International law firm Bird & Bird advised DAL Partners on the successful first close of its debut €40 million private equity fund focused on investments in established Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises.
The fund marks the launch of a new Finnish private equity platform targeting profitable, entrepreneur-led businesses. DAL Partners’ investment strategy combines capital with active operational involvement to support portfolio companies in accelerating growth, international expansion and digital transformation. Its intention is to invest roughly €3-10 million to 3-4 carefully selected Finnish well-run profitable SMEs – targeting a segment that has traditionally attracted limited attention from larger buyout funds.
The first close attracted commitments from a diverse investor base, including institutional investors, foundations, family offices and private investors from Finland and abroad.
Bird & Bird advised DAL Partners on all legal, contractual, regulatory and tax matters relating to the formation of the fund. The Bird & Bird team was led by partner Ville Alahuhta (Tax) and included associate Rondy Stenman (Corporate), and senior associates Elina Kaartinen (Tax) and Katariina Leino (Corporate).
