Kistefos
Overview
Kistefos is a private investment firm based in Oslo, Norway, that manages a diversified portfolio of companies across offshore, shipping, financial services, technology, and real estate sectors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| OstomyCure AS | Jul 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| Rucoria AS | Apr 2026 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
| PaperShell | Dec 2025 | VC Round | Lead |
| Defibrio AS | Jun 2025 | VC Round | Lead |
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Key People
Ulrik Mannhart
Principal
Lars Petter Utseth
Investment Manager
Mads Helmich Pedersen
Investment Manager
Mathias Dokkan-Thorsen
Investment Manager
Otto Moltke-Hansen
Investment Manager
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Kistefos based?
Kistefos is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
When was Kistefos founded?
Kistefos was founded in 1998.
How many portfolio companies does Kistefos have?
Kistefos has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Kistefos's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include OstomyCure AS, Rucoria AS, PaperShell, Defibrio AS, Rucoria AS.
What was Kistefos's most recent investment?
Kistefos's most recent investment on Caplight was in OstomyCure AS in 2026.
What sectors does Kistefos focus on?
Kistefos focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telecommunications & Networking, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Kistefos focus on?
Kistefos typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is Kistefos's AUM?
Kistefos's assets under management are estimated at over $3.7B.