Martin Folke

I am a Corporate partner and co-head of our Stockholm office, where I advise venture capital funds on their investments in high-growth companies, startups seeking financing as they scale, and clients on private M&A transactions.

With extensive experience across the full spectrum of corporate work, my practice is built on three core pillars: representing VC funds, corporate venture arms, and institutional investors on deal sourcing, investment structuring, and portfolio management; guiding startups and growth companies through fundraising rounds and strategic transactions; and advising on private acquisitions and divestments of companies, businesses, and assets. Whether it's venture capital investments, venture debt, fund formation, corporate venturing, or traditional M&A, I help clients navigate complex national and cross-border transactions along with the corporate governance and strategic matters that arise throughout the deal lifecycle.

I take a pragmatic, business-focused approach that resonates with investors, entrepreneurs, and corporate clients alike. My clients, from early-stage VC funds to established institutional investors, the companies they back, and strategic acquirers, value my ability to navigate the Swedish market while maintaining a global perspective. I have a particular focus on technology-driven investments and companies at the forefront of digitalisation and disruptive innovation, leveraging our firm's deep sector expertise to deliver tailored solutions.

By collaborating with dedicated teams across the Nordics and throughout our global firm, I provide clients with seamless, one-stop-shop service for the complex legal challenges facing high-growth companies in today's fast-paced markets.

Prior to joining Bird & Bird, I worked with leading Swedish and international law firms in Stockholm. Having lived in both Sweden and the United States, I bring a transatlantic perspective to my practice and am fluent in Swedish and English.

• Advised Winningtemp AB in its MSEK 157 capital injection.
• Advised IM WITH BRUCE AB on its acquisition of Combine AS, the Norwegian online service for booking studio classes.
• Advised IDEX Corporation on the acquisition of Velcora Holding, and its Roplan and Steridose businesses from FSN Capital Partners.
• Advised Leeroy Group on the Swedish VC investor, D-Ax Sweden's, investment in the company.
• Advised Oriola Corporation on its investment in Doktor.se Nordic AB.