Michael Hill

Operates as an investment company that specializes in private equity and infrastructure

Functions as a College/University

HitecVision Private invests in middle market companied located in Europe. The firm targets companies operating in the field of energy sector. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of EUR 150 - 500 million.

Provides auditing and accounting & tax preparation services

ECM's investment objective is to serve as a scout for external, relevant technological innovations which would further support and benefit the parent firm's research and business development within the energy sector. Their investment strategy aims to create value through active and long-term ownership. They target start-up firms with unique growth potential in the energy sector. Specifically, they focus on oil and gas - exploration, reservoir management, gas-chain technology, subsea field development, environmental technologies, and new energy - biofuels, solar, marine renewable (wave/tidal), wind, geothermal, hydrogen production and storage, energy efficiency technologies, CO² capture and storage. Their current portfolio concentrates on investments in Europe and North America. They have no geographical restrictions for new investments. ECM generally takes minority positions, ranging from 10-40% in early/growth firms. They normally invest from NOK 10 million to NOK 50 million. They consider co-investments alongside other leading venture capital firms. Among investment criteria, they focus on the management team, technology with IP rights, established concepts, a scalable business model, sizeable market for significant growth and controllable risk elements. They look for clear exit strategies within three to six years. ECM works closely with the portfolio firms' management teams. Through the StatoilHydro group, they draw on their connections with R&D and operational units which facilitate technology transfer, access to industry expertise and deal flow. They generally request Board directorships on their portfolio firms.