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 region. The office will act as a strategic base for the firm to strengthen its investment capabilities and deepen its proximity to clients, partners, and institutional investors. The move underscores the growing significance of the Nordic region within the European private markets landscape and positions Partners Group to capitalize on what it sees as a stable regional economy, a strong innovative culture, and a large universe of mid-market companies.
The firm has a strong track record in the Nordics, having completed infrastructure, real estate, and private credit investments across multiple sectors, including digital infrastructure, logistics, and technology. Within infrastructure, Partners Group has built and successfully exited businesses with significant exposure to the region, including atNorth, a pan-Nordic data center platform, and VSB Group, a pan-European renewable energy platform. These successes demonstrate the firm's ability to identify and grow assets in the region. Partners Group recently closed its latest direct infrastructure program at over USD 15 billion, highlighting the scale of capital it deploys and the potential for further investments in the Nordics.
The Stockholm office will be led by Carina Spitzkopf, Head of Direct Lending DACH & Nordics, and will initially host dedicated investment professionals. The office builds on Partners Group's large existing European presence, where the firm has offices in Zug, Switzerland (global headquarters), Guernsey, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, and Paris. The firm has USD 186 billion in assets under management globally. Carina Spitzkopf, Head of Direct Lending DACH & Nordics, Partners Group, says: "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, Partners Group, adds: "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 office is located at Birger Jarlsgatan 41, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, visit www.partnersgroup.com or follow the firm on LinkedIn.
The opening of the Stockholm office is a clear signal that Partners Group views the Nordics as a key growth market. With a dedicated local team, the firm is better positioned to source deals, support portfolio companies, and attract capital from Nordic institutional investors. This move could also intensify competition for private market assets in the region, potentially benefiting local businesses seeking growth capital. As the private markets industry continues to globalize, having a physical presence in strategic hubs like Stockholm is essential for building relationships and staying attuned to local market dynamics. Partners Group's investment in the region reflects a broader trend of increasing private capital flows into the Nordics, driven by its stable economies and innovative companies.
