Ferd Capital

Ferd Capital, established in 2009 and based in Oslo and Lysaker, Norway, is a private equity and venture capital arm of Ferd AS. It specializes in late-stage, growth, and buyout investments, with a focus on high-quality companies seeking long-term, active ownership. Ferd Capital invests between $50 million to $150 million in equity, targeting ownership stakes of 15% to 100%, and enterprise values of $100 million to $300 million. It operates across various sectors, including energy, materials, information technology, and consumer goods, with a preference for board representation in portfolio companies. The firm's flexible investment mandates allow it to invest in both private and listed companies, from mature businesses needing turnaround to venture-stage entities requiring capital and professionalization. Ferd Capital's investment horizon is not constrained by fund life, enabling it to maintain a long-term perspective.

Sven Henrik Andresen

Investment Professional

Manuel Arbiol

Investment Professional

Are Dragesund

Investment Director - Co - Head

Anniken Fougner

Investment Professional

Tone Bjørnstad Hanstad

Investment Professional

Helge Hellebust

Partner

Erik Theodor Jakobsen

Associate

Frida Lillebø

Investment Professional

Gustav Martinsen

Investment Manager

Nicolay Mylén

Investment Professional

Tom Erik Myrland

CFO

Rikke Reinemo

Investment Professional and Co-Head Ferd Capital

Erik Lyche Sjøberg

Investment Professional

Kristian Flørnes Støle

Investment Professional

Alexander Sveen Togba

Investment Professional

Julie Wiese

Investment Professional

Past deals in Norway

Kvist Solutions

Seed Round in 2025
Kvist Solutions AS is a software development company based in Oslo, Norway, that focuses on simplifying the BREEAM certification process for buildings. The company offers a digital documentation platform that provides a comprehensive overview of projects, allowing users to track progress and status throughout the certification journey. By facilitating effective environmental management, Kvist Solutions enables individuals and businesses to contribute to sustainability efforts. The platform also allows auditors to assess documentation readiness and set deadlines, ensuring a more organized and efficient certification process. Kvist Solutions is committed to empowering users to make informed, sustainable choices, reflecting its dedication to environmental responsibility. The company operates with a team of 15 employees within the internet industry.

wheel.me

Private Equity Round in 2023
Wheel.me, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, specializes in innovative wheel technology that allows users to transform any object into an autonomous mobile robot. This unique technology enables the movement of heavy items indoors through a smartphone application or voice commands, facilitating material handling automation. Wheel.me's system integrates a robotic component, indoor navigation technology, and data analytics, allowing for seamless operation without requiring alterations to the object's original design or form. This advancement significantly enhances efficiency in moving objects on wheels, catering to various industries seeking to streamline their logistics and operations.

Nofence

Series A in 2022
Nofence is a Norwegian ag-tech startup that specializes in virtual fencing solutions for livestock management. Founded in 2011, the company has developed and patented a system that allows users to define grazing areas easily through a tablet or smartphone, effectively creating virtual boundaries for their herds. The system features a solar-powered collar equipped with GPS tracking, which not only enhances livestock monitoring but also reduces the environmental impact of traditional agriculture by optimizing pasture utilization and grazing rotation. Nofence's technology aims to facilitate the use of uncultivated land for sustainable grazing, ultimately contributing to increased food production while minimizing the labor associated with maintaining physical fences. This innovative approach is expected to revolutionize livestock management for its customers.

360 Logistics

Seed Round in 2022
360 Logistics is a third-party logistics provider that specializes in servicing online stores. Based in Oslo, the company operates an automated fulfillment center that is recognized as Norway's most advanced in the sector. With a warehouse spanning 5,000 square meters and equipped with over 15,000 Autostore boxes, 360 Logistics manages more than one million shipments annually. Their innovative system integrates online store operations with invoicing and purchasing processes, utilizing a cloud-based warehouse for efficient tracking of stock levels and order statuses. This streamlined approach allows clients to enhance their online shopping logistics while focusing on growing their businesses.

Shoreline

Venture Round in 2022
Shoreline AS is a data analytics and simulation software development and consulting company focused on the offshore wind industry. Founded in 2014 and based in Stavanger, Norway, the company offers innovative solutions that facilitate the planning, optimization, and analysis of energy production facilities. Its products, including MAINTSYS and SIMSTALL, provide subscription-based services geared towards the operational and maintenance aspects of offshore wind farms, covering logistics, installation, commissioning, and testing. Additionally, Shoreline AS delivers consultancy services throughout the entire life cycle of offshore wind projects, assisting developers, energy companies, and other stakeholders from initial assessments to decommissioning. With a strong emphasis on proprietary simulation and optimization algorithms, Shoreline aims to enhance efficiency and reduce risks and costs associated with renewable energy projects.

wheel.me

Private Equity Round in 2021
Wheel.me, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, specializes in innovative wheel technology that allows users to transform any object into an autonomous mobile robot. This unique technology enables the movement of heavy items indoors through a smartphone application or voice commands, facilitating material handling automation. Wheel.me's system integrates a robotic component, indoor navigation technology, and data analytics, allowing for seamless operation without requiring alterations to the object's original design or form. This advancement significantly enhances efficiency in moving objects on wheels, catering to various industries seeking to streamline their logistics and operations.

Seagust

Venture Round in 2021
Seagust is a company focused on the development and operation of offshore wind projects in Norway. Established in 2021, it aims to leverage the country's abundant offshore wind resources to advance renewable energy initiatives and strengthen the local supply industry. Seagust emphasizes the importance of cultivating a robust domestic market to foster innovation and expertise in Norwegian technology, which can subsequently be exported to other regions. By prioritizing these objectives, Seagust contributes to the growth of the renewable energy sector in Norway.

Norkart

Acquisition in 2021
Norkart specializes in providing advanced solutions in municipal engineering and geographical information systems (GIS) for both public and private sectors. The company possesses Norway's most comprehensive data warehouse for geographical information, which supports its mission to enhance productivity and improve citizen services. With a team of 159 skilled employees, Norkart emphasizes close collaboration with clients to effectively implement its innovative technologies. By focusing on municipal technology and real estate information, Norkart aims to contribute to the development of smarter societies.

Infotjenester

Acquisition in 2019
Infotjenester is a Norwegian company, leading technology and expertise company in HR and Finance. Their objective is to help clients create productive workplaces and make sure that businesses operate to their greatest potential. The consultants at Infotjenester run training sessions, reply to support tickets, and share their knowledge of maintaining the products so that the information you get is constantly up-to-date. The team assists in the creation of new goods and services through their legal knowledge and understanding of customers.

Pixotope

Series C in 2016
Pixotope Technologies is an award-winning company based in Oslo, Norway, with a branch office in Cologne, Germany. It specializes in developing interactive mixed-reality solutions for live augmented reality and virtual production, catering to sectors such as broadcast, sports, esports, and entertainment. The company's innovative software products and services facilitate the creation of photorealistic graphics and visual effects in real time. Pixotope's platform leverages Unreal Engine technology to produce cinematic-quality content and offers a flexible, subscription-based licensing model. It is designed to operate on standard consumer hardware, allowing users to create a wide range of projects, from single-camera augmented reality experiences to complex multi-camera virtual productions, all through a unified interface that streamlines the integration process.

Scatec ASA

Post in 2016
Scatec ASA is an integrated independent solar power producer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in the design, development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction management, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plants. Scatec operates through three segments: Power Production, Services, and Development and Construction. With a portfolio of 1.9 GW in operation and under construction, Scatec's projects are located in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Jordan, Malaysia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ukraine. The company aims to deliver affordable and sustainable clean energy solutions globally. Scatec changed its name from Scatec Solar ASA in November 2020 to reflect its broader focus and capabilities in the renewable energy sector.

Fjord Line

Private Equity Round in 2015
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.

Petroleum Geo-Services

Post in 2015
Petroleum Geo-Services is a leading provider of marine seismic and electromagnetic services, specializing in assisting oil and gas companies in locating and managing offshore reservoirs. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including seismic acquisition, data processing, imaging, interpretation, and field evaluation. Its services enable clients to obtain detailed images and 3D models of the subsurface beneath the ocean floor, facilitating the exploration and development of oil and gas reserves. A significant portion of the company's revenue comes from its multiclient segment, where it conducts seismic surveys that are processed, marketed, and sold to multiple customers on a nonexclusive basis. While Petroleum Geo-Services operates globally, a substantial portion of its business is concentrated in Norway.

Servi Group

Acquisition in 2013
Servi Group, based in Ski, Norway, specializes in the development and distribution of hydraulic systems, cylinders, valves, pneumatics, sliding bearings, and electromechanics, primarily serving the marine and offshore sectors. Founded in 1912, the company has a long history in the industry and provides tailored solutions for various applications, including navy, aquaculture, oil and gas, wind power, and water power industries. Servi Group focuses on delivering customer-specific systems within power and motion control, offering a diverse range of products that enhance operational efficiency in challenging environments.

WiMP/TIDAL

Private Equity Round in 2012
WiMP is a music streaming service focusing on inspiring users to find new music and old favorites. Through local editorial teams in each country, WiMP provides daily recommendations, tips and playlists for any occasion. The service is available on computers and mobiles, tablets and network players. Read more on www.wimp.no, www.wimpmusic.se, www.wimp.dk, www.wimp.de or www.wimp.pl WiMP is available in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany and Poland. Key features: Access to millions of tracks Daily music tips Use on mobile, desktop, tablet, etc Professionally edited recommendations WiMP-editors playlists and album lists for all occasions Reviews from music magazines and newspapers WiMP-editors reviews of music history Offline mode on your mobile Genre pages for pop, rock, indie, metal, classical etc High sound quality (lossless on the way...)

Ship Equip International

Private Equity Round in 2010
Ship Equip specializes in providing broadband and IP services specifically for the maritime sector. Utilizing VSAT technology, the company offers a wide range of communication solutions, including internet, telephone, electronic mail, satellite telephone, and television services. With a global network coverage in both KU and C bands, Ship Equip ensures reliable connectivity for maritime operations. The company is headquartered in Ålesund, Norway, and maintains offices in several key locations, including Oslo, London, Reykjavik, Singapore, Houston, and Seattle.

Swix Sport

Private Equity Round in 2010
Swix Sport AS, based in Oslo and Lillehammer, Norway, has established itself as a prominent name in the ski industry over its more than 70-year history. The company distributes its products through subsidiaries in Sweden, Germany, the United States, and Japan, while other markets are served via distributors. Swix is recognized for its strong brand presence, with its products being among the few Norwegian industrial offerings available globally. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferd Group, a privately-held investment company, Swix Sport focuses on creating lasting value. The company also owns several well-known brands, including Ulvang, Lundhags, Toko, Helsport, Hard Rocx, and Original Team Wear.

HELP Insurance

Private Equity Round in 2009
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.

Kongsberg Automotive

Post in 2008
Kongsberg Automotive ASA, established in 1957 and headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, is a global supplier to the automotive industry. The company operates through three segments: Interior, Powertrain & Chassis Products, and Specialty Products. It develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products that enhance the driving experience, including comfort and safety features for vehicle interiors, powertrain systems, and driver control and fluid handling systems. Serving original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway markets, Kongsberg Automotive's products contribute to safer, more comfortable, and sustainable vehicles.

Elopak

Funding Round in 2006
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.

Agronova

Private Equity Round in 2001
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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