About Danir

Family business – Focus on digitalisation – 11,200 employees

Danir is an entrepreneur-driven company owned by the Dan Olofsson family. Our role is to own and develop our companies while contributing to a better society. We do this through entrepreneurship, long-term commitment and community involvement. Since the start in 1986, parallel to strong organic growth, we have shown an equally strong continuity in the social projects we have initiated and are committed to.

Danir’s commercial operations in 26 countries

Revenue, growth and result

MSEK (MUSD)
2023
2022
Revenue
13,500 (1,214)
12,500 (1,124)
Growth rate, in percent (Organic growth rate)
8 (7)
28 (26)
Operating profit for the consulting business*
804 (72)
1,066 (96)
Operating profit for the Danir group
602 (54)
790 (71)
Result after taxes
522 (47)
614 (55)

*The consulting business consists of Sigma, Nexer, A-Society, PION and Aptio.

Revenue
msek
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Number of employees
0
+2%
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Annual growth
0%
Total 2022 - 2023
0%
CAGR*, total 2018 - 2023
0%
CAGR*, organic 2018 - 2023

Figures for 2023 are based on the latest available forecast and may therefore differ slightly towards actual outcomes. This applies to all 2023 figures in this yearbook. Nexer and Sigma are both reported pro forma for the period of 2018-2020. The number of employees refers to full-time equivalents of December. Some employees, primarily in Poolia, work part-time so in total the Danir Group has approximately 15,000 employees. In addition, the Danir Group engages 2,600 sub-consultants. Oct 31, 2023: 1 SEK is 0,09 USD.

*Compound Annual Growth Rate.

Holdings

Entrepreneurship and local drive build our success.

Sigma

SUBSIDIARY GROUP.Sigma Group consists of leading consulting companies with the objective to make their customers more competitive. They do this through technological know-how, cutting-edge expertise, and a passion for constantly finding better solutions.

Nexer

SUBSIDIARY GROUP.Nexer is a global full-service provider in digitalization, tech, and engineering. They offer expertise in strategy, technology, and communication and build long-term partnerships to achieve success through data-driven analytics and strategic advice.

A Society

SUBSIDIARY GROUP.A Society offers experienced consultants for complex tech assignments. Consultants with the expertise to analyze and solve tough problems, implement solutions, and create success for customers while making a positive impact on the world.

PION Group

SUBSIDIARY GROUP.The PION Group works to maximise the ability of people and companies to achieve peak performance through competence, technology and strategy. They firmly believe that human resources will remain the driving force for growth in the future.

Aptio

SUBSIDIARY GROUP.Aptio Group’s experienced consultants help companies with everything related to the execution, interpretation and guidance of regulatory and industry-required tasks or processes that may be mandatory by law or industry requirements.

Thanda

SUBSIDIARY GROUP.Thanda is a group of companies within the tourism, hospitality and real estate development industry with operations in South Africa, Tanzania, and Malta. The crown jewel is Thanda Safari Game Reserve, a South African game reserve with a 5-star lodge.

Cindrigo

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Cindrigo is a clean energy company specializing in finding and developing renewable energy solutions and building a portfolio of high-capacity, base-power generation.

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BrainLit

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.BrainLit develops biocentric lighting technology. Solutions that provide daylight, essential to our well-being, indoors and contribute to better work and study environments and better health.

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Hub Park 

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Hub Park is a real estate company that focuses on developing traditional parking garages into sustainable mobility hubs adjacent to residential and commercial properties.

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Radinn

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.With a vision to make the dream of surfing accessible to the masses, the innovators at Radinn develop and sell first-class electric surfboards on a global market.

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DanAds

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.DanAds is the innovator, now a leader in self-service ad tech, connecting ad sellers and advertisers and simplifying their work processes through a fully automated platform.

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Doxa

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Doxa invests in properties and property companies in Sweden. The aim is to deliver a high risk-adjusted return over time through active value creation and good risk diversification.

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InfoTech Scandinavia

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.InfoTech Scandinavia develops, supports, markets, and sells Advantum, a unique information system created through close collaboration with top companies in the Swedish industry.

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InterMatte

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.InterMatte is a digital mathematics learning tool for Years 6-9. It aids and enthuses the students by providing educational clues and frees up valuable time for the teachers.

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Kaunis Iron

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Kaunis Iron has been operating the iron ore mine in Pajala since 2018. With the support of strong local commitment, the ambition is to build a long-term and sustainable business.

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Mikz Alliance

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Mikz Alliance operates an international membership organization, providing media houses and major media buyers with the necessary technology to effectively conduct influencer marketing.

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NocNoc

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.NocNoc is an advertising agency that uses analysis and strategy to develop and strengthen clients’ brands. They identify the essence, personality and uniqueness and communicate it to the world.

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Norrsken22

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Norrsken22 is a for-profit growth fund that invests capital and deep strategic value in African tech founders to promote long-term sustainable economic growth across the continent.

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Rexor

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Rexor is an innovative and user-friendly business system built on new technology and industry knowledge, designed to streamline the management of time, projects and finances for consulting companies.

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Spintop Ventures

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.Spintop Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology-based startups from the Nordics and supports teams on a mission to build great companies.

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United Influencers

ADDITIONAL HOLDINGS.United Influencers is a marketing agency that specializes in influencer marketing. They have offices in Norway, Sweden, Serbia, Switzerland, and Italy, and work with influencers and clients worldwide.

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Danir GHG inventory report

Our total footprint.

We have chosen to annually map our greenhouse gas emissions in a GHG inventory report. Based on the results, we gain a greater understanding of what actions we can take to reduce the climate footprint of the Danir Group, what we can do better. You can browse or download our reports at the link below.

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DANIR MILESTONES

History pointing to continued growth in our holdings and involvements.

A long-term perspective, entrepreneurship, and driven employees have been hallmarks of the Group’s success since its inception. Our organic growth remains record-high, which we are extremely proud of. We continue to be involved in and develop the social projects we initiate and run. And this involvement is also showing good growth. The timeline indicates some of the most important events within Danir since its inception in 1986.

2023

Nexer Group acquires the majority in the German consulting company Holisticon.

2022

Our Ukrainian subsidiary Sigma Software is responsible for a heroic effort as they, despite Russia’s war of aggression, maintain customer deliveries and expand their business. All the while providing support to fellow Ukrainians affected by the war. Star for Life was launched in Ukraine and Jerusalem. The Poolia group’s listed parent company Poolia AB changes its name to PION Group.

2021

Sigma IT becomes its own subsidiary group and changes its name to Nexer. To achieve good, continued growth, Danir’s primary consulting operations will now be run on four platforms: Sigma, Nexer, A Society, and Poolia. The Danir Group passes 10,000 employees.

2020

Early in the autumn, Danir acquires shares in Poolia, and thus becomes the new principal owner of the staffing company.

2017

Danir acquires Assistera, which together with Sigma Society becomes A Society. Through this, we establish an even stronger presence in consultancy services. This is also the year Danir/Sigma launches, on New Year’s Eve, the ‘International Expect a Better Tomorrow’ Day. A whole new way to contribute to a better tomorrow.

2013

Danir buys out Sigma, now with 1,400 employees, from the stock exchange. As a privately owned company, the focus is now on long-term organic growth.

2012

Epsilon is divested in order to strengthen the group’s financial base with the accompanying spread of investments.

2011

The initiative for Startup Malmö is taken. A commitment to breaking down exclusion and getting young people into the workforce.

2010

Danir gets heavily involved in FC RosengÄrd, the football association which, with its new and unique projects, even off the pitch, shows how important sports and club life are to society.

2006

Looking to the east and Ukraine, what is now Sigma Software is acquired along with 60 employees. Spread all over the world, the company has more than 1,800 employees.

2005

On the initiative of Dan and Christin Olofsson, Danir starts Star for Life. It is an initiative in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, aimed at the prevention and spread of HIV/AIDS and helping young people to a better life.

2003

Sigma is named the best IT consultant by 200 major companies, and the same year Danir buys Epsilon from the stock exchange.

2002

This year, Danir is expanding its operations and takes a step in a completely new direction when it launches Thanda Private Game Reserve, an exclusive safari facility in South Africa.

2001

Sigma reaches 3,300 employees and is divided into three new listed companies: Sigma, Teleca, and Epsilon, all with Danir as the principal owner. Teleca will be divested later in 2008.

1997

Sigma now has about 600 employees and is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange’s O-list.

1993

Danir acquires Sapia Teknik with 400 employees who, shortly afterwards, change their name to Sigma and broaden their operations to also offer IT consulting.

1986

It all started when Dan Olofsson was commissioned by Sapia to start Sapia Teknik, a new business focusing on technical consulting services. Danir was founded and was then a minor partner in Sapia.