Kistefos AS

Kistefos AS is a privately owned investment company based in Oslo, Norway, specializing in private equity investments across a diverse range of industries. The firm focuses on sectors such as offshore, shipping, financial services, information technology, telecommunications, and real estate. Kistefos AS typically invests in unlisted companies that can benefit from industrial sector consolidation or those that can enhance their competitive position and profitability through business restructuring. The company is wholly owned by Christen Sveaas and is under the leadership of Managing Director Bengt A. Rem. Founded in 1984, Kistefos AS has a history of pursuing philanthropic projects committed to public service and academic development. The firm offers several fellowship funds and scholarships for Norwegian and African students at elite universities worldwide. As of the first half of 2024, Kistefos has supported 146 alumni. The company's investment philosophy emphasizes quality in both the investment and ownership phases, aiming to create long-term value through thorough and professional decision-making processes. This approach reduces risk and helps guarantee an attractive return on capital invested. Kistefos AS is headquartered at Dokkveien 1, Oslo, Norway, and can be contacted via email at post@kistefos.no. The firm's official website is https://www.kistefos.no, and more information can be found on their LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/kistefos-as/.