What Bi-Vent does

Bi-Vent AB is a Skåne-based B2B ventilation contracting and service company headquartered in Helsingborg, Sweden, with a regional office in Malmö. Founded in 1980, the company provides complete turnkey ventilation solutions — from initial design and project engineering through installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance — for commercial, residential, institutional, and industrial buildings across southern Sweden. Its core technical offering centers on VAV (Variable Air Volume) systems with demand-controlled ventilation for energy-efficient climate control, supplemented by OVK (Obligatorisk Ventilationskontroll) mandatory inspections performed by nationally authorized personnel, air-flow adjustment/balancing services, and integrated building automation and control systems. Bi-Vent also operates in-house manufacturing of ducts and channel components at its Helsingborg workshop, enabling vertical integration of key hardware.

Bi-Vent generates revenue through two primary streams: project-based construction contracts (Entreprenad) with order values typically ranging from SEK 4 million to SEK 73 million, and recurring service agreements (Serviceavtal) covering approximately 200 properties across the Skåne region from Båstad to Trelleborg. Customers include major Nordic construction firms and property developers (JM AB, Peab, Skanska, Castellum, Wihlborgs), large enterprises (E.ON Nordic HQ, Oatly, ESS European Spallation Source), and municipal/government clients (Malmö Stad, Helsingborgs stad). Pricing is custom-quoted per project with no public price list, and multi-year framework agreements (ramavtal) with key accounts provide revenue stability. OVK inspections and air-flow adjustment services are billed as professional services engagements.

Bi-Vent is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Instalco, a Nordic installation group with approximately SEK 14 billion in revenue, 6,000+ employees, and 150+ subsidiaries across Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Within the Instalco group, Bi-Vent pursues a consortium-based go-to-market, collaborating with sibling companies (El-Pågarna, Rörläggaren, Sprinklerbolaget, Intec) on multi-discipline projects where electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, and ventilation scopes are bundled. The company has ~60 employees, was led by Jessica Snygg from 2021 (notable as one of the first female CEOs among Instalco subsidiaries) and is currently led by Johan Mårtensson as VD. In 2019, Bi-Vent expanded its service footprint through the asset acquisition of E & S Ventilation, and in June 2024, it participated in a SEK 100 million combined Instalco contract for 160 apartments in Malmö's Docks landmark development.

Name

Bi-Vent

Legal name

Bi-Vent AB

Website

https://bi-vent.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bi-Vent AB is a Skåne-based B2B ventilation contractor and service provider, wholly owned by Instalco, delivering turnkey VAV ventilation systems, OVK inspections, and recurring maintenance for construction firms, developers, and municipalities across southern Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Ventilation Contracting

NAICS

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (238220), Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (23822)

SIC

Steam & Air-Conditioning Supply (4961)

akta.pro primary industry

Fans, Blowers & Ventilation Units (Supply/Exhaust/Inline) (IMADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Dampers, Louvers & Ventilation Controls (IMADANAD)

Keywords

• Commercial ventilation installation
• HVAC service contracts
• OVK inspection services
• Building climate systems
• Ventilation contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsingborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Projects (Entreprenad): One-time installation projects for new construction and renovation of ventilation systems in commercial, residential, and institutional buildings. Projects range from residential (apartments) to large commercial buildings (corporate headquarters, schools, research facilities). Revenue recognized per project with typical order values between 4-73 million SEK.
2. Service Contracts (Avtals Service): Recurring service agreements for ongoing maintenance of ventilation installations. Bi-Vent manages approximately 200 service contracts across Skåne region, providing preventive maintenance at predetermined costs.
3. OVK Inspections: Mandatory ventilation inspections required by Swedish building regulations, performed by authorized personnel.
4. Air Flow Adjustment (Injustering): Calibration and balancing of air flow in ventilation systems to ensure optimal performance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Bi-Vent is a Swedish ventilation contractor providing end-to-end ventilation solutions for buildings — from system design and dimensioning through installation (Entreprenad) and commissioning to ongoing service and maintenance. Offerings include preventive service contracts, obligatory OVK inspections, air flow adjustment/measurement, and control and regulation technology, delivered to construction companies, property developers, municipalities, and industrial enterprises in the Skåne region.

Product overview

Bi-Vent is a single unified ventilation service offering that provides complete solutions from design to finished installation, with the option of a full service contract. The portfolio consists of core ventilation contracting services (Entreprenad), supplemented by service offerings including contract service (Serviceavtal), mandatory ventilation inspection (OVK), air flow adjustment (Injustering), and control/regulation technology integration. The acquired brand E & S Ventilation has been integrated into Bi-Vent's service operations in the Malmö/Lund region. The company operates primarily in Skåne, Sweden, serving municipalities, industries, property companies, housing cooperatives, and property owners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ventilation Installation (Entreprenad) Design, dimensioning, installation and commissioning of ventilation systems in new construction and renovation projects, delivered as a contracted project for construction firms, property developers, and industrial customers.
• Service and Maintenance Contracts Recurring preventive service and maintenance of installed ventilation systems for property owners, municipalities, and corporate/industrial customers.
• OVK Inspection Certified obligatory ventilation inspections of buildings in accordance with Swedish regulations, primarily for property owners and municipalities.
• Air Flow Adjustment Measurement and adjustment of air flows within installed ventilation systems to verify and optimize performance, delivered as a standalone service or as part of a service contract.
• Control and Regulation Technology Delivery and integration of control and regulation technology that manages ventilation and indoor climate in buildings, sold as part of installation and service projects.

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• InstalcocoreOthersBi-Vent is a subsidiary of Instalco, one of the Nordic region's leading installation companies with approximately SEK 14 billion in revenue and 6,000+ employees across 150+ subsidiaries. The Instalco model enables local presence combined with the resources of a large group. Bi-Vent collaborates with other Instalco subsidiaries (El-Pågarna, Rörläggaren, Sprinklerbolaget, Intec) on multi-discipline projects, providing comprehensive installation solutions.
• E & S VentilationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBi-Vent acquired the operations of E & S Ventilation in 2019 through an asset deal (inkråmsöverlåtelse). E & S Ventilation specialized in air handling systems, OVK inspections, and service operations, with annual revenue of approximately SEK 10 million. The founder Roger Sjöstrand joined Bi-Vent as project manager.
• Stiftelsen BotildenborgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCSR partnership where Bi-Vent, along with other Instalco subsidiaries (Rörläggaren, El-Pågarna), provides expert guidance to newly arrived immigrants training in construction trades. The project involves renovating the historic Botildenborg property in Rosengård, Malmö, as part of integration and workforce development efforts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caverion: Nordic building solutions provider covering HVAC installation, service, and smart building solutions. Overlaps directly with Bi-Vent's project + service model in the Swedish market.
• Rörläggaren: Instalco sister-company focused on plumbing and pipe installations in Skåne. Frequently co-bids with Bi-Vent on multi-discipline projects (e.g., Entré Malmö with Peab), making it the closest operational peer within the same corporate group.
• Assemblin: Nordic installation and technical services firm (heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical). Competes with Bi-Vent on multi-discipline construction tenders in southern Sweden and shares enterprise customers (Skanska, Peab, JM).
• Sprinklerbolaget: Instalco sister-company specializing in sprinkler and fire-protection installations. Regularly partners with Bi-Vent on multi-discipline contracts (e.g., Kockums 160-apartment project) under the same group umbrella.
• Intec: Instalco sister-company delivering technical installations (electrical, climate/HVAC) in Sweden. Competes for and collaborates with Bi-Vent on multi-discipline tenders within the Instalco consortium model.
• El-Pågarna: Instalco sister company providing electrical installations in Skåne. Joins Bi-Vent on joint tenders (e.g., Tycho Braheskolan, ESS Campus) and shares the same group structure and customer relationships.
• Bravida: Nordic installation and technical services group with strong HVAC/ventilation operations in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Bravida is the largest direct competitor for HVAC project and service contracts targeting Skåne enterprise and municipal customers.

Broad incumbents

• Lindab: Swedish manufacturer of ventilation ducts, fittings, and components. Supplies into the same Skåne construction market and competes with Bi-Vent's in-house duct manufacturing for component supply on projects.
• Systemair: Swedish-headquartered manufacturer of ventilation fans, air handling units, and HVAC equipment. While not a direct installation competitor, Systemair supplies products into Bi-Vent's installed systems and competes for the broader ventilation value chain.
• FläktGroup: Major European manufacturer of air handling units, fans, and ventilation systems with strong Nordic presence. Acts as a vendor to installers like Bi-Vent while also competing for high-end commercial ventilation projects.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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