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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What they invest in
from 8 of 23 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×4FoodTech ×4Hardware ×4AgTech ×2Cloud Computing ×2Developer Tools ×2Enterprise Software ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2
HQs:Norway×5Denmark×2
Investments · 23 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAddovation provides ERP add-ons, consulting, integrations, and support services to help businesses optimize their processes.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Per Inge SævareidKenneth Smith
Evidi develops industry solutions for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, as well as related apps and services that help businesses optimize operations across projects, production, procurement, and inventory.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaSOslo, NO
Geia Food is a food supplier and distributor that partners with retailers, convenience stores, food manufacturers, and food service businesses to provide frozen products and beverages.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceFoodTechLogistics & Supply Chain
Globus Wine is a wine bottling and logistics provider that handles the complete supply chain from vineyard to retail shelves, offering sourcing, bottling, design, packaging, and logistics services for wine distributors and producers across Scandinavia.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainCopenhagen, DK
Henning Andersen(Founder)Nicholas Hammeken(Founder)Uwe Pedersen(Founder)
A 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.
Made for Movement develops medical devices and rehabilitation technologies for people with physical disabilities to enable mobility and physical activity.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
MMC First Process supplies integrated system solutions for handling, processing, and cooling fish to seafood industry operators in wild catch and aquaculture globally.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechHardwareWest coast of Norway, NO
Nogva develops and supplies marine propulsion solutions, including hybrid propulsion systems and engines, drawing on over a century of experience working with customers.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMobility & Transportation
Optimar supplies automated factory solutions, machines, and systems to the seafood industry for trawlers and aquaculture facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingAgTechFoodTechHardware
Nordic provider of IT security, network, and infrastructure services, founded in 2016.
Co-investorsAfrica Climate VenturesAmplify PartnersEleven VenturesExponential Zaisan PartnersigniteXL VentureKairos HQ+2 more
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioNogvaacq. by Credo Partners
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Credo Partners AS made?
- Credo Partners AS has 23 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- 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.
- Who does Credo Partners AS co-invest with?
- Credo Partners AS most often shares deals with Amplify Partners, Eleven Ventures, Exponential Zaisan Partners, among 8 tracked co-investors.
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