Norvestor VI L.P. completed a strategic investment in Inmeta Crayon ASA, aiming to enhance its market position and accelerate expansion in the software asset management industry.

Target Information

Norvestor VI L.P. finalized its investment in the Oslo-listed company Inmeta Crayon ASA on January 27, 2012, through a new holding entity named Inmeta Crayon Holding AS. As of January 5, 2012, the holding company had secured acceptances that represented approximately 95% of the shares and voting rights in Inmeta Crayon ASA. The acquisition of the remaining shares is expected to be completed in February 2012.

Inmeta Crayon ASA stands as a prominent supplier of Software Asset Management services and complementary consulting solutions across Scandinavia. The firm was formed following a merger between Inmeta ASA and Crayon Group AS. Established in 1993 and publicly listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange since 2000, Inmeta Crayon boasts a workforce of around 470 employees and operates in multiple countries, including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Germany. The company has demonstrated robust growth, significantly expanding its market share and establishing itself as the 13th largest Microsoft partner globally.

Industry Overview

The Software Asset Management (SAM) industry has seen considerable growth across Scandinavia, driven by enterprises’ increasing emphasis on optimizing their IT resources and managing software lic