Fjord Capital Partners

Fjord Capital Partners is a private equity investment firm established in 2007 and headquartered in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. The firm focuses on investing in lower mid-market companies, particularly in the sectors of industrial resource efficiency, healthcare, and space-related businesses. Fjord Capital aims to create value through an active industrial ownership model, pursuing both buyout and growth opportunities. With a commitment to fostering sustainable practices, the firm leverages its expertise to enhance the operational efficiency and competitiveness of its portfolio companies.

Max von Arnim

Partner

6 past transactions

Samplix

Venture Round in 2023
Samplix is a biotechnology company based in Herlev, Denmark, that specializes in advanced sample preparation for single DNA and RNA molecules. The company has developed the proprietary Xdrop™ technology, which utilizes a unique "water-oil-water" droplet formation to create millions of reaction chambers for handling individual DNA molecules. This innovative technology allows for targeted enrichment of large DNA fragments, addressing the limitations of existing multi-molecule preparation methods. By enabling precise and sensitive sample preparation, Samplix empowers researchers to conduct more informed studies, facilitating the sequencing of genetic regions critical for understanding virus integration and minimizing unintended CRISPR edits. The Xdrop™ system includes both the instrumentation and consumables needed for effective single-molecule analysis, thereby enhancing the ease of use and efficiency in molecular research.

Estibio

Private Equity Round in 2018
Estibio ApS, based in Ballerup, Denmark, specializes in the production and out-licensing of bioethanol through its innovative fermentation technology platform. The company utilizes patented Pentocrobe thermophilic microorganisms to catalyze the anaerobic fermentation of sugars, enabling a more efficient manufacturing process for both first and second generation bioethanol. Estibio's technology allows for the fermentation of various biomass types, including starchy and lignocellulosic materials, and is characterized by high-temperature processing that yields rapid and efficient production. In addition to its core bioethanol production activities, Estibio offers consultancy and analytical testing services, which encompass process optimization, composition analysis, and customer-specified genetic engineering. Established in 2005, Estibio continues to support its partners and customers with a range of services aimed at enhancing biofuel production efficiency.

Bowman Power Group

Venture Round in 2014
Bowman Power Group Limited specializes in the development and marketing of electric turbo compounding (ETC) technology systems designed for engine and generator original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), power rental providers, and independent power producers globally. The company's ETC systems enhance energy efficiency and power density in both new and retrofitted gas and diesel-fueled generator sets, as well as improve the efficiency of containerized generators used in rental applications. With over 600 ETC systems deployed worldwide, Bowman Power Group has generated more than 350 GWh of free energy and contributed to the reduction of over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. Notable clients include Cummins, Wärtsilä, Mitsubishi, and Liebherr, which have implemented Bowman's technology to optimize genset performance. Established in 2003 and based in Southampton, United Kingdom, the company employs around 80 staff members.

BioGasol

Venture Round in 2012
BioGasol ApS, established in 2006 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializes in renewable energy solutions. Headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark, with over 20 employees, the company develops technologies for bioethanol production using lignocellulosic biomass. BioGasol's proprietary technologies include pretreatment, biogas production, and C5-fermentation processes for ethanol generation. The company has successfully demonstrated its technology concept in a pilot plant since its inception.

BioGasol

Acquisition in 2010
BioGasol ApS, established in 2006 as a spin-out from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializes in renewable energy solutions. Headquartered in Ballerup, Denmark, with over 20 employees, the company develops technologies for bioethanol production using lignocellulosic biomass. BioGasol's proprietary technologies include pretreatment, biogas production, and C5-fermentation processes for ethanol generation. The company has successfully demonstrated its technology concept in a pilot plant since its inception.

Tesla

Series F in 2009
Tesla, Inc., established in 2003, is a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a range of electric vehicles, including luxury and midsize sedans, crossover SUVs, a light truck, and a semi-truck. Tesla's mission is to accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy, offering an expanding lineup of increasingly affordable electric cars. The company operates through two segments: Automotive, which focuses on EV production, powertrain components, and services, and Energy Generation and Storage, which provides rechargeable battery systems, solar energy generation, and energy storage products for residential, commercial, and utility-scale applications. Tesla markets its products through company-owned stores, galleries, and its official website, and supports them with a network of service centers and mobile technicians. Additionally, Tesla operates a fast-charging network for EV owners.
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