Explore Equity Partners

Explore Equity Partners is a private investment firm specializing in private equity and venture capital investments across various industries and stages. The firm focuses on companies in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United States, Canada, China, Japan, India, Australia, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico, South Korea, Singapore, and Hong Kong. Their investment strategy encompasses seed, early stage, growth, and late stage investments, with a minimum investment size of $1 million and a maximum of $50 million. The firm has a diverse portfolio spanning sectors such as technology, healthcare, consumer goods, financial services, energy, industrial goods, media, telecommunications, transportation, real estate, education, agriculture, retail, hospitality, and construction. Explore Equity Partners is led by Simen Vier Simensen, who co-founded the firm and brings extensive experience from his previous role at McKinsey & Company, where he led various practices including European Institutional Investing and Nordic Financial Institutions. He holds an MBA in Finance from MIT and a Business Administration degree from Université de Fribourg, Switzerland. Under his leadership, the firm has established a strong track record of identifying and nurturing high-potential companies across multiple sectors and geographies. Explore Equity Partners is committed to fostering innovation and growth by providing strategic guidance and capital to its portfolio companies, aiming to create long-term value and positive impact in the markets they serve. The firm's approach combines deep industry knowledge with a hands-on investment philosophy, ensuring active involvement in the development and success of their investments. This strategy has enabled Explore Equity Partners to build a reputation for delivering substantial returns and contributing to the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the regions they operate.