Stockholm, 10 February 2025
Accent Equity has for the 13th consecutive year awarded its Together Scholarship (Swe: Tillsammans-stipendiet).
The Scholarship is given to non-profit organisations that have made achievements that bring people together. Portfolio companies owned by Accent Equity funds nominate the candidates for the Scholarship. All recipients are fine examples of strong initiatives working for a better social environment, and it is Accent Equity’s great pleasure to be able to support these associations, especially during these challenging times.
This year’s scholarship recipients are:
- Ågrenska: Ågrenska is a national competence center for rare health conditions and other functional variations. Nominated by Belid Lightning Group
- Steen-Hansen Charity: Fundraising campaign to help children in Vietnam. Nominated by Steen-Hansen
- Flemingsberg United FC: Football club founded 6 years ago to create meaningful leisure activities for children and young people in the area. Nominated by Malte Månson
- Bjerre Borgerforening: An organisation that organises events and makes initiatives, which bring people together. It contributes to the association in the local area and is run by a voluntary board with support from the local community. Nominated by Triarca
- John Nurmisen säätiö: The John Nurminen Foundation, protect marine environment, pass on marine culture, publish maritime literature, and advocate for the importance of the sea. Nominated by Helmacab
- Rocket-man: Rocket-man is a project for young people aged 13-18 who are at risk of falling outside the community or struggling to find their place in life. Nominated by Steni
- Hoforsbacken: Hoforsbacken is a ski slope that has provided the residents of Hofors with the opportunity for alpine skiing. The slope is managed by dedicated volunteers who maintain and develop the entire facility and all its activities. Nominated by Enerco Group
- Skota Hem: Skota Hem makes it possible for people with disabilities to sail. Nominated by Plockmatic Group
- Kvinnojouren Linnean: A women's shelter with strong commitment, helping countless women find safety. Nominated by Tempcon Group
- De 5 skoler: Founded in 2019 with a passionate commitment to transforming the conditions for Syrian children stranded indefinitely in no man's land, where childhood has no place. Nominated by Lyngsoe Systems
- Ytre Søre Sunnmøre Svømmeklubb: The swimming club aims to offer opportunities for everyone who enjoys being in the water, whether they want to compete actively or simply swim for exercise and fun. Nominated by Brimer
Since 2011, 74 organisations have been awarded Accent Equity’s Together Scholarship.
For more information:
accentequity.se/about#scholarship
Niklas Sloutski, CEO Accent Equity, +46 70 300 99 59,
niklas.sloutski@accentequity.se
Johanna Hedman Palm, Sustainability Manager Accent Equity, +46 72 601 81 18, johanna.hedman-palm@accentequity.se
About Accent Equity:
Accent Equity has since 1994 invested in private Nordic companies where a new partner or owner can serve as a catalyst. Our ambition is to invest in and develop the companies to be Nordic, European or Global leaders through a professional, hands-on and long-term oriented approach that results in superior and sustainable returns.