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From Unicorns to Exits: The Nordic Private Equity Opportunity

30 September 2026

17:00 - 19:00

The Nordics account for less than 30 million people, yet have produced global success stories such as IKEA, Spotify, EQT, Lovable & Novo Nordisk, while consistently ranking among the world's leading regions for innovation, entrepreneurship, and unicorn creation.

For private equity investors, this innovation ecosystem has translated into a strong track record of value creation over time, with Nordic private equity outperforming many larger private equity markets, including both Europe and the United States.

Sweden was Europe's largest IPO marked in 2025, providing an important pathway to liquidity and value realization. Combined with a healthy M&A environment and a deep culture of entrepreneurship, this has helped create a fertile ecosystem for private equity investors seeking both growth and successful exits.

What makes this ecosystem so successful? Why has Nordic private equity historically outperformed larger private equity markets? And how can investors access the next generation of Nordic winners?

Join CAIA and SEB for an exclusive session with Magnus Ramström, Head of SEB Private Equity Nordics and Alexandra McGuigan, CAIA, Head of APAC, Qblue Balanced as we explore the forces shaping one of the world's most attractive private market ecosystems and discuss where the next generation of winners may emerge.