Widely regarded as one of the key capital go-to-investors in the Nordics
The Blystad Group has over time successfully listed several companies sponsored/founded by us on the Oslo Stock Exchange (Oslo Børs – Euronext).
Songa Investments AS, is the investment vehicle for investments into companies not listed on a securities exchange. The Company also invests into hedge funds, private equity funds and debt funds.
Songa Capital AS, is the investment vehicle for market-based securities that are traded over an exchange.
Our key areas of investment are:
- Energy
- Utilities
- Financial institutions
- Leasing providers
- Technology
- Shipping and offshore
- Consumer financing
Our markets
We have a diverse portfolio centered around three key markets.
Key events
2006
Acquired Haakon VIIs gate 1, Oslo
2006
Sale of Songa Drilling to Abbot
2006
IPO of Songa Offshore SE on the Oslo Stock Exchange
2010
IPO of Saga Tankers ASA on the Oslo Stock Exchange
2016
IPO of Songa Bulk ASA on the Oslo Stock Exchange
2018
Songa Bulk ASA combined with Star Bulk on the Nasdaq in the US
2020
IPO of OHT ASA on Euronext Growth (Oslo)
2021
Songa Container combined its fleet with MPC Containerships ASA
Our expertise enables us to combine private with public capital
A portfolio including both private and public investements allows for the utililzation of industrial expertise into the public capital markets. We hold a variety of investments into different sectors working closely with the founders, management, customers and different stakeholders. We value our partnerships and build trust to create long term values for everyone involved.
Sectors we invest in
Technology
Diversified tech investments.
Maritime industry
Our decades of experience within the maritime industry gives us a unique vantage point for energy and offshore investments.
Funds
Partnering our capital with fund management expertise we take pride in being the initial founders and investors into new funds within both the hedge fund industry, debt capital markets and private equity. We also invest into existing fund structures as limited partners.
Direct Investments
Blystad Group has been involved in various stages of several successful ventures, helping grow some now well established companies and reputable brands.
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Postal address
Arne Blystad AS, P.O. Box 1468,
Vika No-0116 Oslo, Norway
Visiting/Parcel delivery address
Arne Blystad AS
Haakon VIIs gt. 1, 11th floor,
0161 Oslo, Norway
Office Hours
Monday – Friday, 08.30 – 16.30
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