70° NordVekst AS

What 70° NordVekst AS does

70° NordVekst AS is a Norwegian work-inclusion social enterprise (arbeidsinkluderingsbedrift) headquartered in Skjervøy, Troms, wholly owned by Skjervøy kommune. Founded in 1999 as Skjervøy Arbeidssamvirke AS and rebranded in 2022, it operates four divisions: Maritime Services (rope cutting, splicing, net repair for aquaculture and fishing fleets), Ved og miljø (firewood production, recycling station operations on behalf of Avfallsservice AS, bilvrak/end-of-life vehicle reception, and waste taxi at 500 NOK per trip), Service (transport, lawn mowing, municipal car care, property maintenance), and Bruktbutikk Bevares (a second-hand retail store). The company is a pre-approved NAV tiltaksarrangør delivering VTA (Permanent Adapted Work) and AFT (Work Preparation Training) programs, supported by an expanded course catalogue covering job-seeking, career guidance, ICT, personal finance, mental health, digital skills, and AI basics. The Inkluderende Jobbdesign program extends placements into municipal healthcare partners such as Skjervøy sykestue/sykehjem.

The business model layers two revenue streams. The primary line is government-funded welfare program delivery through NAV contracts and Skjervøy kommune service agreements, anchored on per-participant tariffs and municipal fee-for-service work. The secondary line is diversified commercial revenue: unit-priced physical products (firewood in 40L and 1000L bags, benches, BBQ equipment, grit/sand, fire pans, smokehouses) sold through a national e-commerce storefront, plus transaction-fee services (waste taxi, lawn mowing, car care, maritime rope and net work) delivered directly to B2B customers including Lerøy and NOFI Oppdrettservice, and to local retailers such as Coop Extra, Bunnpris, and Vitus apotek. Distribution combines a public e-commerce site (netbutikk.nordvekst.no), a physical second-hand store, and direct B2B service delivery. Digital channels beyond the e-commerce site are limited to organic social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) — no proprietary technology platform, no mobile app, and no automated service infrastructure.

Operationally, the enterprise is led by Managing Director Line Ivara Nilsen Eliassen, with a deputy and seven departmental work supervisors. It holds ISO 9001 quality management and Miljøfyrtårn (Environmental Lighthouse) certifications, operates exclusively within Norway, and is governed by its municipal owner rather than external shareholders. The enterprise is service- and labor-intensive by design, with NAV participants as the core operational resource across all four divisions, and a small permanent staff providing supervision, administration, and skilled trade oversight.

Name

70° NordVekst AS

Legal name

70 NordVekst AS

Website

https://70nordvekst.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

70° NordVekst AS is a Skjervøy municipality-owned work-inclusion social enterprise delivering NAV VTA/AFT programs and commercial services — maritime, firewood and recycling, municipal maintenance, and second-hand retail — to NAV, the municipality, and local B2B customers in northern Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Work Inclusion and Social Enterprise Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Work inclusion services
• Vocational training programs
• Firewood production
• Maritime rope services
• Waste management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Skjervøy

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NAV Government Funding: Primary revenue stream from government contracts with NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) for operating VTA (Varig tilrettelagt arbeid - Permanent Adapted Work) and AFT (Arbeidsforberedende trening - Work Preparation Training) programs. These are public welfare programs providing employment support for people with reduced work capacity.
2. Product Sales: Revenue from sale of firewood, benches, BBQ equipment, sand, second-hand goods, and other manufactured products through their e-commerce store and physical Bruktbutikk Bevares.
3. Service Fees: Fees for transport services (avfallstaxi at 500 kr per trip), car care, lawn mowing, and other maintenance services provided to private customers, businesses, and Skjervøy municipality.
4. Maritime Services: Revenue from maritime services including rope cutting, splicing, net repairs, and other maritime work performed for fishing industry partners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

70° NordVekst AS is a municipality-owned work inclusion enterprise that delivers NAV-approved adapted work programs (VTA and AFT) for individuals with reduced work capacity, alongside commercial operations spanning firewood production, maritime rope and net services, a second-hand retail store (Bruktbutikk Bevares), and municipal maintenance/transport services. The company combines a social employment mission with diversified product and service revenue to sustain its inclusion mandate in the Skjervøy region.

Product overview

70° NordVekst AS is a work integration enterprise offering a diverse portfolio of products and services across multiple divisions. Their product offerings include firewood and fire products (40L/1000L birch bags, kindling, fire pans), grit/sand products, outdoor furniture (benches, tables, flower boxes), smokehouses, and selected items from their second-hand shop 'Bevares'. Their service divisions encompass firewood and environmental services (including recycling station and scrap car reception), maritime services (rope work, net repair), transport and maintenance services, and social inclusion programs (VTA workplace measures, AFT training, and various courses). The company operates as a unified organization where products and services support their social mission of workplace integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bevares: Secondhand shop operated by 70° NordVekst, offering used clothing, furniture, books, kitchen items and more, promoting reuse and sustainability.

Products and services

• VTA - Varig tilrettelagt arbeid (Permanent Adapted Work)
• AFT - Arbeidsforberedende trening (Work Preparation Training)
• Maritime Services (Maritim næring)
• Firewood and Environmental Services (Ved og miljø)
• Service (Transport and Maintenance)
• Bruktbutikken Bevares (Second-hand Shop)
• Firewood and Fire Products (Vedprodukter og bål)
• Benches, Tables, and Smokehouses (Benker, stoler, bord og røykeria)
• Grit/Sand Products (Strøsand)
• Inkluderende Jobbdesign (Inclusive Job Design)

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of operation since 1999, celebrating 25th anniversary in 2024

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• NAV (N Arbeids- og Velferdsetaten)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary government partner. 70° NordVekst is a pre-approved program operator (forhåndsgodkjent tiltaksarrangør) for NAV programs VTA (Varig tilrettelagt arbeid) and AFT (Arbeidsforberedende trening). NAV refers eligible participants with reduced work capacity to the company's work integration programs.
• NOFI Oppdrettservice ASmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAquaculture service company providing maritime services including net maintenance and repairs. NOFI is listed as a key partner with logo displayed on homepage.
• LerøymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor seafood company (Lerøy Seafood Group) receiving maritime services. Listed as key partner with logo displayed prominently on homepage.
• Skjervøy kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkjervøy municipality is the sole owner of 70° NordVekst AS. Company operates as an independent legal entity providing municipal services including green space maintenance, waste management, car care, and pier snow removal. Also receives referrals for Inkluderende Jobbdesign program.
• Avfallsservice ASmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner70° NordVekst operates the environmental station (miljøstasjonen) on behalf of Avfallsservice AS. Also accepted as certified reception site for end-of-life vehicles (bilvrak).
• Coop extra SkjervøyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal retail partner with logo displayed on 70° NordVekst homepage.
• Vitus apotekminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal pharmacy partner with logo displayed on 70° NordVekst homepage.
• Bunnpris SkjervøyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal grocery retailer partner with logo displayed on 70° NordVekst homepage.
• Opplæringskontoret NordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational training office (apprenticeship coordinator) partnership for providing apprenticeship opportunities and vocational training for participants.
• Skjervøy sykestue/sykehjem (Skjervøy health clinic/nursing home)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Inkluderende Jobbdesign program providing 3 part-time positions at the healthcare facility for individuals with reduced work capacity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bagatelle AS: Tromsø-region Vekstbedrift operating multi-division services including firewood, cleaning, and municipal contracts under NAV-inclusion framework; strong geographic and structural comparability with 70° NordVekst.
• Stendi AS: Norway's largest private work-inclusion operator providing VTA, AFT, and Inkluderende Jobbdesign placements nationally; comparable on regulatory framework and program model, though much larger and commercial rather than municipal.
• Tromsprodukt AS: Regional Vekstbedrift based in Tromsø producing firewood, packaging, and wood products while providing NAV-financed VTA/AFT placements; directly comparable as a Northern Norwegian municipal/municipally-affiliated work-inclusion enterprise with overlapping product lines and program mix.
• Hero Norge AS: Hero's Norwegian arm operates work-inclusion programs across Northern Norway for NAV and partners with municipalities; highly comparable mission, geography, and NAV framework (VTA/AFT-tiltaksarrangør).
• Fretex Norge AS: National second-hand retail/reuse chain with an explicit work-inclusion mandate; directly comparable to 70° NordVekst's Bevares second-hand store and inclusion-mission hybrid model.

Broad incumbents

• Attendo Norge AS: Major Nordic care and work-inclusion operator active across Norway through NAV contracts; comparable on broader work-inclusion services portfolio, though care/healthcare dominates its mix.
• Humana Norge AS: Nordic provider of personal assistance, staffing, and employment-integration services including NAV tiltak; comparable on workforce-inclusion service line though it operates at national scale rather than municipality-locked.

Others

• Kirkens Bymisjon: Large Norwegian social welfare organization that runs work-inclusion, training, and rehabilitation initiatives in partnership with NAV and municipalities; adjacent ecosystem participant with partial overlap on social-enterprise model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/70nordvekst

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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