What Ferd Eiendom does

Ferd Eiendom AS is a Norwegian urban real estate developer founded in 2018 as one of five business areas within Ferd AS, Norway's largest family-owned investment company (controlled by the fifth and sixth generation of the Andresen family). The company operates as a long-term urban developer in the Greater Oslo region, executing across the full property lifecycle including land acquisition, planning, development, sale, leasing, and property management. It maintains a real estate portfolio valued at NOK 12.5 billion with NOK 5.1 billion of equity at year-end 2025, generating an 11.4% return in 2025.

Ferd Eiendom's product portfolio spans residential development (Kobberkvartalet 424 apartments, Sander kvartal 210 apartments, Skolekvartalet 228 apartments, Marienlyst 1,200 homes, Høyda 800 units JV, plus completed projects such as Humlehagen and Bråtejordet), commercial office buildings (Hieronymus Heyerdahlsgate 1, Brynsveien 14, Trekanttomten, Vitaminen, Lensmannslia 22), the 50%-owned Oslo Science Hub research campus, and community facilities such as Petersborg. Technology and differentiation center on a sustainability framework with quantified climate targets (40% lower CO2 emissions than DFØ reference values, energy class A for commercial, BREEAM-NOR Excellent/In-Use certifications, fossil-free construction sites, 95% waste sorting), a dedicated buyer communication portal (Boligportalen), and a structured 14-step customer journey with five-year warranty.

The business model combines one-time residential property sales, recurring commercial leasing, and long-cycle urban development joint ventures. Residential units are sold through real estate brokers with digital bidding and contract signing, alongside fixed-price sales for select projects; commercial space is leased directly to enterprise tenants. The company holds more than 20 wholly-owned project-specific subsidiaries covering each asset. Customers include individual home buyers across the Oslo region, commercial tenants (Brav AS/Swix, Kirkens Bymisjon, Fontenehuset), and public/strategic partners (Oslo universitetssykehus, Selvaag Bolig, Møller Eiendom, AB Invest). The firm is privately held with no external funding rounds and no public ticker.

Name

Ferd Eiendom

Legal name

Ferd Eiendom AS

Website

https://ferdeiendom.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ferd Eiendom is a Norwegian urban real estate developer that builds, sells, and leases sustainable residential and commercial properties primarily in the Greater Oslo region, operating as a business area within family-owned Ferd AS.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales: Development and sale of new residential apartments and townhouses to end customers. Revenue is recognized upon handover of completed units to buyers. Projects include Kobberkvartalet (424 apartments), Sander kvartal (210 apartments), Kleven Gård (37 units), and others across the Oslo region.
2. Commercial Property Leasing: Development and long-term leasing of commercial office and retail spaces. The company owns and manages income-producing properties including Hieronymus Heyerdahlsgate 1 (13,700 sqm, fully leased), Brynsveien 14 (15,700 sqm), and Blåswixvegen (14,400 sqm).
3. Urban Development Projects: Long-term urban development projects including Marienlyst (1,200 homes + 60,000 sqm other functions), Oslo Science Hub (40,000 sqm), and Trekanttomten (25,600 sqm). Revenue realization is expected over extended time horizons as projects move through development phases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ferd Eiendom develops and sells new residential properties (apartments, row houses, townhouses) and develops, owns, and leases commercial office and retail properties primarily in the Oslo region. The company also executes long-term urban development projects that transform industrial areas into mixed-use neighborhoods, offering sustained sustainability performance (BREEAM-NOR certified, fossil-free construction sites) and a structured 14-step customer journey from purchase through post-handover support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marienlyst: A large-scale urban development project by Ferd Eiendom to create a diverse, green, and vibrant urban area in Oslo, including housing, commercial, cultural, and recreational spaces.
• 3KT

Products and services

• Kleven Gård (Residential Development) New-build residential project of 37 row houses, semi-detached and triplex houses (127-183 sqm) on an historic farm estate in a quiet, family-friendly villa area in Bekkestua, Bærum municipality, with preserved barn and guest houses. Targeted at families seeking new-build homes in established neighborhoods.
• Kobberkvartalet (Residential Development) 424-apartment residential complex at Vestre Billingstad between Asker and Sandvika (232 units in the first phase), 30-130 sqm, themed around industrial heritage of Billingstad. Norway's best-selling residential project in 2025 with 126 of 233 apartments sold.
• Sander kvartal (Residential Development) Urban neighborhood in Sanderveien, Ski with approximately 210 apartments (30-128 sqm), plus commercial ground-floor space, green courtyard, rooftop terraces, and Sander torg public square. Fixed-price sales starting from NOK 3,950,000.
• Skolekvartalet (Residential Development) 228 apartments and row houses in the heart of Ski sentrum between Rådhusplassen and Ski idrettspark, with total BRA of 21,500 sqm. Part of Ferd's significant urban development presence in Ski.
• Høyda (Residential Development) Transformational project in Moss developing an industrial area into a new urban district. Joint project with Selvaag Bolig featuring 800 residential units on 75,000 sqm BRA, combining city history with quality living.
• Marienlyst (Urban Development) Major urban development on the former NRK-tomten in Oslo. Plans include approximately 1,200 residential units and 60,000 sqm of mixed functions including retail, education, culture, and multi-use areas. One of Oslo's largest urban development projects.
• Hamangskogen (Residential/Commercial Development) Development at Hamang in Sandvika, Bærum, with total BRA of 12,000 sqm combining apartments and commercial space. Part of major Bærum municipal development area.
• Markalléen (Residential Development) Høvik development with residential units of various sizes, large green areas, walking paths, and community functions. 17,000 sqm BRA planned, part of new Høvik center development.
• Bråtejordet (Residential Development) Completed residential project in Strømmen, Lillestrøm consisting of 172 family-friendly row houses and apartments (49-167 sqm) in a car-free environment with green outdoor areas.
• Humlehagen (Residential Development) Completed development at Ensjø, Oslo with 133 apartments and 9 row houses (36-135 sqm), featuring common rooms, gaming room, library, workshop, greenhouse, and shared terraces.
• Oslo Science Hub (Commercial Research Development) New center for cancer research, innovation and collaboration at Campus Radiumhospitalet. 40,000 sqm BRA above ground with laboratories, offices, conference facilities, national cancer biobank, and public meeting places. Ferd owns 50% partnership; planned opening in 2030.
• Hieronymus Heyerdahlsgate 1 (Commercial Office Building) Historic functionalist office building from 1936, fully renovated 2020-2024. 13,700 sqm over 8 floors with capacity for 500 workspaces. BREEAM-NOR In-Use Very Good certified, featuring café bar, restaurant, cycling facilities, gym, and ground floor retail. Fully leased.
• Brynsveien 14 (Commercial Office Building) Modern full-service office building from 2019 at Helsfyr with high environmental qualities. 15,700 sqm with BREEAM NOR Very Good certification and energy class A. Flexible layout with reception, café, restaurant, meeting rooms, rooftop terrace, and cycling facilities.
• Trekanttomten / 3KT (Commercial Office Development) Office building between Nasjonalmuseet, Vika and Aker Brygge. 25,600 sqm BRA with active facades, seating, pedestrian street, squares, and pocket parks. Features temporary activation through 3KT concept with art and urban life.
• Vitaminen (Commercial Office Development) Modern office building at Vitaminveien 1B at Storo, Oslo. 19,100 sqm BTA with FutureBuilt ambition for sustainable development, circular material strategy, social sustainability, and nature-based stormwater management.
• Blåswixvegen (Commercial Property) Commercial building in Lillehammer housing Brav AS/Swix operations. 14,400 sqm total including office, warehouse, production and retail, with experience center and store showroom.
• Lensmannslia 22 (Commercial Office Development) Development opportunity in Asker sentrum with approximately 21,500 sqm BTA office space planned, a 5-minute walk to train station, with high sustainability ambitions.
• Petersborg (Community Facility) Historic community house from 1870 at Ensjø, restored in 2020. Neighborhood hub operated by Kirkens Bymisjon offering room rental, equipment lending, and activities for the local community, particularly children and youth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Kobberkvartalet was the best-selling residential project in Norway in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Oslo Science Hub (Brødrene London / Lychegården AS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Ferd has become a partner in Oslo Science Hub, purchasing 50% of the planned expansion of Campus Radiumhospitalet covering over 40,000 sqm. The project aims to provide space for Norway's leading cancer research communities to grow and facilitate closer collaboration between research, treatment, innovation, and business.
• Møller Eiendom and AB InvestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026Three-way partnership between three family-owned companies to explore possibilities for Victoria terrasse urban development project. Each brings complementary competence and experience from previous projects, sharing a long-term perspective.
• Selvaag BoligcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint venture partnership for the Høyda project in Moss, planned for approximately 800 residential units on a former commercial/retail site undergoing transformation.
• Mestergruppen EiendomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on Bråtejordet residential project in Strømmen, consisting of townhouses and low-rise apartments.
• Kirkens BymisjoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Petersborg neighborhood house at Ensjø - a community meeting place providing activities for neighbors of all ages, particularly children and youth. Kirkens Bymisjon operates the facility entirely. Also exploring collaboration for a meeting place and arena for work training for local youth at Vitaminen.
• FontenehusetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on work inclusion in Ski through Sander kvartal project. Fontenehuset is a voluntary work community for people with mental health challenges.
• Thon EiendomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing dialogue regarding Vitaminen project development at Storo. Thon Eiendom owns and operates Storo Storsenter located adjacent to the planned Vitaminen building.
• Veidekke EntreprenørcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMain contractor for Kobberkvartalet project at Vestre Billingstad. Good collaboration ensuring high quality execution and good homes for future residents.
• Oslo universitetssykehuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral part of Campus Radiumhospitalet, Oslo University Hospital views positively on Ferd joining as partner in Oslo Science Hub, emphasizing the need for closer collaboration between hospital, research, business, and investors.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nordr (formerly Veidekke Eiendom): Major Norwegian residential developer spun off from Veidekke; comparable project scale, Oslo-area focus, and for-sale apartment model. Boligdirektør Anders Holmlund joined Ferd from Veidekke Eiendom/Nordr, indicating overlap in talent and approach.
• Selvaag Bolig: Norwegian residential developer and Ferd Eiendom's joint venture partner on the Høyda project in Moss (800 units). Directly comparable in product type, geography, and target customer (Oslo-area home buyers).
• OBOS Eiendom: Large Norwegian residential and commercial developer where CEO Camilla Krogh previously served as daglig leder. Directly comparable in scale, product mix (residential + commercial), and Oslo-area focus.
• AF Eiendom: Norwegian residential and commercial property developer, parent AF Gruppen is also a major contractor. Næringsdirektør Ole Blaauw Johansen previously served as porteføljedirektør at AF Eiendom, illustrating direct comparable business model.
• Mestergruppen Eiendom: Norwegian residential developer; Ferd Eiendom's collaboration partner on the Bråtejordet townhouse project in Strømmen. Comparable in residential product and Oslo-region focus.

Broad incumbents

• Entra ASA: Norway's largest pure-play commercial office landlord, listed on Oslo Børs. Comparable in commercial property ownership, BREEAM-NOR sustainability focus, and Oslo-centric portfolio. Different delivery model (own + lease vs. develop + sell/lease).
• Skanska Norge: Norwegian arm of global Skanska, combines construction with property development. CEO Camilla Krogh was regiondirektør and konserndirektør at Skanska Norge before joining Ferd Eiendom. Comparable in scale and product type, but operates as a construction-led developer.
• Thon Eiendom: One of Norway's largest private real estate companies owned by the Thon family. Engaged in ongoing dialogue with Ferd Eiendom on the Vitaminen project at Storo. Comparable in commercial property ownership and long-term holding strategy.

Others

• Bane NOR Eiendom: Norwegian state-owned railway property developer. Comparable in major urban development around transit hubs (Lillestrøm, Ski, Oslo) and long-term participant in Norwegian urban transformation. Not a direct competitor but adjacent participant in same urban development ecosystem.

Regional players

• Møller Eiendom: Oslo-based real estate company owned by the Møller family; partner with Ferd Eiendom and AB Invest on the Victoria terrasse urban development project. Comparable in scale and family-owned, long-term-developer model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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