OX2 is a company focused on providing renewable energy solutions, including the development and sale of wind and solar farms. They operate in several countries across Europe, such as Sweden, Finland, Poland, France, Lithuania, Norway, Spain, Italy, Estonia, and Romania. In addition to their core activities in solar and onshore and offshore wind farms, OX2 is also involved in energy storage projects and the development of hydrogen solutions. The company emphasizes technical and business management solutions to support its various energy initiatives.
Storytel is a leading provider of audiobook and e-book streaming services, offering unlimited access to a diverse range of titles across more than 20 markets. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sweden, the company operates under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, providing users with the ability to explore a wide array of genres, including detective stories, novels, and biographies, in multiple languages such as Swedish, English, Arabic, Danish, and Finnish. Storytel also has a significant publishing division that includes several established publishing houses, such as Norstedts, Massolit, and B. Wahlstrom, focusing on both adult and children's literature. The company has expanded its services internationally, with operations in countries like Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and the USA, positioning itself as a prominent player in the subscription-based audiobook and e-book market.
Ardoq AS, established in 2013 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in New York, London, and Copenhagen, specializes in developing solutions to document and visualize complex computer systems. Its flagship product, Ardoq, combines textual documentation with interactive visualizations, offering features such as automatic visualization generation, real-time collaboration, and model-based documentation. Ardoq serves a wide range of professionals, including business users, developers, project managers, and stakeholders, empowering them to understand interdependencies, plan changes, and make data-driven decisions. The platform enables the entire organization to contribute to documentation, fostering a collaborative environment for digital transformation.
Storytel is a leading provider of audiobook and e-book streaming services, offering unlimited access to a diverse range of titles across more than 20 markets. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sweden, the company operates under the Storytel and Mofibo brands, providing users with the ability to explore a wide array of genres, including detective stories, novels, and biographies, in multiple languages such as Swedish, English, Arabic, Danish, and Finnish. Storytel also has a significant publishing division that includes several established publishing houses, such as Norstedts, Massolit, and B. Wahlstrom, focusing on both adult and children's literature. The company has expanded its services internationally, with operations in countries like Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and the USA, positioning itself as a prominent player in the subscription-based audiobook and e-book market.
Recover Nordic Norge
Acquisition in 2019
Recover Nordic Norge is the leading provider of emergency response and damage control services in the Nordic region. The company specializes in managing and mitigating the effects of various incidents, ensuring swift and effective recovery solutions for affected individuals and organizations. With a strong presence in the market, Recover Nordic Norge plays a crucial role in addressing emergencies and restoring operations, demonstrating its commitment to service excellence and community support.
Broadnet
Acquisition in 2018
Broadnet is Norway's foremost provider of fiber-based data communication, serving businesses, operators, and the public sector. With ownership by a leading private equity firm, Broadnet operates a comprehensive nationwide fiber network that spans 40,000 kilometers, connecting over 90 towns across the country. This extensive infrastructure enables Broadnet to offer robust security and stability for its clients' data communications. The company is currently engaged in an ambitious rollout of fiber services designed to enhance connectivity for Norwegian businesses, ensuring they can effectively connect with enterprises globally.
Iver is a Swedish managed IT services provider specializing in full IT outsourcing. The company offers a range of contracted services, including hosting, cloud management, and application management. By focusing on dedicated customer service and delivering high-quality IT solutions, Iver has established strong relationships with clients in Sweden and Norway. Additionally, Iver supports digital transformation through its information technology management services, which include secure data storage and access across both proprietary and public clouds. This approach enables businesses to enhance their market strategies, improve customer experiences, increase operational efficiency, and generate valuable insights from data.
BlueStep Bank
Acquisition in 2017
BlueStep Bank is a specialized mortgage provider operating in the Nordic region, particularly in Sweden and Norway. Since its inception in 2005, the bank has served over 29,000 customers, focusing on individuals who are often overlooked by traditional banking institutions. By tailoring its services to meet the unique financial situations and future capabilities of its clients, BlueStep Bank aims to create inclusive lending solutions. In addition to offering various lending products, the bank also provides deposit accounts, thereby diversifying its services. With a workforce of approximately 200 employees, BlueStep Bank has established itself as a key player in the specialist mortgage market in the Nordic region.
AutoStore
Acquisition in 2016
AutoStore AS, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Nedre Vats, Norway, specializes in manufacturing automated warehousing and storage systems. The company offers innovative solutions for automated retrieval and material handling, with a unique patented warehouse system designed to efficiently handle small goods. AutoStore's system utilizes standardized boxes stacked in a cube, making it highly space-efficient and capable of doubling storage capacity without increasing the footprint. The company collaborates with strategic partners such as Bastian Solutions, AM Automation, Egemin, Swisslog, Element Logic, and LG CNS. AutoStore's products are distributed globally through a multi-distribution network.
Mongstad Group
Acquisition in 2015
Mongstad Group’s vision is to be a leading Norwegian port landlord and developer of supply base assets, and their mission is to provide efficient infrastructure and properties that add value for their customers in the offshore logistics supply chain. Mongstad Group is the main landlord to the leading supply base in the Northern North Sea area, which was established in 1984. Mongstad Supply Base serves around 20 producing platforms, including the Troll and Oseberg fields. With more than 1,000,000 m2 of land, 60,000 m2 of buildings and 800 meters of quay, the supply base handles approximately 3,000 ship arrivals per year and more than 1,000,000 tons over quay, making it one of the most active supply bases in Norway.
Evidensia Djursjukvård
Acquisition in 2014
Evidensia Djursjukvård AB is a veterinary clinic chain headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operating over 180 clinics and hospitals across Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. The company provides a comprehensive range of animal care services, including veterinary care, food, medicine, and supplies for various pets, such as dogs, cats, small animals, exotic animals, and horses. Through its extensive network, Evidensia aims to deliver quality veterinary services to pet owners in multiple countries.
StormGeo
Acquisition in 2014
StormGeo is a provider of data science and weather intelligence, specializing in delivering weather information and decision support services to a diverse global customer base. Founded in 1998 and based in Bergen, Norway, the company offers advanced solutions across various industries, including shipping, renewable energy, aviation, oil and gas, and media. With eight forecasting centers worldwide, StormGeo is recognized for its high-quality forecasts and commitment to innovation through extensive research and development. The company's services enable clients to navigate operational challenges in dynamic environments, ensuring safe operations at sea, optimal shipping routes, and secure offshore platform management. StormGeo's dedication to exceptional customer service further enhances its reputation as a trusted partner for weather-sensitive operations.
Altus Intervention
Acquisition in 2014
Altus Intervention Limited is a well intervention service company that specializes in providing a wide range of services for the oil and gas industry. The company offers wireline, wireline tractor, and logging services, as well as heavy-duty fishing and various auxiliary services. Its capabilities include cased hole logging, production logging, well integrity logging, and riserless light well intervention services. Additionally, Altus Intervention provides coiled tubing and pumping services, well engineering, pipeline services, and equipment rental for various specialized tools and machinery. Founded in 2001 and based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, Altus Intervention was formerly known as WIS Qserv Ltd and rebranded in 2017 to unify its operations under a single identity. The company operates across multiple regions, including the UK, Norway, Denmark, West Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East, employing approximately 1,000 people globally.
Broadnet
Private Equity Round in 2012
Broadnet is Norway's foremost provider of fiber-based data communication, serving businesses, operators, and the public sector. With ownership by a leading private equity firm, Broadnet operates a comprehensive nationwide fiber network that spans 40,000 kilometers, connecting over 90 towns across the country. This extensive infrastructure enables Broadnet to offer robust security and stability for its clients' data communications. The company is currently engaged in an ambitious rollout of fiber services designed to enhance connectivity for Norwegian businesses, ensuring they can effectively connect with enterprises globally.
AcadeMedia
Acquisition in 2010
AcadeMedia is the largest independent education provider in Northern Europe, offering a comprehensive range of educational services from pre-schools to adult education. The company operates approximately 550 units primarily in Sweden, Norway, and Germany. Its educational segments include preschools, compulsory schools, upper secondary schools, and adult education, with the upper secondary school segment generating the highest revenue. AcadeMedia's upper secondary school brands include Praktiska, Drottning Blanka, NTI, LBS, ProCivitas, and Rytmus. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from its operations in Sweden, reflecting its strong presence in the region's education sector.
XXL Sport & Villmark
Acquisition in 2010
XXL Sport & Villmark is a prominent sports retailer founded in 2001, operating a network of 14 mega-stores across major cities in Norway, as well as in Sweden and Finland. The company specializes in a wide array of products catering to sports, hunting, skiing, biking, and other outdoor activities. Its offerings include casual and sportswear, footwear, camping gear, firearms, and equipment for various sports such as water sports, football, golf, and skiing. XXL has established itself as the fastest-growing player in the Norwegian sporting goods retail market, holding a market share of nearly 15%. The company has experienced significant sales growth, with expectations to reach nearly NOK 2 billion in revenues. The majority of its business comes from Norway, where it continues to expand its presence and product range.
Scandic Hotels
Acquisition in 2007
Scandic Hotels Group is a Sweden-based hotel operator with a portfolio of over 200 hotels across approximately 120 destinations, primarily in the Nordic region. The company caters to both corporate and leisure travelers, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from business travel, room services, restaurants, and conferences. Scandic Hotels operates in several countries including Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Belgium, Poland, and Germany, with Sweden serving as the largest market. This extensive network enables the company to offer a diverse range of accommodations and services tailored to meet the needs of its guests.
Rolls-Royce Power Systems
Acquisition in 2006
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG, based in Friedrichshafen, specializes in large engines, propulsion systems, and distributed energy systems. Operating under the MTU brand, the company markets high-speed engines and propulsion systems for various industries, including ships, heavy land vehicles, rail, defense, and oil and gas. Their product portfolio includes diesel gensets for different applications, along with cogeneration plants for combined heat and power generation. Bergen Engines, a Norwegian subsidiary, manufactures medium-speed diesel and gas engines for marine and power generation purposes. Additionally, L'Orange produces fuel injection systems as part of the company's offerings.
Plantasjen
Acquisition in 2001
Plantasjen AS operates a chain of garden superstores across Norway, Sweden, and Finland, focusing on providing a diverse range of plants and gardening solutions. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Kongsvinger, Norway, the company sells flowers, seasonal and indoor plants, as well as garden furniture and various gardening accessories. Its product offerings also include garden care essentials such as soil, fertilizer, and lawn care items, aimed at meeting the needs of customers seeking affordable gardening solutions. Plantasjen's extensive store network allows it to effectively serve the Nordic market.
CreditInform
Acquisition in 2000
CreditInform develops and sells products and services relating to credit and market information. The business holds a dominant position in the Norwegian market, providing businesses with market data pertaining to several industries as well as credit information on organizations and individuals. The corporation also expands its operations outside of Norway through cooperative partnerships and export sales.
Haanpaa Group
Acquisition in 1999
Haanpaa Group is a logistics provider specializing in the distribution of liquid chemical products across Europe. Founded in 1949 by Jussi Haanpaa and headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, the company offers a comprehensive range of services, including storage, maintenance, transportation, and delivery of chemical products in several European cities. Haanpaa is also involved in sampling, monitoring, packaging, and tank inspection, catering to industries such as specialty chemicals, pulps and papers, fuels, lubricants, animal feeds, and agricultural commodities. The company has expanded its operations with branches in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Estonia, Russia, and the Netherlands. Since July 2016, Haanpaa operates as a subsidiary of Groupe Samat SA.