Hatteland

Diversified Industrial Investment Holdinghatteland.com

Hatteland is a privately held Norwegian industrial investor and holding company founded in 1971, operating three wholly-owned subsidiaries: EMP Secure (cybersecurity and IT management), RamBase (enterprise governance/ERP software), and Ydra (maritime industrial pumps).

Company typePrivate
Founded1971
HeadquartersStavanger, Norway
Headcount251–500
GTM typeB2B
OfferingServices

What Hatteland does

Hatteland (legal entity Jakob Hatteland Group Management AS) is a privately held Norwegian industrial investor and holding company founded by Jakob Hatteland in 1971 and headquartered in Nedre Vats, Norway. The company develops ideas, companies, and projects with international potential, transitioning from an operating electronics distributor in the late 20th century to a portfolio investor model after divesting Jakob Hatteland Electronics (2000) and Jakob Hatteland Display (2007). Its origin as an industrial investor was solidified by the 2017 sale of AutoStore — internally invented in 1996 — which became Norway's first unicorn.

The current operating portfolio comprises three wholly-owned subsidiaries. EMP Secure provides secure IT management and active cybersecurity services to enterprise customers needing digitalization-ready infrastructure. RamBase delivers business and corporate governance software covering planning, execution, verification, compliance, and continuous improvement; it was expanded in 2019 with the acquisition of Inosa (now RamBase Quality Management System). Ydra, founded in 2018 by merging Vest Jet and Mapex, supplies industrial pumps for ships and marine installations with a sustainability focus.

Hatteland employs 251–500 people and makes money through the operating revenues of its subsidiaries (cybersecurity and IT services, enterprise governance/ERP software, and maritime industrial equipment), with no public pricing disclosure available. Geographically, the company is rooted in Norway with stated reach into the United Kingdom and broader Europe, supported by investments in regional infrastructure (NO–UK submarine fiber cable, Haugesund Airport Karmøy). Customer concentration, revenue mix, and pricing details are not publicly disclosed.

Hatteland firmographics

Firmographics

Name: Hatteland
Legal name: Jakob Hatteland Group Management AS
Website: https://hatteland.com
Company type: Private
Founded year: 1971
Operating status: Operating
Headcount range: 251–500 employees
Short description: Hatteland is a privately held Norwegian industrial investor and holding company founded in 1971, operating three wholly-owned subsidiaries: EMP Secure (cybersecurity and IT management), RamBase (enterprise governance/ERP software), and Ydra (maritime industrial pumps).
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Hatteland industry classification

Industry

Product category: Diversified Industrial Investment Holding
NAICS: Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114)
SIC: General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
akta.pro primary industry: Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services (BPAEAMAK)

Keywords

Industrial investment holding
Cybersecurity services
Business governance software
Maritime pump systems
Portfolio company management

Where Hatteland is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city: Stavanger
HQ country: Norway
HQ region: Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Hatteland business model

Business model

GTM type: B2B
Offering type: Services
Cost components: Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Marketing channels3 records

Hatteland product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Hatteland is an industrial investment and holding company that develops, owns, and operates a portfolio of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries serving enterprise and industrial customers. Its current operating subsidiaries provide secure IT management and active cybersecurity (EMP Secure), enterprise business governance and compliance software (RamBase), and maritime pump systems for ships and marine installations (Ydra).

Product overview

Hatteland is an industrial investor and holding company with a portfolio of subsidiary companies. The core portfolio consists of three main subsidiaries: EMP Secure (cybersecurity and secure IT management), RamBase (business governance and ERP solutions), and Ydra (industrial maritime pumps). Previously, Hatteland invented AutoStore (warehouse automation, invented 1996 and sold in 2017 as Norway's first unicorn) and developed Jakob Hatteland Display (industry monitors, sold 2007). The company focuses on practical, down-to-earth solutions to real-world problems with international potential.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

EMP Secure Wholly-owned Hatteland subsidiary providing secure IT management and active cybersecurity services, enabling enterprise customers to operate and grow securely. Offers a safe platform and proactive information management vital for digitalization, with operations supported under GDPR-compliant practices.
RamBase Wholly-owned Hatteland subsidiary offering a comprehensive suite of business governance and quality management software designed to empower companies to achieve robust corporate governance across planning, execution, verification, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Ydra Wholly-owned Hatteland subsidiary formed in 2018 through the merger of Vest Jet and Mapex, providing industrial pump solutions for ships and marine installations aimed at a cleaner and more sustainable maritime industry.

Companies that use Hatteland

Customer profile

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Hatteland technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API: No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Hatteland partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

Haugesund Airport Karmøy investors consortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHatteland teamed up with other local investors to save the regional airport from shutting down. The consortium keeps domestic and international flights operational, supporting the local community and regional business connectivity.
NO-UK Cable partnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHatteland participates in a high-capacity fiberoptic data cable project connecting Norway and the UK. This submarine cable enables data center establishment in the region, leveraging Nordic cooling advantages and hydroelectric power.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Hatteland competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

Aker ASA: Norwegian-listed industrial investment conglomerate that owns and develops operating companies across energy, maritime, and technology. Highly comparable to Hatteland as a long-term Norwegian industrial investor with a portfolio of wholly-owned operating subsidiaries.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA: Norwegian technology and industrial conglomerate operating across defence, maritime, energy, and digital. Comparable as a Norway-based industrial group developing solutions for international markets across multiple verticals.
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA: Norwegian-listed industrial investment company with maritime heritage, owning operating subsidiaries across shipping, offshore, and maritime services. Comparable Norwegian industrial investment structure with maritime-sector exposure like Ydra.
Orkla ASA: Norwegian-listed industrial investment conglomerate with branded consumer goods, industrial, and financial investment operations. Comparable as a long-established Norwegian group managing multiple operating companies.
Norsk Hydro ASA: Norwegian industrial group operating across aluminium, energy, and metal recycling with Norwegian family/founder legacy. Comparable as a long-duration Norwegian industrial conglomerate with international operations.
Schibsted ASA: Norwegian family-controlled investment company with operating subsidiaries across media, online marketplaces, and fintech. Comparable Norwegian founder/family-controlled group structure with active portfolio management.

Direct peers

Ferd AS: Norwegian family-owned investment company that develops and owns operating businesses across multiple industries. Closely mirrors Hatteland's model of patient, multi-generational capital, founder/family control, and active portfolio development.
Bonheur ASA: Norwegian-listed industrial investment company with wholly-owned subsidiaries in renewable energy, shipping, and offshore. Directly comparable holding structure, Norwegian base, and long-duration capital approach.
Element ASA: Norwegian industrial investment company with wholly-owned subsidiaries in security, oil & gas services, and renewables. Closely mirrors Hatteland's mid-sized industrial investor structure and Norwegian family/founder ownership.

Regional players

Veidekke ASA: Norwegian-listed construction and civil engineering group with related real estate operations. Comparable as a long-established Norwegian industrial group with diversified operating businesses, though concentrated in construction rather than tech.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Hatteland compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Hatteland financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Hatteland leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Hatteland subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries3 records

Hatteland funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Hatteland M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments3 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Hatteland

What does Hatteland do?

Is Hatteland a public or private company?

Hatteland is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Hatteland founded?

Hatteland was founded in 1971. It employs 251 to 500 people.

Where is Hatteland based?

Hatteland is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway, in the Europe region.

Who are Hatteland's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are Aker ASA, Kongsberg Gruppen ASA, Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA, Orkla ASA, Norsk Hydro ASA and Schibsted ASA. Direct peers are Ferd AS, Bonheur ASA and Element ASA. Veidekke ASA is listed as a regional player.

Does Hatteland have an API?

No public API is recorded for Hatteland.

What industry is Hatteland in?

Hatteland's product category is Diversified Industrial Investment Holding. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAEAMAK, Captive/Global In-House Center (GIC) Setup & Managed Services. Its NAICS code is 55111 and its SIC code is 3560.