The engineering consultancy group XPartners continues to grow and now welcomes the construction consultancy company Kåver & Mellin to its collaboration platform. Through the acquisition, XPartners strengthens its offering with specialist services in building construction, while Kåver & Mellin gets the opportunity to develop within a larger network. Together, XPartners now consists of just over 1250 employees and has an annual turnover of approximately SEK 2,5 billion.

Kåver & Mellin was founded in 1984 and is a technical consultancy company specializing in building construction. The company has offices in Stockholm, Norrtälje, Uppsala, Tierp, Örebro and Karlskrona. The company offers a wide range of services within building construction and handles projects of varying scope, including new construction, renovation and extension with varying frame systems and foundation solutions.

– It is inspiring to welcome Kåver & Mellin to our platform. Their extensive expertise in building construction strengthens our offering and creates new opportunities for collaboration. Together we are taking an important step towards broadening and developing our joint offering, says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has been working to develop a platform for social development, where companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

– We are proud to become part of XPartners and look forward to leveraging our combined strengths to create even greater value for our clients. By combining our experience with XPartners’ comprehensive offering, new opportunities open up for both our employees and partners. Together, we can build an even more successful organization, says Anders Hedberg, CEO of Kåver & Mellin.

For more information, please contact:
Arvid Linder, Head of Communications, XPartners
arvid.linder@xpartners.se
+ 46 70-779 58 98

Anders Hedberg, CEO of Kåver & Mellin
anders.hedberg@km.se
+ 46 73-330 87 06

About Kåver & Mellin

Kåver & Mellin is a technical consultancy company that specializes in building construction. The company offers a wide range of services within building construction and handles projects of varying scope, including new construction, renovation and extension with varying frame systems and foundation solutions. They have several certified air raid shelter experts and certified moisture experts as well as environmental coordinators in the organization. The company’s customers consist almost exclusively of companies and authorities, through project agreements or framework agreements. The project portfolio is varied and includes, among other things, residential properties, commercial properties, and renovation and development of culturally classified buildings.
https://k-m.se/

About XPartners

XPartners was founded in the spring of 2021 and comprises over 30 companies with a presence throughout the Nordic region. The group has an annual turnover of just over SEK 2,5 billion and has approximately 1250 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel took over as the new capital-rich main owner of XPartners to support the group’s growth journey, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former partners of the respective companies. www.xpartners.se

The engineering consultancy group XPartners continues its expansion through the acquisition of the Norwegian construction consultancy company P7 Prosjekt AS. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1200, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 2,3 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners strengthens its offering within specialist services for construction management and project administration in the Nordic region.

“We warmly welcome the team from P7 Prosjekt to XPartners. With P7 Prosjekt’s expertise and customer relationships, XPartners will have further opportunities to deliver added value to our customers in the Norwegian market and strengthen our platform,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.

P7 Prosjekt was founded in 2015 and is a construction consultancy specializing in project management within construction, infrastructure, municipal engineering and property development. The company has offices in Asker and Hønefoss in Norway and offers services within project management, construction management, inspection services and project development.

“We are proud to become part of XPartners and look forward to working together to achieve common goals. By combining our local expertise with XPartners’ comprehensive offering, we can create even greater value for our customers and employees. Together we will build a stronger and more successful organization,” says Ole Martin Anmarkrud, CEO of P7 Prosjekt.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has been working to develop a platform for social development where different companies and specialists collaborate to create added value and promote more sustainable social development. The business model is based on combining entrepreneurship and collaboration, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“We look forward to working closely with the team at P7 Prosjekt, which will help us step by step successfully expand the network and platform in Norway,” says Sonny Mirborn.

For more information, please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706 395 092
• Ole Martin Anmarkrud, CEO P7 Prosjekt, tel. +47 991 64 161

About P7 Project

Founded in 7, P2015 Prosjekt is a Norwegian construction consultancy firm, specializing in project management within building and construction, infrastructure, municipal engineering, and real estate development. The company provides services in project management, construction management, inspection services, and project development. With a strong focus on quality assurance, P7 Prosjekt ensures that all projects are executed in accordance with plans, regulations, and industry best practices, delivering high-quality results at every stage.
www.psju.no/

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and includes 33 companies with a presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 2,3 billion in turnover and has approximately 1200 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Axcel was founded in 1994 and is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: industry & services, technology, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised seven funds with total capital commitments of SEK 45 billion. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 400 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies. For more information, visit www.axcel.com

The technology consulting group XPartners continues to grow through the acquisition of the Norwegian consulting company Centerpoint. With over NOK 300 million in sales, Centerpoint is the largest company in the group to date. The number of employees now exceeds 1200 and the annual turnover increases to approximately SEK 2,3 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners strengthens its overall offering with specialist services within infrastructure.

“We are extremely happy to welcome Centerpoint to XPartners. Their broad service offering and expertise strengthen the group’s offering and market position. Centerpoint becoming the largest company in the group is not only an important milestone, but also an opportunity to offer even better and more comprehensive solutions to our customers throughout the Nordics.” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.

Centerpoint is a well-known Norwegian consulting company that specializes in consulting services in energy, transport, infrastructure and construction. The company works with both national and international development projects and offers services in, among other things, project management, construction management, technical advice, system development and IT solutions.

“Becoming part of XPartners is a fantastic opportunity for Centerpoint. We look forward to contributing with our experience and expertise, while at the same time it gives us the conditions to develop and grow as a company. Our primary focus will continue to be delivering high quality and creating added value for our customers,” says Jakob Grova, CEO at Centerpoint.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“The partnership between Centerpoint and XPartners is in line with our long-term vision to become a leading consulting platform in the Nordics and Europe, with a focus on creating a more sustainable society. We look forward to achieving new successes together and are excited to take this significant step into the Norwegian market.” says Sonny Mirborn

For more information, please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO at XPartners, tel. +46 706395092
• Jakob Grova, CEO at Centerpoint, tel. +47 913 25 887

About Centerpoint

Centerpoint is a prominent Norwegian consulting company that offers expertise in energy, transport, infrastructure and construction. The company works with large public and private players and delivers services such as technical advice, project management, system development and IT solutions. Among the largest customers are energy companies and public clients in transport and infrastructure.

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and includes 32 companies with a presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 2,3 billion in turnover and has approximately 1200 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of SEK 45 billion. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 400 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners expands the group through the acquisition of the consulting company CS Projekt. The number of employees thus exceeds 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach over SEK 2 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners broadens its offer with specialist services within waste disposal.

“We are happy to welcome CS Projekt to XPartners. With their competence and experience, we see great opportunities to develop our business through collaboration, which is completely in line with our long-term strategy,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO at XPartners.

CS Projekt offers a wide range of services to both public and private actors in construction and project management, planning, feasibility studies and investigations with a focus on waste management and in particular garbage collection systems. The company also provides services such as inspection, technical support, calculation and calculation of rates as well as production of program, system and construction documents.

“By joining XPartners, we strengthen our market position and open up new opportunities for growth, innovation and sustainable development. Together, we look forward to combining our strengths and building an even stronger and more successful organization,” says David Collin, CEO of CS Projekt.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“CS Projekt adds valuable specialist expertise that strengthens the group’s offering and our platform. When CS Projekt becomes part of XPartners, we together create new opportunities for continued growth and development, with a clear focus on creating added value for our customers.” says Sonny Mirborn.

For information please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn CEO at Xpartners tel +46 706395092
• David Collin, CEO at CS project, phone +46 761484785

About CS projekt AB

CS Projekt offers a wide and comprehensive range of services to both public and private actors. The company has extensive expertise in construction and project management, and is specialized in planning, project and construction management of garbage collection systems. They mainly offer services such as preliminary studies and investigations, technical support, calculation, production of program, system and construction documents as well as procurement of garbage collection systems in both small and large exploitation projects. CS Projekt has its office in Stockholm and employs eight employees.

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and includes 31 companies with a presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 2 billion in turnover and has approximately 1100 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the companies that make up XPartners today.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of SEK 45 billion. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 400 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners expands the group with the consulting company Qreo. The number of employees thus exceeds 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 2 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners broadens its offer with specialist services in plumbing and energy.

“We welcome Qreo to XPartner’s collaboration platform, and with Qreo we strengthen both our offer and geographic coverage.” says, Sonny Mirborn, CEO at XPartners.

Qreo specializes in plumbing and energy efficiency and operates in Stockholm, Malmö and Ängelholm. They offer services in planning, project management, digitization, energy, and calculation. In the assignments, Qreo works with, among other things, energy calculations, production preparation, coordination of installations and investigations of health protection, air quality and optimization of operating conditions.

“Through the merger with XPartners, we strengthen our market position and create new opportunities for growth, innovation and sustainable solutions. We look forward to combining our strengths and creating an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Björn Broberg, CEO Qreo.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to create a multidisciplinary platform for community building, where specialized companies and individuals collaborate to streamline work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on creating value through cooperation and entrepreneurship, where each company within the group retains its own brand but at the same time benefits from the advantages that group affiliation offers.

“Qreo adds valuable specialist expertise in growth areas such as energy efficiency and plumbing, which significantly strengthens the group’s overall offering and our platform. Through the acquisition, we together create new opportunities for continued growth, with a clear focus on our employees and customers.” says Sonny Mirborn.

For information please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn CEO at Xpartners
• Björn Broberg, CEO at Qreo, tel. +46 70 147 47 49

About Qreo AB

Qreo is a consulting company specialized in plumbing and energy efficiency and offers services in planning, project management, digitization, energy, technology and calculation. The tasks include, among other things, energy calculations, production preparation, coordination of installations, investigations of health protection and air quality as well as optimization of operating conditions. Qreo operates in Malmö, Ängelholm and Stockholm.

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and includes 30 companies with a presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 2 billion in turnover and has approximately 1100 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, including by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of SEK 45 billion. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 400 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners continues to grow through the acquisition of the Finnish construction consulting company Planera Oy. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,9 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners strengthens its offer with specialist services in construction management throughout the Nordics.

“We are happy to welcome the team from Planera to XPartners, which is another important milestone for us in Finland. With their expertise in renovation projects and energy efficiency, they will strengthen our offer to customers in the Finnish market,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.

Planera was founded in 2015 and is a construction consulting company with a focus on renovation projects in the Helsinki region. The company offers services in planning, project management, consulting, supervision and energy efficiency, from project start to service and maintenance.

“We are very excited to become part of XPartners and look forward to working together towards common goals. We will continue to focus on delivering outstanding results to our customers, and I look forward to exploring new opportunities together with our employees and partners to create an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Jani Rintala, CEO of Planera.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“This is another important step in the journey towards our long-term vision of becoming a leading consulting platform in the Nordics and Europe, with a focus on creating a more sustainable society. We look forward to working closely with the team at Planera,” says Sonny Mirborn.

For more information, please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706 395 092
• Jani Rintala, CEO at Planera, tel. +358 400 488 658

About Plan

Planera Oy was founded in 2015 and is a Finnish construction consultancy specializing in renovation projects and energy efficiency in the Helsinki region. Planera offers customers specialist services in design, project management, consultation and project supervision. The company’s project managers act as experts and advisors throughout the project’s life cycle, from initial design and planning to project management and final phase. With a focus on quality assurance, Planera ensures that all projects are executed according to plans, regulations and industry practices, delivering high-quality results at every stage.
https://planera.fi/

About XPartners

XPartners was founded in spring 2021 and consists of 29 companies with operations in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The group currently generates around SEK 1,9 billion in turnover and has around 1100 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel became the new majority shareholder in XPartners to support the group’s growth journey, including adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. Apart from Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by the former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Axcel was founded in 1994 and is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: industry & services, technology, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised seven funds with total capital commitments of SEK 45 billion. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 400 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies. For more information, visit www.axcel.com

The technology consulting group XPartners expands the group with the consulting company Consultive Västerås. The number of employees thus exceeds 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,9 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners broadens its offer with specialist services in project management, electrical engineering and mechanics.

“We are pleased to welcome Consultive to XPartner’s collaboration platform. The strong collaboration opportunities between Consultive and our other companies are an important part of our continued development and fit well into our long-term strategy,” says, Sonny Mirborn, CEO at XPartners.

Consultive was founded in 2013 and is a technology consulting company with a broad offering in commercial project management, technical project management, mechanical and electrical construction and production technology. The company is based in Västerås and the workforce mainly consists of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and project managers.

“Joining XPartners is a step towards long-term cooperation to strengthen the company’s position and brand. Through the partnership, we ensure growth, create new opportunities for expansion and can better meet customers’ needs. We look forward to combining our strengths and creating an even stronger and more successful organization”, Tobias Bäckström, CEO at Consultive.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a multidisciplinary community building platform where various specialized companies and individuals collaborate for higher exchange in their work with the transition to a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company within the group continues to conduct its business under its existing brand, but benefits from the advantages that group membership provides.

“Consultive adds valuable specialist expertise in areas such as technical project management and production technology, which significantly strengthens the group’s overall offering. Through the acquisition, we together create new opportunities for continued expansion, with a clear focus on our employees and customers.” says Sonny Mirborn.

For information please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706395092
• Tobias Bäckström, CEO Consultive, tel. +46 706083068

About Consultive AB

Consultive was founded in 2013 and is a technology consulting company with expertise in project management, mechanics and electrical engineering. The company is based in Västerås and the workforce consists of mechanical engineers, electrical engineers and project managers. The company’s customers are active in industries such as nuclear power, hydropower, facility construction, the automotive industry, the manufacturing sector and research and development.

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and includes 28 companies including
presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,9 billion in turnover and has approximately 1100 employees. IN April In 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, among other things by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is primarily owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technical consulting group XPartners continues to grow through the acquisition of the Finnish construction consulting company RAPP. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1100, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,9 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners strengthens its offer with specialist services in construction project management across the Nordic region.

“It is incredibly gratifying to welcome the RAPP team to XPartners. With their expertise in project management in the construction sector, RAPP will enhance our offering in Finland, strengthen our market position and help us deliver even greater value to our customers in the Finnish market,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO of XPartners.

RAPP was founded in 1990 and specializes in construction management and consulting services. The company offers comprehensive solutions including project management, construction management, property development and project services. RAPP focuses on residential, public and commercial properties as well as infrastructure projects, mainly in the Helsinki area, Tampere and Lahti.

“We look forward to becoming part of XPartners and working together towards common goals. We will continue to focus on delivering outstanding results to our customers. I look forward to exploring new opportunities together with our employees and partners and creating an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Vesa Koskeainen, CEO of Rapp Oy.

“I am really pleased with how XPartners has approached this collaboration and their understanding of RAPP’s strengths and position as a leading consulting company in construction project management. We have developed our service offering and our business for many years, and joining a larger group feels like a natural step to grow and become more international,” says Juuso Hämäläinen, founder of RAPP Oy.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“The partnership between RAPP and XPartners is completely in line with our long-term vision to become a leading consulting platform in the Nordics and Europe, with a focus on creating a more sustainable society. We look forward to achieving new successes together,” says Sonny Mirborn.

For more information, please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, Group CEO XPartners, tel. +46706395092
• Vesa Koskelainen, CEO at Rapp Oy, tel. +358447799202

About RAP

RAPP was founded in 1990 and specializes in construction management and consulting services. The company offers comprehensive solutions, including project management, construction management, property development and project services. RAPP focuses on residential, public and commercial buildings and infrastructure projects, mainly in the Helsinki area, Tampere and Lahti.
www.rapp.fi

About XPartners

XPartners was founded in spring 2021 and consists of 25 companies with operations in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The group currently generates around SEK 1,9 billion in turnover and has around 1100 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel became the new majority shareholder in XPartners to support the group’s growth journey, including adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. Apart from Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by the former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

The technology consulting group XPartners expands the group with the specialist consulting company Acerail. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1000, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach over SEK 1,8 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners broadens its offer with specialist services in infrastructure and sustainable solutions for civil engineering.

“It is with great joy we welcome AceRail to the XPartners family. That our collaboration platform attracts talented entrepreneurs and specialists is something we are very proud of and AceRail will fit well into our strategy for collaboration.” says, Sonny Mirborn, XPartners CEO,

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a multidisciplinary community building platform where various specialized companies and individuals collaborate for higher exchange in their work with the transition to a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company within the group continues to conduct its business under its existing brand, but benefits from the advantages that group membership provides.

“XPartners is now growing with the acquisition of AceRail, a specialist consulting company in infrastructure with expertise in, among other things, track-related assignments for the public sector, which significantly strengthens the group’s offer in infrastructure. AceRail and XPartners can together develop solutions that society needs at the same time as we contribute to long-term development for our employees” say Sonny Mirborn.

“Joining XPartners is a step towards long-term cooperation to strengthen the company’s position and brand. Through the partnership, we ensure growth, create new opportunities for expansion and can better meet customers’ needs. We look forward to combining our strengths and creating an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Daniel Nilsen, CEO AceRail.

For information please contact:

• Sonny Mirborn, CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706395092
• Daniel Nilsen, CEO AceRail, tel. +46 70 636 41 00

About AceRail AB

AceRail AB is a consulting company founded in 2013 that specializes in infrastructure with services such as project management, construction management, planning, data coordination, contract inspection. AceRail has, among other things, been involved in projects such as replacement of the Söderströms bridge, expansion of a new subway, new subway and bus depots, double track extensions, and other infrastructure projects. The company has a broad customer base primarily within infrastructure in the public sector.
www.acerail.se

About XPartners

XPartners Samhällsbyggnad was founded in the spring of 2021, and previously included 26 companies
presence throughout the Nordics. The group today generates approximately SEK 1,8 billion in turnover and has approximately 1000 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel joined XPartners as a new capital-strong main owner to support the group’s growth journey, among other things by adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. In addition to Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners..

www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Founded in 1994, Axcel is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies in four sectors: technology, industry and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4 billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53 divestitures. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk

Technology consulting group XPartners continues to grow through the acquisition of Norwegian Negota, experts in legal project consulting. The number of employees thus increases to almost 1000, and the total annual turnover is expected to reach approximately SEK 1,8 billion. Through the acquisition, XPartners enters the Norwegian market and thereby extends its reach to the entire Nordic region.

“We are very happy to announce that XPartners is taking a significant step towards becoming a Nordic group by entering the Norwegian market. Negota is a highly regarded organization that complements our business, strengthens our legal expertise and improves our customer offering with contract advice across the Nordic region,” says Sonny Mirborn, CEO at XPartners.

Since spring 2021, XPartners has worked to develop a platform for community development, where different companies and specialists collaborate to create greater synergies in the work towards a more sustainable society. The business model is based on value creation through collaboration and entrepreneurship, where each company continues to operate under its existing brand but benefits from the advantages of being part of a larger group.

“We are very pleased to welcome the entire Negota team to the XPartners family. The acquisition contributes to our work to promote a sustainable society and is fully in line with our long-term strategy to become a leading consulting platform in both the Nordics and Europe. We look forward to the collaboration and achieving new successes together,” says Sonny Mirborn.

Negota was founded in Norway and operates in both Norway and Finland. The company specializes in contract management, business legal services and offers in-house lawyers and contract managers, mainly for larger private companies.

“We are extremely happy to become part of XPartners and look forward to working together towards common goals. We will continue to focus on delivering outstanding results to our customers. I look forward to exploring new opportunities together with our employees and partners and creating an even stronger and more successful organization,” says Marie Lislerud Midtfjeld, CEO at Negota.

For more information, please contact:
· Sonny Mirborn, Group CEO XPartners, tel. +46 706395092
· Marie Lislerud Midtfjeld, CEO Negota AS, tel. +47 97066049

About Negota AS

Negota are experts in legal project consultancy and operate in Norway and Finland. The company offers its customers support in contract management and business legal issues during the implementation of the project and works for both clients and suppliers. Negota has offices in Halden, Oslo and Helsinki.

www.negota.no

About XPartners

XPartners was founded in spring 2021 and consists of 24 companies with operations in Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway. The group currently generates around SEK 1,8 billion in turnover and has around 1000 employees. In April 2023, the investment fund Axcel became the new majority shareholder in XPartners to support the group’s growth journey, including adding additional technology consulting companies to XPartners. Apart from Axcel, XPartners is mainly owned by the former shareholders of the respective companies that make up XPartners.
www.xpartners.se

About Axcel

Axcel was founded in 1994 and is a Nordic private equity company that focuses on medium-sized companies within
four sectors: technology, industrial and services, healthcare and consumer. Axcel has a broad base of both
Nordic and international investors and has raised six funds with total capital commitments of 4
billion euros. These funds have made 73 platform investments, more than 300 add-on acquisitions and 53
divestments. Axcel currently owns 19 companies.
For more information, visit www.axcel.dk