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EQT selected for Scaleup Europe Fund

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported May 18, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026

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Market Impact

The selection of EQT AB>>> to manage the EUR 5 billion Scaleup Europe Fund>>> is expected to significantly boost investment in European deep tech companies, potentially leading to increased valuations and growth for these firms. This initiative aims to retain high-potential businesses within Europe, reducing reliance on overseas investors and strengthening the continent's technological competitiveness, which could positively impact the broader European market.

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Event Summary

The International — European Commission>>> and a coalition of founding investors have selected EQT AB>>> as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the new Scaleup Europe Fund>>>. This EUR 5 billion initiative, launched under the European Union Startup and Scaleup Strategy>>>, aims to bridge Europe's late-stage funding gap for technology companies. The fund will invest in promising European deep tech scaleups across sectors like AI, quantum computing, clean energy, and biotech, with the goal of fostering global leaders while maintaining their European roots. EQT AB>>> will make a significant commitment of its own capital. Founding investors include Novo Holdings>>>, EIFO, Criteria Caixa>>>, Banco Santander>>>/Mouro Capital>>>, Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo>>>/Intesa Sanpaolo>>>/Fondazione Cariplo>>>, APG Asset Management>>> (on behalf of Universities Superannuation Scheme), and Allianz>>>. The fund is expected to begin investments in autumn 2026 after final legal and regulatory approvals.

Key Actions
100 International — European Commission selected EQT AB
95 EQT AB will invest Scaleup Europe Fund
90 International — European Commission launched initiative Scaleup Europe Fund
40 Novo Holdings joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
40 Criteria Caixa joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
40 Banco Santander joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
40 Mouro Capital joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
40 APG Asset Management joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
40 Allianz joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
30 Fondazione Compagnia di San Paolo joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
30 Intesa Sanpaolo joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
30 Fondazione Cariplo joined as investor Scaleup Europe Fund
Entities Involved
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EQT AB
EQT has been selected as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund>>>, enhancing its position in European technology investments and potentially increasing its assets under management.
Importance 100 Sentiment 75
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Scaleup Europe Fund
The Scaleup Europe Fund>>> is a new initiative with a target size of EUR 5 billion, designed to invest in promising European technology companies and address the late-stage funding gap.
Importance 100 Sentiment 70
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International — European Commission
The International — European Commission>>> launched the Scaleup Europe Fund>>> initiative to bridge Europe's scaleup funding gap and selected EQT AB>>> to manage it, aiming to strengthen Europe's technological competitiveness.
Importance 90 Sentiment 60
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European Union
The European Union>>>, through the International — European Commission>>>, launched the European Union Startup and Scaleup Strategy>>> and the Scaleup Europe Fund>>> to foster technological leadership and address funding gaps within its member countries.
Importance 80 Sentiment 60
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Per Franzén
Per Franzén>>>, CEO and Managing Partner at EQT AB>>>, expressed pride in leading the Scaleup Europe Fund>>> and emphasized its importance for Europe's technological leadership.
Importance 70 Sentiment 60
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Ekaterina Zaharieva
Ekaterina Zaharieva>>>, Commissioner for Startups, Research and Innovation at the International — European Commission>>>, highlighted the strategic importance of the Scaleup Europe Fund>>> for Europe's competitiveness.
Importance 70 Sentiment 60
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European Union Startup and Scaleup Strategy
The European Union Startup and Scaleup Strategy>>> is the framework under which the Scaleup Europe Fund>>> was launched, aiming to strengthen Europe's competitiveness in advanced technologies.
Importance 70 Sentiment 60
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Ted Persson
Ted Persson>>>, Partner at EQT AB>>> and proposed Co-Head of the Scaleup Europe Fund>>> Advisory Team, emphasized the need for ecosystem partnership to realize the fund's potential.
Importance 60 Sentiment 60
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Victor Englesson
Victor Englesson>>>, Partner at EQT AB>>> and proposed Co-Head of the Scaleup Europe Fund>>> Advisory Team, stated the fund will partner with ambitious founders to build global champions.
Importance 60 Sentiment 60
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European Innovation Council Fund Board
The European Innovation Council Fund Board>>> selected EQT AB>>> as the preferred investment adviser and fund manager for the Scaleup Europe Fund>>>.
Importance 60 Sentiment 60
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Novo Holdings
Novo Holdings>>> is a founding investor in the Scaleup Europe Fund>>>, contributing to its capital and supporting its mission to scale European technology.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Criteria Caixa
Criteria Caixa>>> is a founding investor in the Scaleup Europe Fund>>>, contributing to its financial backing.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Banco Santander
Banco Santander>>> is a founding investor in the Scaleup Europe Fund>>>, participating in the initiative to support European technology scaleups.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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Mouro Capital
Mouro Capital>>>, an investment arm of Banco Santander>>>, is a founding investor in the Scaleup Europe Fund>>>.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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APG Asset Management
APG Asset Management>>> is a founding investor in the Scaleup Europe Fund>>>, acting on behalf of the Dutch pension fund ABP.
Importance 40 Sentiment 50
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