Polaris skaber komplet IT-partner gennem opkøb af Globeteam og fusion med 7N.
Polaris har indgået aftale om at købe konsulentvirksomheden Globeteam fra Norvestor og Kirk Kapital med henblik på at fusionere Globeteam med 7N, som Polaris allerede ejer. Dermed bliver to af markedets mest specialiserede aktører samlet i en slagkraftig IT-partner, der forener strategisk rådgivning, stærk projektleverance og fleksibel adgang til højt kvalificerede IT-konsulenter.
"Vi ser et stærkt strategisk match. Globeteams kompetencer inden for strategisk rådgivning og erfaring med komplekse IT-projekter supplerer 7N’s eksisterende forretningsmodel perfekt. I kombination vil den nye virksomhed kunne dække de fleste kunders behov for højt specialiseret IT-viden og komplette projektforløb," siger Rune Gornitzka, Partner i Polaris.
7N og Globeteam er to stærke og komplementære spillere på markedet for konsulentydelser. 7N er en ekspertbaseret IT-konsulentvirksomhed med en stærk historik som betroet partner i kritiske IT-projekter, hvor virksomheden drager nytte af erfaringen og ekspertisen fra flere end 7.300 udvalgte og testede topkonsulenter på verdensplan. Globeteam har gennem to årtier opbygget et ry som en af Danmarks mest betroede leverandører af rådgivning og IT-løsninger, og er anerkendt for sin evne til at drive komplekse, strategiske projekter, særligt inden for digital transformation i den offentlige sektor.
Sammenlægningen bringer de to selskabers styrker i spil: Globeteams strategiske projektløsninger kobles med 7N’s ekspertise, fleksibilitet og internationale netværk. Den sammenlagte virksomhed vil spænde bredt fra strategisk rådgivning og analyse til bemanding, projektledelse og drift og vil kunne håndtere større og mere komplekse opgaver i både den private og offentlige sektor.
Sebastian Podlesny, nuværende CEO i 7N, bliver Group CEO for den nye koncern. Andreas Strandbygaard udnævnes til Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) og bliver del af koncernledelsen, og fortsætter samtidig som Managing Director for Globeteam, der fremadrettet skal varetage koncernens IT-projekt og løsningssalg.
Koncernledelsen får til opgave at realisere kommercielle synergier, samtidig med at de unikke kulturer i begge virksomheder bevares.
"7N’s adgang til markedets mest efterspurgte IT-specialister kombineret med Globeteams dokumenterede evne til at levere helhedsorienterede løsninger skaber en stærk, ny spiller i branchen. Sammen får vi mulighed for at tage større ansvar i komplekse, digitale transformationsprojekter og accelererer dermed 7N’s ambition om at servicere kunden fra de første strategiske overvejelser til levering af den endelige digitale løsning," siger Sebastian Podlesny.
"Sammenlægningen med 7N styrker Globeteam ved at give adgang til et globalt netværk af specialiserede IT-konsulenter med et højt fagligt niveau. Det betyder, at vi fremover kan påtage os flere komplekse opgaver. Samtidig åbner den for flere muligheder i det private segment - alt sammen med afsæt i den kvalitet og kundetilgang, der kendetegner Globeteam i dag," supplerer Andreas Strandbygaard.
Den nye koncern vil i første omgang videreføre begge brands. Kunder og konsulenter vil ikke opleve ændringer i kontaktpersoner, kontrakter eller samarbejdsformer.
Den samlede koncern ville i 2024 have haft en årlig omsætning på 2 mia. kr. (pro forma).
Efter relevante myndighedsgodkendelser implementeres fusionen gradvist med fuldt fokus på kvalitet, kunder og kultur.
Parterne er enige om ikke at offentliggøre de finansielle detaljer i transaktionen.
Gennemførelsen af handlen er betinget af myndighedsgodkendelser og sædvanlige betingelser.
Globeteams CEO Claus Moldow har valgt at fortsætte som senior advisor for ledelsen, og CTO Morten Strunge Nielsen bliver efter eget ønske Head of Global Solutions Delivery med opgaven at udbrede Globeteam-divisionens projektsalg internationalt efter fusionen.
Yderligere information:
Rune Lillie Gornitzka, Partner i Polaris, +45 24 62 14 64
Sebastian Podlésny, Group CEO, +48 696 006 090
Andreas Strandbygaard, Managing Director for Globeteam, +45 20 52 22 77
Morten Jeppesen, presserådgiver fra PressConnect, +45 53 85 07 70
Globeteam er et nordisk konsulenthus med hovedkontor i Danmark, som fokuserer på at hjælpe kunder med at løse komplekse udfordringer gennem strategisk rådgivning og skræddersyede teknologiløsninger. Med en stærk tilstedeværelse i både den offentlige og private sektor støtter Globeteam kritiske initiativer på tværs af brancher som regering, finans, forsyningsselskaber, biovidenskab og logistik.
Kunderne vælger Globeteam for dets evne til at kombinere forretningsindsigt med dyb teknisk ekspertise. Virksomheden leverer projekter gennem en fleksibel model, der er centreret om et netværk af højt specialiserede konsulenter der typisk er seniorfolk med stor erfaring inden for deres respektive områder. Denne tilgang sikrer, at kunderne får gavn af ekspertise i topklasse, hurtig udførelse, og løsninger, der både er pragmatiske og har stor effekt. Globeteam har over 23 aktive rammeaftaler i den offentlige sektor i Danmark og fortsætter med at udvide internationalt.
7N tilbyder kunderne en højt specialiseret portefølje af IT-tjenester og løsninger, leveret af de bedste 3% af IT-konsulenterne. Virksomheden har ekspertise inden for ni kerneindustrier -energi, finans, sundhed, forsikring, biovidenskab, logistik, fremstilling, den offentlige sektor og telekommunikation-og understøtter digitalisering gennem hele IT-projektets livscyklus. Ved tidlig inddragelse af 7N opnår kunderne værdi allerede i de indledende faser, herunder definition af projektomfang og strategiske behov.
7N har hovedkontor i København, Danmark, og opererer globalt med lokal tilstedeværelse i syv lande, herunder kernemarkederne Danmark og Polen. Virksomheden samarbejder med over 1.700 engagerede konsulenter i mere end 20 lande og har adgang til en global pulje på over 7.300 nøje udvalgte og kvalitetssikrede konsulenter.
Polaris er en nordisk investeringsvirksomhed med hovedsæde i København, som investerer i og stiller fleksibel kapital til rådighed for veletablerede mellemstore virksomheder i Norden. Polaris har tre investeringsstrategier: Polaris Private Equity, Polaris Flexible Capital og Polaris Public Equity. Siden 1998 har Polaris rejst syv fonde og sikret 15,6 mia. kr. i kapitaltilsagn med fokus på virksomheder med vækst- og udviklingspotentiale.
Polaris Private Equity har til dato investeret i flere end 50 virksomheder og foretaget flere end 100 tillægsinvesteringer i porteføljevirksomhederne. Polaris Private Equity har ejerskab i 17 virksomheder med en samlet omsætning på ca. 10 mia. kr. og flere end 5.000 medarbejdere.
English translation of the press release
Polaris creates a powerful strategic IT partner through the acquisition of Globeteam and merger with 7N.
Polaris has signed an agreement to acquire the consultancy company Globeteam from Norvestor and Kirk Kapital with the intention of merging Globeteam with 7N, which is already owned by Polaris. As a result, two of the market’s most specialized players are being united into a powerful IT partner that combines strategic advisory, strong project delivery, and flexible access to highly qualified IT consultants.
“We see a strong strategic match. Globeteam’s capabilities within strategic advisory and experience with complex IT projects perfectly complement 7N’s existing business model. Combined, the new company will be able to meet most customer needs for highly specialized IT expertise and end-to-end project delivery,” says Rune Gornitzka, Partner at Polaris.
7N and Globeteam are two strong and complementary players in the consulting services market. 7N is an expert-based IT consultancy with a strong track record as a trusted partner in critical IT projects, leveraging the experience and expertise of more than 7,300 selected and vetted top consultants globally. Over two decades, Globeteam has built a reputation as one of Denmark’s most trusted providers of advisory and IT solutions and is recognized for its ability to lead complex, strategic projects, particularly in public sector digital transformation.
The merger brings together the strengths of both companies: Globeteam’s strategic project solutions are combined with 7N’s expertise, flexibility, and international network. The combined company will span a wide range of services from strategic advisory and analysis to staffing, project management, and operations, and will be capable of handling larger and more complex assignments in both the private and public sectors.
Sebastian Podlesny, current CEO of 7N, will become Group CEO of the new group. Andreas Strandbygaard will be appointed Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) and will join the group management team, while continuing as Managing Director of Globeteam, which going forward will be responsible for the group’s IT project and solutions sales.
The group management team will be tasked with realizing commercial synergies while preserving the unique cultures of both companies.
“7N’s access to the market’s most in-demand IT specialists combined with Globeteam’s proven ability to deliver holistic solutions creates a strong new player in the industry. Together, we are positioned to take greater responsibility in complex digital transformation projects and thereby accelerate 7N’s ambition to serve the customer from the first strategic considerations to the delivery of the final digital solution,” says Sebastian Podlesny.
“The merger with 7N strengthens Globeteam by providing access to a global network of highly skilled IT consultants. This will enable us to take on more complex assignments. At the same time, it opens new opportunities in the private sector – all while maintaining the quality and customer approach that defines Globeteam today,” adds Andreas Strandbygaard.
Initially, the new group will continue to operate under both brands. Customers and consultants will not experience any changes in contact persons, contracts, or ways of working.
The combined group would have had annual revenue of DKK 2 billion in 2024 on a pro forma basis.
Following relevant regulatory approvals, the merger will be implemented gradually with full focus on quality, customers, and culture.
The parties have agreed not to disclose financial details of the transaction.
Completion of the transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
Globeteam’s CEO Claus Moldow has chosen to continue as senior advisor to the management team, and CTO Morten Strunge Nielsen will, at his own request, become Head of Global Solutions Delivery with the task of expanding the Globeteam division’s project sales internationally after the merger.
For further information contact:
Rune Lillie Gornitzka, Partner at Polaris, +45 24 62 14 64
Sebastian Podlesny, Group CEO, +48 696 006 090
Andreas Strandbygaard, Managing Director of Globeteam, +45 20 52 22 77
Morten Jeppesen, PR advisor from PressConnect, +45 53 85 07 70
Globeteam is a Nordic consultancy firm headquartered in Denmark, focused on helping clients solve complex challenges through strategic advisory and tailored technology solutions. With a strong presence in both the public and private sectors, Globeteam supports critical initiatives across industries such as government, finance, utilities, life sciences, and logistics.
Clients choose Globeteam for its ability to combine business insight with deep technical expertise. The company delivers projects through a flexible model centered on a network of highly specialized consultants — typically senior professionals with extensive experience in their respective domains. This approach ensures clients benefit from top-tier expertise, rapid execution, and solutions that are both pragmatic and with high impact. Globeteam holds over 23 active public sector framework agreements in Denmark and continues to expand internationally.
7N offers clients a highly specialized portfolio of IT services and solutions delivered by the top 3% of IT professionals. The company’s expertise spans across nine core industries (Energy, Finance, Health,
Insurance, Life Science, Logistics, Manufacturing, Public and Telecommunications & Technology) providing digital transformation across all phases of the IT project life cycle. By engaging early with 7N,
clients already benefit from the company’s expertise when defining project scope and strategic needs. Global skill access allows clients to choose between various delivery models from control and responsibility of project delivery at 7N to retention of control and responsibility of project delivery by the client. All models provide the end-client with future ownership of the final products of IT development.
7N is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with a global reach and local presence across seven countries with core markets being Denmark and Poland. We have more than 1,700 engaged consultants in more than 20 countries globally. In addition, 7N has access to a competent and experienced group of consultants with more than 7,300 carefully selected, vetted and quality assured individuals across the globe.
Polaris is a Nordic investment company based in Copenhagen, which invests in and provides capital to well-established medium-sized companies in the Nordics. Polaris has three investment strategies:
Polaris Private Equity, Polaris Flexible Capital, and Polaris Public Equity. Since 1998, Polaris Private Equity has raised seven funds and secured DKK 15.6 billion in capital commitments, focusing on companies with growth and development potential.
To date, Polaris Private Equity has invested in more than 50 companies along with more than 100 addon investments in portfolio companies. Polaris Private Equity has ownership stakes in 17 companies with total revenue of approximately DKK 10 billion and over 5,000 employees.