PRESS RELEASE
Stockholm, February 17th, 2026
Nordic Interim & Valtus Group Partners with Polaris Private Equity as Majority investor to Build a Global Leader
Valtus today announces a strategic partnership with Polaris, a leading Nordic private equity fund, which will become the group’s majority investor. Together with Valtus’s existing shareholders and management, Polaris will support and accelerate the group’s next phase of international growth to become a global leader.
Present in nearly 30 countries across 4 continents, with 10 European subsidiaries, Valtus is an international leader in executive interim management. In 2025, the Valtus Group generated EUR 145.5 million in revenue, completing more than 1,000 assignments.
Nordic Interim is part of the Valtus Group since 2020. Nordic Interim, founded in 2004, is the leading player within executive interim management market in the Nordics with offices in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland.
The executive interim management market continues to expand as organizations increasingly seek specialized leadership talent for transformation initiatives, crisis management, and critical interim roles. Valtus has established a strong competitive position by combining deep industry expertise with a global network of seasoned executives.
Polaris: a new trusted partner to support accelerated growth
Polaris is a leading Nordic private equity firm, specializing in supporting well-established growing mid-sized companies. Typically, by partnering with founders and management teams to accelerate international growth. Founded in 1998, Polaris operates three strategies: Polaris Private Equity, Flexible Capital and Public Equity, and has raised capital commitments of more than €2 billion. Polaris works closely with portfolio companies to achieve shared visions and goals.
Polaris will invest capital and resources into growth initiatives across existing European markets and new territories, while simultaneously working with the Valtus organization to drive operational excellence and secure high client and employee satisfaction. Valtus represents Polaris’s first investment in its flagship Fund VI.
Leadership perspectives
“Polaris understands what made Valtus successful and shares our ambition to expand our footprint globally,” said Philippe Soullier, Founder and Chairman of Valtus. “Over the past years, we’ve built a truly differentiated business with a strong track record of performance. This partnership accelerates our ability to enter new markets and scale our operations, while preserving the entrepreneurial culture and client-centric approach that defines us.”
Björn Henriksson, Group CEO at Valtus, said: “Valtus is on a strong growth trajectory in a rapidly expanding and unconsolidated market. With Polaris as a strategic partner, we add deep expertise and a proven track record in scaling companies across Europe and the rest of the world. Alongside the continued support of our existing shareholders, we are now well positioned to accelerate our global expansion and build a worldwide leader in executive interim management.”
Johan Pålsson, Partner at Polaris, added: “I have followed the Executive Interim Management industry for many years and am convinced of its growing strategic importance and the significant value it delivers. Valtus is exactly the kind of business we’re built to support. It’s a market leader with strong positions across Europe and a proven business model that translates internationally. We’re excited to partner with the other shareholders to accelerate what’s already working exceptionally well and build a truly global leader”
Cecilia Brinck, Managing Partner Nordic Interim Sweden, said: “This partnership with Polaris validates the strength of our market position across Europe and opens exciting opportunities to expand our capabilities in Sweden and beyond. Our clients are increasingly seeking specialized interim leadership for their most pressing challenges, and with Polaris’s support, we can deepen our presence and deliver even greater value.”
Historical shareholders remain committed
Since the 2020 transaction, GENEO Capital Entrepreneur and Société Générale Capital Partenaires have supported Valtus executing its Growth Agenda, built around five pillars: European expansion, digital acceleration, commercial structuring, governance evolution, and the rollout of a positive impact plan. In five years, Valtus has grown from a French player generating EUR 50 million in revenue to a pan-European leader producing nearly EUR 150 million.
“The journey achieved alongside Valtus over the past six years has been remarkable. Since our investment, we have supported an ambitious management team in building a leading player in interim management. This transaction marks a new milestone in this Growth Agenda and opens a new phase of development in which GENEO is pleased to take part,” said Marc Dupuy, Partner at GENEO Capital Entrepreneur.
“Over the past 6 years, we have been proud to support Valtus – Its founder and management team – through its growth journey to becoming the panEuropean leader in executive interim management. Today, we are pleased to renew our commitment and reaffirm our strong confidence in the company’s business model,” commented Julien Pelissier, Investment Director at Société Générale Capital Partenaires.
Continuity and leadership
Valtus’s leadership team will remain at the helm, continuing to drive day-to-day operations and strategic direction in close collaboration with Polaris and long-term shareholders Société Générale Capital Partenaires and GENEO Capital Entrepreneur. This strong partnership ensures continuity while unlocking the additional resources and strategic support needed to accelerate our ambitious growth agenda.
By combining Polaris’s investment expertise and operational capabilities with the Valtus team’s deep industry knowledge, we are well positioned to become the preferred partner for organizations seeking top-tier interim executive talent across Europe and globally.
About Valtus
Valtus is the leading reference point for Executive Interim Management worldwide. We are shaping our industry, helping companies solve their most complex challenges and stay ahead in their markets. This commitment ensures their success today and tomorrow.
Active in nearly 30 countries, with 10 subsidiaries, we have been providing high-end interim management services for 25 years. We continue to develop our capabilities, delivering senior assignments every year at both global and local levels.
About Polaris – The Power of Partnership
Polaris is a Nordic investment company based in Copenhagen, investing in and supporting established medium-sized companies across the Nordics. Since 1998, we have built a strong presence across three strategies: Polaris Equity, Polaris Flexible Capital and Polaris Public Equity, and have secured capital commitments of more than EUR 2 billion. Our focus is on partnering with companies that have clear potential for growth and long-term development. Learn more at www.polarisequity.dk.
Contact
Marianne Mazurek – marianne.mazurek@valtus.fr
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