Ferd Capital

What is Ferd Capital?

Ferd Capital is a Norwegian venture capital firm with a diverse investment portfolio that includes software, IT and TMT, media, biotech, hardware and manufacturing, and energy sectors.

The firm specialises in equity investments, focusing on early-stage, expansion, and later-stage companies, as well as management buyouts and leveraged buyouts. With assets under management amounting to approximately $1.1 billion, they take a hands-on approach to investing, looking for significant ownership stakes where they can actively contribute as a collaborative and value-creating partner.

Ferd Capital operates as part of a larger conglomerate that engages in various business areas including actively managed ownership in private and publicly listed companies, financial investments, property development, external asset management, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship.

The organization's purpose is to create enduring value and make a significant impact.

They seek to facilitate sustainable, creative, and vibrant community growth, exemplified by their ownership of Marienlyst, a prominent development site in Oslo. Ferd Capital encourages international growth by influencing company development, supporting their portfolio companies through their expertise, networks, and capital to realize their full international potential.

Their business philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation and partnership with other entities that align with their values. Ferd also engages in initiatives beyond traditional investing, including impact investing and social entrepreneurship, which reflect their commitment to create not only financial but also social value.