Saari Partners

Overview

Saari Partners is a Finnish private equity firm established in 2018, focusing on investing in small and mid-sized service companies with entrepreneurial drive. The firm aims to cultivate these companies into market leaders by leveraging its expertise in digitalization, branding, and consolidation. Saari Partners manages two funds, Saari I and Saari II, with capital commitments totaling €100 million. The firm's team possesses extensive hands-on operational experience in marketing, branding, digitalization, finance, and M&A, enabling them to provide comprehensive support to portfolio companies. The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying companies with the potential to achieve a competitive advantage through digitalization and branding. Saari Partners seeks committed entrepreneurs who are eager to elevate their companies to the next level. The firm typically invests in companies with revenues ranging from €4 to €7 million, aiming to scale them to €25 million through both organic growth and consolidation. Saari Partners has a history of investing in various sectors, including technology, digital services, consulting, safety services, and software development. Saari Partners is committed to responsible ownership and long-term value creation in all its investments. The firm adheres to key sustainable finance frameworks and industry recommendations, such as EU regulations, FVCA guidelines, UN Principles for Responsible Investment, and Invest Europe's directives. Saari Partners integrates sustainability considerations into its investment decisions and works closely with portfolio companies to enhance their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. The firm's approach to sustainability is detailed in its ESG and responsibility policy, which outlines how it identifies risks, creates value, and fulfills its responsibilities.