Partners Group, a global private markets investment manager with USD 186 billion in assets under management, has opened a new office in Stockholm, Sweden, marking a significant expansion of its long-term commitment to the Nordic region. The move underscores the growing importance of the Nordics as a private markets hub and positions the firm to capitalize on what it sees as a stable economy, innovative culture, and a large universe of mid-market companies.
The Stockholm office will serve as a strategic base to strengthen Partners Group's investment capabilities and deepen relationships with clients, partners, and institutional investors. It will be led by Carina Spitzkopf, Head of Direct Lending DACH & Nordics, and will initially host dedicated investment professionals. The firm already has a substantial European presence with offices in Zug, Guernsey, London, Luxembourg, Milan, Munich, and Paris.
Partners Group has a strong track record in the Nordics, having completed infrastructure, real estate, and private credit investments across sectors such as digital infrastructure, logistics, and technology. Notable successes include atNorth, a pan-Nordic data center platform, and VSB Group, a pan-European renewable energy platform, both of which were built and successfully exited. The firm recently closed its latest direct infrastructure program at over USD 15 billion, highlighting its capacity to deploy significant capital in the region.
According to Carina Spitzkopf, the Nordics has become an increasingly important private markets hub in Europe, reflecting a stable regional economy, strong innovative culture, and a large universe of mid-market companies. She noted that alongside significant potential in private credit, Partners Group sees attractive opportunities to invest more broadly across the region over the mid- to long term. A stronger local presence will enhance the firm's ability to identify investment opportunities and support existing portfolio companies.
Oscar Huggare, Regional Head Nordic Client Solutions, added that the opening comes amidst the growing importance of the Nordic region from a capital formation perspective. He emphasized that the new office underscores Partners Group's ambition to be an even more active participant in the region's private markets ecosystem by partnering with local institutions and engaging with a growing network of operators and advisors.
The expansion is part of Partners Group's differentiated approach, which leverages its operationally oriented strategy to transform businesses and assets into market leaders. With around 2,000 professionals globally and investment programs spanning private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, royalties, and special opportunities, the firm is well-positioned to drive value in the Nordics.
The Stockholm office is located at Birger Jarlsgatan 41, 114 34 Stockholm, Sweden. For more information, visit www.partnersgroup.com.
