Bergen Asset Management

Bergen Asset Management, LLC is a New York-based global asset management firm specializing in equity investments in high-growth publicly-traded and private companies, primarily outside of the United States. The firm adopts a sector-agnostic approach but shows a preference for industries with potential for above-market medium-term appreciation. Additionally, Bergen manages the Bergen Special Opportunity Fund, which focuses on buyout investments.

Petre Norton

Principal

Past deals in Australia

Australian Mines

Post in 2018
Australian Mines Limited is an exploration and pre-development company based in Brisbane, Australia, focused on battery metals projects in eastern Australia. Founded in 2001, the company primarily explores for cobalt, nickel, scandium, gold, copper, and other base metals. Its flagship project is the Sconi cobalt-nickel-scandium project located in northern Queensland. Australian Mines aims to establish a significant position in the production and supply of battery and technology metals, addressing the growing demand driven by the global transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

PepinNini Lithium

Post in 2018
PepinNini Lithium Limited is a diversified ASX listed Exploration Company focused on developing and discovering major new mineral deposits. The Company has secured strategically located exploration tenements in Australia and Argentina with a focus on Lithium in Argentina and Nickel Copper in Australia.

Aquabotix Technology

Convertible Note in 2016
Aquabotix Technology Corporation designs and manufactures unmanned underwater vehicles, primarily serving the defense sector in the United States and Australia. The company is known for its SwarmDiver, a micro-sized hybrid unmanned vehicle that has diverse applications including intelligence and reconnaissance, harbor management, port security, and mine detection. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts, Aquabotix also specializes in remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and hybrid ROV/AUV systems, such as the HydroView, which offer advanced functionality and intuitive control through mobile applications. With a commitment to innovation, Aquabotix has established itself as a leader in marine technology, deploying products in over 30 countries and providing robust customer support and warranties. The company has also formed a strategic partnership with Thales to enhance its offerings.

Kogi Iron

Post in 2016
Kogi Iron Limited is engaged in the mining of iron ore and its conversion into cast steel for steel production in Nigeria. The company focuses on the Agbaja project, located on the Agbaja plateau in Kogi State, where it intends to establish a cast steel plant. This facility aims to supply cast steel feedstock to both local steel manufacturers and product fabricators, as well as international markets. Incorporated in 1980 and based in Stepney, Australia, Kogi Iron was previously known as Energio Limited before changing its name in November 2012. The company's operations are primarily centered on mineral exploration, evaluation, and development, with a significant emphasis on its projects in Nigeria.

DroneShield

Funding Round in 2016
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, DroneShield is a worldwide leader in drone security technology. The Company has developed the pre-eminent drone security solution that protects people, organisations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from drones. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defence, intelligence, and aerospace.

AnteoTech

Post in 2016
AnteoTech Limited engages in developing, commercializing, manufacturing, and distributing products for the life sciences research, vitro diagnostics, energy, and medical device markets primarily in Australia. Its principal technology products include AnteoCoat, which is applicable to the energy sector in lithium-ion batteries; AnteoBind that is applicable to point of care, in vitro, and life science diagnostic sectors. The company also manufactures and sells COVID-19 antigen testing kits. AnteoTech Limited has collaboration agreements with Axxin for for COVID-19 anigen test. The company was formerly known as Anteo Diagnostics Limited and changed its name to AnteoTech Limited in November 2019. AnteoTech Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is headquartered in Eight Mile Plains, Australia.

DroneShield

Debt Financing in 2015
Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, DroneShield is a worldwide leader in drone security technology. The Company has developed the pre-eminent drone security solution that protects people, organisations and critical infrastructure from intrusion from drones. Its leadership brings world-class expertise in engineering and physics, combined with deep experience in defence, intelligence, and aerospace.