
About us
The bigger issue - Europe’s Financing Paradox
1.4 million company builders turned down
Every year Europe denies viable companies €39 billion in debt financing they urgently need for progress – the equivalent of up to 1.4 million established businesses (EU Commission, September 2025).
Extreme capital concentration
Private equity-backed companies make up only 5–10% of European businesses, but they capture 89% of all private credit. Most real-economy company builders are left behind. (Financial Times)
The real cost is lost momentum
When experienced builders cannot unlock liquidity without forced exits or dilution, Europe loses strategic growth, acquisitions, innovation and the patient ownership that builds resilient economies.
Experience from capital, credit and company building
The Fuels team combines experience from investments, structuring and corporate financing, with a strong focus on execution in complex ownership and financing situations.

Edvin Riddarhem
Growth Manager

Gabriella Sahlman
Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Henrik Källén
Chairman

Isak Hjärne
Investment Analyst

Oliver Hildebrandt
Board & Co-Founder

Robin Gerum
CEO & Co-Founder

Tord Topsholm
Board

William Swahn
Investment Manager & Head of Credit


