3rd Nordic Private Markets Investment Breakfast
The 3rd Nordic Private Markets Investment Breakfast is an annual event that is hosted through the joint cooperation of Pedersen & Partners and CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS. The event will be held in Oslo and will bring together senior decision makers from Private Equity, Mezzanine and Venture Funds, Asset Managers, Financial Institutions, Family Offices and their portfolio companies.
The purpose of this event is to bring together investment professionals to discuss and share experiences and comments regarding the current industry climate and future developments.
CMS Kluge Advokatfirma AS
Bryggegata 6
0117, Oslo
Norway
Co-Chairs:
- Frode Olsen - Partner, CMS Kluge
- Poul Pedersen – Founder and Executive Chairman, Pedersen & Partners
Panellists:
- Endre Folge - Partner & CEO, Union
- Joachim Høegh-Krohn - Partner & CEO, Turnstone
- Gudmund Killi - Managing Partner, Credo Partners
- Tom Even Mortensen - Managing Partner, Sandwater
- John-Even Øveraasen - Managing Director, Levantor
- Ingrid Teigland Akay - Managing Partner, Hadean Ventures
- Eirik Wabø - Investment Director, FSN Capital
Panel discussion topics:
Our panel will discuss, among other relevant topics, the outlook for and latest trends in private markets investment and finance, as well as strategic M&A activity in key sectors such as infrastructure, technology, healthcare, and financial services, including:
- Deals: Update on deal activity in 2025 and outlook for 2026.
- Valuations: Navigating the complexities of valuing businesses in private equity and debt markets, considering external factors such as market volatility, deal flow, regulatory environments, local market dynamics, geopolitical tensions, interest rates and inflation, climate change, energy transition and the global election landscape.
- Strategic Exit Strategies: Explore effective exit strategies tailored to the local context, including IPOs, trade sales, and secondary buyouts, to maximize returns and mitigate risks.
- Value creation: Portfolio management, change management, the significance of human capital in due diligence, succession planning, and key talent acquisition and retention.