Searchlight Capital Partners has announced an investment in Aderian Group, a Nordic managed IT services provider serving more than 10,000 SME customers across Sweden and Norway. Aderian's management team will reinvest and remain meaningful shareholders alongside Searchlight. The company offers cloud, cybersecurity, AI and analytics, networking, and modern workplace services.

Founded in 2022, Aderian has grown to approximately SKr2.5 billion ($260 million; €228 million) in revenue, with over 850 employees. Adelis Equity Partners became a majority owner in 2023. Aderian has scaled through organic growth and more than 30 acquisitions to date.

With Searchlight's long-term capital, international network, and experience scaling business services companies, Aderian plans to strengthen its cybersecurity, AI, and analytics capabilities. The company also aims to accelerate growth of its regional Nordic presence through organic expansion and further acquisitions, building on its recent expansion into Norway.