Credo Partners

Credo Partners AS is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2003. It specializes in investing in small and mid-sized companies undergoing restructuring, family business transitions, spin-offs, and strategic repositioning. The firm targets companies with substantial value creation potential, typically investing between $6 million to $20 million in equity, focusing on enterprises valued between $10 million and $60 million. Credo Partners emphasizes investments in asset-light industries across various sectors, particularly in the Nordic region, with a concentration on Norwegian and Danish firms. The firm seeks to take majority stakes, often collaborating with management and former owners, and aims for controllable turnarounds within a turnaround period of one to three years. Investments are exited within two to seven years, and the firm is recognized as a leading entity in Norway for enhancing the value of small and medium-sized companies.