Ferd Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, with an additional office in Lysaker. It specializes in late-stage investments, growth capital, and various financing strategies, including buy-outs, recapitalization, and turnaround investments. The firm targets a diverse range of industries, such as energy, information technology, healthcare, and consumer goods, primarily focusing on companies in Norway and other Scandinavian countries. Ferd Capital typically invests between $50 million and $150 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $300 million, aiming for majority ownership and active participation in management. The firm operates under three investment mandates—Private Companies, Listed Companies, and Special Investments—allowing it to engage with both mature firms and emerging growth companies. Ferd Capital prioritizes long-term investments, emphasizing its role as a supportive and value-driven owner.
Wheel.me AS, founded in 2013 and based in Høvik, Norway, specializes in innovative wheel technology designed to facilitate the movement of heavy objects indoors. The company offers products such as the wheel.me wireless and wheel.me basic, which allow users to activate or deactivate the wheels with a single touch via built-in sensors. Their technology integrates robotics, IoT, and artificial intelligence to create smart wheels that enable effortless mobility of furniture and equipment. By transforming ordinary objects into autonomous mobile robots, Wheel.me enhances material handling automation, allowing users to command movement through a smartphone application or voice commands. This focus on indoor mobility and navigation significantly improves the efficiency of handling heavy items in various environments.
Wind Catching Systems is an energy company specializing in floating wind technology to harness wind resources in deep-water ocean areas. The company's innovative multi-rotor floating wind system aims to produce electricity at a cost comparable to other energy sources, eliminating the need for subsidies. This approach is designed to significantly enhance efficiency while reducing the acreage required for wind farms by over 80% compared to conventional floating offshore wind installations. By focusing on standardization and scalability, Wind Catching Systems aims to optimize operations and minimize the environmental impact on marine ecosystems. The technology promises to generate more energy than traditional single turbine setups, making it a competitive player in the renewable energy sector.
Wheel.me AS, founded in 2013 and based in Høvik, Norway, specializes in innovative wheel technology designed to facilitate the movement of heavy objects indoors. The company offers products such as the wheel.me wireless and wheel.me basic, which allow users to activate or deactivate the wheels with a single touch via built-in sensors. Their technology integrates robotics, IoT, and artificial intelligence to create smart wheels that enable effortless mobility of furniture and equipment. By transforming ordinary objects into autonomous mobile robots, Wheel.me enhances material handling automation, allowing users to command movement through a smartphone application or voice commands. This focus on indoor mobility and navigation significantly improves the efficiency of handling heavy items in various environments.
Norkart offers market-leading solutions within municipal engineering, map and property information for the public and private sectors. They have Norway's most complete data warehouse for geographical information. The key to success lies in the proximity of the customer, the implementation force and the competence of our 159 employees.
Motitech AS is a Norwegian company founded in 2013, based in Frekhaug, that specializes in promoting physical activity among seniors and individuals with dementia through its product, Motiview. This motivational aid utilizes moving images and sounds to engage users, encouraging them to participate in physical activities. Motitech primarily serves nursing homes and day care centers across the Nordic countries, North America, and the United Kingdom. The concept for Motiview originated from a successful project in collaboration with the Municipality of Bergen in 2012, which demonstrated significant benefits in motivating seniors and people with dementia to increase their physical activity levels.
Fürst Medical Laboratory is a privately owned laboratory in the fields of medical biochemistry, clinical pharmacology, microbiology and pathology. Fürst Medical Laboratory is the largest medical laboratory in the Nordic region, which analyzes samples from more than 10,000 patients every single day
The Future Group AS, a technology company, develops and delivers tools for television (TV), broadcast, and entertainment applications in virtual and augmented reality for use in TV production, mobile gaming, and commercial solutions. The company focuses to commercial and industrial content. It offers Frontier, a real time graphics rendering platform for the virtual studio environment. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is based in Oslo, Norway.
Benchmark Holdings specializes in providing technical services, products, and expertise to support the global food and farming industries, with a focus on aquaculture. The company operates through three main segments: Genetics, Advanced Nutrition, and Health. The Genetics segment develops salmon breeding technologies, offering genetic merit ova to the aquaculture sector. The Advanced Nutrition segment manufactures advanced nutrition and health products tailored for aquaculture, which is a significant source of animal protein worldwide. The Health segment supplies health products specifically for the aquaculture market. Founded in 2000 and based in Sheffield, United Kingdom, Benchmark Holdings generates a substantial portion of its revenue from Norway, while also operating in countries such as Vietnam, Ecuador, and Canada, among others. The company aims to promote a sustainable food supply chain guided by principles that encompass ethics, the environment, and economics.
Scatec ASA is an integrated independent solar power producer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2007, the company engages in various segments including Power Production, Services, and Development and Construction. Scatec ASA focuses on the design, development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction management, ownership, operation, maintenance, and asset management of solar photovoltaic power plants. With a total capacity of 1.9 GW in operation and under construction, the company has established projects in multiple countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, and South Africa. Scatec ASA aims to provide affordable and sustainable energy solutions globally, reflecting its commitment to clean energy development. The company changed its name from Scatec Solar ASA in November 2020.
Fjord Line AS is a shipping company based in Egersund, Norway, specializing in the transportation of passengers and freight between Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Established in 1993, the company operates a fleet of four ships across five key routes, including Hirtshals to Stavanger and Bergen, Hirtshals to Langesund, Hirtshals to Kristiansand, Strömstad to Sandefjord, and Bergen to Stavanger. Fjord Line provides services for both passenger travel and the transport of commercial vehicles and goods, supported by dedicated cargo departments in Norway and Denmark. With a workforce of approximately 600 employees, including around 430 at sea and 170 on land in various locations, the company experiences a seasonal increase of about 150 employees during the summer months. Fjord Line continues to expand its services to enhance connectivity between Norway and the rest of Europe.
PGS ASA is a marine geophysical company headquartered in Oslo, Norway, specializing in seismic and reservoir services for the oil and gas industry. Founded in 1991, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including seismic acquisition, imaging, interpretation, and field evaluation, aimed at assisting oil companies in exploring and managing offshore oil and gas reservoirs. PGS primarily derives its revenue from its multiclient segment, where it conducts seismic surveys that are processed, marketed, and sold to multiple clients. The company operates globally, with a significant focus on regions such as Norway, Africa, Brazil, Canada, and the United Kingdom, among others. PGS ASA was formerly known as Petroleum Geo-Services ASA until it rebranded in May 2019.
PMC Servi AS develops and distributes hydraulics systems, cylinders and valves, pneumatics, sliding bearings and electromechanics for the marine and offshore sectors. PMC Servi AS was formerly known as Berendsen Pmc AS and changed its name to PMC Servi AS in 2012. The company was founded in 1912 and is based in Ski, Norway. PMC Servi AS was a former subsidiary of PMC Group AB.
Aibel AS is a provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services primarily serving the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors globally. Established in 1993 and headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, the company offers a comprehensive range of services that encompass concept studies, front-end engineering design (FEED), fabrication, installation, system completion, maintenance, operational support, and decommissioning. Aibel maintains a strong presence with additional offices located in various Norwegian cities, as well as in Thailand, Singapore, and Denmark. The company is focused on delivering solutions throughout the entire life cycle of projects in the energy sector.
WiMP is a music streaming service designed to help users discover new music alongside their favorite tracks. It operates with local editorial teams in various countries, including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and Poland, which curate daily recommendations, tips, and playlists tailored for any occasion. The service is accessible on multiple platforms such as computers, mobile devices, tablets, and network players, ensuring a broad reach. Key features include access to millions of songs, professionally curated playlists, music reviews from recognized publications, and genre-specific pages. Additionally, WiMP offers an offline mode for mobile users and emphasizes high sound quality, including plans for lossless audio.
CFEngine AS, founded in 2008 and based in Oslo, Norway, specializes in IT automation for large-scale infrastructure management. The company offers CFEngine Enterprise, a platform that allows organizations to visualize and control their IT environments through customizable dashboards and alerts, while managing configuration, compliance, security, and monitoring. Its solutions enable users to automate processes, ensuring continuous availability and compliance in dynamic and complex environments. CFEngine serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions and global companies, facilitating faster resource provisioning and application deployment. With a presence in over 100 countries, CFEngine is recognized for its role in transforming IT infrastructure and application management in the cloud era.
Smarterphone is unique in offering a truly complete solution for mobile phone software. Smarterphone not only offers the complete software, they also handle any desired customization. They take the software through all project phases, up to and including FTA and operator homologation, and in this manner they can offer the shortest time-to-market, lowest risk and lowest total cost.
Smarterphone (formerly Kvaleberg AS) provides a complete software solution for mass-market smart phones. Smarterphone OS offer all software components and applications required to build a modern handset, enabling manufacturers to create low-cost handsets with features and functionality similar to that found in expensive high-end smartphones. Smarterphone OS is delivered pre-integrated with the underlying baseband chipset and is compliant with operator requirements. Smarterphone OS represents an innovative approach to application design through use of the latest software technologies, supporting touch and keypad based user interfaces and enabling deep changes in the look and feel of a handset in a matter of days instead of months.
Ship Equip provides broadband and IP services for the maritime market. Uses VSAT technology and manage a world wide coverage of services for the KU and C band. Has offices in Ålesund (HQ), Oslo, London, Reykjavik (Iceland) Singapore, Houston, and Seattle.
Interwell specialises in equipment developed in-house in the form of custom-engineered plugs for oil and gas wells that operate under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature, and the company is a world leader in its field.
Swix Sport AS operates primarily in Oslo and Lillehammer, Norway. Their products are distributed through subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany, the United States and Japan with sales to other markets handled through distributors. During their more than 70-year history, Swix has been one of the strongest and most recognized names in the ski industry. Swix products are one of the few Norwegian industrial products found in stores worldwide. The company is wholly owned by Ferd Group, a leading privately-held investment company. Ferd's vision is to create lasting value and to leave clear footprints. Swix Sport owns the brands Ulvang, Lundhags, Toko, Helsport, Hard Rocx and Original Team Wear.
TeleComputing currently has Europe's largest and most modern common operation platform built for the SME market. They deliver everything from complete IT operations systems to individual services connected to specific requirements that they integrate into customers' existing infrastructure. With their services, small and medium enterprises gain access to IT of a quality and with a level of security that are normally the reserve of major international companies. TeleComputing has its headquarters at Asker Panorama in Asker, as well as branch offices in Stavanger, Bryne, Bergen and Stockholm.
HELP Forsikring is the only insurance company in Norway that is specialized in insurance related to legal assistance. The company offers products as: Residence purchase insurance, legal assistance insurance, ID-theft insurance and consumer insurance.
Smarterphone (formerly Kvaleberg AS) provides a complete software solution for mass-market smart phones. Smarterphone OS offer all software components and applications required to build a modern handset, enabling manufacturers to create low-cost handsets with features and functionality similar to that found in expensive high-end smartphones. Smarterphone OS is delivered pre-integrated with the underlying baseband chipset and is compliant with operator requirements. Smarterphone OS represents an innovative approach to application design through use of the latest software technologies, supporting touch and keypad based user interfaces and enabling deep changes in the look and feel of a handset in a matter of days instead of months.
Smarterphone is unique in offering a truly complete solution for mobile phone software. Smarterphone not only offers the complete software, they also handle any desired customization. They take the software through all project phases, up to and including FTA and operator homologation, and in this manner they can offer the shortest time-to-market, lowest risk and lowest total cost.
Colibria specializes in providing scalable solutions for mobile instant messaging, real-time social networking, and value-added content services. The company focuses on ensuring interoperability between various devices, platforms, and operators, which is critical for seamless communication. Colibria's Instant Messaging and Presence (IMPS and SIP/IMS) services are recognized as the standard for interoperability testing, contributing to the development of global communication standards. Its clientele includes a range of operators and service providers worldwide, such as Telefonica, TMN Portugal, Telia Sonera, and Maxis, who seek to leverage the benefits of mobile instant messaging. Colibria collaborates with several industry partners, including Acision, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, and Motorola, to advance mobile instant messaging technologies.
Elopak is a global supplier of paper-based packaging solutions for liquid food, headquartered in Norway and wholly owned by the Ferd Group. The company specializes in carton packaging, filling equipment, and technical services, utilizing renewable, recyclable, and sustainably sourced materials. Elopak's offerings provide a natural alternative to plastic bottles, aligning with a low carbon circular economy. With over 50 years of growth, Elopak operates in more than 40 countries and serves customers in over 80, emphasizing innovation in packaging, processing standards, and logistics. The company generates most of its revenue from cartons and closures, followed by equipment and services, and has a significant presence in key markets such as Germany, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, and Norway.
Mohive is the software company behind Mohive eLPS, a solution that helps large, customer-oriented businesses get new products, promotions and processes out into the marketplace faster and more effectively
Maripro AS
Funding Round in 2004
Maripro has developed a unique and patented technology for industrial production of start feed for the farming of marine species. Today’s farming of marine species such as sea bass, sea bream, prawns and cod is based on live feed production, which is both costly and knowledge intensive. Live feed production is the major bottleneck for industrial farming of marine species, and live feed also carries risks of spreading disease.
Axxessit AS
Private Equity Round in 2004
AXXESSIT is a supplier of broadband access solutions. The company's products make it possible to build access networks that cope with convergence between telephony, video and data services. Telecommunications operators involved in constructing networks to deliver broadband services to the corporate market form the target market for Axxessit.
Nacre AS
Venture Round in 2002
Nacre AS is a Intelligent hearing system that combines adaptive hearing protection with audio communication terminal capabilities
ANSURA
Funding Round in 2001
Ansura is a research and documentation company developing tailor-made research reports to local authorities and industrial clients.
Agronova has developed a unique and patented technology for converting organic waste into high-nutrient fertiliser. The company opened a full-scale processing plant at Moss in Norway in 2001. Agronova's long-term objective is to apply its technology for waste processing at other locations in Norway and abroad. This will involve developing close cooperation with other players in the fields of environmental technology, waste processing and recycling.
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