KISAB Mandates Venionaire Capital to Structure Nine-Figure Private Equity Transaction
KISAB and Venionaire Capital have entered into a strategic partnership to support the next growth phase of one of Europe’s most promising semiconductor companies.
Vienna-based Venionaire Capital AG has been appointed by Swedish silicon carbide (SiC) specialist Kiselkarbid i Stockholm AB (KISAB) to structure and support the company’s upcoming financing round. The mandate includes investor relations, investor communications, and transaction preparation aimed at growth-oriented private equity firms and strategic investors.
The financing initiative is designed around a nine-figure euro transaction, with both minority growth capital investments and a potential majority acquisition by a strategic or financial investor remaining possible outcomes.
KISAB and Venionaire: Supporting Europe’s Semiconductor Future
The collaboration between KISAB and Venionaire comes at a time when demand for advanced semiconductor materials is accelerating worldwide.
Headquartered in Kista, near Stockholm, KISAB develops and manufactures advanced silicon carbide semiconductor materials. The company’s products are used in high-growth sectors including electric mobility, power grid infrastructure, renewable energy systems, and industrial electronics.
As power electronics become increasingly important for electrification and energy efficiency, silicon carbide has emerged as a critical enabling technology.
KISAB’s 8-Inch Silicon Carbide Platform
At the center of KISAB’s growth strategy is its advanced 8-inch BPD-free n-type silicon carbide wafer platform.
The transition from smaller wafer formats to 8-inch production represents a significant technological milestone for the semiconductor industry. Larger wafers enable improved manufacturing efficiency, lower production costs, and increased scalability for next-generation power semiconductor devices.
As demand continues to grow, KISAB is preparing to significantly expand its production capabilities.
Building on a Strong Investor Base
KISAB has previously raised approximately €24 million through several financing rounds.
Publicly disclosed investors include:
- Fairpoint Capital
- Industrifonden
- Ingka GreenTech
- LPE
Through this new mandate, Venionaire Capital will support KISAB in refining its equity story, structuring investor outreach, and positioning the company for its next phase of industrial expansion.
How the KISAB-Venionaire Partnership Started
The relationship between KISAB and Venionaire originated through international business networks.
The collaboration was initiated following a visit by Venionaire Capital CEO Berthold Baurek-Karlic to Phoenix, Arizona, where he delivered a presentation to the International Trade Committee of the Arizona House of Representatives.
“We are delighted to support one of Europe’s most promising technology companies on its growth journey. It may seem somewhat paradoxical that two European companies connected through the United States, but it also demonstrates that pan-European collaboration is more important than ever. Such cooperation is essential if Europe aims to remain competitive with the United States as an economic region.”
— Berthold Baurek-Karlic, CEO, Venionaire Capital AG
Strengthening Europe’s Deep-Tech Ecosystem
The partnership between KISAB and Venionaire highlights the growing importance of European semiconductor innovation.
Global demand for advanced power electronics is being driven by electrification, energy transition initiatives, industrial automation, and the modernization of power infrastructure. Silicon carbide technologies play a central role in enabling these developments through improved efficiency, performance, and reliability.
By supporting KISAB’s next financing round, Venionaire Capital continues its mission of helping innovative European technology companies secure growth capital, attract strategic partners, and scale internationally.
Investors and strategic partners interested in learning more about KISAB and the upcoming financing opportunity are invited to contact Venionaire Capital directly.
