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Ventus Capital Acquires Portfolio of Technology Companies

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 05:51:04 GMT

Ventus Capital has acquired Posten Bring’s majority stake in Y3 Gruppen AS, a holding company with ownership interests in five Norwegian technology and consulting companies: Data Factory, BAS, Netlife, Optinn, and Conteir.

The transaction marks Ventus Capital’s first portfolio acquisition and is structured through a dedicated fund vehicle created specifically for this investment — demonstrating the firm’s ability to provide flexible, bespoke financing solutions for sellers looking to create liquidity efficiently.

“We are pleased to complete our first portfolio transaction and, with it, invest in five exciting and profitable technology and consulting companies. We have followed these companies closely for some time, and together with their management teams and shareholders, we have established a solid plan for continued value creation.”

— Kristian Huseby, Partner, Ventus Capital

All five companies operate at the intersection of data, digital services, and customer-facing technology — sectors where Ventus Capital has deep domain expertise and a focused investment thesis.

“All of the companies are well-positioned for the technological shifts that both we and their customers are navigating right now. Data Factory, for example, is a perfect fit for our investment focus on data and infrastructure that enables the use of AI solutions.”

— Kristian Huseby, Partner, Ventus Capital

PORTFOLIO COMPANIES

Data Factory

Provides technology that gives customers easy access to updated and quality-assured master data, enabling automated processes and data-driven decision-making.

BAS

Norway’s leading competence hub within customer communication and CRM.

Netlife

One of Norway’s leading environments within user experience and digital product and service development.

Optinn

A development and delivery partner for personalised communication.

Conteir

Provides consulting services within e-health.

The transaction underscores Ventus Capital’s flexible investment mandate — structuring acquisitions across secondary and primary transactions, portfolios and carve-outs, to meet the specific needs of both sellers and the businesses being acquired.

“This transaction demonstrates how Ventus Capital, through a flexible investment mandate, can help create liquidity in an efficient manner for sellers of companies. We are pleased to have strong, private investment companies and investors with us on this journey.”

— Joakim Kjemperud, Partner, Ventus Capital

“Posten Bring has been a long-term owner of Y3 Gruppen for over 20 years. During this period, Y3 Gruppen has developed into a solid and exciting business, but it lies outside Posten Bring’s core operations. We are very pleased to have found new owners in Ventus Capital, who have clear ambitions for the continued growth and development of the companies. This is a transaction both parties are very satisfied with, and we look forward to continued close collaboration with Y3 Gruppen’s companies in the years ahead.”

— Morten Stødle, Chairman of the Board, Y3 Gruppen

Make the most of the season by following these simple guidelines

test@looka.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:12:42 GMT

The new season is a great reason to make and keep resolutions. Whether it’s eating right or cleaning out the garage, here are some tips for making and keeping resolutions.

Make a list

Lists are great ways to stay on track. Write down some big things you want to accomplish and some smaller things, too.

Check the list regularly

Don’t forget to check in and see how you’re doing. Just because you don’t achieve the big goals right away doesn’t mean you’re not making progress.

Reward yourself

When you succeed in achieving a goal, be it a big one or a small one, make sure to pat yourself on the back.

Think positively

Positive thinking is a major factor in success. So instead of mulling over things that didn’t go quite right, remind yourself of things that did.

Keep in touch with site visitors and boost loyalty

test@looka.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:12:42 GMT

There are so many good reasons to communicate with site visitors. Tell them about sales and new products or update them with tips and information.

Here are some reasons to make blogging part of your regular routine.

Blogging is an easy way to engage with site visitors

Writing a blog post is easy once you get the hang of it. Posts don’t need to be long or complicated. Just write about what you know, and do your best to write well.

Show customers your personality

When you write a blog post, you can really let your personality shine through. This can be a great tool for showing your distinct personality.

Blogging is a terrific form of communication

Blogs are a great communication tool. They tend to be longer than social media posts, which gives you plenty of space for sharing insights, handy tips and more.

It’s a great way to support and boost SEO

Search engines like sites that regularly post fresh content, and a blog is a great way of doing this. With relevant metadata for every post so search engines can find your content.

Drive traffic to your site

Every time you add a new post, people who have subscribed to it will have a reason to come back to your site. If the post is a good read, they’ll share it with others, bringing even more traffic!

Blogging is free

Maintaining a blog on your site is absolutely free. You can hire bloggers if you like or assign regularly blogging tasks to everyone in your company.

A natural way to build your brand

A blog is a wonderful way to build your brand’s distinct voice. Write about issues that are related to your industry and your customers.

Tips for writing great posts that increase your site traffic

test@looka.com — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:12:42 GMT

Write about something you know. If you don’t know much about a specific topic that will interest your readers, invite an expert to write about it.

Speak to your audience

You know your audience better than anyone else, so keep them in mind as you write your blog posts. Write about things they care about. If you have a company Facebook page, look here to find topics to write about

Take a few moments to plan your post

Once you have a great idea for a post, write the first draft. Some people like to start with the title and then work on the paragraphs. Other people like to start with subtitles and go from there. Choose the method that works for you.

Don’t forget to add images

Be sure to include a few high-quality images in your blog. Images break up the text and make it more readable. They can also convey emotions or ideas that are hard to put into words.

Edit carefully before posting

Once you’re happy with the text, put it aside for a day or two, and then re-read it. You’ll probably find a few things you want to add, and a couple more that you want to remove. Have a friend or colleague look it over to make sure there are no mistakes. When your post is error-free, set it up in your blog and publish.