Canica
Canica is a prominent privately owned investment company based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1985. The firm specializes in active, long-term ownership across various sectors, including retail, fast-moving consumer goods, financial investments, and real estate. Canica leverages its expertise in business development and finance to create value and foster employment over the long term. By focusing on branded consumer goods and services, along with strategic investments in real estate, Canica aims to enhance its portfolio and contribute to sustainable business growth.
Cytovation AS, a biotechnology company, develops peptide products for the treatment of cutaneous warts caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). The company's product CyPep-1 consists of 27 amino acids, targets HPV diseased cells, and kills the wart cells by disrupting the cell membrane and creating an immune response through the release of antigens. CyPep-1 has world-wide patent protection across the USA, Europe, Japan, and China. The company was founded in 2001 and is based in Bergen, Norway.
Oncoinvent AS develops antibody based therapeutics for cancer patients. It offers Radspherin, an alpha-emitting radioactive microsphere designed for treatment of metastatic cancers in body cavities; radiotherapeuti; radioimmunotherapeutic; and immunotherapeutic products. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Oslo, Norway.
Soil Steam, founded by 3 farmers in the 1990-ies (Finn Limseth, Hans Kristian Westrum and Arvid Laksesvela) and led by CEO Oddbjørn Bergem, developed a technology that uses vacuum to force steam into the ground. The purpose is to make the crops bigger and to prevent vegetables from rotting without the use of harmful pesticides. The technology is patented for use in mobile machines, and Soil Steam claims to be the only company in the world that does this.
Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in Singapore in 2017, dedicated to investing in exceptional individuals and innovative technology startups with the potential to become defining companies of the future. With a presence in major entrepreneurial hubs across six continents, including London, New York, Singapore, and Sydney, Antler has invested in and assisted in the creation of over 200 startups, with a notable 40% having at least one female co-founder. The firm focuses on supporting startups from inception, facilitating team formation, and validating business models, while also providing a capital pathway for growth through to Series C funding. Antler's approach emphasizes long-term relationships with portfolio companies, reflecting its commitment to nurturing early-stage businesses across diverse markets, including initiatives in regions such as Eastern Africa.
They are the gang that delivers to your door the same day you order in the online store.Porterbuddy' is a logistics platform that provides efficient and customer-centric, last-mile delivery of products.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Sixbondstreet is an online retailer of exclusive furniture and decorative items.sixbondstreet with international impulses and a desire to deliver the little extra in furniture and interior design.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Blush is an online retailer based in Vaxjo, Sweden, specializing in beauty and wellness products. The company offers a wide range of items, including makeup, skin creams, hair care products, perfumes, and accessories such as sunglasses and watches. Blush features both established brands and exciting newcomers, catering to customers seeking quality at affordable prices. As a prominent player in Norway's beauty and wellness market, Blush aims to provide a convenient shopping experience for those looking to pamper themselves and enhance their personal care routines.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Farmasiet is Norway's largest online pharmacy delivering to the entire country. We also have a physical pharmacy in Sandefjord.
Private Equity Round in 2019
Bildeler.no operates an online retailer of auto parts. The company’s store, sales and procurement are located at Lierskogen, between Drammen and Oslo. After the transaction, Verdane and Canica will together own 90 percent of Bildeler.no
Skitude Holding AS provides digital and mobile platforms for the monitoring, gamification, and sharing of skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activity experiences. It connects skiers and outdoor enthusiasts with mountain resorts through a range of smartphone apps, access to ski resorts through Skitude Instant Access, and the purchase of ski passes and other ski resort services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Arundo Analytics, Inc. develops analytics products that analyze data from the client’s assets and predicts the likely failures to enhance their operations. The company’s analytics solutions allow clients to make operational and maintenance decisions. It primarily services asset intensive industries with big data and machine learning products in the United States. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Houston, Texas with additional offices in Palo Alto, California; Oslo, Norway; Stockholm, Sweden; and London, United Kingdom.
Oncoinvent AS develops antibody based therapeutics for cancer patients. It offers Radspherin, an alpha-emitting radioactive microsphere designed for treatment of metastatic cancers in body cavities; radiotherapeuti; radioimmunotherapeutic; and immunotherapeutic products. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Oslo, Norway.
Skioo is a developer of a ski-lift ticketing platform designed to streamline the booking of ski adventures. The company provides the Skioo Pass, which grants skiers instant access to a wide network of ski partner resorts in Switzerland and beyond. By synchronizing its platform with the systems of ski resorts and lift operators, Skioo enables users to conveniently purchase ski tickets from a single interface. Additionally, the Skioo App fosters a community among skiing enthusiasts and offers valuable information and features to enhance the skiing experience. Founded in 2019 as part of the Skitude group, Skioo is supported by key technology partners, including Skidata AG and Team Axess AG.