About EQT
EQT is a private equity firm founded in 1994. It is primarily based in Stockholm, Sweden. As of Apr 2026, EQT is an active investor with a portfolio of 557 companies, comprising 557 funding rounds and 278 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 58 funding rounds and has made 19 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Germany. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Life Sciences to Enterprise Applications. Its latest investment was a $***** Grant (prize money) round in Elemental Impact on Apr 03, 2026
A lot of funds co-invest with EQT, with names like Life Sciences Partners sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
EQT has a team of 665 people, including 266 partners.
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EQT's Portfolio
EQT has a portfolio of 557 companies. They have invested in a total of 557 companies. Their most recent investment was in Elemental Impact (Grant (prize money) round) on Apr 03, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by EQT:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 03, 2026 | Grant (prize money) | 7513 | - | |
Mar 30, 2026 | Series A | 9489 | ||
Mar 20, 2026 | Series D | 2441 | ||
Mar 10, 2026 | Series B | 1114 |
EQT has acquired 278 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of AES on Mar 02, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by EQT:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Mar 02, 2026 | Global power company | - | 1981 | |
Feb 12, 2026 | Provider of environmental management services | - | 1990 | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Diversified secondary market fund focused on multiple sectors | - | 1990 | |
Dec 22, 2025 | - | - | - |
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Here is the portfolio snapshot of EQT:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2021
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2017
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Germany
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Life Sciences
Team profile of EQT
EQT has a team of 665 members including 266 Partners, 2 Venture Partners and 140 Principals located in United States, Sweden and 22 more locations. EQT's team sits on the board of 10 companies.Here is a list of top team members in EQT:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | Amsterdam | - | - | |
Partner | Amsterdam | - | - | |
Partner | Amsterdam | - | ||
Partner | Amsterdam | - | - | |
Partner | Amsterdam | - | - | |
Partner | Gentbrugge | - | ||
Partner | Amsterdam | - | ||
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Mumbai | - |
Co-investors of EQT
Over the past 32 years, 553 investors have co-invested in EQT's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of EQT: 553 investors entered a company along with EQT. These include investors like Life Sciences Partners (13 companies).
EQT News
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EQT revives sale of contact lens maker Ginko at $1bn-plus valuationPrivate Equity Wire•Apr 17, 2026•EQT
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ONWARD Medical Successfully Raises over EUR 40 Million in Capital IncreaseGlobeNewswire•Apr 16, 2026•ONWARD, EQT
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Switzerland's PolyPeptide Reviews Strategic Options After Takeover SpeculationMoneycab•Apr 14, 2026•PolyPeptide, EQT, Advent International, KKR and 4 others
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Neurent Medical Raises €62.5 Million in Series C FinancingMedical Product Outsourcing•Apr 10, 2026•NeuroMark Genomics, Enterprise Ireland, Atlantic Bridge, Sofinnova Partners and 3 others
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EQT Life Sciences to exit minority stake in Tubulis via sale to Gilead Sciences for up to USD 5.0 billionPR Newswire•Apr 07, 2026•Gilead, Tubulis Technologies, EQT, Evotec and 6 others
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Town Lane and Gillon Property Group Acquire Watters Creek VillageFinancial Times•Apr 01, 2026•Town Lane, Ares Management, Gillon Property Group, EQT and 1 other
