Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs is a global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York City. Established in 1869, it provides a wide range of financial services to corporations, financial institutions, governments, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm operates through several segments, including Investment Banking, which offers financial advisory services related to mergers and acquisitions, and underwriting services for public and private offerings. Its Institutional Client Services segment facilitates client transactions across various asset classes and provides services like securities lending. The Investing & Lending segment focuses on long-term loans and investments in debt and equity securities, while the Investment Management segment offers portfolio management and wealth advisory services. Additionally, Goldman Sachs engages in private equity investments across multiple sectors and geographies, reinforcing its position as a leading investor in both public and private markets.

Raanan A. Agus

MD, Co-Head of the GSIS Portfolio Management Team and Portfolio Manager

Julian Allen

Chief Operating Officer of Infrastructure Investment Group

Jeffrey A. Barclay

MD

Merrick M. Elfman

Pharmacy Operations

J. Brent Humphries

Director

Luisa Leyenaar

Managing Director

Robert Magnuson

MD, Head of High Yield Strategies & Portfolio Manager

David Solomon

President and Chief Operating Officer

Suwabe C.M.A., Ph.D., Takashi

MD & Portfolio Manager

Past deals in Norway

Gelato

Venture Round in 2021
Gelato is the world’s fastest, smartest and greenest one-stop-shop for customized print products on demand. Our solution enables entrepreneurs, creators, and global brands to sell their products globally and produce them locally in 30 countries, reaching up to 5 billion potential consumers overnight. Thousands of businesses of all sizes - from creators and startups to large enterprises - use Gelato’s software and APIs to scale their e-commerce business to new markets. We have offices in Boston, London, Moscow, Mumbai, Santiago, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Tallinn, and Tokyo. Our headquarter is in Oslo, Norway.

Permira

Private Equity Round in 2020
Permira Advisers Ltd. is a prominent European private equity firm established in 1985, with its headquarters in London and additional offices across Asia, Europe, and North America. The firm focuses on long-term investments in medium to large companies, particularly in sectors such as consumer goods, financial services, healthcare, industrial products, and technology. Permira typically invests in companies with enterprise values up to €3 billion, favoring majority control and significant minority stakes. Its investment strategy encompasses a variety of approaches, including leveraged buyouts, growth capital, and restructuring. The firm is known for its commitment to transforming the performance of its portfolio companies and driving sustainable growth over an investment horizon of five to twelve years. Permira's global network and extensive experience have positioned it as a leading player in the private equity landscape, allowing it to target investments in regions including Europe, North America, the Middle East, and East Asia.

Allegro

Debt Financing in 2017
Allegro provides a safe shopping platform for a computer, tablet, and smartphone. It owns and operates online auction portals. The company is based in Poznan, Poland. Allegro Group operates as a subsidiary of MIH Internet Europe.

Navico

Private Equity Round in 2016
Navico is a specialized electronics company that manufactures and supplies marine electronics and sensors for both recreational and commercial sectors. Its product portfolio includes navigation systems, autopilots, fish-finders, radars, VHF radios, and gyrocompasses, all designed to enhance safety and enjoyment in boating. Innovation is central to Navico's operations, with an impressive product launch schedule that averages a new offering every 20 days, significantly contributing to its revenue. Most of the company's earnings come from products introduced within the last two years, highlighting the critical role of innovation in driving growth. Navico has also achieved improved profit margins through effective design-to-value engineering and strategic sourcing, despite a decline in average selling prices. Additionally, lean manufacturing practices at its facility in Ensenada, Mexico, have led to increased productivity, with each employee now producing ten times as many products as in 2007.

Ahlsell

Private Equity Round in 2005
Ahlsell is the leading Nordic distributor of installation products, tools and supplies addressing installers, contractors, facility managers, industry, energy and infrastructure companies and the public sector. Our unique offering includes over a million individual products and solutions. The Group has an annual turnover of about SEK 25 billion with approximately 97 percent of its net sales in Sweden, Norway and Finland. With approximately 5000 skilled employees, over 200 stores and three central warehouses