André Aarøen

Fjord Invest is an active, long-term manager which invests in innovative companies with high growth potential in a range of sectors including marine industries/seafood, maritime, energy, tourism, and environmental. Their geographic focus is on Western Norway (Førde, Sogn og Fjordane, Årdal, Høyanger, Hordaland, Rogaland, Vest-Agder and Aust-Agder). Through their funds, the firm invests NOK 1- 35 million in seed-stage, newly-established and growth-stage companies and up to NOK 27.5 million in follow-up investments. They give priority to companies with annual growth potential of over 20%, generally taking minority and significant minority stakes in their investee companies and seeking board representation. Fjord Invest typically holds their investments for five to seven years.

Develops time tracking software

Provides online music streaming library

Provides repair of oil and gas wells services

MF is a long-term private equity investment manager. Their investment focus is on firms operating in white fish farming, specifically cod in Norway or the Nordic region. They also consider other species as well as other segments of the marine sector, including restructuring of technology or salmon-oriented firms. Their objective is to provide a good return for their investors. They seek solid, small firms with the goal of merging several to create major entities with international potential. MF is an active investment partner. They seek maximum owner influence with significant minority stakes either alone or with co-investors. The firm invests in a range of NOK 20 million to NOK 80 million per investment. They are members of the Board with a preference for chair positions. The firm strives for optimal shareholder agreements to drive growth and development of portfolio firms.

Manufactures door

Develops metal facade panel

Offers condition monitoring solutions for machinery diagnostics and maintenance

Provides online digital photo printing services