Alantra advises VIA equity on the sale of Triarca to Accent Equity

Jul 2021

Sell-side advisory

Copenhagen – Alantra, the global investment banking, and asset management specialist, is pleased to announce that it has acted as exclusive financial advisor to VIA equity on the sale of Triarca (“The Company”), a leading Nordic supplier of technical and specialized enclosures for critical infrastructure solutions, to Accent Equity.  

Based in Hornsyld (Denmark), Triarca is a Nordic leader in supplying technical and specialized metal enclosures for critical infrastructure solutions. The Company manufactures various types of metal enclosures for the power, communication, and parcel locker industry, with all enclosures being resistant to the harsh outdoor environment of dust, extreme temperatures, vibrations, and salt through, among others, patented coating technology. Dominating the market for c. 40 years, Triarca can build on a loyal blue-chip customer base within both the power and communication industry. 

Founded in early 2006, VIA equity is a leading Northern European buy-out private equity firm with an excellent track record of building and transforming its investments into national and international industry leaders. VIA Equity’s primary investment focus is Information Technology, Software, and Services; however, VIA Equity also invests in the general technology sector and services based on technology, in companies of all sizes, either alone (primarily in small and medium-sized companies with revenue from EUR 10 million to EUR 100 million) or together with one or more of our Limited Partners (primarily larger deals). 

Sebastian Hougaard, Managing Partner at Alantra commented: “It has been great to work together with VIA equity as well as with the management team of Triarca on this exciting transaction and we are convinced that Accent Equity is the right partner to embark on this next growth phase and journey together with Triarca. Together with Accent Equity, Triarca will continue to sustain its leading position and further expand its position to become one of Northern Europe’s leading suppliers of high-quality and specialized enclosures. Additionally, the partnership with Accent Equity will help Triarca accelerate its geographical presence, development of e-commerce parcel locker offering, and new applications to support the increasing need for electrification.”