EQT Public Value Takes ~10% Stake in Storytel AB
September 7, 2021
EQT Public Value acquired 6.6 million shares in Storytel AB, representing close to a 10% ownership stake, and has nominated Joakim Rubin to join Storytel's board subject to an extraordinary general meeting. The minority investment is intended for shareholder engagement to support Storytel's next phase of growth in the audiobook and e-book streaming market.
- Buyers
- EQT Public Value (EQT)
- Targets
- Storytel AB
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Sweden
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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