This document provides information about Momentum Partners, an investment firm based in Bergen, Norway. It introduces the core team of experienced consultants and entrepreneurs. It also summarizes four investments Momentum has made since October 2015 in innovative startups in various industries including hair care, cleaning services, hosting, and marine feed. The document expresses Momentum's ambitions to bring forward startups from western Norway and create a bridge between traditional capital and the growing startup scene in Bergen. It outlines what they look for in potential investment opportunities and how they actively support portfolio companies.
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Momentum Partners @ First Tuesday Bergen
1. This information is confidential and was prepared by Momentum Partners solely for the use of our client; it is not to be relied on by any 3rd party without Momentum Partners' prior written consent
MOMENTUM PARTNERS (AND PARTNERS)
First Tuesday
Bergen, 4 October 2016
2. 2
THE CORE TEAM
Complementing competence with experience in all stages of business
• Partner and co-founder of
Momentum Partners
• Focus on business development and
transactions
• 16 years experience from consulting
and industry (Arkwright, PwC, Hydro,
Statoil, Rieber&Søn)
ARVE
FRESVIK
• Co-founder of Momentum Partners
• CEO W. Giertsen AS
• Focus on management, strategy and
org. development
• 23 years experience from consulting
and industry (BCG, Jotun, Rieber&Søn,
W. Giertsen)
FRANK
MOHN
HILDE STØLE
PETTERSEN
• Partner in Momentum Partners
• Focus on strategy, org. development
and analysis
• 7 years experience from consulting
(BCG, Momentum Partners)
• Part of new network for female
angel investors
• Co-founder of Adams Matkasse
• Business development director Linas
Matkasse
• Focus on early-phase, marketing,
sales, brand-building and growth
LASSE
SMEDSVIG
• Co-founder of Adams Matkasse
• Business development director Linas
Matkasse
• Focus on early-phase, sales,
operations and growth
HARALD
AALVIK
• Co-founder of 4 internationally
successful tech start-ups
• Business angel
• Started his career in McKinsey
OLLI
SIRKIÄ
3. 3
FOUR INVESTMENTS SINCE OCTOBER 2015
CONCEPT
FUNDING
SECURED
(partly with
co-investors)
Innovative hair
dressing concept
MNOK 4,3
Booking platform
for cleaning services
MNOK 4,0
Hosting service
based on Airbnb
MNOK 0,6
Innovative feed for
marine larvae
MNOK 6,5
(+ MNOK 4)
Oct 2015 Oct 2015 July 2016 Sept 2016
PRESENCE
Bergen, Oslo,
Trondheim
Bergen, Oslo,
Helsinki (FI),
Tampere (FI), Turku (FI)
Bergen, Oslo,
Trondheim,
Stavanger
Bergen/Karmøy,
launching in
Brazil and Ecuador
COMPANY
4. WE GET INVOLVED!
Bygging av Cutters’ første modul
Minipro vinner Angel Challenge
Kontraktssignering og champagne
med Easybnb
Arve rer opp senger
med Easybnb
Intensjonsavtale i boks med Freska FI
5. HIGH AMBITIONS
• Bring forward innovative businesses originating from the west coast of Norway
• Create a bridge between the traditional capital base and the start-up scene in Bergen
• Actively contribute to the growing start-up scene in Bergen and Norway
• Expand capital base and network participation
5
WE HAVE AMBITIOUS PLANS!
2-5 new
investments
annually
Investment amount
MNOK 0.3-5.0
per company
Long-term
commitment
6. We are looking for you, if you…
…are a brilliant, yet coachable, team
…solve a real problem / fulfil a real need in the market
...present a scalable concept at the right time
…have a solid business model
…have ambitions at least in the Nordics and preferably beyond
6
WHAT’S AN IDEAL INVESTMENT CASE FOR US?
We are always looking for new opportunities
7. WHY WORK WITH US?
A proven track record and long-term commitment
7
CORE TEAM
Deeply involved in daily operations
– we will keep you busy, but help
you along the way!
Network of relevant co-
investors with substantial
capital base
Drawing on our network of
experts in specific fields as
needed (e.g. legal, tax,
auditing)
EXTENDED TEAM
Based on different careers in
industry, consulting and
entrepreneurship