Helios Auto has been acquired by Total Specific Solutions

February 2022 — Helios Auto ApS has been acquired by Total Specific Solutions (TSS). This acquisition further strengthens TSS’s position in the Nordics’ automotive vertical.

Helios Auto was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with an additional office in Verdal, Norway. Helios Auto is a SaaS company with a leading position in the automotive vertical, servicing more than 1,500 auto repair shops and car dealerships in the Nordics. The Helios software is a complete integrated IT platform that supports the management of daily operations for auto shops and adjacent segments in the automotive aftermarket.

TSS is a leading provider of IT business solutions. It consists of independent business units that deliver solutions and services to their specific markets. With decades of experience, TSS is active in the health, public, retail, financial and legal services areas, as well as in the audit and real estate industries. TSS is part of Constellation Software Inc., listed on the Canadian Stock Exchange.

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Oaklins’ team in Denmark acted as strategic and financial advisor to the owners of Helios Auto.

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“Operating Helios for the past 30 years, we never considered finding a new home for our great company. Oaklins assisted throughout the process, demonstrated a solid understanding of and experience from our industry, and was excellent in uncovering and conveying the unique characteristics of Helios in the process. This effort, as well as gathering the group of stakeholders, has put us in a great position, enabling Helios to operate on a larger scale. With Oaklins, we are confident that we have found the right long-term home for Helios.”

Henrik Sivertsen and Carsten Thune

Co-founders, Helios Auto ApS

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Kim Harpøth Jespersen

Managing Partner

Copenhagen, Denmark
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