14.7.2026

RevolutionRace Acquisition of ICANIWILL

We acted as Finnish counsel to RVRC Holding AB (RevolutionRace) in its acquisition of 90.1% of the shares in ICANIWILL AB (ICIW). Mannheimer Swartling (Sweden) acted as lead counsel for RevolutionRace.

ICIW, founded in Sweden in 2012, is a Swedish training apparel brand. RevolutionRace is a fast-growing Swedish outdoor brand offering multifunctional products to people with an active lifestyle. The company operates with a digital D2C business model reaching customers in approximately 40 countries. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 2021. 

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