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First Risk Capital
First Risk Capital invests in companies developing innovative ideas that challenge traditional business models. The firm has made 12 investments to date.
First Risk Capital
First Risk Capital invests in companies developing innovative ideas that challenge traditional business models. The firm has made 12 investments to date. Its most recent investment was in Cargobox, a Seed VC investment made on October 01, 2022.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2008
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Norway
City
Drammen
Corporate office
Drammen, Norway
Frequently asked questions
What kind of companies does First Risk Capital invest in?
The firm targets lower mid-market Nordic companies, primarily in industrial and service sectors, where succession transitions or operational complexity create buyout opportunities. Typical targets are founder-owned businesses in Norway and adjacent markets, with enterprise values below the threshold that attracts pan-European mega-funds. The firm does not disclose its current portfolio.
How is First Risk Capital's investment vehicle structured?
The firm operates on a deal-by-deal capital-call basis rather than through a traditional blind-pool fund. Each acquisition is funded by discrete co-investor syndicates assembled for that specific transaction. This structure gives limited partners the ability to opt in selectively and avoids the fixed deployment timelines of closed-end funds.
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