Investinor is an evergreen investment
company funded by the Norwegian government. We invest in promising
unlisted (private) companies aiming for international growth and
expansion.
Investinor manages NOK 4.2 billion (mEuro
525) and invests on the same terms and conditions as private investors,
with a clear exit strategy for all investments.
Investinor is one of the major venture investment companies in Norway,
both in terms of manpower and capital under management. Our team has a
superior overview of the market and attracts high quality dealflow.
Investinor’s team is a value adding mixture of engineers and business
professionals with industrial and entrepreneurial experience.
Investinor has a long term perspective on its ownership in portfolio
companies, is financially strong and has a consistent, credible
investment philosophy.
BUSINESS MODEL
Investinor takes minority stakes (less than 50%) in the portfolio
companies and always syndicates its investments with other investors. We
then execute active ownership through board positions in our portfolio
companies.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
One of Investinor’s ambitions is to be our international partners’
gateway to Norway, one of the world’s safe harbors for investments.
Our hands-on team enjoys a superior deal flow from buoyant Norwegian
sectors, has deep knowledge of these sectors and excellent overview of
the market.
STAGES WE FOCUS ON
Investinor focus on companies in the other early stage and expansion stage, as defined by the European Venture Capital Association
SECTORS WE FOCUS ON
Investinor focus on sectors with high potential in Norway, and in which
our team has deep knowledge and extensive operational experience
e.g. ICT, Oil and Gas, Biotech and Aquaculture.
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Investinor aims to be at the forefront of corporate social
responsibility, and we expect the same level of dedication from our
portfolio companies. Our portfolio companies must live up to
Investinor’s ethical guidelines, or develop equivalent guidelines of
their own.
Investinor is owned and funded by the Norwegian Government.