CataCap is not an ordinary private equity firm

We exist to generate returns by identifying unique people and businesses and growing together for a lasting impact.

We take active ownership, foster winning teams and catalyse growth to create value for people, businesses and investors that endures beyond our time as owners.

Our story so far

Our story began in 2012, when Vilhelm, Jens, and Peter envisioned an ownership model focused on developing businesses through a hands-on approach anchored in industrial expertise. Based on our belief that businesses grow through partnerships, we set out to demonstrate the value of investments made with a systematic operational method and a human touch.

What started as a bold belief in catalysing transformation beyond capital has evolved into a strong and diverse portfolio of partnerships with exceptional people and organisations. Today, both CataCap and our partnerships have grown, and the model has proven itself.

By combining the traditions of private equity with our operational approach, we invest to realise the full potential of the unique business models we identify. Shoulder to shoulder, we work with leadership teams to turn big ambitions into great success stories.

Our story began in 2012, when Vilhelm, Jens, and Peter envisioned an ownership model focused on developing businesses through a hands-on approach anchored in industrial expertise. Based on our belief that businesses grow through partnerships, we set out to demonstrate the value of investments made with a systematic operational method and a human touch.

What started as a bold belief in catalysing transformation beyond capital has evolved into a strong and diverse portfolio of partnerships with exceptional people and organisations. Today, both CataCap and our partnerships have grown, and the model has proven itself.

By combining the traditions of private equity with our operational approach, we invest to realise the full potential of the unique business models we identify. Shoulder to shoulder, we work with leadership teams to turn big ambitions into great success stories.

Our story so far

Our story began in 2012 with a group of entrepreneurial spirits who envisioned an ownership model of developing businesses with a hands-on approach anchored in industrial expertise. From the belief that businesses grow through partnerships, we decided to prove the value of investments made with a systematic operational method and a human touch.

What started as a bold belief in catalysing transformation beyond capital has developed into a strong and diverse portfolio of partnerships with extraordinary people and organisations.

By merging the traditions of private equity with our operational approach, we invest to unlock the full potential of the unique business models we identify. Shoulder-to-shoulder, we work with leadership teams to transform big ambitions into big success stories.

At CataCap, we have a founder’s mentality, because we ourselves founded our business.

At CataCap, we have a founder’s mentality, because we ourselves founded our business from scratch with a clear set of principles.

Armed with a down-to-earth approach, we insist on meeting everyone we interact with in a direct, informal and collaborative manner.

The chemistry we seek in all stakeholder relations is evident from the definition of a catalyst: An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action.

Our virtues

We aspire to expand the sense of purpose in all the companies we engage with. Together, we are guided by our five fundamental virtues, which we strive to live by. Each and every day.

Driven by Ambition

We don’t believe in waiting for things to change, but in big aspirations backed by know-how and persistent action.

Results through Engagement

We don’t believe in luck, but in great results through passion and close involvement.

Spirit of Entrepreneurs

We don’t believe in waiting for things to change, but in big aspirations backed by know-how and persistent action.

Mindset of Straightforwardness

We don’t believe in pedestals, but in treating everyone with equal respect and letting the best argument win.

Together as a Team

We don’t believe extraordinary results are created alone, but in the motivation of a shared purpose, co-creation, and having fun along the way.

Funds and Investors

CataCap has a total equity commitment of approx. DKK 5.3bn across three funds with a solid base of institutional and private investors from Denmark and abroad.

Fund I
2013

Fund II
2017

Fund III
2022

Investors across funds

Investors by type

17 % Family offices Endowments/
Foundations
6 % 14 % 6 % 6 % 51 % Fund of funds CataCap Team State/ Supranational Pension
institutions
CataCap I DKK 1.1bn

Investors by region

Europe 50% 47 % Denmark Fundraising closed xx.xx.xx 3 % US

CataCap III held final close in December 2023.
CataCap has carried out no activities related to the marketing, solicitation or offering of new partnership interests after final closing.

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