About us
Armada is an independent credit financing provider investing in small and mid-sized companies in Northern Europe. Established in 2000, Armada has invested in 40 Nordic-based companies through four private debt funds with a combined capital base exceeding EUR 300 million. Armada is currently investing from its fifth fund, AF V, with total commitments exceeding EUR 120 million at first closing in December 2018.
We seek investment opportunities in both private equity-sponsored transactions and non-sponsored companies. Armada is industry agnostic and focuses on mid-market companies with enterprise values of up to EUR 150 million. Armada’s geographical investment scope covers the Nordics and also selectively other areas in Northern Europe.
Our lean operations and decision-making process allow for a swift feedback and execution agility in time-constrained conditions. Our team comprises investment professionals with Nordic and international backgrounds, all with relevant Nordic private markets hands-on experience, and is supported by an Industrial Advisory Board consisting of experienced industry and finance sector professionals.
Armada is an authorized Alternative Investment Fund Manager, supervised by the Financial Supervisory Authority in Finland. Armada follows the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment.
Our offer to financial sponsors
- Broad range of credit solutions for buy-outs and growth investments encompassing senior debt (“unitranche”), junior debt and other forms of subordinated debt, usually in combination with equity-linked instruments
- Long-term partnership allowing growth and business development during the sponsor’s ownership period (5-year+ non-amortising loans, committed facilities for CAPEX and add-ons etc.)
- Case-by-case innovative approach with flexible structuring and minimised equity dilution
Our offer to entrepreneur-owned companies
- Broad range of credit solutions for growth investments and recapitalisation purposes usually in combination with equity-linked instruments granting minority economic ownership
- Alternative to trade sale with attractive economic benefits including full retention of control over the company, shareholder value creation leverage, and access to Armada’s senior industrial advisors
- Smooth and dynamic process that can be executed and closed within 2-3 months with a committed Armada team
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