IFE Invest AS
Overview
A Norwegian private investment firm specializing in commercializing research outcomes from the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE). Established in 2008 as IFE Venture AS, the firm rebranded to IFE Invest AS in 2017. It focuses on transforming IFE's research into viable businesses by providing active ownership, management support, market development, scaling, and capital raising. The firm manages an investment capital of approximately NOK 30 million and currently has seven companies in its portfolio. Notable successes include the sale of Restrack to Resman in 2018, Kjeller Vindteknikk to Norconsult in 2019, and Visavi Technology to Kongsberg Digital in 2022. Additionally, IFE Invest AS manages holdings in companies such as NTG (Euronext Growth), Condalign (NOTC), Crayonano (NOTC), and APIM from the former NIK III fund. The firm is also an active partner in innovation environments in Kjeller and Halden, collaborating with entities like Kjeller Innovasjon, Smart Innovation Norway, Kongsberg Innovasjon, Startuplab Oslo, Akershus Teknologifond, Innovation and Entrepreneurship BI, Pree Seed Investors, and other VC funds and family offices. IFE Invest AS operates under the umbrella of IFE Holding AS, with Bertil Gunnar Jörgen Lundberg serving as the CEO. The firm's strategic plan for 2023–2028 emphasizes its role as IFE's Technology Transfer Office (TTO), focusing on early-stage commercialization efforts, idea evaluation, project development, business development, and market analysis. The firm aims to build an internal culture of innovation and commercialization, enhancing expertise in intellectual property rights and related matters.
Investment Focus
- Active involvement in company development
- Alignment with IFE's research and technology
- Potential for commercialization of research outcomes
- Scalability and growth potential
- Sustainable and innovative business models
- Strong management teams
- Clear market demand
- Technological feasibility
- Financial viability
- Compliance with Norwegian regulations
- Commitment to environmental and social responsibility
- Potential for international expansion
- Ability to attract additional funding
- Strategic fit with IFE's portfolio
- Long-term value creation
- Clear exit strategies
- Alignment with IFE's mission and values
- Potential for job creation
- Contribution to technological advancement
- Positive impact on society
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does IFE Invest AS invest in?
IFE Invest AS invests in Technology, Healthcare, Energy, Telecommunications, Software and Renewable Energy, and is based in Viken, Norway. IFE Invest AS is listed as a private investment firm in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does IFE Invest AS invest at?
IFE Invest AS backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth.
Which regions does IFE Invest AS invest in?
IFE Invest AS invests across Norway.
What companies has IFE Invest AS invested in?
IFE Invest AS's portfolio includes Condalign AS, ResMan AS, ZEG Power AS, Hybrid Energy, Kjeller Vindteknikk, Hydrogen Storage and Systems AS – Hystorsys, Applied Petroleum Technology APT AS and Wirescan AS.
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