Credo Partners AS
Private equityOslo · Growth · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Credo Partners focuses exclusively on scaling founder-led companies in Scandinavia, helping them grow from local players into industry leaders. The firm targets under-the-radar businesses with untapped growth potential, operating below the radar of traditional private equity and always investing as the first institutional owner. It concentrates on business services, solutions and technology, applying industry-specific business architecture and proven blueprints for scalable growth. Credo takes a hands-on partnership approach and also emphasizes building its own portfolio company platforms to create strong, scalable businesses with lasting impact.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
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Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathA full-stack player dedicated to cloud-native applications, built by Credo through combining Right Management (an Oracle NetSuite implementation partner) and Right Consulting, and led by CEO Runar Vestrheim.
Provider of marine propulsion solutions with over 112 years of history, acquired by Credo Partners in March.
Nordic provider of IT security, network, and infrastructure services, founded in 2016.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioNogvaacq. by Credo Partners
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Credo Partners AS invest at?
- Credo Partners AS invests at the Growth stage.
- What sectors does Credo Partners AS focus on?
- Credo Partners AS focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Climate Tech, Construction Tech, Cybersecurity, Energy, Enterprise Software, FoodTech, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Credo Partners AS located?
- Credo Partners AS is headquartered in Oslo, NO.
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