Gothenburg July 8, 2024 -- Qualisys Holding AB (publ) (”Qualisys” or the ”Company”), a leading developer and manufacturer of complete solutions within the motion capture industry, today announces the completion of an investment round whereby Qualisys is welcoming three new well renowned institutional investors; Investment AB Spiltan, Handelsbanken Fonder and Swedbank Robur. They have together acquired approximately 14 percent of the shares in Qualisys.
Qualisys is a Swedish tech-company with a leading global market-position within motion capture, the technique of using advanced cameras to capture movements with the highest possible precision. Motion capture is used in sports biomechanics, special medical applications, industrial applications and within entertainment. Qualisys is a profitable business with a long history of stable growth. During the financial year of 2023, the Company had a turnover of approximately 250 MSEK with an EBIT margin of approximately 20 percent.
The investment round is a part of the Company’s preparations for a listing on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market.
The other shareholders consist of Vätterledens Invest, the founder and the management of Qualisys.
”It is a pleasure to welcome Investment AB Spiltan, Handelsbanken Fonder and Swedbank Robur as shareholders in Qualisys and I would like to thank them for their confidence. They will, together with the current engaged shareholders, be of great support in the continued growth journey and for us to reach the targets we have set out for the future.” comments Ingemar Pettersson, CEO of Qualisys.
”Since our investment in Qualisys in 2016 and up until today, Qualisys has grown into a more mature growth company. A combination of a sound corporate culture and a very high level of technical knowledge and innovation together with a good foundation for corporate governance, financial stability and clear objectives for sales, makes Qualisys well positioned for the next step in the Company’s development. It feels exciting to have additional well renowned investors onboard for the continued growth journey.” comments Daniel Petersson, CEO of Vätterledens Invest.
Advisors
Avanza Bank AB (publ) acted as financial adviser and MAQS Advokatbyrå AB as legal advisor in connection with the investment round.
For additional information, please contact:
Ingemar Pettersson, CEO
+46 31 336 94 18
Qualisys is a leading provider of motion capture technology and has a long history of supplying research, engineering, entertainment, and sports facilities with high-end camera systems and expertise in capturing and analyzing movements. Qualisys offers a wide range of products and services and has offices in Gothenburg, Chicago, and Shanghai. Qualisys is certified according to ISO 9001:2015, our clinical products are compliant with Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC and have FDA clearance (K171547).