technology. Notable successes include atNorth, a pan-Nordic data center platform, and VSB Group, a pan-European renewable energy platform, both of which were built and successfully exited. The firm recently closed its latest direct infrastructure program at over USD 15 billion, highlighting its capacity to deploy significant capital in the region.
The Stockholm office will be led by Carina Spitzkopf, Head of Direct Lending DACH & Nordics, and will initially host dedicated investment professionals. Spitzkopf commented, "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. Alongside the significant potential we see in private credit, we also see attractive opportunities to invest more broadly across the region over the mid- to long term. A stronger local presence will enhance our ability to identify investment opportunities and support existing portfolio companies."
Oscar Huggare, Regional Head Nordic Client Solutions, added, "The opening of our Stockholm office comes amidst the growing importance of the Nordic region from a capital formation perspective. As a strategic hub, the new office underscores our 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 expansion builds on Partners Group's extensive European presence, which includes offices in Zug, Switzerland (global headquarters), Guernsey, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, and Paris. The firm's operationally oriented approach and differentiated culture position it to identify attractive investment themes and transform businesses into market leaders. For more information, visit www.partnersgroup.com.
The new office's opening is a clear signal that Partners Group views the Nordics as a key growth market. With a stable economy, innovative culture, and a large pool of mid-market companies, the region offers fertile ground for private markets investment. By establishing a local presence, the firm aims to enhance its ability to source deals, support portfolio companies, and partner with local institutions. This move is likely to intensify competition for assets in the region and could lead to increased capital flows into Nordic private markets. As institutional investors seek exposure to the region's resilient economy and innovative companies, Partners Group's commitment may also attract more global attention to Nordic opportunities. The office's location at Birger Jarlsgatan 41, 114 34 Stockholm, places it at the heart of Sweden's financial district, facilitating engagement with key stakeholders.
