A long-term, active owner

We look for great people, distinctive companies and simple business models—and help them build for the long term.

Our approach

How we work

01 · Before
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What you can expect from us

We invest for the long term, so we take the time to understand a company before we commit.

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    A clear process focused on understanding the company, the people behind it and their ambitions

  2. 02

    We identify what makes the company special and what has driven its success, then build from there

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    Open conversations about where we can contribute and where we should stay out of the way

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    We focus on becoming a good owner, not closing a quick deal

02 · After
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Working together after the investment

We work closely with management and adapt our involvement to what the company actually needs.

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    We take board seats—often the chair and one additional seat

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    We speak with the CEO regularly, often every week

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    We help with key hires, the leadership team, culture and organisational structure

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    We contribute on strategy, reporting, growth and the practical use of AI

03 · The network
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Access to a network you can draw on

Our portfolio companies can call on leaders, founders and specialists across industries and countries.

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    More than 1,000 people across the portfolio, including specialists in finance, marketing, sales, HR, technology and AI

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    Leaders and teams who have faced similar challenges and can share practical experience

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    Regular gatherings, including the CEO Summit, CFO Summit, HR gatherings and specialist forums

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    Connections across 20 portfolio companies in five countries

The Øgreid team

LET'S BUILD SOMETHING TOGETHER

Get in touch if you agree that ambitious people and great companies deserve long-term owners.

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