Antilop Group ("Antilop") proudly announces the acquisition of Naturskog AB and Naturskog Biofuel AB (collectively "Naturskog"), a leading regional provider of sustainable, end-to-end forestry management services. Naturskog offers comprehensive solutions from forest planning and logging to biofuel production and certified wooden product sales.
Fredrik Jansson, founder and CEO of Naturskog Biofuel AB, highlighted why Antilop was the right partner:
"We are excited to welcome Antilop to our journey. Their hands-on, operational approach stood out to us — we wanted more than a passive investor. Antilop is a committed long-term owner who believes in our company and the sustainable growth of the forestry industry."
In the new partnership, Antilop will collaborate closely with the existing management team to expand Naturskog’s sustainable innovation efforts in the traditionally conservative Swedish forestry market. Both Fredrik Jansson and Joakim Thorsaeus, CEO of Naturskog AB, will remain in their respective roles.
Joakim Thorsaeus shared his perspective on the partnership:
"Finding a partner who truly understood our business was crucial. After building Naturskog for years, we were very selective in choosing our partner. From our first meeting, we had full confidence in Carl, Gabriel, and the Antilop team. We're confident we made the right decision."
For Antilop, the acquisition represents a strategic step in a market that offers significant growth potential.
"We are thrilled to partner with the Naturskog team – they have managed to build a true challenger to the larger forestry incumbents and a leader within sustainable forestry" said Carl Mönefors, Founding Partner of Antilop Group. "With strong ESG drivers at play, we believe Naturskog is poised for significant growth and consolidation."
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About Antilop Group
Antilop Group is a long-term partner for Sweden's leading small and medium-sized businesses. The group selectively partners with a few top-tier companies that aim to grow while preserving their unique identity. Incubated at Harvard Business School, Antilop works alongside global experts in small businesses and is backed by a strong group of Nordic insurance companies, Swedish family offices, and international investors with extensive experience.
About Naturskog
Naturskog is a ~150 MSEK revenue company with ~50 employees, offering comprehensive forest management services. Its offerings include planning, logging, biofuel production, and certified wooden product sales. The company serves both public and private landowners with a core mission of promoting sustainable forestry.
