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Swedish consultancy Revelopment joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Sweden and now welcomes Revelopment to the group. The acquisition strengthens XPartners’ offering within tenant advisory, with a focus on retail and commercial real estate. Revelopment brings extensive experience in lease negotiations, retail expansion, and construction management, as well as specialist expertise in healthcare facilities – an area in which the company has successfully expanded in recent years.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Revelopment employs just over ten people. The company operates through two divisions: Revelopment Consulting, which provides services in lease administration, negotiations, new store openings, and closures, with a high share of recurring revenue from ongoing management and renegotiation of lease contracts; and Revelopment Construction, which specializes in construction and project management within commercial real estate and healthcare facilities.
“Revelopment adds unique expertise in retail and property-related project management. Their experience and strong client relationships make them a valuable addition to our group,” says Magnus Trollius, Managing Director of XPartners Sweden.
Since its founding, Revelopment has completed more than 300 construction projects, 500 new store openings, and 1,000 lease negotiations. Its clients include both private and public organizations, where the company has built long-term partnerships that form the foundation of its business.
“We look forward to continuing our journey together with XPartners. Becoming part of the group gives us new opportunities for development and collaboration with other specialist companies in the network,” says John H. Larsson, CEO of Revelopment.
About Revelopment
Revelopment is a Swedish consulting company headquartered in Gothenburg, founded in 2010. The company specializes in supporting clients within retail and commercial real estate with expansion, lease management, and project leadership. Since its founding, Revelopment has completed more than 300 construction projects, 500 new openings, and 1,000 lease negotiations. www.revelopment.se
Finnish consultancy Optireal joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Finland and now welcomes Optireal Oy to the group. The company specializes in building services engineering for the construction and real estate sector. Services include commissioning, supervising, and implementing building systems. The acquisition strengthens the group’s capabilities within the construction sector, adding specialist know-how in building services.
Founded in 2019, Optireal is headquartered in Helsinki with an additional office in Tampere. The company employs nearly 20 specialists and provides services in commissioning, supervising, and implementing building systems. Its clients include property developers, construction firms, housing cooperatives, public sector organizations, and engineering companies.
“Optireal brings valuable expertise in HVAC, electrical, and plumbing engineering, strengthening our presence in Finland. We are very pleased to welcome them to the group and see great opportunities for collaboration, particularly in construction and energy efficiency projects,” says Vesa Koskelainen, Managing Director at XPartners Finland.
“With XPartners, we have chosen a path of growth, development, and opportunity. Arrangement will not disrupt our daily operations. Optireal will remain Optireal. Employment, client relationships, and projects will continue as before. We will maintain our focus on enabling functional and fit-for-purpose building technology. In the long term, we expect this arrangement to create new opportunities to grow our customer base and to access new types of projects. This enables growth, development and new exciting opportunities for our staff and clients,” says Janne Gustafsson, CEO of Optireal.
About Optireal
Optireal is an expert agency specializing in building services engineering for the construction and real estate sector. The company’s services include commissioning, supervising, and implementing building systems. Operating across all of Finland from its offices in Helsinki and Tampere, Optireal’s mission is to enable functional and needs-based building services for its clients. www.optireal.fi
Danish consultancy company Cubic Group joins XPartners
XPartners is expanding its Nordic platform and is pleased to welcome Cubic Group ApS to the group. The acquisition strengthens the group’s position in Denmark by adding specialist expertise in health & safety, client advisory, project management, and construction management, with a broad focus on infrastructure, buildings, and energy projects.
Founded in 2008, Cubic Group is a Danish consultancy company with 25 employees and headquarters in Copenhagen. The company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality services in long-term collaborations with stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
“Cubic Group is a strong addition to our presence in Denmark and our platform of high-performing consulting companies. They add highly complementary expertise and have a proven track-record in health & safety and project management consultancy, two areas that are increasingly important across the built environment. With trusted client relationships based on excellent leadership and a strong team of employees delivering consistent high quality, we see great potential for further developing Cubic Group and collaboration within XPartners,” says Rasmus Ødum, Managing Director of XPartners Denmark.
“Joining XPartners is an exciting new chapter for Cubic Group. We are driven by dedicated and highly skilled employees, together with a partner team that stays close to our clients – a culture we are proud to carry forward into this new collaboration. Becoming part of a larger family gives us the opportunity to grow in new ways, and we look forward to the journey with genuine excitement,” says Josefine Ebbe, CEO of Cubic Group.
About Cubic Group
Cubic Group is a Danish consultancy company founded in 2008 and headquartered in Copenhagen. The company employs 25 specialists and offers services within health & safety, client advisory, project and construction management, with a strong track record in delivering projects for public sector clients within infrastructure and urban development. www.cubicgroup.dk
Swedish company Brand och Riskteknik joins XPartners
XPartners continues to strengthen its technical offering and now welcomes Brand och Riskteknik Sverige AB to the group. The acquisition brings specialist expertise in fire protection engineering, risk management, and construction management for the property sector.
Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Lund, Brand och Riskteknik has five employees and offers services in building-related fire protection design, fire safety installations, CAD and BIM, and risk management for flammable and explosive materials (ATEX). The company also performs risk assessments related to urban planning. Its clients primarily include property developers, real estate owners, contractors, installation firms, industrial companies, and architects.
“Brand och Riskteknik adds cutting-edge expertise in an area that is critical for safe and sustainable construction. Their technical know-how and deep local market insight offer strong potential for collaboration across the group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
With a strong entrepreneurial drive and an established network in southern Sweden, the acquisition opens new opportunities for collaboration with several companies and clients within XPartners.
“Becoming part of XPartners gives us long-term stability and new opportunities for growth. We value the close relationships we have with our clients and are pleased to continue developing in a broader context, without losing what makes us unique,” says Eric Månsson, CEO of Brand och Riskteknik.
About Brand och Riskteknik
Brand och Riskteknik Sverige AB is a Swedish technical consultancy based in Lund, founded in 2017. The company has five employees and specializes in building-related fire protection, risk management, and technical consultancy related to flammable and explosive substances. Its services also include CAD and drafting, BIM, and construction management. www.brandochrisk.se
Swedish company Siama joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow and now welcomes the Swedish company Siama AB to the group. The acquisition is made through the subsidiary NSP and strengthens the group’s specialist expertise in sustainable mobility, public transport, and electrification.
Siama was founded in 2021 and is based in Sala, Sweden. The company has five employees with specialist knowledge in traffic planning, transport development, e-mobility, and public transport. Siama offers services in project management, tender processes, procurement, contract law, fleet electrification, business and operational development, as well as engineering support related to mobility and the transport transition. Its clients include both private and public sector entities, such as municipalities, regional authorities, and vehicle manufacturers.
“Siama brings valuable expertise in sustainable mobility, electrification, and public transport planning. Their knowledge aligns closely with the transformations currently shaping the built environment. We see great potential for collaboration within the group and are happy to welcome the team to NSP and XPartners,” says Afshin Monazam, CEO of NSP.
The company works with green technologies and aims to improve the interaction between technology and the environment through solutions that combine commercial insight with a strong focus on sustainability.
“Becoming part of NSP gives us new opportunities to grow alongside other specialist companies within the XPartners Group. We are passionate about the future of mobility and look forward to contributing our knowledge in a broader context where sustainability and development go hand in hand,” says Johnny Struwe, CEO of Siama.
About Siama
Siama AB is a Swedish consulting company based in Sala, founded in 2021. The company specializes in technology, transport, and sustainable mobility, offering services in areas such as public transport planning, project management, tenders, procurement, electrification, business development, and engineering support. Its clients include both private and public sector actors. www.siama.se
Norwegian company Paxon joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Norway and now welcomes Paxon to the group. Paxon is a well-established Norwegian consultancy with approximately 30 employees and offices in Stavanger and Haugesund. The company specializes in project management, project administration, HSE coordination, and construction management, and has a balanced portfolio of assignments across both public and private sectors.
In addition to its core offering in project management, project administration, HSE coordination, and construction management, the company also provides a smaller range of digital add-on services through Paxon Digital – an initiative that supports clients with technology, design, and communication during the start-up phase of projects.
“Paxon expands our geographical presence in the Norwegian market and strengthens our expertise in project management. The company has demonstrated steady growth and has built a strong reputation in the region. We look forward to developing together and exploring new collaboration opportunities within the group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
“Becoming part of XPartners feels like a natural next step in our continued journey. We share values around entrepreneurship and long-term thinking, and we look forward to both contributing to and benefiting from the group’s extensive network,” says Geir Åge Miljeteig, CEO of Paxon.
About Paxon
Paxon is a Norwegian consultancy founded in 2019 with offices in Stavanger and Haugesund. The company primarily provides services in project administration, project management, HSE coordination, and construction management, with a balanced customer portfolio across both private and public sectors. www.paxon.no
Norwegian Protekno joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Norway and now welcomes Protekno AS to the group. The acquisition broadens the group’s expertise in design management and HVAC engineering, while strengthening its presence in the Vestfold region.
Founded in 2012, Protekno is a technical consultancy based in Tønsberg. The company specialises in design management, project administration, and technical design, with niche expertise in HVAC systems. Its client base consists primarily of private and public sector stakeholders in construction and installation projects.
“Protekno has a clear niche and a strong reputation in the region. The acquisition adds specialist competence in HVAC and project management, and opens up new opportunities for collaboration across several companies in the group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
“We look forward to becoming part of XPartners and continuing our development alongside other specialist companies. It gives us access to a wider network and new opportunities to strengthen our offering,” says Tor Abusdal, CEO of Protekno.
About Protekno
Protekno AS is a Norwegian technical consultancy based in Tønsberg. The company was founded in 2012 and provides services in design management, project administration, and technical design – with niche expertise in HVAC engineering. www.protekno.no
Finnish Taskut Communications joins XPartners
XPartners continues to grow in Finland and now welcomes Taskut Communications Oy to the group. Taskut supports its clients with strategy, communication, and digitalization related to constructio projects and urban development, adding unique expertise to the group’s overall offering.
Founded in 1985 and based in Helsinki, Taskut delivers strategy, communication, and digital solutions tailored to the needs of construction and urban development projects. Clients include property owners, construction firms, and public sector organizations. The company operates through a scalable project management model, combining in-house consultants with an established network of external specialists.
“Taskut brings valuable expertise within strategy, communication, and digital solutions. These are increasingly important areas at the intersection of technology, urban development, and stakeholder relations. We see great potential for collaboration and synergies with several companies in our group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
Taskut has also developed the digital property marketing platform Platta – a service that helps large property owners promote their assets and manage day-to-day communications more efficiently.
“Becoming part of XPartners opens up new opportunities to continue growing and developing our offering together with other specialist companies. We share a long-term vision for sustainable urban development, where collaboration and engagement play a key role. This feels like a natural next step in our journey,” says Anu Pitkänen, CEO of Taskut Communications.
For more information, please contact:
Arvid Linder, Chief Communication Officer, XPartners
arvid.linder@xpartnersgroup.com
+46 70-779 58 98
About Taskut Communications
Taskut Communications Oy is a Finnish consultancy based in Helsinki, founded in 1985. The company supports its clients with strategy, communication, and digitalization related to construction projects and urban development. Clients include property owners, construction firms, and public sector organizations. www.taskut.fi
About XPartners
XPartners is a Nordic consulting group within the built environment. The company brings together more than 1,600 specialists who advise clients in the infrastructure, building, energy, and environmental sectors. The group consists of approximately 50 entrepreneur-led companies supported by a shared platform for collaboration and growth. XPartners has an annual pro forma revenue exceeding SEK 3.3
billion and is primarily owned by its employees, with backing from the private equity firm Axcel. www.XPartners.se
Projkon joins XPartners – strengthening the group’s offering in infrastructure, energy and environment
XPartners continues its growth in Sweden and now welcomes Projkon to the group. The acquisition enhances the group’s expertise in construction processes related to infrastructure and energy – areas where demand for qualified consulting services is strong and growing.
Founded in 2018, Projkon is a fast-growing consultancy with approximately 40 employees and headquarters in Norrköping. The company also has local offices in Örebro, Bollnäs, and Nyköping, along with an extensive subcontractor network. Projkon provides specialist services in design, construction and project management, inspections, energy optimization, permitting, procurement, surveying, and environmental consulting.
“Projkon is a focused and dynamic player with strong capabilities in infrastructure and energy projects. Their momentum and broad offering align well with XPartners. This acquisition strengthens our presence in central Sweden and creates new opportunities for collaboration across our group,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
The company’s clients primarily include municipalities, property companies, government agencies, and energy utilities.
“Becoming part of XPartners is an important step for us. It gives us access to a wide network of specialist companies, more collaboration opportunities, and new capabilities – while continuing to run our business the way we know works. It gives us the strength to keep growing,” says Carl-Johan Bondesson, CEO of Projkon.
For more information, please contact:
Arvid Linder, Chief Communication Officer, XPartners
arvid.linder@xpartners.se
+46 70-779 58 98
About Projkon
Projkon is a Swedish consultancy founded in 2018 with approximately 40 employees. The company specializes in construction processes in infrastructure, energy, environment, and real estate, offering services in design, construction and project management, permitting, procurement, and energy optimization. Projkon is headquartered in Norrköping with offices in Örebro, Bollnäs, and Nyköping. Its clients include municipalities, property companies, government agencies, and energy providers. www.projkon.se
About XPartners
XPartners is a Nordic consulting group within the built environment. The company brings together over 1,600 specialists who advise clients in infrastructure, buildings, energy, and environmental sectors. The group consists of around 50 entrepreneur-led companies supported by a shared platform for collaboration and growth. XPartners has an annual pro forma turnover exceeding SEK 3.3 billion and is primarily owned by its employees, with backing from the private equity firm Axcel. www.XPartners.se
XPartners raises SEK 3 billion through bond issue
XPartners has completed a successful SEK 3,000 million bond issue – the largest senior secured SEK high yield transaction in the Nordic bond market to date. The offering attracted strong interest from both Nordic and international institutional investors and was significantly oversubscribed despite the landmark size.
– We’re proud of the trust shown by the investor community. Securing strong, long-term financing from high-quality investors is an important step in building the leading Nordic platform for specialized engineering consultancy, says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.
The bonds have a term of four years and carry a floating interest rate of 3-month STIBOR plus 550 basis points. Proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt, support future add-on acquisitions, and for general corporate purposes.
ABG Sundal Collier, Danske Bank, and Nykredit acted as Joint Bookrunners. Schjødt acted as legal counsel to the Joint Bookrunners, and Bruun & Hjejle acted as legal counsel to XPartners.
