SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong VC/PE environment with local and Nordic players
- Some international players: mostly large Swedish PE firms
- Large amount of VC funds
- Strong VC/PE environment focusing on energy, oil services, and ICT
Weaknesses
- Limited number of large PE funds in Norway
Opportunities
- Approximately EUR 4,000 million in committed non-invested capital
- A large portion of investments are mature
- Develop sectors towards clean-tech, oil services, and energy
Threats
- Shortage of funding from Norwegian banks
- IPOs do not exist as an exit strategy
Outlook
- Norway remains attractive for overseas investors, especially within oil services sector
- VC/PE activities expected to increase at the end of 2009
Expert: Vegard Stevning, Partner, E&Y Norway |
Comparison within Peer Group
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Separate VC and PE Indices
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