Complea lander strategisk investering fra kapitalfond

Pressemeddelelse: Complea lander strategisk investering fra kapitalfond

Complea A/S, Nørresundby, den 23. april 2025

Den succesrige nordjyske it-virksomhed Complea A/S har sikret sig en strategisk majoritetsinvestering fra kapitalfonden GTO Partners. Med investeringen overtager GTO Partners 60 procent af Complea, og dermed står virksomheden stærkt rustet til yderligere vækst og geografisk ekspansion.

Complea, der blev grundlagt af den nuværende CEO Morten Hovaldt i 2010, har specialiseret sig i it og digitalisering til private og offentlige virksomheder. Compleas omsætning er konsistent vokset 25 procent årligt og har udviklet sig fra en mindre lokal aktør i Hjallerup til en veletableret national spiller med et solidt økonomisk fundament. Væksten har været båret af en stærk organisk udvikling og strategiske opkøb, og de seneste års frasalg af ikke-strategiske forretningsområder har skærpet virksomhedens fokus yderligere. Blandt de nyeste investeringer er etableringen af endnu et topmoderne datacenter, der tilbyder kunderne en sikker og højtydende hosting-infrastruktur som et alternativ til de globale hyperscalers. Det har samlet set tiltrukket stor interesse fra eksterne investorer, og nu har den europæiske kapitalfond GTO Partners altså sikret sig 60 procent af virksomheden. 

"Investeringen er en vigtig milepæl for Complea. Det har været afgørende for os at finde en partner, som ikke blot kommer med kapital, men som også deler vores værdier, vores tilgang til kunderne og vores ambitioner om konsolidering i markedet. Selvom der er tale om et delvist salg af den virksomhed, jeg i sin tid grundlagde, føles det helt rigtigt. Jeg fortsætter som CEO og medejer, og med GTOs opbakning står vi stærkt rustet til at skalere forretningen, udvide teamet og skabe endnu mere værdi for vores kunder," siger Morten Hovaldt, CEO og stifter af Complea.

Kernen i Complea er en meget nær og personlig relation til kunderne og en partnerskabsbaseret tilgang, der har gjort det muligt at forblive en agil virksomhed i forhold til kundernes behov og udviklingen i markedet. 

"Complea har skabt en bemærkelsesværdig virksomhed baseret på stærke værdier, teknisk ekspertise og et dybt engagement i kundernes succes. Vi er stolte over at kunne bidrage til den næste fase i Compleas vækstrejse. Vores fælles mål er at accelerere virksomheden gennem opkøb og fortsat organisk udvikling samtidig med, at vi bevarer virksomhedens unikke kultur og fokus på kunderne. Vi ønsker at investere i talent og styrke organisationen – og vi ser et stort potentiale i Complea på det danske it-marked," siger Federico Canciani, Managing Partner i GTO.
 
Med GTOs medejerskab kan Complea gennemføre en målrettet vækststrategi, der kombinerer fortsat organisk vækst og en styrkelse af virksomhedens tilstedeværelse i hele Danmark. En udvikling, der gør, at Complea kommer til at besætte en lang række nye stillinger rundt om i landet.

For yderligere information, kontakt venligst:
Jacob Lange, Lange PR ApS, jacob@langepr.dk / +45 20 76 30 20
Pressekontakt for GTO Partners:
Tashi Lassalle & Ksenia Galouchko, Greenbrook
gtopartners@greenbrookadvisory.com / +44 207 952 2000

Om Complea A/S
Complea blev stiftet i 2010 af nuværende CEO og medejer Morten Hovaldt. Virksomheden tilbyder en bred vifte af ydelser inden for blandt andet private cloud, it-sikkerhed, operationel teknologi (OT), Wi-Fi, infrastruktur, rådgivning og Microsoft 365. Complea er ISAE 3402-certificeret og betjener både private og offentlige kunder. I seneste regnskabsår havde virksomheden knap 50 ansatte, en omsætning på godt 84 mio. kr. og et overskud på knap 20 mio. kr. Læs mere på www.complea.dk

Om GTO Partners
GTO Partners er en europæisk kapitalfond med speciale i investeringer i mellemstore B2B-virksomheder i software- og teknologisektoren. GTO bygger på princippet om et metodisk fokus i alle faser af investeringsprocessen, og kapitalfonden bidrager med faglig ekspertise og en praktisk tilgang til værdiskabelse. GTOs evne til at levere resultater – gennem stærke interne kompetencer, et globalt perspektiv og et tæt samarbejde med ledelsen i porteføljeselskaberne – gør det muligt at understøtte virksomhederne i deres vækst og transformation. Læs mere på www.gtopartners.com

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English version:

IT Company Complea A/S Secures 60% Investment from European Private Equity Firm GTO Partners

Complea A/S, Noerresundby 23 April 2025

Successful Danish IT company Complea A/S has secured a strategic majority investment from European private equity firm GTO Partners to support its continued growth and market expansion.

Leading Danish IT company Complea A/S (”Complea”), which provides IT and digitalisation services to private and public enterprises, has received backing from European private equity firm GTO Partners (“GTO”) through a majority stake investment, which will support Complea’s strong growth and strategic expansion.

“This investment marks a very important milestone for Complea,” said Morten Hovaldt, CEO and founder of Complea. “It was vital for us to identify an investor who not only brings financial strength, but also aligns with our values, customer-centric approach, and long-term vision for industry consolidation. While this is a partial sale of the business I founded, the decision has been made with full conviction, and I look forward to continuing to lead Complea. With GTO’s support, we are well-positioned to scale our business, grow our team, and deliver even greater value to our clients.”

Since its founding by Morten Hovaldt in 2010, Complea has consistently demonstrated strong financial performance and attracted considerable interest from investors over the past year. Under Morten Hovaldt’s leadership, the North Jutland company has grown from a small operation in Hjallerup into a major national player with consistently strong financial results. Recent years have seen significant organic growth complemented by strategic acquisitions, demonstrated by its consistent +25% year-on-year organic revenue increase. Recent divestments of non-core units have sharpened its focus, and the company remains committed to scaling through both organic initiatives and targeted partnerships and acquisitions, with a view to building a stronger, more comprehensive national presence.

Most recently, Complea has made substantial investments in advanced hosting infrastructure, including the addition of a second fully owned and operated data center. This facility offers customers a secure, high-performance alternative to global hyperscalers, ensuring access to efficient and secure data storage.

A key driver of Complea’s success is its ability to stay close to its customers, offering end-to-end IT services that simplify complexity and deliver tangible value. The company takes pride in its partnership-oriented approach, which allows it to respond quickly to client needs and support them as they grow. This strong customer focus continues to set Complea apart in a competitive market.

“Complea has built a highly successful business rooted in strong values, technical excellence, and a deep commitment to its customers,” said Federico Canciani, Managing Partner at GTO. “We are proud to contribute to this next phase in the company’s journey. Our shared ambition is to drive growth through targeted acquisitions and continued organic development. While preserving the company’s distinctive culture and customer-first approach, we will also be investing in talent and expanding the team. We see substantial opportunity in the Danish IT sector and look forward to supporting Complea’s expansion in both existing and new markets.”

GTO is a European private equity firm with global expertise and vision, focused on mid-market investments in the B2B technology sector. Built on the principle that methodical focus at every stage of the investment lifecycle drives success, GTO brings deep expertise and a hands-on approach to value creation. The firm’s capability to deliver best-in-class results – through strong in-house capabilities, global perspective, and collaborative partnership with portfolio company management teams – enable it to support businesses through their next phase of growth and transformation.

Supported by GTO’s backing, Complea is executing a focused growth strategy, combining continued organic momentum with opportunities for strategic expansion, to expand its service offering and strengthen its footprint across Denmark. This evolution will also create new roles across the country, offering skilled professionals the opportunity to be part of an ambitious and forward-looking tech company.

For further information, please contact: 
Press service and images: Jacob Lange, Lange PR ApS, jacob@langepr.dk / +45 20 76 30 20
Media enquiries: Tashi Lassalle & Ksenia Galouchko, Greenbrook, gtopartners@greenbrookadvisory.com / +44 207 952 2000
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About Complea A/S
Complea was founded in 2010 by current CEO and co-owner Morten Hovaldt. The company offers a wide range of services, including private cloud solutions, IT security, operational technology (OT), Wi-Fi, infrastructure, consultancy, and Microsoft 365. Complea is ISAE 3402-certified and serves both private and public sector clients. In the last financial year, the company had nearly 50 employees, a turnover of DKK 84 million, and a net profit of just under DKK 20 million. Learn more at www.complea.dk.

About GTO Partners
GTO Partners is a European sector specialist mid-market private equity firm focused on buyouts in the B2B software and services sectors. With GTO Partners’ operator-led value creation approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams to provide support and resources to unlock the next phase of growth.  For more information visit: https://www.gtopartners.com/