Christian Klingsholm Krauss
Director
Christian Klingsholm Krauss
Buyside
Technology
Tech Advisory Services
Yes
Since its establishment in 2016, Brimondo has become one of Sweden’s leading specialists within trademark, domain and brand protection. The company stands out through its customer-first approach and the use of proprietary technology that makes client work more efficient. For Brimondo, brand protection is an active tool for creating value, not merely a formality.
The acquisition brings together two highly complementary businesses. Acapo Onsagers contributes deep expertise within IP strategy, patents, legal IP advisory, innovation strategy and innovation financing, while Brimondo adds a digitally advanced trademark, domain and brand protection practice with strong client relationships across the Nordic corporate market. Together, the companies will be able to offer clients a broader and more integrated suit of IP services, with a long-term ambition to create the leading platform for Intellectual Asset Management in the Nordics.
Brimondo is Acapo Onsagers’ first acquisition outside Norway and marks the beginning of a clear Nordic expansion strategy.
“Acapo Onsagers has built an impressive foundation as Norway’s undisputed market leader in IP advisory, and we believe there is a significant opportunity to build on that platform across the Nordic region. Brimondo is exactly the type of partner that accelerates that journey – differentiated, digitally capable and deeply trusted by its clients,” says Bernt Østhus, Partner at Longship.
Stratema advised Acapo Onsagers throughout the process and contributed to an efficient and smooth transaction that safeguarded the interests of both parties.
Acapo Onsagers is Norway’s leading advisory firm within intellectual property rights, offering comprehensive services across IP strategy, patents, trademarks, legal advisory, innovation strategy and financing. The company was established in 1945 and has more than 115 professionals across seven offices. Since 2024, the private equity firm Longship has been the majority owner, and together they have a stated ambition to build the leading platform for Intellectual Asset Management in the Nordics.
Brimondo was founded in 2016 and is part of Vinngroup. The company combines specialised legal expertise with proprietary technology and is regarded as one of Sweden’s most innovative environments within brand-related IP.
Longship was established in 2015 and is the leading private equity investor focused on the lower mid-market in Norway. The firm invests in profitable businesses with strong growth potential and applies a hands-on, transformative approach to accelerate organic growth, drive strategic acquisitions and build nationally and internationally recognised category leaders. Longship has raised more than NOK 7 billion across four buyout funds.
Vinngroup was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Gothenburg. The company is a platform for launching new, innovative service providers, bringing together specialised companies and highly skilled professionals in a creative environment.
