An intelligence layer for professional deal teams

NKP | M&A Insights is designed for private equity funds, M&A advisory firms and lenders seeking structured early-stage visibility across Northern Europe.

Built for teams operating in competitive transaction environments

NKP | M&A Insights is structured for teams and organisations that require continuous high-quality visibility into emerging and live transaction activity - not occasional research output.

Our clients typically include:

  • Private equity funds operating across small-, mid- and large-cap segments
  • Corporate finance and investment banking teams
  • Debt providers and credit funds
  • M&A advisory firms across commercial, legal, and financial
  • Select corporates with active M&A mandates

The platform is built for team-wide usage and integrates directly into origination discussions, pipeline planning, deal execution, and competitive tracking.

Embedded in the investment workflow

Investment and advisory teams rely on NKP | M&A Insights to strengthen origination and competitive visibility in opaque markets.

Identify opportunities at the pre-process stage

Monitor competitive activity and evolving mandates

Contextualise valuation and buyer landscapes

Structure internal pipeline discussions

Track sector-specific consolidation themes

Gain cross-border visibility beyond local markets

An integrated subscription model

Daily Intelligence Feed

A high-cadence intelligence feed covering Northern Europe, delivered each weekday at 07:00 CET/GMT.

The feed combines validated, emerging M&A situations - typically identified several months before they enter the public domain - with a curated overview of relevant market developments across the region.

On average, 5–7 actionable situations are surfaced per weekday, sourced, verified, and enriched through NKP’s proprietary primary research.

Each situation is placed in a cross-border context, including buyer mapping, valuation comparables, and links to related emerging opportunities.

A weekly Opportunities Report consolidates all situations published during the week into a concise, structured overview, designed to support internal pipeline reviews and client discussions.

Integrated Platform & Data Infrastructure

A proprietary SaaS platform consolidating more than 47,000 structured M&A events, enriched with investor-centric tagging and longitudinal tracking.

The platform provides real-time visibility into 2,000+ live, coming and paused processes - the majority of which are non-public - alongside 50,000+ detailed precedent M&A events and 12,000+ transactions with proprietary valuation insights.

New situations and benchmark data are continuously added, enabling structured filtering, benchmarking and cross-border mapping of adjacent opportunities and buyers within professional deal workflows.

Confidential Intelligence Briefings

Structured, bilateral discussions focused on emerging developments, transaction dynamics and market context across Northern Europe.

These briefings complement the daily intelligence feed and platform access, helping ensure that key situations remain timely, relevant and well-contextualised.

Coherent Northern European coverage

Subscriptions provide access to coverage across:

  • The Nordics
  • DACH
  • UK & Ireland
  • Benelux

Even when a client’s primary focus is a single country or region, cross-border comparables, buyer mapping and related transaction dynamics are increasingly integral to local processes.

Coverage is therefore structured on a full-footprint basis rather than segmented by region, while individual feed preferences can be defined at the user or team level.

More opportunities. Earlier visibility. Deeper intelligence.

Greater opportunity density

Across Northern Europe, NKP | M&A Insights tracks significantly more small-, mid- and large-cap situations than conventional data providers - driven by proprietary, non-public intelligence.

Carefully validated and enriched by our experienced team.

Consistently earlier visibility

NKP typically identifies new opportunities at the pre-process stage, often before formal mandates and well before information reaching the public domain.

This translates into a material lead time relative to traditional M&A data platforms.

Investor-centric intelligence

Founded by a former private equity investment manager and built by professionals with financial and transactional backgrounds, NKP | M&A Insights is structured around decision relevance - not narrative reporting.

The result is intelligence designed to support sourcing, screening and execution.

Examples - historic coverage of completed transactions

We surface 4-6 new actionable Northern European opportunities per weekday - months before they appear in other channels - with deeper insights on equity story, buyer landscape, and valuation.

NKP | M&A Insights Proprietary
17 December 2025

Company to watch: Auctus is reportedly mulling a potential exit of its fast-growing buy-and-build platform, TERRAS Tiefbau Group, a civil engineering and infrastructure services group, with advisor dialog reportedly ongoing, acc. to sources

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7 April 2026

Update: the UBS-led sales process for AUCTUS’ civil engineering buy-and-build platform, TERRAS, is reportedly live, and first bids are expected later this month - sources

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Press Release
6 July 2026

H.I.G. Capital acquires German infrastructure services firm TERRAS Tiefbau Group from AUCTUS

Deal announcement
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18 August 2025

Perella Weinberg is reportedly mandated to prepare the sales process for ContiTech, part of German automotive supplier Continental, after ongoing sale of the OESL division and planned IPO of the Automotive division in September, acc. to sources

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5 June 2026

Update: binding bids are reportedly due this week (w/c 01/06) in the Perella Weinberg and Deutsche Bank-led sale process for ContiTech - sources

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Press Release
4 July 2026

German automotive supplier Continental (publ.) completes EUR 4bn ContiTech divestment to UK-based Lone Star Funds, finalising restructuring

Deal announcement
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15 April 2026

BofA and Arctic Securities are reportedly advising KKR on a possible exit of Ocean Yield, a ship-owning company leasing vessels under long-term contracts, with NBOs expected in mid-May 2026, acc. to sources

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19 May 2026

Update: The BofA and Arctic Securities-advised process for KKR-owned Ocean Yield has moved to the second round following the collection of NBOs last week, according to multiple sources

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Press Release
2 July 2026

A.P. Moller Holding acquires Norwegian ship leasing platform Ocean Yield from KKR

Deal announcement
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15 August 2025

The owners of Spectre, a Danish private label manufacturer of outdoor wear backed by Dansk Ejerkapital since 2021, are preparing for a sale process planned to kick off in Q4-2025, advised by FIH Partners, acc. to sources - EBITDA of DKK >150m in 2025/26E

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9 February 2026

Update: IMs are reportedly on the doorstep in the ABG Sundal Collier-advised process for Dansk Ejerkapital-backed Spectre, a private label manufacturer of outdoor wear, according to sources - EBITDA of EUR ~20m

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Press Release
1 July 2026

Schouw & Co. acquires majority stake in Danish technical apparel manufacturer Spectre for DKK 1.1bn

Deal announcement
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19 November 2025

GENUI is reportedly working with an international investment bank on a 2026 exit of its 2023 investment in KGS Software, a provider of archiving, migration and document-management system (DMS) software, acc. to sources

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24 March 2026

Update: NBOs have reportedly been collected in the Lincoln Int.-led sales process for GENUI-backed KGS Software, a provider of archiving and document management software - sources

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Press Release
29 June 2026

Volpi Capital acquires majority stake in KGS Software, GENUI-backed German archiving software company

Deal announcement
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30 March 2026

The private owners of Deltrian, a global air filtration provider, have reportedly engaged Lincoln Int to advise on strategic options - sources

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3 June 2026

Update: NBOs are reportedly due end of this week in the Lincoln Int. advised sale of Belgium air filtration provider Deltrian, acc. to sources

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Press Release
25 June 2026

Rivean Capital acquires majority stake in Belgian air filtration group Deltrian

Deal announcement
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26 November 2025

Fieldway Group, a Foresight-backed founder-owned fire safety and electrical installations contractor, is expected to hit the market via advisor in the new year, acc. to sources

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26 January 2026

EY-Parthenon-advised sale of Fieldway Group, a fire safety and electrical installations contractor, to collect/recently collected non-binding offers - sources

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Press Release
24 June 2026

H.I.G.-backed property maintenance group Axis CLC acquires Fieldway Group, a fire safety and electrical installations contractor

Deal announcement
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23 March 2026

The founder of Minerva Virtual Academy, an online secondary school, is said to be exploring a sale with Grant Thornton advising amid expansion into international markets - sources

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11 June 2026

Update: The Grant Thornton-advised sale process of Minerva Virtual Academy, the founder-owned online secondary school, is understood to have reached an advanced stage - sources

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Press Release
18 June 2026

Phoenix Equity Partners invests in online secondary school Minerva Virtual Academy

Deal announcement
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17 March 2025

Reportedly, Afinum has mandated Piper Sandler to launch a sales process of STG Swiss Technology Group, a provider of microelectronic components for medical technology products, expecting an adjusted EBITDA of around EUR 20m in 2024, acc. to sources

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7 May 2026

Update: marketing materials are reportedly out for Afinum’s medtech asset Swiss Technology Group (“STG”), a provider of microelectronic components for medical technology products - a process led by Piper Sandler - sources

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Press Release
18 June 2026

US-based PCB provider TTM Technologies (publ.) acquires STG Swiss Technology Group from Afinum Management

Deal announcement
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9 February 2026

Company to watch: Nordic Capital-backed Qred, a digital bank for small businesses, is highlighted as a potential near-mid term exit candidate amid strong growth and ongoing European expansion, according to multiple sources - operating income of SEK 1,100m (EUR 100m) in 2025E

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5 March 2026

Update: Perella Weinberg has reportedly been appointed to oversee the exit process for Nordic Capital-backed Qred, a digital bank for small businesses, according to several sources

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Press Release
17 June 2026

Nordic Capital-backed Swedish digital bank Qred merges with UK-based SME finance provider Liberis at a combined valuation of GBP 600m

Deal announcement
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25 February 2026

The private owners of Steiff - known for their premium soft-toys and children’s goods - are reportedly mulling strategic options and engaging with advisors, following completion of recent restructuring measures - sources

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3 March 2026

Update: DC Advisory is reportedly overseeing the sales process for soft-toy manufacturer Steiff, with indicative bids expected very soon - sources

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Press Release
17 June 2026

German toy, puzzle, and book publishing company Ravensburger acquires majority stake in toy manufacturer Steiff

Deal announcement
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3 March 2026

Update: Teasers have reportedly been distributed in connection with Vestum’s (publ.) separation and potential sale of parts of its flow technology segment in the UK and Nordics, advised by Danske Bank, according to several sources

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21 April 2026

Update: NBOs have reportedly been collected in connection with Vestum’s (publ.) separation and potential sale of parts of its flow technology segment in the UK and Nordics, advised by Danske Bank, according to several sources

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Press Release
10 June 2026

Nordic Capital acquires Flowa Technology, Vestum's (publ.) UK & Nordic Flow Technology Business, at an EV of SEK 6,500m - EV/EBITDA (2026R) of 17.6x

Deal announcement
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27 October 2025

Flotte Holding, the family office of the Piëch-Nordhoff family, is reportedly working with Alantra on the search for a growth partner for its vitamins, minerals and supplements (“VMS”) player sanotact - with 2025E revenues of EUR 100m and EBITDA of EUR 15-20m, acc. to multiple sources

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27 February 2026

Update: NBOs reportedly due first week of March in Alantra-led growth partner search process for VMS player sanotact - sources

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Press Release
22 May 2026

Belgian investment group Damier, backed by Vindevogel, Avista, Peruna and Peters, acquires German supplements supplier sanotact

Deal announcement
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9 March 2026

The owners of Logiq, a provider of cloud-based Electronic Data Interchange (“EDI”) and e-invoicing solutions, have engaged Nordhaven Corporate Finance for potential ownership explorations, acc. to sources

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13 April 2026

Update: The Nordhaven Corporate Finance-advised process for Logiq, a provider of cloud-based Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and e-invoicing solutions, has reportedly reached the second round, acc. to sources

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Press Release
20 May 2026

Nalka Invest acquires Swedish EDI and invoicing solutions provider Logiq

Deal announcement
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30 October 2025

Electrification and rail infrastructure group Schaltbau Holding, backed by Carlyle since 2021, is working with Macquarie on the sale of its German subsidiary BODE, a supplier of door and boarding systems for trains, trams and buses - expected to be marketed off 2025E adj. EBITDA of EUR 28m and revenues of around EUR 245m

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26 February 2026

Update: Binding bids have reportedly been collected earlier this week, in the Macquarie-led sales process for Carlyle-backed BODE, a supplier of door and boarding systems for trains - sources

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Press Release
12 May 2026

Waterland Private Equity confirms acquisition of German door systems provider BODE from Carlyle-backed Schaltbau Group

Deal announcement
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19 September 2025

The owners of Sedex, a supply chain technology and compliance platform backed by LDC, are preparing to invite pitches from corporate finance advisors in October in anticipation of a sales process in 2026, acc. to sources

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23 March 2026

Update: Early-stage materials are reportedly in circulation ahead of a proper kick off next month for the sale of Sedex, the supply chain ESG software provider backed by LDC, advised by William Blair and PwC - sources

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Press Release
8 May 2026

Apax Partners acquires majority stake in supply chain ESG software provider Sedex

Deal announcement
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16 April 2025

The owners of Swedish pure-play MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems explore ownership options advised by ABG Sundal Collier, with NBOs recently collected acc. to sources - estimated EBITDA of SEK ~450m in 2024

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26 January 2026

Update: ABG Sundal Collier and SEB are reportedly acting as joint global coordinators in connection with the upcoming IPO of Bure Equity- and Creades-backed pure-play MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems, according to multiple sources - estimated EBITDA of SEK ~500m (EUR 47m) in 2025E

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Press Release
7 May 2026

Bure Equity- and Creades-backed pure-play MEMS foundry Silex Microsystems raises SEK 2bn in Nasdaq Stockholm IPO, with post-IPO valuation of SEK 8.9bn

Deal announcement
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22 September 2025

With pre-marketing preparations commencing, the owners of cloud-based logistics software provider Ongoing Warehouse are working with DNB Carnegie to explore ownership options for the company, acc. to several sources

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20 April 2026

Update: NBOs are reportedly to be collected this week in the DNB Carnegie-advised process for Ongoing Warehouse, a cloud-based logistics software provider, acc. to sources

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Press Release
6 May 2026

Cinven invests in Swedish cloud-native WMS provider Ongoing Warehouse

Deal announcement
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29 October 2025

Sentinel Capital Partners-backed Spectrum Safety Solutions is preparing a possible sale of its Norwegian subsidiary, Autronica, a provider of fire and gas detection solutions, according to multiple sources - LTM EBITDA of EUR ~26m

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21 January 2026

Update: NBOs are reportedly due next week (w/c Jan 26th) in connection with Sentinel Capital Partners-backed Spectrum Safety Solutions’ carve-out of Autronica (NO), acc. to sources

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Press Release
5 May 2026

US-based MSA Safety (publ.) to acquire Norwegian firm Autronica Fire and Security from Sentinel Capital Partners for USD 555m - EV/EBITDA (2025) of 17.3x

Deal announcement
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1 December 2025

ABG Sundal Collier has been appointed to guide an upcoming exit of Amplio-backed SELATEK, a Swedish service provider of security solutions, electrical installations, and automation, acc. to several sources - EBITA of SEK ~250m (LTM, Oct 2025)

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7 April 2026

NBOs have reportedly been collected in connection with the ABG Sundal Collier-led exit process for Amplio-backed installation services provider SELATEK, according to multiple sources

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Press Release
19 April 2026

IK Partners acquires Swedish technical installation platform SELATEK from Amplio Private Equity

Deal announcement

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NKP | M&A Insights currently serves more than 200 private equity funds, M&A advisory firms, and lenders across Europe.

Our focus remains on delivering consistent early-stage visibility and structured transaction context across Northern Europe.

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FAQs

Answers to questions you might have about NKP | M&A Insights.

What does M&A Insights do?

Established in 2018 by a former private equity investment professional, NKP | M&A Insights is an independent intelligence provider serving investors and advisory firms active in private M&A markets.

We deliver proprietary, subscriber-only coverage of live and emerging M&A situations, supported by structured data on historical transactions, ownership developments, and valuation benchmarks.

Who is M&A Insights for?

NKP | M&A Insights serves professional participants across the M&A ecosystem who rely on early, accurate market intelligence.

Our subscriber base includes private equity funds, direct lenders, investment banks, corporate finance boutiques, law firms, audit and advisory firms, strategy consultancies, and transaction insurance providers.

How is M&A Insights different from traditional providers?

NKP’s coverage differs from traditional providers along three dimensions: breadth, timing, and analytical approach.

First, we surface materially more relevant live situations by relying primarily on non-public sources and systematic signal monitoring, resulting in several times higher coverage density across sectors and size tiers within the markets we cover.

Second, situations are typically identified and verified at an earlier, pre-process stage, providing subscribers with earlier visibility than public or transaction-driven channels.

Finally, NKP is built by and for investment professionals. Our team’s financial background - and the firm’s origins in private equity - are reflected in an investor-centric, data-driven research model focused on decision-useful insight rather than journalistic reporting.

​Which markets does M&A Insights cover?

NKP focuses on proprietary M&A intelligence across the Nordics, DACH, UK & Ireland, and Benelux, primarily covering companies in the upper small cap, mid cap, and large cap segments.

On average, we surface 5–7 new actionable opportunities per weekday across these markets, typically several months before they reach other channels and the broader market.

Our coverage spans live, coming, and paused processes, supported by structured historical transaction data and valuation benchmarks to provide context alongside timing signals.

Where does M&A Insights gets its information from?

NKP is a primary intelligence platform focused on non-public M&A processes across Northern Europe.

Our coverage is built through a combination of bilateral primary sources - including company owners, investors, and intermediaries - continuous monitoring of market signals, and internal verification and enrichment prior to publication.

We operate with strict source protection standards and never disclose sources without explicit permission.

What is the business model of M&A Insights?

NKP operates on a pure subscription model. Clients pay a fixed annual fee for access to our intelligence platform and coverage.

We do not charge for editorial coverage, receive referral or success fees, or participate in transactions. This structure ensures our incentives are aligned solely with delivering high-quality, decision-useful intelligence to our subscribers.

​Where is M&A Insights based?

NKP is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark.

Our team combines native language capabilities with financial and analytical backgrounds, supporting our deep regional focus across Northern Europe.

How do I access the M&A Insights platform?

Access to NKP | M&A Insights is provided through an active subscription. Subscribers receive daily email coverage and have personal login credentials for the platform.

If you already receive our daily emails, you can access the platform at app.mainsights.io. If needed, credentials can be recovered via the “Reset password” function on the login page.

If you are unsure whether your organisation has an active subscription, or require assistance with access, please contact support@mainsights.io

What does the pricing look like?

NKP | M&A Insights is offered on a subscription basis, with pricing determined by team size and footprint.

Subscriptions are tailored to professional users. Trial access may be offered in select cases upon request.

What if I want to share information with NKP about a company or transaction?

We welcome relevant information relating to private M&A activity.

You may contact us via the form on our Contact page or by emailing research@mainsights.io. We treat all communications confidentially and do not disclose sources without explicit permission.

How do advisors submit transactions for league tables?

Advisors may submit completed transactions for league table inclusion by emailing advisors@mainsights.io.

Submissions should include the advisor’s role (e.g. sell-side corporate finance), the target company name and country, and deal value where available. Supporting details can be provided in spreadsheet format.

We typically acknowledge submissions within 24–48 hours.