Watrium

Watrium is a private investment firm focusing on active, long-term ownership of a diversified portfolio, including real estate, private equity, public equity, and liquid financial assets. Established in 2002, Watrium traces its origins to the Anders Wilhelmsen Group, founded in 1939 by shipowner Anders Wilhelmsen. The firm manages a balanced portfolio with a primary focus on Northern Europe, investing across sectors such as real estate and infrastructure, energy, financial services, professional services, healthcare, maritime services, and aquaculture. Watrium's team comprises experienced investment professionals and administrative personnel with broad domestic and international experience across various industry sectors. The firm has offices in Oslo, Norway, and London, UK.

As an active owner, Watrium supports strategy development, operational improvements, restructuring, financing, and M&A in partnership with management teams. The firm has a history of significant investments, including a partnership with HitecVision, Europe's leading private equity investor focused on the upstream offshore oil and gas industry, where Watrium acquired approximately 29 percent of the shares in HitecVision AS. Additionally, Watrium has been involved in substantial real estate projects, such as the rehabilitation and remodeling of the Oslo Atrium office building in Bjørvika, a project valued at approximately NOK 740 million.

Watrium's investment philosophy emphasizes long-term value creation through active ownership and strategic partnerships. The firm's diversified approach allows it to adapt to various market conditions and opportunities, ensuring sustainable growth and development across its portfolio. By leveraging its financial strength, industrial capabilities, and financial expertise, Watrium continues to strengthen its portfolio and support the growth of its investee companies.