Creating partnerships for long-term growth
INTRODUCTION
DANE CAPITAL is a Copenhagen-based private investment company focused on small and mid-sized businesses.
We invest our own capital alongside a select group of experienced investors through a flexible deal-by-deal structure without a predefined investment horizon.
Our focus is on quality companies with strong market positions, capable management teams and clear long-term potential. We partner closely with owners and management to support continued growth, operational development and disciplined value creation.
We believe strong investment returns are created through disciplined company selection, attractive entry valuations and a deep understanding of both opportunities and risks. While we take a long-term ownership approach, we remain pragmatic and may realise investments when timing and circumstances are right.
APPROACH
We invest in Danish companies with revenues of DKK 70–200m (EUR 10–25m), typically operating in specialised niche industries with strong underlying business fundamentals.
Our investments are structured as either majority buyouts or significant minority positions, depending on the specific situation and partnership structure.
For buyouts, we typically invest DKK 30–75m (EUR 5–10m).
Growth investments are more selective and may extend across Europe, with continued focus on strong management teams, scalable business models and clear value creation opportunities.
COMPANIES
Since inception in 2013, we have invested in the following companies:
Majority Buyouts
Managed by FPE Group
Full-service shipyard specializing in ship repair and maintenance
ACTIVE
Specialised precision machining in stainless steel, plastics and aluminium
ACTIVE
Leak detection, atmospheric plasma and corona treatment
ACTIVE
Port operator, logistics and shipping company
ACTIVE
Specialised steel processing
ACTIVE
Specialised tooling equipment
ACTIVE
Producer of playground equipment
Industrial processing equipment
SOLD
Growth Companies
Managed by DANE CAPITAL
ai transforming consultancy
ACTIVE
Fully furnished, serviced apartments for anyone in need of a quality temporary home
ACTIVE/LISTED
Signage, wayfinding and conceptual branding
ACTIVE
Ready-to-serve cocktails
Merged with SignatureCocktailCo
RESTRUCTURED
Tech venture fund
ACTIVE
Collaborative software platforms
Merged with Talenthouse
SOLD/DELISTED
Cloud based software solutions
SOLD
Digital transformation processes
Peer-to-peer lending
SOLD
TEAM & PARTNERS
Christian Dalum
Co-Founder and Partner
Christian has been in private equity and corporate finance since 1998. He has been leading several buyouts, restructurings, and growth capital deals, as well as GP fundraisings and secondary processes.
Prior to DANE CAPITAL, Christian was with Odin Equity Partners (2007-2016), Danske Private Equity (2005-2007), 3i Group plc (2001-2005), and Enskilda Securities Corporate Finance (1998-2001). Before that, he was with Carlsberg International and DanTransport (now DSV).
Christian holds an MBA from Fordham Business School in New York, and a B.Sc. in Finance from NYU, Stern School of Business in New York.
Contact:
phone: +45 20 20 57 00
e-mail: cd@danecapital.dk
Ulrik Nehammer
Co-Founder and Senior Advisor
Ulrik is currently International Chief Customer Officer for Salesforce. Before this Ulrik served as Chairman International and President EMEA for ServiceNow (2022-2025). Before joining ServiceNow Ulrik served as CEO of Salesforce APAC (2017-2021). Previously, Ulrik served as CEO of Coca-Cola Germany. He began working for Coca-Cola in 1992, holding various management positions with both The Coca-Cola Company and its bottling operations.
Ulrik has participated in various management education programs at Harvard Business School and IMD Business School and is an Honorary Professor of Management Practice at IECD Business School.
INVESTMENT PARTNERS
We are continuously expanding our network of co-investment partners who can invest alongside DANE CAPITAL and assist us in defining and executing on key value creating activities across our portfolio. All investment partners have a strong track record in managing and building successful companies.
Our exclusive investment partner for buyouts in Denmark is FPE Group. Other co-investment partners include Koehler Investment, Ardor Capital, Scale Capital, Foxnordic Investment Company and selected private individuals.
CONTACT
Visiting office
DANE CAPITAL
c/o GALST
Gammel Strand 44
1202 Copenhagen K
phone: +45 20 20 57 00
e-mail: info@danecapital.dk
Corporate address
DANE CAPITAL
Carl Baggers Alle 10
2920 Charlottenlund
Registration no. (cvr): 36 55 75 24