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Acquisitions

Business owners

As an owner, you’ve built something remarkable—a company that protects lives and has earned the trust of customers and employees alike. The decision to sell isn’t just about finding a buyer; it’s about finding the right partner—one that respects the foundation you’ve built and has the scale, vision, and resources to take your business, and your people, to even greater heights.

Why become a part of Presto?

We’re a company that has stood the test of time – more than 66 years in business, growing responsibly and strategically to become a leader in fire and life safety. Like you, we believe in doing the job right and taking care of our customers.

We've had an impressive growth journey - acquiring more than 90 companies - made possible by one consistent principle: preserving what works. We protect the culture, keep the entrepreneurs, and invest in people and quality. We know what it takes to build a successful business, and we'll ensure the progress you've made becomes the platform for what's next

Meet our entrepreneurs

CEO, Germany

Laura Peters

Laura was CEO of Jockel Brandschutz, acquired 2023, and was looking for a partner to support the company's journey to become the market leader.

Head of Presto, Denmark

Mark Nilsson

Mark founded First-8 and wanted to find a partner to help expand his business in Denmark through acquisitions.

Sales Development Director, Finland

Marko Parviainen

Marko founded Safedo which was acquired by Presto in 2022. His sales passion and ability to identify new business opportunities has allowed him to grow with Presto and is now responsible for Sales development in Finland.

M&A, Norway

Bjørn Gundersen

Björn founded Arcos a safety training specialist company focusing on the maritime and offshore industry. With Presto he found a partner who can support long-term growth. Today Björn is also responsible to drive M&A activity in Norway.

What we look for

We look for owner-led companies in fire protection, first aid, safety training, and closely related safety services, with a strong local reputation and a team that wants to keep building.

Company size and exact geography vary — what matters most is a shared commitment to quality and safety, and a willingness to grow as part of something bigger. We're currently most active across the Nordics and Northern Europe, with an appetite to keep expanding.

With over 90 completed acquisitions since 2018, we are an experienced acquirer and can complete the transaction in an efficient manner and with minimal disruption to operations

A small selection of the 90+ companies now part of Presto Group.

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Kristian Jakobsen
Head of M&A
kristian.jakobsen@presto.se
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