What sectors does Smedvig focus on?

Smedvig focuses on Sector Agnostic.

Where is Smedvig located?

Smedvig is headquartered in Stavanger, NO.

Smedvig

Family office

Stavanger · 10 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Smedvig is a multi-generational family office that invests across a broad range of asset classes including real estate, venture capital, private equity, long-only equity, hedge funds and fixed income. It combines capital with entrepreneurial spirit, operational experience and a long-term mindset, aiming to back potential and build enduring businesses. Its guiding philosophy, expressed in Norwegian as 'Finne, Forvalte, Foredle' (Discover, Develop, Deliver), reflects its approach to identifying opportunities, managing them and adding value. The firm also emphasizes positive engagement with its local community.

Invests inSector AgnosticEurope Norway Stavanger United Kingdom

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stavanger, NO

Instruments

Equity

Founded

1915

AUM

$2.4B

Team · 10 people

from the firm's website

Cecilie W. Melbye· CEO (Property)· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

Grethe Haram· Controller and Board Secretary· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

Jens Kristian Rein· Finance manager· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

Jens Kristian Rein is a Finance Manager at Smedvig Group. He has worked as a Chief Financial Officer across industries including the processing and oil and energy servicing sectors, including six years with publicly listed companies. His experience covers cash flow management, budgeting and forecasting, reporting, accounting, and balance sheet restructuring.

John Thore Olsen· CRO· Kleppe/Verdalen, Rogaland, Norwayin

John Thore Olsen serves as Chief Risk Officer at Smedvig AS. His areas of work include regulatory compliance, portfolio risk management, portfolio compliance, investment management, and risk management, and he has previously held a Chief Executive Officer role. He holds a Certified European Financial Analyst (Autorisert Finans Analytiker) qualification from The Norwegian Society of Financial Analysts.

Kjell Inge Eiane· IT Manager· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

Kjersti Skagen Pedersen· Head of Back Office and Operations· Norwayin

Marit Salte· CEO· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

Non-Executive Director previously at KPMG and O.C. Østraadt; holds an MSc in Business, Administration and Economics from NHH.

Odd Torland· Senior advisor· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

Sjur Christian Monsen· CMO (Property)· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

Sjur Christian Monsen serves as Markedsdirektør at Smedvig Eiendom. He has more than 20 years of experience across finance, wealth management, venture, and real estate development.

Sonja Niederhauser· Office Manager· Stavanger, Rogaland, Norwayin

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What sectors does Smedvig focus on?: Smedvig focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Smedvig located?: Smedvig is headquartered in Stavanger, NO.

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