Oslo-based Kistefos is a private investment firm, focusing on offshore, shipping, IT, finance, telecoms, and property sectors.
Location
Oslo, NO
Founded
1889
Kistefos AS is a private investment company based in Oslo, Norway, owned by Christen Sveaas. The firm focuses on diverse industries including offshore, shipping, financial services, technology, and real estate. With a primary focus on European investments, Kistefos manages a diversified portfolio of companies from its Oslo headquarters.
Led by CEO Tom Ruud and Chairman Christen Sveaas, Kistefos has a long history dating back to 1889. The company's portfolio includes wholly and partly owned industrial companies, as well as strategic investments in listed and unlisted entities. Kistefos is known for its active investment approach and its ability to manage a wide range of assets across various sectors.
Kistefos - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies1
Current Portfolio Count1
Top Investment Stages
Series D1 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Series D 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.