Partners & Team

Alder’s four partners each bring extensive experience of working with entrepreneurial founders and growing companies within a broad range of industries. Our collaboration was founded on a shared vision from the outset. Supported by our skilled team of investment and sustainability professionals, we take our portfolio companies to the next level. Just like the companies we invest in, we simply do what we do best.

History

It all started with a conversation. Back in 2008, our founding partners agreed that, as the planet faces increasing climate instability, resource constraints and biodiversity loss, the need for more efficient, resilient and future-focused industries is urgent.

We started Alder on the conviction that the companies best positioned to enable and succeed in this transition are those that simultaneously aim to solve industrial and environmental challenges. And we found that many of the companies at the forefront of technological development can be found in the Nordics.

The name Alder originates from Old English, referring to the alder tree. The tree is a pioneer species, among the first to establish itself when new soil forms, and its intricate root system and nitrogen-fixing properties improve soil fertility and prevent erosion. The tree, and our name, symbolise strength, resilience and a connection to nature.

Since establishing, we have raised capital for four funds:

Alder Fund I: Established in 2010 and, until its closure in 2025, was invested in nine companies.

Alder Fund II: Established in 2018, it has been fully invested in eight companies.

Alder Fund III: Established in 2023 and is currently being deployed.

Alder Strategic Opportunities Fund I: Established 2026 and is a continuation vehicle with two assets.

Our portfolio

Our investments focus on established companies with positive cash flows, substantial growth potential, and those that meet our requirements for enabling more resource-efficient industries. Alder invests primarily as a majority shareholder in companies established in the Nordic region, as well as in selective investments in the rest of Europe.

Our investments fall under four themes:

1. Care of Natural Resources: Emissions control, water management, agriculture & forestry, waste management, and carbon sources & sinks
2. Building Efficiency: Urban planning, construction & renovation, and usage & preservation
3. Intelligent Infrastructure: Renewable energy, energy storage & distribution, transport & mobility, transportation of goods, and technology solutions
4. Sustainable Industry: Efficient manufacturing, green materials, circular processes, and digital industry

What we offer

As active owners, we offer experience, capital and access to a broad network of experts to strengthen company boards. We provide strategic advice on financial growth, roadmaps to reduce negative environmental impacts and strategies to increase positive impact.

Alder aims to develop and expand its portfolio companies together with their management and boards, striving to create long-term value for investors, employees, customers and other stakeholders. Development includes:

• Geographical expansion
• Product development
• Methods to measure and increase positive impact and strategies to reduce negative impact
• Acquisition of add-on businesses or technologies
• Efficient internal processes