About us

Lazarus is an investment firm that focuses on acquiring majority stakes in companies facing financial or operational challenges but with strong potential to restore profitability (turnarounds). We also actively seek businesses being spun off from larger corporations and corporate groups (carve-outs & spin-offs).

Each corporate crisis has its unique background and specific causes. For this reason, Lazarus does not apply a one-size-fits-all methodology for all portfolio companies. On the contrary, with our extensive experience, we understand that every company needs tailored help and support to regain profitability.

Some measures are almost always crucial when we assist a company in getting back on track:

Right management: We appoint a management team capable of implementing the necessary changes, supported by a board of directors that guides the company’s strategies moving forward.

Focus on cash flow: We provide the necessary capital and work to restore cash flow.

Invest in the profitable core: We are willing to reduce revenue and focus on the core of the business that performs well.

For the Lazarus team, it’s about always standing by the management’s side, supporting the necessary changes, and offering both advice and hands-on involvement. With many years of operational experience ourselves, we never hesitate to roll up our sleeves and step in when needed.

As an investment firm with operational expertise, we know that turning around a struggling company can take time. That’s why we have an average investment horizon of 5–6 years, though we are also open to owning our portfolio companies for longer periods if necessary.

Several companies that would otherwise have been shut down have survived because Lazarus took over as an owner. Today, those companies are not only thriving and profitable but, in many cases, are in a phase of development and growth. As a result, numerous jobs across Sweden have been saved.