EQT Fund Management S.à.r.l., a private equity firm based in Stockholm, Sweden, acquired Desotec, a Belgian company specializing in mobile filtration solutions, for an undisclosed amount on March 18, 2026. The deal was announced on November 21, 2025.
| Acquirer | EQT Fund Management S.à.r.l. |
|---|---|
| Target | Desotec |
| Deal Value | Undisclosed |
| Type of Deal | Acquisition |
| Date Announced | 2025-11-21 |
| Close Date | 2026-03-18 |
Deal Mechanics
EQT Fund Management S.à.r.l., a private equity firm, acquired a 100% stake in Desotec, a leading provider of circular mobile filtration solutions based in Roeselare, Belgium.
The acquisition was completed on March 18, 2026, after receiving regulatory approval from the European Commission. No financial details were disclosed.
Strategic Rationale
EQT's acquisition of Desotec aims to leverage the company’s successful business model and strong market position in Europe. DESOTEC offers mobile filtration solutions that enable industrial customers to remove pollutants through a circular "Filtration-as-a-Service" model, which generates recurring revenues.
The deal is expected to support DESOTEC's continued growth across existing markets and accelerate its expansion into North America, where the market for mobile filtration remains in an early stage but is underpinned by growing demand for compliance-driven solutions.
Financial Context
EQT sees significant potential for scaling DESOTEC’s circular filtration platform in both Europe and North America. The company's business model generates strong recurring revenues due to its cost-efficient mobile filter rental, logistics services, and in-house carbon reactivation capabilities.
Advisors
The financial and legal advisors involved in the deal were not disclosed by either party.
Outlook
EQT Future aims to support Desotec’s continued growth across Europe and accelerate its expansion into North America, where significant market opportunities remain. The transaction is expected to position DESOTEC as a leader in delivering environmentally sustainable solutions for industrial customers in both regions.