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Baltcap

BaltCap is the largest private equity fund manager in the Baltic states, focusing on building businesses that increase the quality of life in regional societies.

Private Equity Venture Capital Infrastructure Energy Healthcare Technology Tallinn Estonia
Employees 10-50
Location Tallinn, Estonia
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Recent Developments

BaltCap has maintained active portfolio development and operational management in recent periods.

The firm publishes bi-monthly newsletters providing insights about the latest developments in BaltCap, its team, and portfolio companies, with recent editions in November 2025, May 2025, January 2025, October 2024, and August 2024.

In a significant operational development, BaltCap completed the main stage of an internal investigation into misconduct, addressing issues at the portfolio company level in BaltCap Infrastructure Fund I.

The investigation led to changes in organization and operational management, demonstrating the firm's commitment to governance standards and transparency.

Portfolio activity highlights include BaltCap Private Equity Fund III's acquisition of a leading pan-Baltic children's books and magazines publisher from Egmont, and BaltCap-backed Piletilevi Group's expansion in Poland, positioning the company to become the biggest player in Central Europe in its sector.

These developments reflect BaltCap's continued focus on building regional champions with cross-border growth potential.

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Team & Leadership

BaltCap's investment team comprises more than 25 experienced local investment professionals with an on-the-ground presence across all three Baltic countries and Poland.

The entrepreneurial culture of the team enables BaltCap to provide hands-on support for portfolio companies, unlocking value and propelling growth to deliver superior returns over the long term for fund investors.

Key Leadership:

- Ege Metsandi, Chief Executive Officer: Leads the overall strategic direction of BaltCap

  • Kristel Tumm, Head of Finance: Oversees financial operations and reporting across the firm
  • Peeter Saks, Partner: Senior investment professional in the BaltCap partnership
  • Martin Kõdar, Partner: Core member of the partnership team
  • Simonas Gustainis, Partner: Partner focused on Baltic investments
  • Dagnis Dreimanis, Partner: Investment partner based in Latvia
  • Sandijs Abolins-Abols, Partner: Partnership team member
  • Oliver Kullman, Partner: Senior investment partner
  • Kristjan Kalda, Partner: Member of the partnership group
  • Kornelijus Celutka, Partner: Partner focusing on Lithuanian markets
  • Sarunas Alekna, Partner: Investment partner
  • Robertas Petrauskas, Investment Director: Manages investment execution and portfolio oversight
  • Sten Sonts, Investment Director: Directs investment activities and deal flow
  • Matiss Paegle, Investment Director: Oversees investment strategies

    The team's shared strategic vision and variety of backgrounds create a collaborative environment where professionals value teamwork and share responsibility for the growing success of portfolio companies.

    The firm works with passion and perseverance, maintaining a culture of diligence, thoroughness, and consistency in all activities.

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Overview

BaltCap is the largest private equity fund manager in the Baltic states, focusing on building businesses that increase the quality of life in regional societies.

As the most experienced private equity investor dedicated to the Baltic region, BaltCap operates with a clear mission: to partner with top management teams and entrepreneurs across Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland to achieve transformational growth and build internationally recognized business champions.

The firm's business model spans multiple investment strategies including buyout, growth capital, venture capital, and infrastructure investments across diverse industry sectors and stages of development.

BaltCap distinguishes itself through active ownership, participating in the strategic management of portfolio companies through board memberships and council involvement.

With a key team that has been working together for more than 15 years, the firm has established a strong and consistent track record of helping portfolio companies grow locally and reach international markets across Europe and beyond.

BaltCap is committed to responsible investment practices that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into decision-making and portfolio management.

The firm emphasizes sustainable growth that combines excellent financial performance with responsible business practices, creating long-term value for investors, portfolio companies, employees, business partners, and society at large.

This ESG integration serves as a foundation for managing risks and opportunities, positioning BaltCap as one of the leading private equity firms in responsible investment in the Baltic region.

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Investment Strategies

BaltCap operates across three distinct investment strategies, each targeting different market opportunities and stages of business development:

Buyout Strategy: BaltCap's buyout approach focuses on acquiring controlling stakes in established Baltic businesses with proven business models and strong management teams.

The firm actively works with portfolio companies to drive operational improvements, international expansion, and value creation through strategic initiatives.

Growth Capital: The growth strategy targets companies in expansion phases, providing capital and strategic support to accelerate growth, enter new markets, and scale operations.

This strategy emphasizes partnership with existing management teams while maintaining flexibility in ownership structures.

Infrastructure: BaltCap Infrastructure Fund aims to invest at least 40% towards resource efficiency, climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.

This strategy focuses on essential infrastructure assets across the Baltic region, including renewable energy (electricity and heat), municipal infrastructure, electric utilities, and digital infrastructure.

The infrastructure approach aligns with BaltCap's ESG commitments and contributes to sustainable development in the region.

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Geographic Presence

BaltCap operates with a comprehensive regional presence across the Baltic states and Central Europe, maintaining offices in four countries:

Estonia (Headquarters): Skyon, Maakri 30, 24th floor, Tallinn 10145

Latvia: Jaunmoku 34, Riga LV-1046

Lithuania: J.Jasinskio 16b, Vilnius LT-03163

Poland: WeWork, Krucza 50, Warsaw 00-025

This multi-country footprint enables BaltCap to maintain local market expertise and on-the-ground presence throughout its core investment geography.

The firm's investment professionals are distributed across these locations, providing localized insights and relationships while operating as a unified regional platform.

This geographic positioning allows BaltCap to source deals, support portfolio companies, and maintain investor relationships across the entire Baltic region and into Central European markets.

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Portfolio Companies

BaltCap maintains a diverse portfolio spanning multiple sectors including business & financial services, healthcare, industrial, TMT (technology, media, telecommunications), consumer, education, renewable energy, mobility, and cybersecurity.

The firm has a clear track record of helping portfolio companies grow locally and reach international markets across Europe and beyond.

Recent Active Investments:

- Fitek (September 2024): Provides Fitekin and ONEA software platforms offering automation and digitization solutions for invoice management that streamline processes and reduce manual labor

  • Viru Elektrivõrgud (June 2024): The second largest electricity distribution system operator (DSO) in Estonia
  • IGLU Holdings (October 2023): Latvia-based manufacturer and exporter of IGLU-branded kids' soft play blocks
  • Hansab Group (August 2023): Develops and provides security and service automation solutions to B2B customers in logistics, finance, public, retail and other sectors

    The portfolio demonstrates BaltCap's sector expertise across traditional industries, technology platforms, infrastructure assets, and consumer businesses.

    BaltCap's active ownership model and hands-on approach enable portfolio companies to unlock value through operational improvements, strategic initiatives, and international expansion.

    Recent portfolio activity includes BaltCap-backed Piletilevi Group's expansion in Poland to become the biggest player in Central Europe.

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ESG & Sustainability

BaltCap has made ESG integration a core pillar of its investment philosophy and operational approach.

The firm is committed to responsible investment practices that incorporate environmental, social, and governance factors into all aspects of decision-making and portfolio management.

BaltCap views ESG principles as fundamental to managing risks and identifying opportunities, going beyond mere compliance to create genuine value.

The firm's sustainability approach emphasizes creating long-term value for all stakeholders—investors, portfolio companies, employees, business partners, and society at large.

BaltCap envisions sustainable growth that combines excellent financial performance with responsible and sustainable business practices.

This commitment is particularly evident in the Infrastructure Fund strategy, which commits to investing at least 40% towards resource efficiency, climate change mitigation, and adaptation projects.

BaltCap's dedication to responsible investment extends beyond portfolio construction to active engagement with portfolio companies on ESG matters, helping them implement best practices and improve their sustainability performance.

The firm aims to be a leader in responsible investment in the Baltic region and beyond, demonstrating that financial returns and positive societal impact can be achieved simultaneously.

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Company Info

Industry
Private Equity & Investment Management
Team Size
10-50
Headquarters
Tallinn, Estonia
Updated Nov 19, 2025
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