Independent advisory in finance, M&A, strategy and sustainability.
HK Insight is an independent advisory firm where I work with companies, owners and investors on finance, M&A, investment strategy, corporate strategy and sustainability — drawing on more than 25 years across private equity, investment banking, management consulting and corporate strategy.
Founder & Advisor
My name is Martin Bang-Löwgren and I am the founder of HK Insight, based in Copenhagen. I advise clients on finance, M&A, investment strategy, corporate strategy and sustainability / sustainable finance, drawing on more than 25 years across private equity, investment banking, management consulting and corporate strategy.
Most recently, I spent 16 years as a Director at Polaris, a Copenhagen-based private equity firm, and served as its first Head of Sustainability from 2020 to 2025 — building the firm's approach to ESG integration, climate strategy and EU regulatory readiness across SFDR, CSRD, the EU Taxonomy and CSDDD.
Before my time in private equity, I gained relevant experience from roles in corporates, management consulting and corporate finance.
What I offer
In my assignments, I combine many years of investment and business experience with a broad toolbox across corporate finance, M&A, investment strategy, corporate strategy and sustainability. I work with project teams and key stakeholders as well as with investors, board members and executive management. Beyond contributing to the high-level discussions, I take responsibility for the full process through to the end result, including research, interviews, workshops, business case models, valuations and presentations. This allows clients to address complex issues with one advisor, for example exit preparation and exit strategy, investments, acquisitions and due diligence, ownership agendas and succession, strategy and business planning, and value creation plans.
Where I can help
Corporate finance
Valuation, capital structure, financing strategy, debt and capital markets (IPO, high-yield).
M&A
Buy-side and sell-side support, due diligence, exit preparation, deal structuring, negotiation, post-deal integration.
Investment strategy
Succession planning, deal evaluation, due diligence, value creation planning, portfolio assessment and related questions for investment firms and family offices.
Corporate strategy
Strategy, business plan development, planning, follow-up and execution.
Sustainability & sustainable finance
Integration into investment processes and corporate decision-making, EU regulatory readiness (SFDR, CSRD, EU Taxonomy, CSDDD), climate strategy (TCFD, SBTi). Expertise in UN Guiding Principles / OECD Guidelines and due diligence.
How we work together
I have the ability to support on project management, process, decision-making and communication, combined with analysis and research. I am capable of engaging with stakeholders at all levels of a firm, covering the high-level questions but also willing and able to engage in the actual work.
My engagement model is honest, open, collaborative and down-to-earth, built on respect and understanding for both the individuals and the objectives. I collaborate through a pragmatic mix of digital and physical meetings, workshops and interviews, combined with my own work, to ensure an effective process — with the understanding that the process itself is an integral part of a successful outcome.
Engagements range from short, focused sparring through to longer advisory mandates. References available on request.
Let's talk
Write me an email and I'm happy to set up an initial, no-obligation conversation about what you're working on.
martin@hkinsight.dkHK Insight · Copenhagen, Denmark
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Who am I
I'm Swedish, born in Stockholm, and now live in Copenhagen with my wife and our two teenage daughters. In my spare time, I enjoy being with family and friends, reading, cooking, running and spending time outdoors. I feel fortunate to genuinely enjoy my work, and draw a lot of energy from both the tasks at hand and the collaboration with others.