Who we are

Arendals Fossekompani

Arendals Fossekompani is an industrial investor. We work as active owners and developers of future-oriented companies within energy and technology. We operate globally in forward-thinking industries, such as B2B software and analytics, satellite communications, induction technology and industrial 3D printing. Established in 1896, Arendals Fossekompani has been a proud producer of renewable hydro power for more than 100 years. Our company is headquartered in Arendal, Norway and has been listed at the Oslo Stock Exchange since 1913.


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Hanne Watts
Lars Peder

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Lars Peder

Lars Peder Fensli

CFO and Executive Vice President

Send email +47 953 63 670
Hanne Watts

Hanne Nyborg Watts

VP Communications & Sustainability

Send email +47 974 04 496

Investment approach

With over a century of industrial development experience, our investment approach leverages our strengths. We create value through strategic use of capital, expertise and network. Our goal is to create an attractive total return for our shareholders in a sustainable manner.

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Active ownership

Active ownership

As an owner, we actively work wity our portfolio companies. We drive strategy developments, performance managament, support M&A and financing, and work to build strong teams and leaders.

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Long-term perspective

Long-term perspective

In every investment, we have a long-term view of our objectives. We retain ownership of our portfolio companies as long as we remain the best owner, ensuring long-term value and stability.

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Forward-thinking

Forward-thinking

We seek to build world-leading positions in industries driven by global megatrends;  Energy transition, Digitalisation and Deglobalisation. We believe that a responsible approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors is essential for ensuring solid risk-adjusted returns over time.

Investment Criterias

Ownership: We look for controlling stakes in companies, either independently or with complementary partnerships. We invest in both listed and unlisted shares.

Geography: We invest primarely in Nordic companies with a global market potential.

Maturity: We search for growth-stage companies with a proven business model and self-financing operations, or a clear financing plan for growth within one to two years.

Sustainability: Investments should contribute to, or have the potential to contribute to, at least one of the six environmental objectives defined in the EU Taxonomy.

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Energising technology, companies & communities for generations

Arendals Fossekompani has been a proud producer of hydropower since 1986. Today, we are an active investor for companies that support the energy transition.

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Arendals Fossekompani around the world

Arendals Fossekompani has a global presence with more than 2,600 employees in 24 countries through our portfolio companies.

History

Our History

Originally a local hydropower pioneer, Arendals Fossekompani has transformed into an international investment company. Explore some milestones in our proud history.

Our History

Our values

Arendals Fossekompani is a collaborative, dynamic and responsible company with a long-term perspective.

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Collaborative

Collaborative

We develop our companies in collaboration with the world around us and our partners.

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Long-term

Long-term

Based on more than a century of industrial history, we continue to develop our companies with a sustainable and long-term perspective.

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Dynamic

Dynamic

We have the ability, energy and motivation to carry out our ambitions.

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Responsible

Responsible

We act in an ethical and responsible manner in all situations.

Our people

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Benjamin Golding

CEO

Biography
Lars Peder

Lars Peder Fensli

CFO and Executive Vice President

Biography
Ingunn etterstol

Ingunn Ettestøl

Executive Vice President Hydropower

Biography
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Torkil S. Mogstad

Executive Vice President

Biography
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Ann-Kari Heier

Executive Vice President

Biography
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Håkon Tanem

Executive Vice President

Biography
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Marthe Erdal Kjelstadli

Business Developer

Biography
Preben stående

Preben Trondal Nilsen

Head of Accounting

Biography
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Camilla Ellefsen

Project Manager Hydro

Biography
Kirsti stående

Kirsti Homstøl

Business Developer Hydro

Biography
Tom bredt

Tom Krusche Pedersen

Property Manager

Biography
Hanne Watts

Hanne Nyborg Watts

VP Communications & Sustainability

Biography
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Anne Cathrine Knudsen-Baas

Accountant

Biography
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Hege Eikin

Accounting Assistant

Biography
Kari Anne bredt

Kari-Anne Slaaen

VP People & Culture

Biography
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Magnus Johansen

Investment Manager

Biography
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Marcel Miltenburg

VP Group Reporting

Biography
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Lars Magnus Eldrup Fagernes

Investment Manager

Biography
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Camilla Saga

Accountant

Biography
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Thomas Eccard

Managing Director Arendals Fosskompani Deutschland GmbH

Biography
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Tor Kristian Myre

Property Developer

Biography
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Sophie Barbier

Compliance and Sustainability Officer

Biography
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Frode Berås

Project Manager

Biography
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Trym Tveito Myhre

Investment Analyst

Biography
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Agnes Erickson

Senior Communications Advisor

Biography
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Are Garthus

IT Manager

Biography

Work experience

Education

Board positions

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Board of Directors

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Trond Westlie

Chairman

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Stine Rolstad Brenna

Board Member

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Morten Bergesen

Board Member

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Lise Lindbäck

Board Member

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Didrik Vigsnæs

Board Member

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Anne Grethe Dalane

Board Member

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Arild Nysæther

Board Member

Work experience

Education

Board positions

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