The technology consulting group XPartners continues to grow through the acquisition of the Finnish construction consulting company Planera Oy. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,9 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners strengthens its offer with specialist services in construction management throughout the Nordics.

“We are happy to welcome the team from Planera to XPartners, which is another important milestone for us in Finland. With their expertise in renovation projects and energy efficiency, they will strengthen our offer to customers in the Finnish market,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.

Planera was founded in 2015 and is a construction consulting company with a focus on renovation projects in the Helsinki region. The company offers services in planning, project management, consulting, supervision and energy efficiency, from project start to service and maintenance.

“We are very excited to become part of XPartners and look forward to working together towards common goals. We will continue to focus on delivering outstanding results to our customers, and I look forward to exploring new opportunities together with our employees and partners to create an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Jani Rintala, CEO of Planera.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“This is another important step in the journey towards our long-term vision of becoming a leading consulting platform in the Nordics and Europe, with a focus on creating a more sustainable society. We look forward to working closely with the team at Planera,” says Sonny Mirborn.

For more information, please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706 395 092
• Jani Rintala, CEO at Planera, tel. +358 400 488 658

About Plan

Planera Oy was founded in 2015 and is a Finnish construction consultancy specializing in renovation projects and energy efficiency in the Helsinki region. Planera offers customers specialist services in design, project management, consultation and project supervision. The company’s project managers act as experts and advisors throughout the project’s life cycle, from initial design and planning to project management and final phase. With a focus on quality assurance, Planera ensures that all projects are executed according to plans, regulations and industry practices, delivering high-quality results at every stage.
https://planera.fi/

About XPartners

XPartners was founded in spring 2021 and consists of 29 companies with operations in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The group currently generates around SEK 1,9 billion in turnover and has around 1100 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel became the new majority shareholder in XPartners to support the group’s growth journey, including adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. Apart from Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by the former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Axcel was founded in 1994 and is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: industry & services, technology, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised seven funds with total capital commitments of SEK 45 billion. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 400 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies. For more information, visit www.axcel.com

The technology consulting group XPartners expands the group with the consulting company Consultive Västerås. The number of employees thus exceeds 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,9 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners broadens its offer with specialist services in project management, electrical engineering and mechanics.

“We are pleased to welcome Consultive to XPartner’s collaboration platform. The strong collaboration opportunities between Consultive and our other companies are an important part of our continued development and fit well into our long-term strategy,” says, Sonny Mirborn, CEO at XPartners.

Consultive was founded in 2013 and is a technology consulting company with a broad offering in commercial project management, technical project management, mechanical and electrical construction and production technology. The company is based in Västerås and the workforce mainly consists of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and project managers.

“Joining XPartners is a step towards long-term cooperation to strengthen the company’s position and brand. Through the partnership, we ensure growth, create new opportunities for expansion and can better meet customers’ needs. We look forward to combining our strengths and creating an even stronger and more successful organization”, Tobias Bäckström, CEO at Consultive.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a multidisciplinary community building platform where various specialized companies and individuals collaborate for higher exchange in their work with the transition to a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company within the group continues to conduct its business under its existing brand, but benefits from the advantages that group membership provides.

“Consultive adds valuable specialist expertise in areas such as technical project management and production technology, which significantly strengthens the group’s overall offering. Through the acquisition, we together create new opportunities for continued expansion, with a clear focus on our employees and customers.” says Sonny Mirborn.

For information please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706395092
• Tobias Bäckström, CEO Consultive, tel. +46 706083068

About Consultive AB

Consultive was founded in 2013 and is a technology consulting company with expertise in project management, mechanics and electrical engineering. The company is based in Västerås and the workforce consists of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and project managers. The company’s customers are active in industries such as nuclear power, hydropower, facility construction, the automotive industry, the manufacturing sector and research and development.

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and includes 28 companies including
presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,9 billion in turnover and has approximately 1100 employees. IN April In 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, among other things by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technical consulting group XPartners continues to grow through the acquisition of the Finnish construction consulting company RAPP. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,9 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners strengthens its offer with specialist services in construction project management across the Nordic region.

“It is incredibly gratifying to welcome the RAPP team to XPartners. With their expertise in project management in the construction sector, RAPP will enhance our offering in Finland, strengthen our market position and help us deliver even greater value to our customers in the Finnish market,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.

RAPP was founded in 1990 and specializes in construction management and consulting services. The company offers comprehensive solutions including project management, construction management, property development and project services. RAPP focuses on residential, public and commercial properties as well as infrastructure projects, mainly in the Helsinki area, Tampere and Lahti.

“We look forward to becoming part of XPartners and working together towards common goals. We will continue to focus on delivering outstanding results to our customers. I look forward to exploring new opportunities together with our employees and partners and creating an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Vesa Koskeainen, CEO of Rapp Oy.

“I am really pleased with how XPartners has approached this collaboration and their understanding of RAPP’s strengths and position as a leading consulting company in construction project management. We have developed our service offering and our business for many years, and joining a larger group feels like a natural step to grow and become more international,” says Juuso Hämäläinen, founder of RAPP Oy.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“The partnership between RAPP and XPartners is completely in line with our long-term vision to become a leading consulting platform in the Nordics and Europe, with a focus on creating a more sustainable society. We look forward to achieving new successes together,” says Sonny Mirborn.

For more information, please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, Group CEO XPartners, tel. +46706395092
• Vesa Koskelainen, CEO at Rapp Oy, tel. +358447799202

About RAP

RAPP was founded in 1990 and specializes in construction management and consulting services. The company offers comprehensive solutions, including project management, construction management, property development and project services. RAPP focuses on residential, public and commercial buildings and infrastructure projects, mainly in the Helsinki area, Tampere and Lahti.
www.rapp.fi

About XPartners

XPartners was founded in spring 2021 and consists of 25 companies with operations in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The group currently generates around SEK 1,9 billion in turnover and has around 1100 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel became the new majority shareholder in XPartners to support the group’s growth journey, including adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. Apart from Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by the former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners expands the group with the specialist consulting company Acerail. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1000, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach over SEK 1,8 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners broadens its offer with specialist services in infrastructure and sustainable solutions for civil engineering.

“It is with great joy we welcome AceRail to the XPartners family. That our collaboration platform attracts talented entrepreneurs and specialists is something we are very proud of and AceRail will fit well into our strategy for collaboration.” says, Sonny Mirborn, XPartners CEO,

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a multidisciplinary community building platform where various specialized companies and individuals collaborate for higher exchange in their work with the transition to a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company within the group continues to conduct its business under its existing brand, but benefits from the advantages that group membership provides.

“XPartners is now growing with the acquisition of AceRail, a specialist consulting company in infrastructure with expertise in, among other things, track-related assignments for the public sector, which significantly strengthens the group’s offer in infrastructure. AceRail and XPartners can together develop solutions that society needs at the same time as we contribute to long-term development for our employees” say Sonny Mirborn.

“Joining XPartners is a step towards long-term cooperation to strengthen the company’s position and brand. Through the partnership, we ensure growth, create new opportunities for expansion and can better meet customers’ needs. We look forward to combining our strengths and creating an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Daniel Nilsen, CEO AceRail.

For information please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706395092
• Daniel Nilsen, CEO AceRail, tel. +46 70 636 41 00

About AceRail AB

AceRail AB is a consulting company founded in 2013 that specializes in infrastructure with services such as project management, construction management, planning, data coordination, contract inspection. AceRail has, among other things, been involved in projects such as replacement of the Söderströms bridge, expansion of a new subway, new subway and bus depots, double track extensions, and other infrastructure projects. The company has a broad customer base primarily within infrastructure in the public sector.
www.acerail.se

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and previously included 26 companies
presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,8 billion in turnover and has approximately 1000 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, among other things by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners..

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

Technology consulting group XPartners continues to grow through the acquisition of Norwegian Negota, experts in legal project consulting. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1000, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,8 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners enters the Norwegian market and thereby extends its reach to the entire Nordic region.

“We are very happy to announce that XPartners is taking a significant step towards becoming a Nordic group by entering the Norwegian market. Negota is a highly regarded organization that complements our business, strengthens our legal expertise and improves our customer offering with contract advice across the Nordic region,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO at XPartners.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“We are very pleased to welcome the entire Negota team to the XPartners family. The acquisition contributes to our work to promote a sustainable society and is fully in line with our long-term strategy to become a leading consulting platform in both the Nordics and Europe. We look forward to the collaboration and achieving new successes together,” says Sonny Mirborn.

Negota was founded in Norway and operates in both Norway and Finland. The company specializes in contract management, business legal services and offers in-house lawyers and contract managers, mainly for larger private companies.

“We are extremely happy to become part of XPartners and look forward to working together towards common goals. We will continue to focus on delivering outstanding results to our customers. I look forward to exploring new opportunities together with our employees and partners and creating an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Marie Lislerud Midtfjeld, CEO at Negota.

For more information, please contact:
· Sonny Mirborn, Group CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706395092
· Marie Lislerud Midtfjeld, CEO Negota AS, tel. +47 97066049

About Negota AS

Negota are experts in legal project consultancy and operate in Norway and Finland. The company offers its customers support in contract management and business legal issues during the implementation of the project and works for both clients and suppliers. Negota has offices in Halden, Oslo and Helsinki.

www.negota.no

About XPartners

XPartners was founded in spring 2021 and consists of 24 companies with operations in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The group currently generates around SEK 1,8 billion in turnover and has around 1000 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel became the new majority shareholder in XPartners to support the group’s growth journey, including adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. Apart from Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by the former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Axcel was founded in 1994 and is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies within
four sectors: technology, industrial and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both
Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4
billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53
divestments. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners grows further with Aqvila and M& E Engineering (M& E) joining the group. The number of employees thus increases to over 970 and the total turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1.7 billion. Through the acquisitions, XPartners takes the step into the Danish market and broadens its presence in the Nordic region.

“Together with Aqvila and M& E, we can continue to accelerate and develop the solutions that our customers and society need. Through our services, we create the conditions to drive the transition forward and maximize the effect of sustainable initiatives“, say Olle Bertfelt, XPartners CEO.

Since the spring of 2021, XPartners has worked to create a nationwide multidisciplinary community building platform where different companies, skills and people collaborate for higher exchange in their work with the transition to a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to conduct its business under the same brand as it did before, but benefits from the advantages that group membership provides.

“We are very pleased to welcome Aqvila and M& E to the XPartners family. Through these acquisitions, we broaden our offer while at the same time taking the step into the Danish market. The acquisitions are fully in line with our long-term strategy to become a leading consultancy throughout the Nordics.” say Olle Bertfelt.

Aqvila was founded in Århus in 2010, and is active in Denmark and the rest of Europe. The company specializes in delivering complete solutions and advice, from initial planning to project management for mainly larger industrial projects.

“It is with great joy and enthusiasm that we look forward to becoming part of the XPartners group, and to working together towards common goals. We will continue to focus on delivering outstanding results to our customers and look forward to working with our employees and partners to explore new opportunities and create an even stronger and more successful organization.”, says Morten Johansen, CEO Aqvila.

M& E Engineering was founded in 1998 and has a comprehensive range of expert services in electric power. The company operates in several major projects, including bridge and tunnel construction as well as house building projects.

“We are pleased to continue our success story with a new owner. Together with our new colleagues, we will continue to develop our business and create added value for both our customers and employees. We see great opportunities to grow and strengthen our position in the market together with XPartners, and I am convinced that we are facing an exciting growth journey”, says Jan Moller Hansen, CEO M& E Engineering.

For information please contact:

• Olle Bertfelt, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 70 645 50 50
• Morten Johanssen, CEO Aqvila A/S, tel. +45 53 71 51 30
• Jan Møller Hansen, CEO M& E Engineering A/S, tel. +45 2023 1955

About Aqvila A/S

Aqvila is a well-known construction consultancy company in Denmark that carries out assignments both in Denmark and the rest of Europe. The company offers its customers full service projects and consultation, all the way from planning to construction project management for mainly larger industrial projects and within Life Science. Aqvila consists of Aqvila Construction A/S and Aqvila Consult Hungary Kft and has its headquarters in Aarhus, as well as local offices in both Copenhagen and Budapest.

www.aqvila.dk

About M& E Engineering A/S

M& E is an established consulting company in Denmark and offers its customers a wide range of expert services in electric power, and operates in several large bridge, tunnel and house construction projects. The company has around 20 employees with expertise in electric power and offers services such as planning of low and high voltage installations, project management, consultancy, analysis and commissioning.

www.mee.dk

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in spring 2021 and includes 24 companies, with a presence in both Sweden and Finland. The group today generates approximately SEK 1.7 billion in turnover and has approximately 970 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, among other things by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se/en

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 51 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 22 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners Samhällsbyggnad AB (“XPartners”) is expanding the group with a new company Ensucon AB (“Ensucon”) on August 15, 2024, and with this expansion there will be approximately 690 employees in Sweden. With this deal, the XPartners group is strengthened with services in the areas of environment, work environment and sustainability. The group has a turnover of approx. SEK 1,35 billion with approx. 900 employees in Sweden and Finland, and all companies work actively with sustainability, which further strengthens XPartners as a group in the area.

Since spring 2021, the XPartners group has worked to create a nationwide and Nordic multidisciplinary community building platform where different companies, skills, people and cultures collaborate for higher exchange in their work with the transition to a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company preserves its own identity, but benefits from the advantages that group affiliation provides. The owners of the companies that join become part-owners of XPartners together with the largest owner, which is the Nordic private equity company Axcel, and they continue the ongoing operational work of their own company under their own brand. Through our domain knowledge, digital understanding and commitment to sustainability, we will help make Sweden a leading country in the environment, social construction and infrastructure.

Olle Bertfelt, XPartners CEO, says: “We are very happy to welcome Ensucon to XPartners, and I am very proud of the collaboration platform we have quickly built, and of all the talented entrepreneurs who have joined us. It has been particularly fun to see how the interaction between the companies have grown spontaneously and led to more and better business. XPartners is now growing with the acquisition of Ensucon, a competent consulting company with a focus on the environment, work environment and sustainability, which is completely in line with our long-term strategy. Together, we can accelerate and develop solutions that both customers, industry and society need, while at the same time contributing to long-term development for our employees“

Richard Sallermo, CEO Ensucon, tells; “Ensucon is excited about the opportunity to become part of the Xpartner family and all its family members. Through this, Ensucon gets the opportunity to develop and develop with a genuine and committed partner in Environment and Sustainability. Our vision is to be the most in-demand employer and consultant within Environment and Sustainability, and our business model will give Xpartner a new dimension to be able to offer our customers. Together with other sister companies within the group, we will be able to offer a serious and forward-looking social construction actor, with a clear focus on sustainable development both within our projects and in our role as an employer. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something, so let’s do it together.” says Rickard Sallermo, CEO Ensucon.

“Continuing to have fun at work and to feel good, while delivering good and fun projects to our customers, is a prerequisite for our business model. This gives us the opportunity to further develop within the Xpartner family” says co-founder Gustav Johansson.

For information please contact:

• Olle Bertfelt, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 70 645 50 50
• Rickard Sallermo, CEO Ensucon, tel. +46 79 337 99 83

About Ensucon AB

Ensucon AB offers services in five different technology areas, where the main focus is on Sustainability; Permits and Waste; Contaminated areas; Water, Air and Natural Environment; Acoustics and vibrations.

Ensucon’s customer base spans a wide range of different clients, and where assignments are found within industry, public clients and infrastructure.

www.Ensucon.se

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and previously included 19 companies
presence in Sweden and Finland. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,3 billion in turnover and has approximately 800 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support XPartners to drive growth, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 71 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 50 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 21 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners Samhällsbyggnad AB (“XPartners”) is expanding the group with a new company Ensucon AB (“Ensucon”) on August 15, 2024, and with this expansion there will be approximately 690 employees in Sweden. With this deal, the XPartners group is strengthened with services in the areas of environment, work environment and sustainability. The group has a turnover of approx. SEK 1,35 billion with approx. 900 employees in Sweden and Finland, and all companies work actively with sustainability, which further strengthens XPartners as a group in the area.

Since spring 2021, the XPartners group has worked to create a nationwide and Nordic multidisciplinary community building platform where different companies, skills, people and cultures collaborate for higher exchange in their work with the transition to a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company preserves its own identity, but benefits from the advantages that group affiliation provides. The owners of the companies that join become part-owners of XPartners together with the largest owner, which is the Nordic private equity company Axcel, and they continue the ongoing operational work of their own company under their own brand. Through our domain knowledge, digital understanding and commitment to sustainability, we will help make Sweden a leading country in the environment, social construction and infrastructure.

Olle Bertfelt, XPartners CEO, says: “We are very happy to welcome Ensucon to XPartners, and I am very proud of the collaboration platform we have quickly built, and of all the talented entrepreneurs who have joined us. It has been particularly fun to see how the interaction between the companies have grown spontaneously and led to more and better business. XPartners is now growing with the acquisition of Ensucon, a competent consulting company with a focus on the environment, work environment and sustainability, which is completely in line with our long-term strategy. Together, we can accelerate and develop solutions that both customers, industry and society need, while at the same time contributing to long-term development for our employees“

Richard Sallermo, CEO Ensucon, tells; “Ensucon is excited about the opportunity to become part of the Xpartner family and all its family members. Through this, Ensucon gets the opportunity to develop and develop with a genuine and committed partner in Environment and Sustainability. Our vision is to be the most in-demand employer and consultant within Environment and Sustainability, and our business model will give Xpartner a new dimension to be able to offer our customers. Together with other sister companies within the group, we will be able to offer a serious and forward-looking social construction actor, with a clear focus on sustainable development both within our projects and in our role as an employer. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something, so let’s do it together.” says Rickard Sallermo, CEO Ensucon.

“Continuing to have fun at work and to feel good, while delivering good and fun projects to our customers, is a prerequisite for our business model. This gives us the opportunity to further develop within the Xpartner family” says co-founder Gustav Johansson.

For information please contact:

• Olle Bertfelt, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 70 645 50 50
• Rickard Sallermo, CEO Ensucon, tel. +46 79 337 99 83

About Ensucon AB

Ensucon AB offers services in five different technology areas, where the main focus is on Sustainability; Permits and Waste; Contaminated areas; Water, Air and Natural Environment; Acoustics and vibrations.

Ensucon’s customer base spans a wide range of different clients, and where assignments are found within industry, public clients and infrastructure.

www.Ensucon.se

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and previously included 19 companies
presence in Sweden and Finland. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,3 billion in turnover and has approximately 800 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support XPartners to drive growth, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 71 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 50 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 21 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technical consulting group XPartners Samhällsbyggnad AB (“XPartners”) is expanding the group with a new company Teknikkonsulterna i Sundsvall AB (“Tekab”) on June 18, 2024, and with this expansion there will be approximately 615 employees in Sweden. With this deal, the XPartners group is strengthened both geographically and in terms of resources, and in electrical engineering. The group has a turnover of approximately SEK 1,3 billion with over 800 employees in Sweden and Finland, and all companies work actively with sustainability, which further strengthens XPartners as a group in the area.

Olle Bertfelt, XPartners CEO, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Tekab to the XPartners family. I feel great pride in the collaboration platform we have quickly built, and in all the talented entrepreneurs who have joined us. It has been particularly fun to see how the interaction between the companies has developed spontaneously and led to more and better business. XPartners is now growing with the acquisition of Tekab, a competent electrical engineering company based in northern Sweden, which is completely in line with our long-term strategy to become a significant consultant in the entire country. Together, we can accelerate and develop solutions that both customers, industry and society need, while at the same time contributing to long-term development for our employees”

Daniel Östling, CEO Tekab, tells; “This merger is a step towards a long-term collaboration to strengthen the company’s position on the market and also create new opportunities for growth and expansion. It is with great joy and enthusiasm that we look forward to integrating our strengths and working together towards common goals. By becoming part of the XPartners group, we not only strengthen our market position but also our commitment to deliver quality, innovation and sustainable growth. We will continue to focus on our core values ​​of delivering the right product at an attractive cost profile and on time. We look forward to exploring new opportunities together with our employees and partners and creating an even stronger and more successful organization.

For information please contact:

• Olle Bertfelt, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 70 645 50 50
• Daniel Östling, CEO Tekab, tel. +46 70 696 53 41

About the Technical Consultants in Sundsvall AB

Teknikkonsulterna i Sundsvall AB was founded in 2011, and is a consulting company that specializes mainly in project planning within electricity, telecommunications and control systems for properties. Tekab mainly focuses on planning in the areas of power, lighting, telecom/data and security, and also offers services such as production calculations, energy measurement, inspections and calculations. The company’s customers are mainly entrepreneurs, property owners and municipalities.

www.tekab.nu

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and previously included 19 companies
presence in Sweden and Finland. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,3 billion in turnover and has approximately 800 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support XPartners to drive growth, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 71 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 50 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 21 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

Sonny Mirborn has been appointed as the new Group CEO for XPartners Samhällsbyggnad AB (“XPartners”). Sonny has previously held several leading positions in companies with strong growth and has good experience in leading and implementing a strong and profitable expansion, often driven by acquisitions. He comes most recently from a role as Group CEO for listed Alcadon Group AB, and has previously held leading positions within the serial acquirer Addtech, as well as companies such as CTM Lyng and Rutab.

-“I look forward to this assignment with great confidence and am honored by the trust I have received, to contribute to XPartner’s continued success”, says Sonny Mirborn.

Sonny Mirborn will take over as CEO of XPartners in October 2024. With his experience as CEO of several companies with a clear acquisition agenda and in strong growth, in both listed and unlisted environments, he knows what is required to create the conditions for XPartners to grow in a fast acquisition rate and expand according to a clear plan in a decentralized environment.

– “The background that Sonny has shows a high drive and a strong business focus and experience in leading companies through an expansive journey. We look forward to his contribution to securing XPartner’s development towards the target image and vision we have for the entire company”, says Mats Paulsson, Chairman of the Board of XPartners, and continues: “I also want to thank current CEO Olle Bertfelt, who will remain until Sonny takes over, for his excellent work in laying the foundation for a solid XPartners.”

Current Group CEO Olle Bertfelt will continue to be involved in XPartner’s future development by stepping into the role of regular board member.
– “I feel positive and confident that Sonny will step in as the new CEO, and have full confidence that he will take XPartners forward according to the plan for expansion and to develop our decentralized business model. ” says Bertfelt.

During his career, Sonny has been involved in building and developing businesses in Europe and has completed many acquisitions, integrations and sales processes.
– “The group’s development is impressive, and it will be very interesting to work closely with entrepreneurs and management to further develop XPartners”, says Sonny. “With humility, I note that a solid foundation has been laid through a well-functioning decentralized organization, built from some of the strongest companies in the industry, which creates the conditions for continued positive development.”

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in spring 2021, and currently includes 19 companies with a presence in large parts of Sweden and Finland. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,3 billion in turnover and has approximately 800 employees. In April 2023, investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong majority shareholder to support XPartners in driving growth, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised seven funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 71 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 50 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 21 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk