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EQT Launches the ELTIF Evergreen Fund

On September 15, 2025, EQT made a significant move toward broadening access to private markets with the introduction of its European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) structure. This initiative is particularly tailored for individual investors across the European Union and the EEA, empowering them to invest in previously inaccessible asset classes. This new offering is part of EQT's Nexus evergreen product suite, aiming to provide diverse investment opportunities in healthcare, technology, and services sectors.

What is the ELTIF Fund?

The ELTIF, as stipulated by EU regulatory frameworks, allows capital to flow into long-term and illiquid assets such as private equity, infrastructure, and real estate. This fund is designed to cater not just to institutional investors but also to non-professional individual investors, thereby bringing inclusive investment opportunities to a wider audience. Through the ELTIF structure, the minimum investment threshold is lowered, making it easier for retail investors to participate in private markets.

The EQT Nexus ELTIF Private Equity fund aims to mirror the portfolio exposure typically reserved for institutional investors. This encompasses EQT's extensive strategies in private capital, focusing on early-stage investments, growth, and sizeable buyouts in established fields such as healthcare and technology across various regions, including Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific.

Advantages of the ELTIF Fund for Individual Investors

Peter Beske Nielsen, EQT's Global Head of Private Wealth Evergreen Solutions, highlighted that the launch of this new fund is a major advancement in EQT’s European Private Wealth strategy. Many individual investors often find their portfolios heavily inclined towards shares, bonds, and mutual funds, particularly those linked to publicly listed firms. In contrast, public markets represent just a small segment of the overall investment landscape. The introduction of the ELTIF fund encourages individuals to diversify their assets beyond traditional public holdings, enhancing their investment strategies.

Not only does this fund aim to empower individual investors with the same opportunities that were previously accessible mainly to institutions, but it also seeks to create strategic distribution partnerships across crucial growth markets. By expanding coverage to an increasing number of countries within the EU and EEA, EQT is effectively championing broader market availability, which can lead to significant portfolio diversification for individual investors.

Future Outlook for EQT’s Evergreen Solutions

With this new addition, the EQT evergreen platform now comprises five solutions, which include private equity, infrastructure, and real estate investment strategies. As indicated, the third-party subscriptions for this fund are expected to kick off in November 2025, making it a timely opportunity for individual investors who are keen on diversifying their portfolios with private market investments.

The information shared in this release should not be interpreted as an offer to purchase or sell securities and will solely be available through a private placement memorandum provided to qualified investors. Furthermore, investments in the United States remain subject to stringent registration requirements under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933.

In conclusion, the launch of the EQT Nexus ELTIF Private Equity fund marks a progressive step towards democratizing access to private investments, fostering a more inclusive financial environment where individual investors can engage in diversified asset classes that once felt out of reach.