BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital Acquires Majority Stake in SwipBox

BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital (BU), a prominent mid-cap investor based in the DACH region, has announced its agreement to acquire a majority stake in SwipBox International A/S from the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) and the Clausen Group. This strategic move, finalized in December 2025, aims to bolster SwipBox’s position as a leader in the automated parcel locker market.

Founded in Sønderborg, Denmark, SwipBox specializes in battery-powered automated parcel locker solutions, with over 50,000 lockers installed globally. The company has established networks across the Nordic region and Eastern Europe, and is actively pursuing expansion into additional European markets. With the growing demand for out-of-home delivery solutions, SwipBox’s technology is increasingly sought after by logistics providers and e-commerce retailers looking to enhance customer convenience while reducing delivery costs and carbon emissions.

Jan C. von Backhaus, Chairman of INPS and SwipBox, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are very pleased to have found a long-term partner for SwipBox with deep expertise in industrial technology and scalable platform businesses, making BU an ideal partner to strengthen SwipBox’s platform and accelerate its growth across Europe.”

Jens Rom, CEO of SwipBox, added, “BU knows the market very well and strongly believes in our business, our people, and our long-term potential. Together, we will take SwipBox to the next level.” This sentiment reflects BU’s commitment to supporting SwipBox’s international expansion and enhancing its technological capabilities.

BU Bregal Unternehmerkapital, with over €7 billion in assets under management, focuses on investments in mid-sized companies across the DACH region and neighboring economies. The firm aims to partner with market leaders and hidden champions, providing strategic support to help them grow and innovate.

As part of the acquisition, BU plans to leverage its expertise to enhance SwipBox’s technology integration and operational efficiencies. Kasper Sørensen, Partner at BU, noted, “BU is proud that SwipBox’s initial backers, the Danfoss family and EIFO, have selected BU as the next majority owner and long-term partner for the continued development of SwipBox.”

The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, but completion is expected in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. This acquisition positions SwipBox to capitalize on the increasing trend towards automated delivery solutions in Europe, further solidifying its market leadership.