Navia is a corporate finance boutique specialised in advising growth companies in Scandinavia in their pursuit of being market leaders of tomorrow

What we do

We are driven by enabling growth for businesses built by people we believe in. Our team has a long history in the equity capital market with a proven ability to attract and engage external capital by presenting compelling growth opportunities backed by robust market knowledge and experience, tailored to match each client's unique prerequisites.

  • Our holistic approach to transaction success

    We take holistic end-to-end responsibility for your fundraising, ensuring a seamless process from initial market analysis to post-transaction visibility.

    With our comprehensive project management, you can focus on your business while we handle the complexities of the transaction process. Our approach is tailored to client specific needs, offering expert guidance.

We can support you and your company in a number of different areas and transaction types.

For listed companies

  • Preferential rights issues
  • Directed issues and accelerated book buildings
  • Loan facilities and bridge financing
  • Strategic investor targeting
  • Administrative project management
  • Block trades
  • Stock market communication
  • Change of stock exchange
  • Reverse mergers and strategic evaluation

For unlisted companies

  • Private placements
  • Initial public offerings (IPOs)
  • IPO-readiness
  • Loan facilities and bridge financing
  • Strategic investor targeting
  • Direct listings and reverse mergers
  • Equity story building and communication
  • Preferential rights issues
  • Administrative project management

How we operate

In-depth market analysis

We continuously monitor market trends to provide you with timely, data-driven insights. Our mission is to guide clients in making informed decisions based on the latest market conditions.

Crafting a compelling equity story

A solid equity story and road map is crucial to attracting investors. We work with our clients to develop a powerful narrative, backed by solid financial communication, including prospectuses, press releases, and other investment documents.

Customized capital structure

We advice on an optimal capital- and financing structure that aligns with market conditions, business goals and needs. This tailored approach maximizes the potential for success, case by case.

Tailored fundraising strategy

Using our market knowledge and network of partners, we create a tailored fundraising strategy. We identify and engage the right investor base, increasing the likelihood of a successful capital raise.

Post-transaction visibility

Our commitment does not end when the funds are raised. We offer continuous support through, for example, earnings calls, market communication, visibility planning, and ongoing financial advice to increase post-transaction market traction and long-term success.

What sets us apart

Specialists

Corporate finance for unlisted and listed growth companies in Scandinavia

Fully dedicated to advice our clients with the ideal financing structure to the optimal investor base

Team experience

40+ years in the market

300+ transactions (80+ IPO’s)

Partner-led

Your transaction will have full dedication from all partners – no “B”-team

Limited parallel transactions for first class delivery

Alignment

Fully owned entirely by our team, meaning that your transaction will be a top priority for us

We succeed when you succeed

Who we are

  • Navia corporate finance

    Navia is a corporate finance boutique specialised in advising growth companies in Scandinavia in their pursuit of being market leaders of tomorrow.

    We are focused on providing tailored corporate finance advice that align with clients’ unique goals and needs, and we pride ourselves in creating long-term relationships based on trust and mutual success.

The team

We have a long history in the equity capital market with a proven ability to attract and engage external capital by presenting compelling growth opportunities backed by robust market knowledge and experience, tailored to match each client's unique prerequisites.

Hans Nilsson

Hans Nilsson
CEO and Partner Hans | LinkedIn

Background

15+ years of experience in corporate finance, building significant networks of investors and growth companies, most recently as CEO of Sedermera Corporate Finance.

Experience in shaping and leading high performing teams and overall experience of hundreds of transaction- and fundraising processes in the Nordics.​

Bea Sjölund

Bea Sjölund
Partner Bea | LinkedIn

Background

10+ years of experience in corporate finance and stock market communication, most recently as Vice President of Sedermera Corporate Finance.

Lead Manager in 100+ transaction- and fundraising processes.​

Specialized in financial communication.

Alexis Olsson

Alexis Olsson
Partner Alexis | LinkedIn

Background

10 years of experience in corporate finance, most recently as Vice Head of Corporate Finance at Sedermera Corporate Finance.

Lead Manager in 70+ transaction- and fundraising processes.​

Significant experience in cross border transactions.​

Carl Svanberg

Carl Svanberg
Partner Carl | LinkedIn

Background

5+ years of experience in corporate finance, most recently as Head of Sales at Sedermera Corporate Finance.

Lead Manager in 40+ transaction- and fundraising processes.​

Main market M&A experience and excellence in analysis and valuation methods for growth companies.

Core values

At Navia, we strive to be the partners we ourselves would like to have. Since trust from all stakeholders is our greatest asset, our core values pervade our daily operations and activity in the market.

Client-Centricity

  • Prioritizing client interests: Always acting in the best interest of the client, providing un-biased advice.
  • Tailored solutions: Providing tailored financial advice and services that align with clients’ unique goals and needs.
  • Long-term relationships: Fostering enduring relationships based on trust and mutual success.

Excellence

  • Pursuit of quality: Striving for excellence in all services offered, from financial analysis to client advisory.
  • Investment appeal: Demonstrating a strong ability to attract and engage external capital by presenting compelling growth opportunities backed by robust market knowledge and experience.
  • Agility: Being flexible and responsive to the ever-changing financial landscape.

Integrity

  • Commitment to ethical practices: Ensuring that all actions and transactions are carried out with the highest level of accuracy and attention to detail, reflecting our commitment to ethical and effective practices.
  • Transparency: Being open and honest in communications with clients and stakeholders.
  • Selectivity: Prioritizing sustainable growth and long-term value creation over immediate returns.