Backing businesses that keep our critical infrastructure running smoothly
The Team
Patrik Egeland
Managing Partner
Patrik brings over two decades of experience in private equity, M&A advisory, and management consulting. He was previously a Partner at Herkules Capital (Ferd), one of the leading Nordic buyout funds, and later co-founded Capillar, a Stockholm-based private equity firm. Patrik has led complex transactions involving founder-led businesses, corporates, and family offices.
He holds an M.Sc. in Economics and Business Administration from NHH, a degree in Psychology from the University of Oslo, and an MBA from INSEAD.
Fredrik Ekholm
Partner
Fredrik brings over a decade of experience in strategy, M&A, and corporate development within the infrastructure and construction sectors. He began his career with EY’s Strategy & Transactions team before taking on senior roles at VR Group and NRC Group. At ININ Group and Qben Infra, Fredrik played a central role in investment execution and portfolio development across multiple platforms.
He holds an M.Sc. in Economics from the Hanken School of Economics in Helsinki.
Øivind Horpestad
Partner
Øivind is a serial entrepreneur and industrial leader with extensive experience in infrastructure and construction. He was the founder and CEO of NRC Group (Oslo Stock Exchange: NRC), which he grew to over NOK 6 billion in revenue and a significant employee base through both organic expansion and multiple acquisitions before stepping down in 2017. Øivind also played a key role in establishing Endúr ASA, another publicly listed Norwegian company. Over his career, he has held executive positions with Team Bane, VRS Rail AS, and Coast Capital, and has driven strategic growth and consolidation across Qben Infra, ININ Group, and Elop ASA.
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