Ambienta is backing Norwegian aquaculture

Ambienta Sgr, an investment company founded by Nino Tronchetti Provera and focused on sustainability, has acquired, through the Ambienta IV fund, the Norwegian companies BioMarine, Flatsetsund Engineering (Fls), Smir and P/F GroAqua Group – the latter based in the Faroe Islands – four companies active in advanced aquaculture technologies.

The result is an industrial platform that brings together the complementary expertise of the four companies: from solutions for fish health and feed optimisation, to essential equipment for farm management, and systems for waste treatment.

This initial group of companies lays the foundations for Ambienta’s project to establish a leading operator in the Nordic countries capable of promoting innovation in sustainable aquaculture. Thanks to the breadth of the offering and the expertise of the four companies, the group will be able to support fish farmers in reducing their environmental impact, extending the application of its solutions to different species and geographical areas.

Milena Torciano, a partner at Ambienta, commented: “Aquaculture is one of the most resource-efficient sources of animal protein, and we believe it can play a vital role in meeting the food needs of an ever-growing population, whilst respecting the planet’s limits. BioMarine, FLS, Smir and GroAqua fully embody the characteristics of the high-tech companies in which we intend to invest.”

Sverre Taknes, CEO of the platform, added: “Each of these four companies has built its leadership position by addressing the practical needs of fish farmers, from feed optimisation to oxygen management, and from sea lice control to biosecurity. By combining complementary technologies and solid industry expertise, we are creating a platform capable of offering integrated solutions, accelerating innovation and promoting wider adoption of well-established solutions.”