CapMan Infra Acquires Majority Stake in HeliAir Sweden to Support Expansion of Critical Helicopter Services in the Nordics

CapMan Infra Acquires Majority Stake in HeliAir Sweden to Support Expansion of Critical Helicopter Services in the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Infra has agreed to acquire a majority stake in HeliAir Sweden, a Nordic provider of mission-critical helicopter services, including firefighting, power grid inspections, and defence support. The investment is designed to support HeliAir’s growth by strengthening its fleet, expanding its service offering, and enhancing its presence in the Nordics and selected European markets. HeliAir’s vertically integrated operations and role in supporting essential public services align with CapMan Infra’s strategy of investing in resilient infrastructure-related businesses. The partnership will provide HeliAir with strategic backing and resources to continue delivering high-quality and reliable services.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 4-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — CapMan Infra has agreed to acquire a majority stake in HeliAir Sweden, marking a strategic investment aimed at strengthening the company’s position in mission-critical aerial services across the Nordic region.

Headquartered in Sweden, HeliAir has established itself as a key operator and lessor in the helicopter services market, serving both public and private sector clients. Its operations cover a wide range of essential applications, including aerial firefighting, electricity grid inspections, vegetation management, and support for defence-related training activities. The company’s vertically integrated structure, encompassing maintenance, fuelling, and training capabilities, supports the delivery of reliable and specialized services.

The investment by CapMan Infra is intended to accelerate HeliAir’s next phase of growth, with a focus on enhancing its fleet, strengthening its core service areas, and expanding into selected markets. The company’s role in supporting public safety and critical infrastructure aligns closely with CapMan Infra’s investment strategy, which prioritizes resilient and essential service providers.

Ibrahim Makdessi highlighted the company’s strong market position and operational expertise, emphasizing the importance of safety, availability, and specialized capabilities in the sector. The partnership is expected to support continued development alongside HeliAir’s management team.

Joel Backlund noted that the transaction represents a significant milestone for the company, providing access to resources and strategic support to further develop its fleet and service offering. With CapMan Infra as majority owner, HeliAir aims to expand its footprint across the Nordics and into selected European markets while maintaining high standards of service quality.

This acquisition underscores CapMan Infra’s commitment to investing in infrastructure-related businesses that play a vital role in supporting society and ensuring the continuity of essential services.

About CapMan

CapMan is a leading Nordic private asset expert with an active approach to value creation and 7.2 billion euros in assets under management. As one of the private equity pioneers in the Nordics we have developed hundreds of companies and assets creating significant value for over three decades. Our objective is to provide attractive returns and innovative solutions to investors by enabling change across our portfolio companies. An example of this is greenhouse gas reduction targets that we have set under the Science Based Targets initiative in line with the 1.5°C scenario and our commitment to net-zero GHG emissions by 2040. We have a broad presence in the unlisted market through our local and specialised teams. Our investment strategies cover real estate and infrastructure assets, real asset debt, natural capital and minority and majority investments in portfolio companies. We also provide wealth management solutions. Altogether, CapMan employs around 200 professionals in Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, London, Luxembourg, and Düsseldorf. We are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki since 2001. www.capman.com.

Media Contact:

Ibrahim Makdessi
Investment Manager
ibrahim.makdessi@capman.com
+46 72 341 01 11

SOURCE: CapMan