Reidar Bjerkestrand

Bølgen Invest is an active manager which invests in innovative and knowledge-intensive enterprises with growth and profitability potential. They invest across sectors including clean energy, engineering, aquaculture and finance. Their geographic focus is exclusively on Norwegian companies located in the Kristiansund area. The firm generally takes minority and significant minority stakes in established companies with the potential for long-term growth, the potential for lasting competitive advantage or which are in need of restructuring. They co-invest with other investors, believing that it reduces risk through parallel analyses and project reviews, provides increased investment opportunities and greater investment capacity. Bølgen Invest partners with investee management, aiming to create value through operational improvements including assisting in strategy, organization, distribution and marketing. They assist with restructuring, including mergers, acquisitions and disposals of operations/activities, helping to identify partners and increase access to national and international networks. The firm typically holds investments for three to six years.

Provides vessel traffic information software and custom services

Builds vessel and provides maritime consulting and engineering services

Provides X-ray and ultrasound scanning services

Develops and delivers business systems to the seafood industry

Develops bearing, turbine, and generator solutions

Develops and industrializes turbine for small hydropower installations

Provides data and analysis platform services for aquaculture & fishing industry

Operates as a telecom solutions provider