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Crypho partners with Karbon Invest

2021-03-19
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Crypho partners with Karbon Invest to take a leading position for secure communication in the Nordics

Crypho is is excited to announce the agreement with private investment company Karbon Invest to become the largest owner of Crypho AS through a private placement. Crypho is a Norwegian technology company delivering a complete end-to-end encrypted SaaS communication and file-sharing platform for public organizations and private companies.

Karbon Invest

Crypho’s customer base encompasses numerous large critical public organizations with strict security requirements. Crypho is used daily by selected Norwegian hospitals, enabling effective and secure patient dialogue.

Other users of the Crypho platform includes Norwegian municipalities, energy companies and the Norwegian Police, all of which have strict requirements with regards to security and effective communication.

«When we speak to Crypho’s customers we understand how crucial secure communication has become. We have not found any other platform that delivers a complete end-to-end encryption based on Norwegian technology and hosted domestically. Our ambition is to take Crypho to a leading position in the Nordics for secure communication.», says Jens Rugseth, owner and Chairman in Karbon Invest.

«We look forward to our partnership with Karbon Invest as a new industrial and active owner to support our next growth phase. This gives us the opportunity to grow and provide secure communication to more customers across the Nordics.», says Geir Bækholt, founder and CEO in Crypho.

Karbon Invest will have approximately 35% ownership following the transaction.

About Karbon Invest

Karbon Invest, owned by Jens Rugseth and Rune Syversen, invests in companies with strong management teams, scalable business models and potential to become leading international players. Karbon is an active,
long-term, constructive and hands-on owner.


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