Investors in Oslo

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IdeKapital

IdeKapital is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The firm specializes in investing in rapidly growing Norwegian technology companies across various stages, including seed, early, and later stages. IdeKapital focuses primarily on the information technology sector, along with business products and services, providing growth equity, strategic advice, and support to entrepreneurs to facilitate their scale-up processes. The firm aims to foster the development of innovative companies within the Norwegian market.
Made 12 investments in Oslo

Alliance VC

Alliance Venture is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2001, with headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Stockholm, Sweden. The firm specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, primarily targeting privately held technology companies that operate at the intersection of information communication technology, micro-technology, material technology, and biotechnology. It also focuses on media, telecommunications, and information technology within the oil and energy sectors. Alliance Venture invests in regions including Scandinavia, the United States, Latin America, and parts of Asia and Africa, typically committing between $0.2 million and $1.7 million to its portfolio companies. The firm aims for a lead role and board seat in Norwegian investments, while co-investing in other regions without insisting on board representation. With total funds under management of approximately $100 million, Alliance Venture seeks to exit its investments through initial public offerings or trade sales.
Made 13 investments in Oslo

Investinor

Investinor, established in 2008, is a Norwegian venture capital firm headquartered in Trondheim. It specializes in investing in high-potential, internationally focused companies based in Norway, with a focus on early growth to expansion-stage investments. The firm manages a portfolio of NOK 4.2 billion (approximately $500 million) and concentrates on sectors such as internet, software, semiconductors, energy, cleantech, marine, and life sciences.
Made 16 investments in Oslo

DNB Bank

DNB Bank is a prominent Norwegian financial services group headquartered in Oslo, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to both retail and corporate customers. Established in 1822, DNB provides loans, savings accounts, advisory services, insurance, and pension products. The bank's personal banking offerings include various savings and investment options. For corporate clients, DNB delivers investment banking services that encompass financial and strategic advice related to capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings. Its clientele spans multiple sectors, including energy, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, and technology. DNB distributes its services through various channels, including mobile and online banking, bank offices, and in-store outlets, ensuring accessibility for its diverse customer base.
Made 3 investments in Oslo

Skyfall Ventures

Skyfall Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2016, although it has been investing since 2014. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in Nordic technology companies across various sectors, including consumer, SaaS, and enterprise. Skyfall Ventures aims to support early-stage businesses by providing capital and resources to help them grow and succeed in the competitive technology landscape. Since its inception, the firm has invested a total of NOK 100 million across multiple companies, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation in the Nordic region.
Made 8 investments in Oslo

Arkwright X

Arkwright X is a venture capital and incubation firm established in 2017 and located in Oslo, Norway. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, primarily focusing on B2B technology companies in the Nordic region. Arkwright X aims to support exceptional founders by leveraging its venture experience and management consulting expertise. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from approximately $0.06 million to $0.13 million, with a willingness to participate in later funding rounds.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Antler

Antler, established in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies. It supports exceptional founders from day one, providing access to a global network of co-founders, talent, advisors, and expansion support, along with capital. Antler's funds, including Antler UK Fund and Antler India Fund, target various sectors such as information technology, climate tech, healthtech, software, energy services, and SaaS, with investments ranging from USD 0.2 to 0.4 million.
Made 16 investments in Oslo

StartupLab

StartupLab is a prominent accelerator based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2012. The organization focuses on supporting early-phase technology companies, particularly those in the mobility, hardware, energy, and data science sectors. With a commitment to fostering innovation, StartupLab has collaborated with over 450 tech startups and invested in more than 150 of them. Its portfolio includes notable companies such as ReMarkable, Huddly, and NoIsolation, among others. Through its comprehensive support system, StartupLab aims to nurture and scale the next generation of Nordic technology ventures.
Made 10 investments in Oslo

SNÖ Ventures

SNÖ Ventures, established in 2015, is a venture capital firm headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The company specializes in seed stage investments, focusing on early-stage, transformative technology companies based in the Nordic region. SNÖ provides support to these visionary entrepreneurs throughout their global growth journey.
Made 7 investments in Oslo

Verdane

Verdane is a growth equity investment firm established in 1985, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices across Northern Europe. It partners with sustainable, tech-enabled businesses in the region, providing growth capital as a minority or majority investor. Verdane focuses on three core themes: the Digital Consumer, Software Everywhere, and Sustainable Society. With over €3 billion in total commitments and 120+ investments since 2003, Verdane's team of 80+ investment professionals and operating experts support portfolio companies in achieving international growth.
Made 8 investments in Oslo

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.
Made 8 investments in Oslo

FSN Capital

FSN Capital, established in 1999, is a Nordic private equity firm headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with regional offices in Sweden, Germany, and Denmark. The company focuses on the middle-market segment, investing in growth-stage companies across Northern Europe. FSN Capital's investment strategy is long-term and patient, supported by a broad range of Nordic and international institutions. The firm targets companies in sectors such as commercial products, information technology, business services, and manufacturing, with an enterprise value typically ranging from EUR 400 to EUR 2000 million. FSN Capital also seeks ESG investments, aligning with Article 8 of the EU SFDR. The firm's funds, including FSN Capital III, IV, V, and VI, reflect this strategy, investing in countries like Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
Made 4 investments in Oslo

Yara Growth Ventures

Yara Growth Ventures is the venture investment team of Yara International ASA, based in Oslo, Norway. Established in 2021, the organization focuses on investing in innovative startups within the agri-food industry and the clean hydrogen sector. Its primary goal is to support the development of solutions that contribute to responsibly feeding the global population and protecting the environment. By targeting disruptive technologies and business models, Yara Growth Ventures aims to foster advancements that align with sustainable agricultural practices and energy solutions.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Televenture

TeleVenture Capital AS is a venture capital firm established in April 1993 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startup companies, primarily within the information and communication technology sectors, including mobile communication, wireless, broadband, and internet-related businesses. Additionally, TeleVenture has a broader investment scope that encompasses industries such as energy, telecom, oil and gas, life sciences, marine, and consumer sectors. The firm typically focuses its investments in Scandinavian and European regions and aims to secure board representation in its portfolio companies to support their growth and development.
Made 7 investments in Oslo

Kistefos

Kistefos, established in 1989, is a Norwegian investment firm that specializes in both fund of funds and direct investments. For direct investments, the company focuses on early stage, growth capital, and buyouts, with a minimum investment of NOK 10 million ($1.85 million). It operates across various sectors, including offshore, shipping, financial services, real estate, information technology, and telecommunication. Kistefos seeks significant ownership stakes, aiming to be an active partner to management teams and founders, and typically exits investments within three to seven years.
Made 3 investments in Oslo

Northzone

Northzone, established in 1996, is a London-based venture capital firm with additional offices in New York, Oslo, and Stockholm. It focuses on early-stage investments in technology-facing companies, primarily in Europe and the United States. The firm's investment portfolio spans across various sectors, including healthcare, semiconductors, software, hardware, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and gaming. Northzone has raised over €1.5 billion in funds and has partnered with founders of prominent companies such as Spotify, Avito, iZettle, Klarna, and Hopin. The firm provides not only capital but also operational support, connecting its portfolio companies with customers, business partners, and key talent on a global scale.
Made 5 investments in Oslo

Herkules Capital

Herkules Capital is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in acquiring majority interests in established businesses primarily within the Nordic region, with a focus on Norway. Herkules Capital targets investment opportunities across various sectors, including energy, consumer goods and retail, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, services, and industrial technology. With a total of approximately NOK 15 billion raised in funds, the firm emphasizes a long-term, industrial approach to ownership, respecting the history and culture of each company it partners with. Herkules Capital has a proven track record of collaborating with existing shareholders to foster growth and enhance the potential of the businesses in which it invests.
Made 3 investments in Oslo

Summa Equity

Summa Equity, established in 2016, is a Stockholm-based private equity firm focusing on middle market investments in Scandinavia. It specializes in buyout transactions, targeting businesses that address resource scarcity, energy efficiency, changing demographics, and tech-enabled solutions. Summa Equity typically invests between $10 million and $200 million, aiming for majority stakes in companies. The firm operates from offices in Sweden and Norway, investing primarily in the Nordic region.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Ayfie Group

Ayfie Group, established in 2016, is a technology company specializing in text analytics. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in the US, UK, Germany, and Sweden, the company develops and operates a platform that transforms unstructured textual data into structured, accessible formats. Ayfie's products, including ayfie Inspector and ayfie Locator, leverage artificial intelligence, linguistics, and machine learning to extract insights from text, enabling professionals across various industries, such as legal, finance, and compliance, to conduct efficient searches and detect critical information. The company's solutions are used for eDiscovery, data privacy, and knowledge management purposes.
Made 2 investments in Oslo

Canica

Canica is a prominent privately owned investment company based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1985. The firm specializes in active, long-term ownership across various sectors, including retail, fast-moving consumer goods, financial investments, and real estate. Canica leverages its expertise in business development and finance to create value and foster employment over the long term. By focusing on branded consumer goods and services, along with strategic investments in real estate, Canica aims to enhance its portfolio and contribute to sustainable business growth.
Made 3 investments in Oslo

HitecVision

HitecVision AS, established in 1985, is a Norwegian private equity firm specializing in investments within the energy sector, primarily focusing on oil and gas-related services and technologies. The company invests in middle market companies across various stages, from seed to mature, and participates in buyouts, industry consolidations, and public-to-private transactions. HitecVision typically invests between $30 million and $150 million for controlling stakes in companies with an enterprise value of up to $300 million. With headquarters in Stavanger and additional offices in Oslo, London, Aberdeen, and Houston, the firm has a global presence, investing in companies based in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Northern Europe, and North America, with a particular focus on Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. HitecVision's extensive industry background enables it to create value by partnering with entrepreneurial managers to build substantial and sustainable companies. Since 1994, the firm has acquired, invested in, or established over 150 companies and exited over 100.
Made 2 investments in Oslo

Explore Equity Partners

Explore Equity Partners is a private equity firm established in 2015 and based in Oslo, Norway. The firm specializes in providing partnership investment solutions to existing owners, founders, and management teams, employing a partnership investing approach. Explore Equity Partners targets small and mid-cap companies, including family-owned, professional partnerships, and public companies, primarily within the Nordic region. Additionally, the firm emphasizes impact investments, aiming to create positive social and environmental effects alongside financial returns.

Alliance Ventures

Alliance Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, established in 2018 and based in Amsterdam. The organization focuses on investing in innovative technologies and business models within the automotive sector, including new mobility solutions, autonomous driving, connected services, electric vehicles, energy, and Enterprise 2.0. With a commitment to invest up to $1 billion in its initial five years, Alliance Ventures aims to foster open innovation and support the development of next-generation systems in the automotive industry. The firm leverages the extensive expertise and global presence of the Alliance to make strategic investments throughout all stages of startup development and to nurture emerging automotive entrepreneurs. Its activities align with the goals of the Alliance's midterm plan, which seeks to enhance collaboration and significantly increase annual synergies among Renault, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors.
Made 2 investments in Oslo

Reiten

Reiten & Co is a private equity investment firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1992. With over 20 years of experience, the company specializes in developing small and medium-sized Nordic companies, focusing on enhancing their strength and showcasing their international potential. Reiten & Co employs various investment strategies, including buyouts, add-ons, debt, and growth capital, with interests spanning sectors such as information technology, oil and offshore services, food and nutrition, telecom, retail, and outsourcing. The firm has successfully realized 16 portfolio investments, achieving significant increases in both turnover and value for these companies.
Made 5 investments in Oslo

Norfund

Norfund, established in 1997, is a Norwegian government organization based in Oslo. It is an economic development agency that provides equity, risk capital, and loans to businesses in selected countries and sectors where access to capital is scarce. Its primary focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, with additional investments in South East Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to contribute to poverty reduction and economic development in these regions by supporting sustainable businesses through strategic minority investments.
Made 2 investments in Oslo

RunwayFBU

RunwayFBU, founded in 2021 and located in Lysaker, Norway, is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in software companies. With a team experienced in supporting over 200 tech startups, the firm is dedicated to understanding the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the technology sector. RunwayFBU is actively developing a tech hub in Fornebu that aims to foster a vibrant ecosystem for tech entrepreneurs. This hub will provide access to a network of industry professionals, mentors, investors, and partners, facilitating opportunities for startups to secure pilot customers, build advisory networks, and engage within a supportive community. Collaboration with other tech hubs, incubators, and co-investors is a key component of RunwayFBU’s strategy to enhance the success of its portfolio companies.
Made 5 investments in Oslo

Kinnevik

Kinnevik is an investment company based in Stockholm, Sweden, established in 1936 by the Stenbeck, Klingspor, and von Horn families. Focused on building digital consumer businesses, Kinnevik partners with talented founders and management teams to create and lead fast-growing companies in both developed and emerging markets. The firm invests in sectors such as healthcare, software, marketplaces, and climate technology, aiming to deliver both shareholder returns and positive social impact through well-governed enterprises. Kinnevik fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and is committed to providing consumers with more and better choices.
Made 8 investments in Oslo

Innovation Norway

Innovation Norway is a government organization established in 2004, serving as a key instrument for fostering innovation and development within Norwegian enterprises and industries. The agency focuses on helping companies enhance their competitive advantage through various support mechanisms. By promoting innovation, Innovation Norway aims to strengthen the overall economic landscape of Norway, ensuring that businesses are equipped to thrive in a competitive global market.
Made 9 investments in Oslo

Norselab

Norselab AS is a venture capital investment firm and incubator based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Odessa, Ukraine. Founded in 2015, Norselab specializes in investing in startups and growth companies within the technology sector, particularly focusing on data-centric industries, business intelligence, online marketplaces, software as a service, and the Internet of Things. The firm typically makes investments ranging from 2.83 million to 5.67 million and targets companies in Series A and later stages. Norselab is committed to supporting net-positive companies that aim to drive meaningful change in resource-intensive global industries, reflecting its dedication to impact-driven investment.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Castellum

Castellum is one of Sweden's largest real estate companies, managing a diverse portfolio valued at SEK 89.2 billion, which includes office, warehousing, logistics, and public sector properties across a total leasable area of 4.2 million square meters. The company operates in 20 cities in Sweden, as well as in Copenhagen and Helsinki, emphasizing a decentralized management structure that ensures a strong local presence. Castellum is recognized for its sustainability initiatives, having received awards for its efforts, including being ranked first globally in the offices-and-logistics sector by GRESB and achieving the Level Gold award from the European Public Real Estate Association for sustainability reporting. It is also the only Nordic real estate and construction firm included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, signifying its commitment to sustainability. Castellum's business model focuses on developing and renting properties, with investments in new construction, extensions, reconstructions, and acquisitions aimed at enhancing property density and quality while maintaining low financial risk.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Scatec ASA

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.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Hadean Ventures

Hadean Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2014. It specializes in investing in life science and healthcare companies throughout Europe, with a particular emphasis on the Nordic region. The firm collaborates with leading academic institutions and startup hubs, leveraging these partnerships to identify and support innovative healthcare solutions. Hadean Ventures is backed by prominent private and institutional investors, enabling it to pursue a diverse range of investment opportunities across various stages and verticals within the healthcare sector.

Thorgate

Thorgate, established in 2011, is a product development studio offering design and software development services. Based in Tallinn, London, and Oslo, the company specializes in creating complex web and mobile applications. Their services include product design, Python development, and mobile development using React Native. Thorgate also provides product consulting, helping clients with business strategy and product design. Additionally, Thorgate Ventures, founded in 2014, is the seed-stage venture capital arm of Thorgate. It invests in up to four B2B technology companies annually, seeking teams with a strong balance of team culture, passion, rationality, and execution power.

Placewise

Placewise is a global proptech company specializing in digital solutions for the shopping center industry. Established in 2004, it operates in multiple locations across Europe, the USA, Dubai, and Hong Kong, serving over 100 shopping center customers worldwide. The company's core product, The Mall Performance Cloud, integrates all digital touchpoints within a shopping mall environment into a single data layer. This enables Placewise to offer point-to-point solutions for loyalty schemes via mobile and integrated advertising solutions, ultimately helping shopping center owners increase sales. Placewise is committed to providing measurable results and continuously expands its global market position and product development, backed by venture and private equity funds.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Scandza AS

Scandza AS is a Norwegian company founded in 2007, based in Oslo, that specializes in the production of snacks, chilled foods, and baked goods. The company's diverse product range includes chips, cakes, biscuits, meat, sausages, and dairy products. Scandza is known for its brands such as Sorlandschips, a potato chip producer in Norway, Synnove Finden, which focuses on dairy products, and Bisca, a Danish brand known for its biscuits and cakes. Through its various brands, Scandza aims to deliver quality food products to its consumers.

Katapult Ocean

Katapult Ocean is a venture capital firm established in 2018 and based in Oslo, Norway. The firm focuses on investing in sectors that positively impact the ocean, including food and agriculture, frontier technologies, harvesting, ocean energy, ocean health, and transportation. As a prominent player in the field of ocean impact investing, Katapult Ocean aims to foster innovations that contribute to sustainable ocean practices and environmental stewardship.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Jotunfjell Partners

Jotunfjell Partners is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in investing in special situations, including bankruptcies, strategic divestitures, and turnaround opportunities. In addition to its investment activities, Jotunfjell Partners offers strategic consulting services to clients, helping them navigate complex business challenges. With a diverse portfolio, the firm focuses on delivering tailored solutions that enhance value and drive growth for the companies it partners with.

NeoMed Management

NeoMed Management, established in 1997, is an international venture capital firm headquartered in Jersey, with offices in Switzerland and Norway. It specializes in early-stage investments in the healthcare and biotech sectors across Europe and North America. NeoMed focuses on innovative medical products and services, investing across various stages of development, from start-ups to later-stage growth financings. With five funds under management, including NeoMed Innovation IV L.P. and NeoMed Innovation V L.P., the firm has successfully invested in over 30 companies in Europe and North America. NeoMed's experienced team works closely with entrepreneurs and industry networks to support the growth of its portfolio companies.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

NorgesInvestor

NorgesInvestor, established in 1996, is a Norwegian asset management firm headquartered in Oslo with an additional office in Stockholm. The company specializes in strategic and financial value creation through various investment activities. These include private equity funds, where they actively manage investments in mature and growth companies across sectors such as telecommunications, information technology, retail, and manufacturing in Norway and Sweden. They also offer discretionary wealth management services and invest in listed securities. NorgesInvestor is privately-owned, financially robust, and independent.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Farvatn Venture

Farvatn Venture is a venture capital firm established in 2016, with its headquarters in Bergen, Norway, and a significant presence in San Francisco. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in promising emerging technology companies, particularly in the sectors of ocean, life sciences, and renewable energy. Farvatn Venture aims to identify and support innovative startups in both Nordic countries and Silicon Valley, leveraging its geographical connections to foster growth in these dynamic industries.
Made 5 investments in Oslo

Nysnø

Nysnø Climate Investments is a governmental climate investment fund based in Norway, established in 2017 by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The firm focuses on investing in companies that address climate challenges through innovative technologies. Its investment areas include clean energy, digital and enabling technologies, resource efficiency, sustainable demand, the circular economy, transport, infrastructure, food production, buildings, and industrial processes. By supporting initiatives that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Nysnø aims to foster sustainable development and advance environmental objectives.
Made 5 investments in Oslo

ArcTern Ventures

ArcTern Ventures, established in 2012, is a Canadian venture capital firm with offices in Toronto, San Francisco, and Oslo. The company invests in early-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors that drive sustainable change. These include clean energy, energy efficiency, circular economy, advanced manufacturing, mobility, food systems, and related technologies. ArcTern Ventures seeks to make a positive environmental and social impact through its investments, targeting companies that align with ESG and impact goals.

Nhack Ventures

Nhack Ventures was a cross-border investment firm based in Oslo, Norway, focused on connecting Nordic businesses with Asian markets, particularly China. It specialized in investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies while also offering joint venture partnerships to facilitate market entry. Nhack Ventures emphasized sustainable solutions and supported female founders, targeting impact investments across various sectors. Although sector-neutral, the firm showed particular interest in the ocean and maritime sectors, health and med-tech, consumer upgrade opportunities, and education technology and software as a service.

Tola Capital

Tola Capital, LLC, established in 2010 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, is a private equity and venture capital firm focused on investing in enterprise software and information technology companies. The firm targets early-stage and later-stage companies, with a particular interest in cloud technology, and invests globally, with a focus on the US, Canada, Europe, and India. Tola Capital typically invests between $5 million and $25 million in companies with revenues ranging from $15 million to $150 million. The firm's diverse team, comprising ex-software operators, provides hands-on engagement and supports founders building transformative software solutions for enterprise customers.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding

Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA is a logistics and shipping company based in Oslo, operating primarily in the maritime industry. The company provides a range of services through its main segments: Maritime Services, New Energy, and Strategic Holdings and Investments. The Maritime Services segment is particularly significant, generating substantial revenue by offering marine products, ship agency services, and logistics support to the merchant fleet. Additionally, the company specializes in ship management, including crew manning for various vessel types. Wilh. Wilhelmsen maintains a global presence with approximately 239 offices across 60 countries, serving clients in Europe, Oceania, America, as well as Asia and Africa.

United Fintech

United Fintech is a global acquisition and growth platform focused on acquiring and scaling innovative fintech companies within the capital markets sector. The company aims to create a comprehensive solution for banks, hedge funds, and asset managers to facilitate their transition to digital finance. By partnering closely with the founders of acquired fintech firms, United Fintech optimizes their operations and collaborates with financial institutions to streamline workflows, enhance onboarding processes, and improve overall efficiency while reducing costs. The platform combines fintech, regtech, and captech solutions, providing clients with direct access to advanced financial technologies. United Fintech's mission is to foster a productive relationship between financial service providers and data-driven innovations, promoting a collaborative ecosystem that benefits customers and enhances the efficiency of the financial services industry.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Carlyle Group

The Carlyle Group, established in 1987, is a global alternative asset manager with a diverse investment portfolio. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the firm invests in corporate private equity, real assets, global market strategies, and investment solutions. Carlyle's private equity investments span various sectors, including aerospace, defense, healthcare, technology, and retail, among others. The firm manages multiple fund families, catering to early and later-stage companies, and employs a long-term value creation strategy. Carlyle's real estate investments focus on opportunistic and core funds, targeting sectors such as industrial, manufacturing, and commercial services. The firm's global presence extends to North America, Europe, Asia, and Japan, with regional offices in key financial hubs.
Made 1 investment in Oslo

Kappa Bioscience

Kappa Bioscience AS, established in 2006 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, specializes in the development and production of vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7. The company pioneers the synthesis of MK-7, offering it under the brand name K2VITAL to food supplement and fortified food manufacturers worldwide through its global sales division Kappa Ingredients GmbH and a network of distributors. Kappa Bioscience's product portfolio includes microencapsulated DELTA for stability in mineral formulations, along with other vitamin K2 variants like MK-7 for food supplements and fortified foods. The company's innovations ensure high ingredient purity, scalability, and secure supply chains, enabling broader market access for its clients.

Opera

Opera Software is a privately held company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It develops the Opera web browser for mobile and desktop operating systems. Apart from the desktop version, Opera Software developed mobile versions of the Opera browser for various platforms, including Android and iOS. Opera Mini, a lightweight version of the browser, is designed for slower internet connections and has a strong focus on data compression, making it popular in regions with limited bandwidth. Opera is the everyday browser of choice for more than 350 million people. It also provides services in the areas of Mobile Internet and Search; Mobile Payments and Remittances; Data Compression; and Artificial Intelligence.

Lotus Capital Partners

Lotus Capital Partners is a real estate capital advisory firm.
Made 1 investment in Oslo