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Founded in 2017, Gilbert and Partners is a Norwegian venture capital and private equity firm led by Gilbert Kofi Adarkwah, a professor at BI Norwegian Business School and HEC Montréal. The firm operates globally, with a presence in Europe, Africa, and North America, managing a portfolio of 12 companies.
Gilbert and Partners invests in early-stage startups across sectors such as biotech, healthcare, commerce, agtech, energy, consumer, and digital health. They typically engage in pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus rounds, supporting companies that demonstrate significant potential in their respective fields.
Notable portfolio companies include Pangea Accelerator, which connects African startups with investors; CleanCat AS, a solution for managing cleaning services; and Norwegian Green Power, involved in solar PV projects generating over 1000MW of electricity. Other investments include WorkPay, Kveik Yeastery, and Zykl.
Gilbert Kofi Adarkwah is the founder and a professor at BI Norwegian Business School and HEC Montréal, focusing on investment strategies in early-stage companies.
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Yes, Gilbert and Partners often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage startups where they can provide significant support and guidance.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their investment thesis.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm actively manages a portfolio of 12 companies across various sectors.
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