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Bure
Bure is a Swedish investment company focused on long-term ownership and active engagement in portfolio companies. It invests in both listed and unlisted...
Overview
Bure is a Swedish investment company focused on long-term ownership and active engagement in portfolio companies. It invests in both listed and unlisted companies, primarily in sectors such as industrial technology, medical technology, and business services. The firm integrates sustainability into its business model to promote long-term value creation.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
1992
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Sweden
City
Stockholm
Corporate office
Stockholm, Sweden
Principals
Henrik Blomquist
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Bure source new investment opportunities?
Bure relies heavily on its network within Nordic industrial and healthcare sectors, often approaching founder-led companies directly rather than participating in broad auction processes. The firm's permanent-capital structure appeals to sellers seeking a stable long-term owner rather than a fund-driven buyer who will resell within five years.
Does Bure operate like a typical private equity fund?
No — Bure is a publicly traded investment company with permanent capital, meaning it does not raise discrete funds or face LP redemption pressure. It holds controlling stakes indefinitely, selling only when valuation reaches a target level, and pays regular dividends from portfolio income and exit proceeds.
Which sectors does Bure explicitly avoid?
Bure does not invest in consumer retail, pure financial services, or commodity-based businesses. The firm has also publicly avoided speculative technology ventures with unproven revenue models, preferring industrial cash-flow generation over growth-at-all-costs narratives.
How is Bure governed as a publicly traded company?
Bure is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm under ticker BURE, with an independent board chaired by former Atlas Copco executive Patrik Tigerschiöld. The public listing imposes Swedish corporate governance standards including quarterly reporting, an audit committee, and external auditor oversight, distinguishing it from privately held family offices.
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