Swedish financial advisory firm OWL joins Eight International

Swedish financial advisory firm OWL has become a member of Eight International, a global network of likeminded consultancies with 3,600 professionals worldwide.

With offices in Stockholm and Östersund, OWL supports investors, portfolio companies and entrepreneur-led businesses with financial and tax due diligence, supporting mergers & acquisitions, financial transactions and funding services. The firm has a team of around 15 people.

Commenting on the joining of forces with Eight International, Markus Ödbring, founder of OWL, said: “Eight International is a natural fit for us. We share the same entrepreneurial mindset, senior-led approach and commitment to high-quality advice in complex situations. By joining the organisation, we strengthen our ability to support Nordic clients in cross-border transactions, while also bringing local market expertise to Eight International’s global platform.” 

Founded in 2016, Eight International is a global advisory network that operates in three lines of business: transactions, restructuring and transformation. Its members include Eight Advisory, New Deal Advisors, FRP Advisory, JP Weber, and McGrathNicol.

The addition of OWL strengthens Eight International’s capabilities in mergers & acquisitions and footprint in the Nordic market.

Pascal Raidron, President of Eight International, said: “OWL’s addition is a deliberate step in building our Nordic coverage. Their senior-led model and deep local relationships are exactly what our clients need when navigating critical moments of their businesses in the region. We are very pleased to welcome them to the organisation.”