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Odfjell Family Office
The Odfjell group began in 1914 as a Norwegian shipping enterprise. Laurence Odfjell and family members including Helene Odfjell and Marianne Odfjell oversee...
Odfjell Family Office
The Odfjell group began in 1914 as a Norwegian shipping enterprise. Laurence Odfjell and family members including Helene Odfjell and Marianne Odfjell oversee the single-family office based in Bergen. Wealth stems from chemical tanker operations and related logistics businesses. The office combines fund commitments with selective direct co-investments and SPVs. It targets infrastructure and energy transition opportunities. Geographic reach centers on Europe with additional holdings in South America through Odfjell Terminals. Confirmed positions include vessels such as Bow Olympus and Bow Orion plus real estate assets in Bergen and Voss. Odfjell Foundation handles philanthropic activities separate from investment operations. The family maintains memberships in Family Business Network Asia and Intertanko. Laurence Odfjell serves on the Intertanko Executive Committee. Odfjell Vineyards in Chile operates as a distinct land asset alongside commercial properties in Norway. Governance ties the office directly to the founding family branch without external managers disclosed.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1914
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Norway
City
Bergen
Corporate office
Bergen, Norway
Principals
Laurence Odfjell
Chairman of Odfjell SE
Helene Odfjell
Major shareholder of Odfjell Drilling and Odfjell Technology
Marianne Odfjell
Co-manager of Odfjell Capital
Lars Titland
Manager of Odfjell Capital
Dan Odfjell
Founder of Odfjell Vineyards
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Odfjell Family Office?
Laurence Odfjell serves as chairman and directs strategy. Marianne Odfjell and Lars Titland manage Odfjell Capital. Decisions stay within the family and close business partners.
How does Odfjell Family Office source proprietary deal flow?
Sourcing occurs through existing shipping and logistics networks. The family participates in industry associations such as Intertanko.
Does Odfjell Family Office participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office uses both fund commitments and direct co-investments or SPVs. Direct positions require ownership alignment and downside protection.
What investment stages does Odfjell Family Office typically target?
Focus rests on infrastructure and established energy assets rather than early-stage venture.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originates in the Odfjell group founded in 1914 for seaborne chemical transportation and storage.
Does Odfjell Family Office maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
The Odfjell Foundation operates separately. Marianne Odfjell and Lars Titland serve on the TASIS board as donors.
What is Odfjell Family Office's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Direct positions occur where the family can underwrite long-term stewardship and alignment.
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