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 Professional and Co-Head Ferd Capital

Kristian Eikre

Investment Professional and Co-Head Ferd Capital

Anniken Fougner

Investment Professional

Tone Bjørnstad Hanstad

Investment Professional

Helge Hellebust

Partner

Erik Theodor Jakobsen

Investment Professional

Frida Lillebø

Investment Professional

Gustav Martinsen

Investment Professional

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

Dagfinn Teigland

Senior Investment Manager

Alexander Sveen Togba

Investment Professional

Julie Wiese

Investment Professional

Past deals in Norway

Kvist Solutions

Seed Round in 2025
Kvist Solutions specializes in developing software for simplifying BREEAM certification processes. Its platform provides a comprehensive overview of projects, facilitating clearer paths to sustainability certification. Based in Oslo, Norway, with 15 employees, the company empowers users to make sustainable choices through its tools.

wheel.me

Private Equity Round in 2023
Founded in Oslo, Norway in 2013, wheel.me specializes in innovative autonomous wheel technology. Their system transforms heavy objects on wheels into autonomous mobile robots using a smartphone app or voice commands, enabling material handling automation with minimal design alteration.

Nofence

Series A in 2022
Nofence is a Norwegian ag-tech company that has developed a patented virtual fencing system for livestock management. The system uses solar-powered GPS collars to define pastures via smartphone or tablet, enabling real-time monitoring and notifications. This innovative solution aims to enhance global food security by optimizing land use and increasing pasture productivity.

360 Logistics

Seed Round in 2022
360 Logistics is Norway's leading automated third-party logistics provider for e-commerce businesses. Based in Oslo, they offer fast and precise delivery services, enabling online retailers to focus on growth.

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
Founded in Oslo, Norway in 2013, wheel.me specializes in innovative autonomous wheel technology. Their system transforms heavy objects on wheels into autonomous mobile robots using a smartphone app or voice commands, enabling material handling automation with minimal design alteration.

Seagust

Venture Round in 2021
Seagust, established in 2021, specializes in developing and operating offshore wind projects throughout Norway. The company focuses on harnessing offshore wind to advance renewable energy initiatives and strengthen the Norwegian supply industry. Seagust's strategy emphasizes building a robust domestic market as a foundation for developing Norwegian technology and expertise, with the goal of eventually exporting these capabilities internationally.

Norkart

Acquisition in 2021
Norkart is a provider of information technology consulting services specializing in geographical information systems (GIS) and municipal technical management for both public and private sectors. The company offers comprehensive solutions in municipal engineering, maps, and property information, positioning itself as a leader in its field. With Norway's most complete data warehouse for geographical information, Norkart aims to enhance productivity and improve citizen services for its clients. The company's success is attributed to its close customer relationships, strong implementation capabilities, and the expertise of its 159 employees.

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 is a Norwegian-based company specializing in next-generation software for virtual production. It enables the creation of photorealistic graphics and visual effects in real-time, simplifying the production of cinematic quality cross-reality content.

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 Norwegian shipping company that specializes in the transportation of passengers and freight among Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Founded in 1950 and headquartered in Egersund, the company operates a fleet of four ships across five key routes that include Hirtshals, Stavanger, and Bergen, among others. Fjord Line provides safe and comfortable travel experiences, catering to both passenger and commercial vehicle transport. The company employs approximately 600 staff members, with a significant portion working year-round at sea, while additional seasonal staff support operations during peak months. With a strong focus on expanding its services for both passengers and cargo, Fjord Line continues to establish itself as a prominent player in the maritime transport sector.

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, formerly known as Berendsen Pmc AS until its renaming in 2012, is a Norwegian company founded in 1912 and headquartered in Ski, Norway. The company specializes in the development and distribution of hydraulic systems, cylinders, valves, pneumatics, sliding bearings, and electromechanical components. Servi Group serves a diverse range of industries, including marine, offshore, aquaculture, oil and gas, wind energy, and hydropower. By providing tailored solutions in power and motion control, the company aims to meet the specific needs of its clients across these sectors.

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 International is a provider of broadband and IP services tailored for the maritime industry. Utilizing VSAT technology, the company offers comprehensive coverage across the KU and C bands, enabling reliable communications for vessels at sea. Ship Equip delivers a range of services, including internet connectivity, telephone, electronic mail, satellite telephone, and television. With its headquarters in Ålesund, Norway, the company maintains offices in key locations such as Oslo, London, Reykjavik, Singapore, Houston, and Seattle, ensuring a global presence to effectively serve the maritime sector.

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 an international supplier of carton packaging, filling equipment, and technical services. Based in Norway and wholly owned by the Ferd Group, it delivers renewable, recyclable, and sustainably sourced packaging solutions that serve as a natural alternative to plastic bottles within a low-carbon circular economy. The company generates most of its revenue from cartons and closures and serves customers across multiple regions with equipment and services that support food safety, processing standards, and logistics. Through a systems-based approach, Elopak combines packaging technology with sustainability to extend its global reach and meet growing demand for environmentally responsible liquid packaging.

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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