Global investment firm Energy Impact Partners (EIP) has expanded its collaboration with Nysnø Climate Investments, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting clean energy innovation across the Nordic region.
The strengthened relationship is designed to improve access for Nordic startups to EIP’s international investment platform while deepening engagement with one of Europe’s fastest-growing climate technology ecosystems.
Building Stronger Links Between Nordic Startups and Global Capital
The enhanced partnership builds on Nysnø’s existing role as an investor in EIP’s flagship $1.36 billion fund.
By broadening their cooperation, both organizations intend to connect Nordic entrepreneurs with EIP’s extensive global investment network, which spans venture capital, private equity, and credit markets.
The collaboration is expected to provide founders with greater opportunities to access funding, industry expertise, and strategic partnerships beyond the Nordic region.
Oslo-Based Leadership to Drive Regional Investments
As part of its expanded regional strategy, EIP has appointed Johann Bleivik Wist as Vice President within its European investment team.
Based in Oslo, Wist will focus on identifying promising startups, sourcing investment opportunities, and strengthening relationships across the Nordic innovation landscape.
The appointment reflects EIP’s intention to establish a stronger local presence while maintaining close ties with entrepreneurs and emerging technology companies throughout the region.
Continued Focus on Early-Stage and Growth Companies
EIP said it will continue prioritizing investments in both early-stage and growth-stage businesses operating across the Nordic market.
While increasing its regional engagement, the firm remains part of a globally integrated investment platform with active operations throughout North America, Europe, and other international energy markets.
This approach enables the company to combine local market knowledge with worldwide investment capabilities, helping innovative businesses scale across multiple regions.
Global Investment Platform Backing Energy Transition
Under the leadership of Matthias Dill, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner for Europe, EIP manages more than $5 billion in assets and works alongside over 80 corporate partners.
The firm’s investment strategy covers venture capital, growth equity, private equity, and credit, supporting businesses developing technologies for the evolving energy sector.
EIP’s global team of more than 100 professionals operates from offices in New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Palm Beach, London, Cologne, and Oslo.
Nysnø Continues Investment in Climate Technologies
Nysnø Climate Investments remains focused on accelerating technologies that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The state-owned investment company manages approximately NOK 5.4 billion in assets and supports companies and investment funds working across renewable energy, digital technologies, resource efficiency, sustainable consumption, and circular economy solutions.
Headquartered in Stavanger, Nysnø operates under the ownership of Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Fisheries, with a mandate to promote climate-focused innovation through strategic investment.
