About

3iM is a North European equity investor focused on consumer healthcare, FMCG and retail. We invest in growth opportunities where our competencies can be applied to accelerate value creation.

Our story

The 3iM team has a proven track record of sustainable value creation within Healthcare, FMCG and Retail. Our experience spans operational leadership, executive management, board roles and ownership.

Examples of value creating activities include buy-outs, accretive acquisitions and successful exits within all three industry sectors.

“Value creation by managerial skills, entrepreneurial spirit and financial discipline.”

Together, the 3iM partner group have invested into numerous companies where their in-depth knowledge of profitable sales growth has contributed to great returns on equity.

Team

3iM resources – besides capital – consist of a team of associates and advisors.

  • Founders
  • Investment managers
  • Industry advisors
  • Legal counsel

Investment Focus

We invest primarily in industries within the span of our industrial knowledge and experience:

  • Consumer goods & services
  • Healthcare
  • Retail

We consider North Europe (Nordics, Netherlands, Germany, UK) our home market and – most often – the rest of the world as an export opportunity.

Investment Criteria

We look for a favorable risk-reward profile, typically enabled by:

  • Products or services that, if properly managed, will benefit from strong underlying demographic, socio-economic or lifestyle trends
  • A unique customer value proposition
  • Strong management looking to complement their skill set with our knowledge and experience
  • Demonstrated or realizable, sustainable profitability

Thematics

Sustainability
Lesser environmental footprint

Digitalization
Novel combinations of products/services, retail and tech

Demo- and sociographic trends
Ageing population, urbanization etc.

Health consciousness
Better choices for body & mind

Value Drivers

  • Topline Growth
    Advancement of sales and promotion; internationalization
  • Gross Margin Expansion
    Exploiting price dynamics; optimizing direct cost; value chain integration
  • Tangible Competitive Advantage
    IP development; contractual commitments e.g. licensing
  • Improved Operating Margin
    Scale efficiencies; improved organization and processes
  • Creating Attractive Pipeline
    Product and service development for future growth
  • Optimized Capital Structure
    Unleashing growth potential while safeguarding maximized equity returns

Investment Scope

Companies with an equity value up to 25 mEUR

Control position and/or board influence

Together with management

In financing of expansion and value-adding acquisitions

Investors

3iM primarily invests funds from its Founders

Select institutional and individual investors are invited to participate in backing investments

Investments are made through separate investment vehicles, tailored to fit the specific ownership and capital structure of each company

Contact

For any questions or inquiries, please contact us at contact@3im.se