About us

What we do

Ambitious owner of private and listed companies

Developing great companies requires discipline, while at the same time recognizing that no companies are the same.

Our goal is always to deliver world-class returns with an acceptable risk profile. Since the company’s inception back to 1992, we have remained true to our strategy and our investment focus.

In partnership with ambitious management teams, our focus has always been on developing Nordic companies, proving their international potential and/or bringing an international trend to the Nordics.

What we seek

Active ownership through positive partnership

We invest in companies where our ownership is wanted and welcome, and where we can achieve an influential ownership. Throughout the life of the firm, we have had a consistent strategy and approach to our investments – whether it has been private or listed companies – a strategy which has proven to be successful.

In the front seat together with management and other shareholders

We believe a growth strategy is the best way of creating sustainable economic value and every aspect of our ownership strategy reflects this.

  • Leadership with ambition and implementation capabilities.
  • Attractive markets with growth potential and companies with unique characteristics.
  • Seeking the X-factor consisting of unique features, options or qualities that can contribute to a return out of the ordinary at a controllable level of risk.

Structured approach

We apply a structured and systematic approach when we consider a listed company prior to making a private investment. The key elements we analyze are:

Management

One of the most important success factors in our investments is the quality and abilities of the management team of the company in which we invest. Strong personal qualities, relevant experience to the execution of the growth plan and a high level of ambition.

Market position

We have a strong preference for investing in growth sectors and growth companies. Good underlying growth increases the opportunity for success in the investment.

Products, services and unique features

We look for companies with a tangible competitive advantage and/or unique features. A competitive edge and unique position are among the key drivers of growth and margin improvement.

ESG

ESG is not a single factor to be considered, but rather an area that is continuously a part of our contributions in business development and strategy.

How we contribute

It's all about understanding the purpose and how the business are aligned to its markets. Getting the grip around what it is all about. We contribute with experience, passion and dedicated people to support management in executing their strategy. This is what creates value in the longer run...

Active ownership

We experience that many of the CEOs in the companies we meet have limited support from, and interaction with their boards or owners. By actively supporting, coaching and energizing top management, we can contribute to creating a strong momentum in the company. One of our most important roles is to work with management to ensure clear strategies, objectives and focus areas for the development of the company.

Growth

We focus on growth in all of our businesses. Our network and expertise are useful in both establishing the company in new markets and strengthening presence and market share in existing markets. When making additional acquisitions in a portfolio company, we most often participate directly in the acquisition and integration processes. Together, we have made over 90 add-on acquisitions in the portfolio.

Operational expertise

Our expertise lies in understanding the key operational drivers for the business and ensuring that these are the areas of focus for the company and the board. We understand organizations and we know what is necessary and achievable in our portfolio companies. Our job is to help management focus on the right priorities and the right times and support them in those efforts. Additional contributions can range from participation in project groups within the company to analytical support.

“I have been working close with Narve Reiten over the last years from when they invested in our business and he became the chairman. His passion for our company Vow has been a great inspiration for me and my team, creating a strong drive that has been an important part of our recent success. Together, we have lined out strategies to grow our business not only within our core cruise activities, but also into new industry verticals. Active and passionate ownership is always a winner”

— HENRIK BADIN, CEO Vow ASA

Reiten & Co was established in 1992 as a financial advisory M&A boutique. Today's partners, Bård, Narve, Terje and Morten.

Experience & background

We are true entrepreneurs with 30 years of history. This journey has given us valuable insight, knowledge and experience that we share with our portfolio companies.

Image from the office - glass wall made by Nico Wideberg

KEY HISTORY OF REITEN | CO

  • 1992: Establishment

    Reiten & Co was established in 1992 as an independent financial advisory and M&A boutique. The company got a lot of clients within different business segments. One of the assignments was to rise capital for Norman Data Defence Systems and to assist developing the company further.

  • 1996: First Private Equity investment

    The investments in Proffice and Tele1 Europe marks the first private equity structure managed by Reiten & Co.

  • 2002: First Private Equity blind-pool

    Based on a strong track record the first blind-pool vehicle was raised at the end of 2002, later to be followed by international fund structures in 2004 and 2007.

  • 2009: Data Respons as first listed investment

    Even if Reiten & Co has listed companies since inception, Data Respons was the first investment in a listed company done by Reiten Fund VII.

  • 2017: Turning into listed companies with Vow ASA

    With the history and attraction from Private Equity, a new refined investment strategy was put in place - using the Private Equity toolkit together with an active ownership approach in listed companies.

  • 2018-: Continued public investment strategy

    Successful investment in Navamedic ASA. Further extracting value from public investments by spin-off of Vow Green Metals AS and Observe Medical ASA

Want to know us better, meet the team

Our responsibilities

With almost 30 years of investment experience we believe that our emphasis on conducting business in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible way has helped us identify and minimize potential risks, stimulate innovation and contributed to increased profitability.

Our ESG focus

Ambitious, straightforward and fair

Our values are not complicated. We believe in ambitious and straightforward partnership where fairness is essential.

About usTeamNewsInvestmentsContactCasesESGInvestor relationsPrivacy Policy