Blystad Group

The Blystad Group is a family-owned Norwegian investment firm with a diversified portfolio spanning shipping, real estate, and various financial sectors. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/?utm_source=openai))

In the shipping sector, the group has investments in tankers, container ships, car carriers, and offshore supply vessels. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/history/?utm_source=openai)) Their real estate portfolio includes commercial and residential properties, primarily in the Nordic region. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/real-estate/?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, the Blystad Group invests in private equity, hedge funds, and debt funds, focusing on sectors such as energy, utilities, financial institutions, leasing providers, technology, shipping, and consumer financing. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/investments/?utm_source=openai))

The Blystad Group is 100% owned and controlled by Mr. Arne Blystad and his immediate family. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/history/?utm_source=openai)) Mr. Blystad began his career as a shipbroker in London and New York and later started various ventures within the shipping and offshore drilling space. ([people.equilar.com](https://people.equilar.com/bio/person/arne-blystad-blystad-group/29027830?utm_source=openai))

The Blystad Group employs 20 professionals at its headquarters in Oslo, approximately 50 onshore staff in Glasgow, Scotland, and about 1,100 seafarers servicing its fleet of vessels. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Blystad-Group-Transparency-act-report.pdf?utm_source=openai))

The group has a history of active ownership and value creation, with a focus on integrity, longevity, trustworthiness, and collaboration. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/about-us/?utm_source=openai))

Notable investments include Nordic Semiconductor, a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in wireless communication technology. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/case/nordic-semiconductor/?utm_source=openai))

The Blystad Group's investment strategy combines industrial expertise with capital markets, building reliable partnerships to create long-term value across its diverse portfolio. ([blystad.no](https://blystad.no/about-us/?utm_source=openai))