As part of the strategy to strengthen the presence in Northern Sweden and broaden the client base among regional businesses, Neptune Partners has become a partner of the business network Bünsow Business Growth Forum, based in Sundsvall.
The following interview was given by Viktor Olsson at Neptune Partners:
Neptune Partners is a new partner of Bünsow Business Growth Forum. Tell us, who are you?
Neptune Partners is a leading Nordic debt advisory firm, helping companies secure financing and navigate corporate transactions. While our headquarters are in Stockholm, we also have a presence in Sundsvall, and several of our team members have strong ties to both Sundsvall and Timrå. Our vision is to make top-tier financial advisory services accessible to small and medium-sized businesses – services that have traditionally been available primarily to larger corporations.
This year’s theme for Bünsow Business Growth Forum is Made in Sweden. How does that connect to your business?
Sweden has a long-standing tradition of innovation, entrepreneurship, and export-driven industry, and we are privileged to work closely with many of the companies driving that development forward. For example, we have assisted exporting industrial companies in securing financing backed by the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN), and we have helped businesses obtain green financing solutions for investments in environmental technology and sustainable production.
Northern Sweden is facing major industrial investments. What opportunities do you see for companies in the region?
We see tremendous opportunities ahead. Northern Sweden has the potential to become a key region for Europe’s raw materials and energy supply, while investments in the defence industry are creating additional growth opportunities. The region already has a strong ecosystem of companies serving industrial customers, and as the pace of investment accelerates, the demand for capital and financing solutions will continue to grow. This creates favourable conditions for both established companies and new entrepreneurs.
What role can Neptune Partners play in this development?
Many companies are facing significant investment needs in order to meet rising demand and continue growing. This is where we can contribute by helping businesses identify the right financing solutions and gain access to capital. We see it as an important part of our mission to support more companies in executing their growth plans and seizing the opportunities available in the region.
What are you most looking forward to as a partner of Bünsow Business Growth Forum?
We look forward to strengthening our presence in the region and connecting with successful entrepreneurs and well-managed companies that have strong businesses but could benefit from our expertise to take the next step. Whether the need is growth capital to support expansion or a more optimised financing structure to create better conditions for continued growth, we aim to be a long-term partner throughout that journey.
Today, we are an established player in Sweden’s metropolitan regions and across the Nordic market. Given our strong personal connections to the region, we are eager to provide local businesses with the same opportunities to grow and develop as those available elsewhere. Through our close relationships with lenders across the Nordics and internationally – many of whom are actively seeking investment and financing opportunities in both established, stable companies and fast-growing entrepreneur-led businesses – we are convinced that the region holds significant untapped potential. By combining our understanding of the regional business landscape with our knowledge of lenders’ preferences and investment criteria, we believe we are well positioned to create value and play an important role in supporting companies on their continued growth journeys.
