Katalysator AS

Katalysator AS is a family-owned (Møller/Schage Førde) investment company. Katalysator prefers to invest in sports and leisure, healthcare products, media, and retail. The firm seeks to invest in companies based in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Scandanavia however does consider investments in other parts of the world.

Mehrdad Amini

CFO

Harald Møller

Director

Fredrik Dokk Nygaard

Managing Director

Carl Henrik Sibbern

Investment Director

Kim Strømsborg

Investment Director

Jan Arne Tønsberg

Financial Director

11 past transactions

InfoCare

Acquisition in 2018
InfoCare AS specializes in providing a comprehensive range of services for IT and electronic equipment, catering to both consumers and professionals. Founded in 1986 and based in Kristiansand, Norway, with additional locations in Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, the company offers installation, equipment movement, rollouts, and application packaging, among other services. It also manages service delivery, project management, technician hiring, and technical support. InfoCare’s offerings extend to service desk operations, on-site support, procurement, distribution, and proactive maintenance agreements. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including banking, education, healthcare, and retail, as well as small and medium-sized businesses. Its operations emphasize lifecycle management, ensuring effective support and repair services, including remote diagnostics and refurbishing. InfoCare operates as a subsidiary of Ich As.

Micro Matic Norge AS

Acquisition in 2016
Micro Matic Norge AS distributes technical control systems and design installation materials. Micro Matic Norge imports and markets components and systems for management and control of technical installations within electro, heating, and ventilation.

Vinestor

Acquisition in 2014
Vinestor is one of the importers of wine. The Vinestor history started in 1997 with the wine import company Vinarius AS. After great success the need for expansion resulted in the introduction of Vinestor, Vinum and PlusVini in the early 2000. Vinestor is the holding company and Vinarius, Vinum and PlusVini are import, sales and marketing companies for wine & spirits to the Norwegian market. In 2016-2017, the import companies Divini, B&R Wine and SR Wine Imports also became a part of the Vinestor Group.

Brandstad

Acquisition in 2013
Brandstad is the most famous retail chains before men's fashion.

Norfolier

Private Equity Round in 2012
Norfolier GreenTec develops and supplies refuse sacks and recyclate. We have a wide range of standard products and tailor-made solutions, and we work closely with our customers to meet each individual’s special needs. With over 50 years of experience, we have established a good market position and steady growth in Northern Europe. Our customers are well-known domestic and international companies that expect first-rate service. Norfolier’s GreenTec service concept emphasizes personal connections and tailor-made logistics for optimal delivery. Norfolier GreenTec is the leading recycler of plastic film waste in the Nordic region. Our factory is located in Folldal in Hedmark. We are thus centrally located to receive plastic from all over the country from Nordkapp to Lindesnes. We work closely with the authorities, Green Point Norway and our customers to carry out an environmentally friendly material recycling of our products. Norfolier GreenTec is one of Northern Europe’s largest and leading manufacturers of refuse sacks. Our factory is located in Notodden in Telemark. Here we produce a wide range of refuse sacks from 100% recycled plastic packaging from our factory in Folldal. The plastic packaging is collected from industry and agriculture through a nationwide system. Our bags are used for safe and hygienic transport of all types of waste.

Alfa Sko

Acquisition in 2007
Alfa Sko is a provider of boots for trekking, skiing and professional purposes. Alfa challenges and develops standards for brand design and produces quality shoes that we are proud of. Our goal is to contribute to better trip experiences.

ITP GROUP

Private Equity Round in 2006
ITP GROUP is an international sourcing company and specializes in handicraft & furniture. With our global sourcing network, depth of experience, market knowledge, product trend forecasting and advanced technology,

Network Norway

Venture Round in 2005
Network Norway offers mobile broadband and mobile data services.

Rottefella

Acquisition in 2005
Rottefella is the world’s leading developer and manufacturer of bindings for cross country, back country and telemark skiing. Through its nearly 80 year-long history, Rottefella has gained its reputation from providing products of high quality and innovative design. Rottefella is also preferred supplier of military bindings to NATO. Rottefella AS is owned by Katalysator AS.

Molift Group

Acquisition in 2004
Molift Group has manufactures and sells products for patient lifting. Molift is active through own companies in Norway and through distributors outside Norway. The company had sales of NOK 130 million in 2009, with 60 employees

Pizza Hut Sverige

Acquisition in 2004
Pizza Hut Sverige is the pizza restaurant chain. Pizza Hut has 20 restaurants in Sweden. The company has a turnover of approximately 250 million and has about 500 employees. Pizza Hut's operations in Sweden are owned by Katalysator AS. Pizza Hut is internationally included in Yum! Brands, the world's largest restaurant company with over 40,000 restaurants in over 120 countries. There are also Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell. Pizza Hut is no ordinary pizzeria, we serve the world's best Pan Pizza.