Bridgepoint and Polaris invests in PDSVISION

FEBRUARY 3, 2026

Bridgepoint and Polaris (Bridgepoint) invests in PDSVISION

TARGET

Digital engineering software and services provider.

Ownership	PE-backed
Investors	Bridgepoint, Polaris, CapMan (exiting)
Headcount	500 FTEs
Headquarters	Solna, Sweden
Leadership	Mats Oretorp, CEO
Sell-side advisor	—

INVESTOR

Bridgepoint and Polaris

Private equity firms investing in growth-stage businesses

Ownership	Publicly traded (LSE: BPT)
Headcount	542 FTEs
Headquarters	London, United Kingdom
Buy-side advisor	—

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Bridgepoint and Polaris -> PDSVISION  (2026-09-11)
growth_investment | Industrial/Manufacturing | announced
Target: Digital engineering software and services provider.
Website: pdsvision.com | Buyer site: bridgepoint.eu
HQ: Solna, Sweden | Ownership: pe-backed | Buyer ownership: public (LSE: BPT)
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