Teknobygg AS

What Teknobygg AS does

Trym AS is a Trondheim-based, vertically integrated residential and commercial real estate developer and contractor with FY2024 consolidated revenue of 766 MNOK and 114 employees as of December 2024. The group was founded in 2003 by Karl Johan Kopreitan and is controlled by Finnbuan AS (the Kopreitan family). It operates through Trym Eiendom AS (property development), Næringsbygg AS (general contractor for steel/sandwich construction, sports halls, and commercial buildings), and a commercial property portfolio including the 124-meter Tyholttårnet landmark tower and the group's own 10,000 sqm headquarters at Bratsbergvegen 2 (occupied December 2024). Teknobygg AS, acquired in 2014 and operated as Trym Bygg AS, was merged into Ruta Entreprenør AS in September 2025, with Trym retaining an 18% ownership stake in the combined ~300-employee contractor group.

The company generates revenue across four streams: residential build-for-sale apartments (the primary driver, ranging from ~29 sqm compact units to 157 sqm family apartments and penthouses), commercial property development sold to institutional investors (e.g., Dybdahlsgården sold to KLP Eiendom for NOK 265M gross property value), recurring rental income from owned commercial properties, and third-party general contractor services. All residential projects are built to Breeam Very Good sustainability standard; Dybdahlsgården achieved Breeam Excellent. Distribution is direct-to-consumer for residential buyers via trym.no, project microsites, and contact-driven sales staff, supplemented by an exclusive partnership with EiendomsMegler 1 Midt-Norge and listings on Finn.no.

A substantial land bank underpins a multi-year development pipeline, headlined by the Brøset consortium (~311 acres, ~1,735 planned units, 25% stake with Heimdal Bolig, Fredensborg Bolig, and Byggteknikk Prosjekt) and a 300–400 home forward pipeline across Trondheim. The Maks100 financing product, developed jointly with SpareBank 1 SMN, enables buyers to finance 100% of a new home without equity, addressing the Norwegian first-time-buyer segment. Recent corporate restructuring includes the 2022 sale of 66.6% of Trym Anlegg AS to Aarsleff Rail (renamed Aarsleff Rail AS in January 2025), the September 2025 merger of Trym Bygg into Ruta Entreprenør, and the December 2024 HQ relocation — collectively indicating a strategic shift toward an asset-light, development-led operating model.

Name

Teknobygg AS

Legal name

Trym AS

Website

https://teknobygg.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trym AS is a Trondheim-based, vertically integrated residential and commercial real estate developer and contractor with FY2024 consolidated revenue of 766 MNOK, building Breeam-certified apartments and commercial properties in Norway's Trøndelag region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Trondheim

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Development - Build for Sale: Trym develops residential apartment projects (own-for-sale model) and sells completed or pre-sold units to individual buyers. Revenue is recognized upon transfer of ownership to buyers. This is the primary revenue driver, with projects across Trondheim. In Q3 2022, Trym reported NOK 515M in revenue. In 2024, annual revenue was NOK 766 MNOK.
2. Commercial Property Development - Build for Sale: Trym develops commercial properties (office, retail, industrial) either for sale to investors (e.g., Dybdahlsgården sold to KLP for NOK 265M) or for rental income as part of the property portfolio.
3. Commercial Property Rental and Management: Trym owns and manages a portfolio of commercial properties including Tyholttårnet, Bratsbergvegen 2, and other industrial/office/retail spaces, generating recurring rental income.
4. General Contractor Services: Through Næringsbygg AS (and formerly Trym Bygg, now merged with Ruta Entreprenør), Trym acts as a general contractor for external clients — building for other developers, public sector, and private clients (e.g., Nye Valentinlyst borettslag, Dora Eiendom Nyhavna, Steinkjer football hall). Revenue recognized as construction progresses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Trym is an integrated real estate and construction group based in Trondheim, Norway. The company develops, constructs, and sells/rents residential apartments and commercial properties (office, retail, industrial) in the Trondheim region through subsidiaries including Trym Eiendom AS, Næringsbygg AS, and previously Trym Bygg AS (formerly Teknobygg AS). It operates a build-for-sale model for residential units, develops commercial properties both for sale to investors and for its own rental portfolio, and acts as a general contractor for external clients.

Product overview

Based on the source data, the company described is primarily Trym AS (not Teknobygg AS). Trym AS is an integrated real estate and construction conglomerate based in Trondheim, Norway. The source material does not contain specific product/service information for Teknobygg AS as a distinct entity. Note: Trym acquired Teknobygg in 2014, and Trym Bygg (formerly Teknobygg) subsequently merged with Ruta Entreprenør in September 2025.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gildheim Residential Apartments
• Nye Valentinlyst Residential Apartments
• Ranheim Vestre Residential Apartments
• Varden Byåsen Residential Apartments New-build apartments being constructed at the former Migosenteret site on Byåsen in Trondheim, with a local shopping center on the ground floor.
• Liljendal III Residential Apartments Residential apartment project at Liljendal in Trondheim, completed in 2024.
• Commercial Property Development and Sales Development and sale of commercial properties (office, retail, industrial) in Trondheim. Example: Dybdahlsgården sold to KLP Eiendom for NOK 265M gross property value.
• Commercial Property Rental and Management Ownership and management of a commercial property portfolio including Tyholttårnet (Trondheim's 124-meter landmark tower with Egon restaurant and office tenants, ~250,000 visitors annually) and Bratsbergvegen 2 (10,000 sqm combined building). Property management handled by CBRE.
• General Contractor Services General contractor services for external clients including other developers, public sector entities, and private clients. Delivered through Næringsbygg AS (and formerly Trym Bygg AS, renamed from Teknobygg AS). Examples include Norway's largest climbing center (~3,700 sqm for Grip Klatring), Jaguar/Land Rover dealership (~4,400 sqm for Nardo Bil Gruppen), Steinkjer football hall, and parking structure at Trondheim Sentralstasjon.
• Maks100 100% Financing Product Financing product developed in partnership with SpareBank 1 SMN that allows buyers to finance up to 100% of new home purchase with no equity requirement. Example rate: Nom. 5.74%, Eff. 5.97% for NOK 2M over 25 years (August 2024). Targets first-time buyers without equity.
• Sponset Boligkjøp (Sponsored Home Purchase) Program Program in partnership with SpareBank 1 SMN where Trym covers buyer mortgage interest, costs, common costs, and municipal fees for 6 months post-handover for eligible buyers on selected projects (e.g., Heimdal Atrium). Requires SpareBank 1 SMN loan approval.

Quantifiable outcome

• Breeam Very Good sustainability standard on all residential projects, enabling buyers to access Husbanken financing up to 85% of purchase price
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and operational.

• Ruta Entreprenør AScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Trym Bygg AS was merged into Ruta Entreprenør AS effective 1 September 2025, creating one of the largest contractor groups in the Trøndelag region with ~300 employees and significant own-production capacity in concrete and timber. Trym AS retains 18% ownership in the combined entity.
• KLP EiendommajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2021Trym Næring sold Dybdahls veg 3-5 AS (owner of Dybdahlsgården) to KLP Eiendom for NOK 265M gross property value. KLP is a long-term institutional owner and landlord; Trym Næring had developed and built the BREEAM Excellent building.
• Bane NOR EiendommajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2020Bane NOR Eiendom engaged Trym Bygg og Anlegg AS as general contractor for development of a parking basement (~6,000 sqm, ~200 spaces) at Trondheim Sentralstasjon (Gryta project). Trym was selected through a competitive tender process for the development phase.
• Heimdal Bolig, Fredensborg Bolig, Byggteknikk ProsjektcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Four equal partners (25% each) in the Brøset development company acquiring ~311 acres of land from Statsbygg and Trøndelag Fylkeskommune for Norway's largest urban development project (~1,735 homes, ~4,000 residents). Trym brings development and construction capabilities; the partners bring complementary expertise.
• Nardo Bil GruppenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Multi-year collaboration building Jaguar and Land Rover's first purpose-built dealership in Norway at Ranheim Vestre (~4,400 sqm). Trym Næring developed the facility to strict Jaguar/Land Rover supplier specifications. The dealership opened summer 2020.
• SpareBank 1 SMNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaks100 financing partnership: Trym and SpareBank 1 SMN jointly offer a product enabling buyers to finance 100% of a new home purchase without equity requirements. SpareBank 1 SMN provides the mortgage financing; Trym markets the product and refers buyers. This is a flagship offering targeting first-time buyers in Trondheim, removing the equity barrier to homeownership.
• Grip Klatring AScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrym Næring developed Norway's largest climbing center (~3,700 sqm at Gildheim) in partnership with Grip Klatring AS, who is the sole tenant. This was a build-to-suit partnership demonstrating Trym's ability to develop large, specialized commercial facilities.
• IK Lykke EiendommajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Dybdahlsgården with IK Lykke Eiendom, which owned 50% of the development company. IK Lykke contributed land and local knowledge while Trym handled development and construction management.
• CBREoperationalTechnology or IntegrationCBRE provides technical property management services for Trym's commercial property portfolio. CBRE Site Support operates a 24/7 customer service center handling all operational and maintenance matters for Trym's commercial tenants.
• RealinvestmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrym Eiendom and Realinvest are joint development partners on TUN32 – Leangen Sentrum, a new urban district development at the gateway to Trondheim. Trym leads development, Realinvest contributes capital and expertise.
• SpareBank 1 SMNcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBeyond Maks100, Trym and SpareBank 1 SMN also partner on 'Sponset Boligkjøp' — Trym covers mortgage interest, costs, and common fees for 6 months post-handover for buyers using SpareBank 1 SMN financing. The bank must approve all loan applications.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Selvaag Bolig ASA: Norwegian publicly listed residential property developer focused on the Oslo metropolitan area. Direct comparable to Trym's residential build-for-sale model, with similar BREEAM/sustainability emphasis and apartment-focused product offering.
• Fredensborg Bolig AS: Norwegian residential property developer and Trym's JV partner in the Brøset development (311 acres, ~1,735 units). Direct comparable in residential apartment development, though Fredensborg operates across more Norwegian geographies.
• Byggteknikk Prosjekt AS: Norwegian construction and development firm and Trym's JV partner in the Brøset development. Comparable in development approach and Trøndelag focus, with broader construction management capabilities.
• Heimdal Bolig AS: Trondheim-based residential developer and Trym's JV partner in the Brøset development. Highly comparable in geography (Trøndelag), customer focus (residential buyers), and development approach.

Broad incumbents

• Veidekke ASA: One of Scandinavia's largest construction contractors and property developers with a vertically integrated model and significant Norwegian residential development operations. Comparable to Trym in offering both construction and real estate development, but at vastly larger scale across multiple Nordic geographies.
• Skanska Norge AS: Norwegian arm of Swedish construction giant Skanska, operating in both commercial construction and residential development. Comparable to Trym in vertical integration and BREEAM-certified construction standards, though at substantially larger scale.
• OBOS BBL: Norway's largest housing cooperative and a major residential property developer. Overlaps with Trym in Norwegian new-build residential development, though OBOS operates primarily in the Oslo region and eastern Norway at much larger scale.
• AF Gruppen ASA: Norwegian construction and property group with operations in building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development. Comparable integrated construction/development model to Trym, with broader national presence and larger scale.

Others

• Ruta Entreprenør AS: Trøndelag-based construction contractor that absorbed Trym Bygg AS in September 2025, in which Trym retains an 18% stake. Closely linked ecosystem participant — now both a minority-owned partner and a contractor that Trym engages for construction services.

Regional players

• Bonord AS: Trondheim-based residential and commercial property developer with strong local market position. Directly comparable to Trym in geography and residential/commercial mix, though Bonord focuses more on commercial property and renovation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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