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

14 past transactions

Micro Matic Norge AS

Merger/Acquisition in 2016
Micro Matic Norge AS distributes technical control systems and design installation materials in Norway. It imports and markets components and systems for management and control of technical installations within electro, heating, and ventilation. The company also offers lights, heating and ventilation management, smarthouse solutions, calling systems, and current transformers. It serves wholesalers in the electro business and supplies its products to re-builds and rehabilitation projects. Micro Matic Norge AS was founded in 1969 and is based in Hvalstad, Norway.

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.

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.

Brandstad

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

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.

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.

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,

InfoCare

Acquisition in 2018
InfoCare AS provides services for IT and electronic equipment for the consumer and the professional market. The company’s services include installation, the movement of equipment, rollouts, image deployment, application packaging, de-installation/roll-ins, staging and pre-configuration, and pre-installation preparation; and service delivery management, project management, technicians hiring, prepaid technical support, pre-study, and training.

InfoCare

Merger/Acquisition in 2018
InfoCare AS provides services for IT and electronic equipment for the consumer and the professional market. The company’s services include installation, the movement of equipment, rollouts, image deployment, application packaging, de-installation/roll-ins, staging and pre-configuration, and pre-installation preparation; and service delivery management, project management, technicians hiring, prepaid technical support, pre-study, and training.

Oneco

Merger/Acquisition in 2019
OneCo AS provides electrical engineering and industrial automation services. The company engages in the construction of electric lines and automation solutions; electrical and installation services for marine and offshore markets; electrical engineering systems design and installation for transportation and communication markets; renewable electricity generation and management; and electrician services to the households. It also provides security, alarm, and information communication technology (ICT) solutions; maintenance and development services to mobile and broadcasting operators; generator controls for power and district heating plants, and construction and operation of electricity distribution; electrical solutions to the construction industry; and application management services (AMS) project management services. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Kristiansand, Norway. It has additional offices in Sandnes, Kristiansand, Bergen, Oslo, and Drammen, Norway; and Rosersberg, Sweden. OneCo AS is a prior subsidiary of BR Industrier AS.

Network Norway

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

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

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.