Mentha has acquired a majority ownership stake in Koatek, a leading, ESG-driven Danish manufacturer of high-precision mechanical components. The partnership marks the beginning of a new growth phase for Koatek as the company aims to strengthen its position in existing sectors while expanding production capacity to support growth.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Jægerspris, Denmark, Koatek specializes in high‑complexity mechanical components produced in small to medium‑sized volume runs. The company is widely recognized for delivering bespoke, mission-critical components that meet exceptionally high standards of precision, quality, and customization. These components are used in advanced applications where reliability and accuracy are essential.

With a highly specialized workforce, top-tier ESG and social impact standards, and fully integrated in-house production capabilities, Koatek has built a strong reputation as a trusted partner to blue‑chip OEMs, particularly within measurement and analytical equipment used in the medical, industrial, food and energy sector.

Over the past seven years, Koatek has been owned by Den Sociale Kapitalfond Invest together with the management team and board members. Under their ownership, Koatek has doubled in size while significantly advancing its ESG initiatives, including cultivating a strong model for social-inclusion hires. According to Mads Aaen, Partner in Den Sociale Kapitalfond Invest, it has been important that the new owner is committed to the impact model of Koatek: ”Mentha is an excellent partner for the company’s next stage of growth, not least because it supports Koatek’s values and ambitions in social and environmental responsibility”.

The company’s management team, Thomas Gotsæd, Anders Vennevold, and Tommy Oldenburg, will continue to lead the company through its next stage of development. They are confident in the significant growth potential of Koatek and enthusiastic about the new partnership, stating: “We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Mentha. With the support of Mentha, we will continue to strive for industry-leading ESG practices, attract and retain top talent in our company, further develop our core capabilities and accelerate organic growth to achieve our ambitious strategic goals”. As part of the transaction, all three will reinvest alongside Mentha.

With Koatek’s strong foundation, unique culture and clear strategic direction, Mentha is excited to support the company’s next phase of growth.

Peter Johansen, Partner at Mentha, adds: “We have been truly impressed by Koatek’s strong value proposition evidenced by its loyal customer base. The company holds a unique market position with significant untapped growth potential, underpinned by its best-in-class ESG performance, production capabilities and highly skilled workforce. We are therefore excited to partner with the management team to further strengthen Koatek’s frontrunning position and support the next phase of its growth journey”. This partnership marks Mentha’s fourth platform investment in Denmark.

The parties have agreed not to disclose the terms of the transaction.