What Backer does

Backer is a privately held Norwegian real estate group headquartered in Nesttun, Bergen, operating as Backergruppen through three core subsidiaries: Backer Eiendom (commercial property ownership and management), Backer Bolig AS (residential development), and Kepla AS (project and construction management consulting). The company owns approximately 76,000 m² of office, healthcare, warehouse, logistics, and combination premises concentrated along the Bergen city centre–Flesland corridor, housing roughly 50 public and private tenants including Multiconsult, GK, Tietoevry, Accountor, Bergen Kommune, and a healthcare cluster at Ulriksdal Helsepark. Residential activity spans Bergen-area projects such as Kronstad X, Telleviko (102 apartments), Conrad Mohrs veg 15 (planned 200 units with BOB), and Engevik.

The group's technical differentiator is environmental certification and high-performance construction: Nesttunbrekka 99 was Bergen's first BREEAM Excellent certified building, Nesttunbrekka 97 was built to Passivhaus (NS3701) standard at 65 kWh/m²/year, and Folke Bernadottesvei 40 holds BREEAM NOR Very Good, with Bjørnsons gate 36 planned as a mass timber (massivtre) office targeting BREEAM NOR Excellent. The organisation is Miljøfyrtårn certified, was the 50th signatory of Norway's Eiendomssektorens veikart mot 2050, and pilots circular construction (concrete element reuse at Lyseparken under Proptech Innovation's Pantheon program).

Commercially, Backer generates recurring revenue from long-term commercial leases (subscription-style), one-time revenue from residential unit sales (through project sites such as telleviko.no), and professional services fees from Kepla. Distribution is sales-led: named leasing managers negotiate directly with enterprise tenants, vacancies are listed on Finn.no, and dedicated project websites capture residential demand. Recent strategic activity has concentrated on building a multi-asset Kronstad district around Bergen's first Bybane interchange (Kronstadkvartalet acquired 2020, Kronstad X opened 2023, Bjørnsons gate 36/45 in planning, Kronstad Stasjon acquired 2025).

Name

Backer

Legal name

Backer AS

Website

https://backer.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Backer is a Bergen-based private real estate group operating Backer Eiendom (commercial property ownership, ~76,000 m²), Backer Bolig (residential development), and Kepla (project consulting), serving public and private tenants in the Bergen corridor with BREEAM-certified sustainable buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nesttun

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Property Leasing: Backer Eiendom owns approximately 76,000 m2 of commercial properties (office, healthcare, warehouse, logistics) in Bergen and leases these to both public and private sector tenants. Revenue is recurring through rent payments.
2. Residential Property Development and Sales: Backer Bolig AS develops and sells residential units and apartments in and around Bergen. Projects can be developed independently or jointly with landowners. Completed projects include Holmedalen, Kronstad X, Tinnatunet, Ruskeneshaugen, Stabburveien, Vindharpevegen, and Engevik.
3. Property Development Consulting and Project Management: Kepla AS provides project management and construction management consulting services to both private and public clients. Backer also develops properties in collaboration with others, taking responsibility for development, project management, financing, and execution.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Backer is a Norwegian real estate development company (Backergruppen) that owns, develops, and manages approximately 76,000 m² of commercial properties (office, healthcare, warehouse, logistics) in Bergen through Backer Eiendom, develops and sells residential apartments through Backer Bolig AS, and provides project and construction management consulting services through Kepla AS. Properties are environmentally certified under BREEAM and Miljøfyrtårn frameworks.

Product overview

Backer is a Norwegian real estate development company organized as Backergruppen, consisting of three main business units: Backer Eiendom (commercial real estate ownership and management), Backer Bolig AS (residential development), and Kepla AS (project consulting services). Backer Eiendom operates a portfolio of approximately 76,000 sqm of commercial properties across Bergen, including office, healthcare, warehouse, logistics, and combination spaces. Backer Bolig AS develops residential projects in the Bergen region. The company also provides project administrative services through Kepla AS. Notable properties include the BREEAM-certified Nesttunbrekka buildings, the mixed-use Kronstad X development, and various residential projects. The company focuses on sustainable development with environmental certifications including Miljøfyrtårn, BREEAM Excellent, and BREEAM NOR certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Backer Eiendom (Commercial Real Estate) Ownership, development, and management of approximately 76,000 m² of commercial properties including office, healthcare, warehouse, logistics, and combination spaces in Bergen. Properties are BREEAM/Miljøfyrtårn certified and span the Bergen city center to Flesland corridor, serving both public and private sector tenants.
• Backer Bolig AS (Residential Development) Development and sale of residential properties and apartments in and around Bergen, Norway. Projects are developed independently or jointly with landowners, covering the full development lifecycle from land acquisition and regulatory approvals to risk assessment, construction, and buyer sales.
• Kepla AS (Project & Construction Management Consulting) Independent consulting firm providing project administrative services including project management, construction management, and project leadership for both private and public clients. Kepla operates as a separate consulting entity within the Backergruppen structure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nesttunbrekka 99 (BREEAM Excellent) achieved measured energy consumption of 79 kWh/m2 per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fana IdrettslagminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2021Backer is main sponsor of Fana Idrettslag's new e-sports initiative and a collaborative partner for the sports club. E-sport activities are hosted in Backer's premises at Nesttunbrekka 95, reinforcing Backer's vision of being 'solid and long-term' and an engaged local actor.
• Grønn ByggalliansecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Backer is a member of Grønn Byggallianse and participated in Eiendomssektorens veikart mot 2050 initiative, signing 10 immediate action commitments. CEO Atle Sylvarnes was elected to the association's board, making Backer a governance-level participant in Norway's green building transition.
• Norsk EiendomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2020Co-developer of the 10 immediate actions (strakstiltak) under Eiendomssektorens veikart mot 2050, alongside Grønn Byggallianse. Norsk Eiendom is the Norwegian real estate association representing property companies.
• WPS Næringsmegling ASminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2019WPS Næringsmegling acted as broker in the sale of Kronstadkvartalet (Bjørnsons gate 29). Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma was seller's legal advisor; Advokatfirma Garmann, Mitchell & Co was buyer's legal advisor.
• BOB (Boligbyggelaget)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBacker and BOB collaborate on property development projects. Jointly purchased land in Fyllingsdalen (July 2022) and developed Bir tomt. At Conrad Mohrs veg 15, BOB handles residential development while Backer manages commercial components — a model of vertical integration between the two housing cooperatives.
• Kirkens Bymisjon BergenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBacker is a long-term collaborative partner with Kirkens Bymisjon in Bergen, participating annually in the organization's 'Strikkedugnad' (knitting charity) initiative and 'Årets varmeste dag' campaign to support vulnerable people during Christmas.
• Proptech InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBacker participates in Proptech Innovation, a meeting place for businesses with innovative solutions in the property technology space. Backer is also piloting the Pantheon project on concrete element reuse at Lyseparken as part of Proptech Innovation's circular construction program.
• Kepla AScoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKepla AS is a subsidiary of Backergruppen and an independent consulting firm providing project administrative services including project management and construction management for private and public clients. Part of the Backergruppen structure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Profier: Norwegian real estate developer focused on commercial properties and urban regeneration. Comparable on regional development model and Bergen's evolving office market.

Broad incumbents

• Veidekke: Major Norwegian construction and property developer with residential and commercial operations. Comparable on development pipeline execution and Bergen region presence, though at national scale.
• Skanska Norge: Norwegian arm of international construction/development group. Comparable on residential and commercial development in Bergen and on ESG-certified building standards, though with broader geographic reach.
• Entra ASA: Oslo-listed commercial real estate company specializing in office properties, especially around public-transport hubs. Comparable model of owning/operating certified office stock near transit, though at national scale.
• OBOS: Largest Norwegian housing cooperative and residential developer. Comparable to Backer Bolig on residential development scale; broader national footprint and deeper capital base, but less concentrated in Bergen's commercial/ESG-certified segment.
• Malling & Co: Norwegian commercial real estate advisory and asset manager with significant office portfolio. Comparable on Bergen's commercial property market dynamics and ESG-focused leasing.
• Høegh Eiendom: Norwegian real estate developer focused on commercial and mixed-use properties in Oslo and Bergen. Comparable on transit-oriented commercial development and long-term ownership philosophy.
• KLP Eiendom: One of Norway's largest commercial property investors with a portfolio spanning major Norwegian cities. Comparable as an institutional long-term landlord of office and mixed-use properties.

Direct peers

• Aspelin Ramm: Norwegian mixed-use developer with strong sustainability profile and transit-oriented projects (e.g., Vulkan, Tjuvholmen). Closely comparable to Backer on environmental ambition, urban regeneration, and mixed commercial-residential models.
• BOB (Boligbyggelaget): Bergen-based housing cooperative that already partners with Backer on Conrad Mohrs veg 15 and Fyllingsdalen. Directly comparable as a regional residential developer serving Bergen buyers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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