INOM was founded in 2009 when Valedo invested in Björkviksgruppen, which was the first building block of INOM.
In 2007, Valedo conducted an extensive review of the general care market and psychiatric care was identified as an interesting segment with considerable development- and consolidation potential since it was highly fragmented, with a large number of regional and/or niche companies. In addition, a clear outsourcing trend from public to private alternatives was evident. Having followed the industry for two years, Valedo created INOM in 2009 by investing in Björkviksgruppen, a market leader in the Skåne-region, dating back to the 1970’s, and with a strong reputation for handling complex adult patients with comorbidity and long-term psychiatric conditions – a suitable platform for Valedo to create a national high quality of care market leader. In the same review of the general care market the LSS segment was also identified, which resulted in the investment in Solhagagruppen (autism care) in 2007. Given the experience from building Solhagagruppen (2007- 2010 investment), drawing from our lessons and experiences in an industry roll-up in the autism care market, Valedo was able to contribute with significant expertise and knowledge in creating a leading national group in the psychiatric care and psychosocial treatment segment.
After more than four years of Valedo ownership, INOM had exceeded the initial plans that were made at time of investment and was therefore ready for a new majority owner. Therefore, when Valedo was contacted by prospective buyers in the summer of 2013, a limited sale process was initiated and during the fall, dialogues were entertained with a few selected suitors. These discussions resulted in Humana acquiring INOM in December 2013. Humana is the largest Swedish provider of care to functionally disabled, offering personal assistance services and psychiatric care as well as elderly care.