GulenSkyss Acquired by InfraRed Capital Partners in Strategic Move
Deal News | Jul 15, 2025 | PR Newswire Cision InfraRed Capital Partners Limited
InfraRed Capital Partners, a global infrastructure investment manager, has completed the acquisition of GulenSkyss, a Norwegian ferry and ambulance ship operator. This acquisition was completed through an InfraRed-managed value-add fund, acquiring 100% of the business from its founder. GulenSkyss owns and operates express car ferries, pilot boats, and ambulances under long-term concessions with governmental counterparts. With a fleet of 15 vessels, GulenSkyss is well-positioned for expansion in Norway's fragmented coastal transport market. This acquisition aligns with InfraRed's infrastructure investment strategy and leverages the company's global experience to enhance GulenSkyss's service offerings and business growth. InfraRed utilized Pareto Securities as a financial advisor, and Thommessen and A&O Shearman as legal advisors, whereas GulenSkyss used Nordea Corporate Finance and Simonsen Vogt Wiig as advisors.
Sectors
- Transportation and Logistics
- Infrastructure Investment
Geography
- Norway – GulenSkyss, the acquired company, operates in Norway, where its services are a fundamental part of the national transportation infrastructure.
- United Kingdom – InfraRed Capital Partners is based in London, UK, making this a strategic international acquisition in their investment portfolio.
Industry
- Transportation and Logistics – The acquisition focuses on GulenSkyss, a company managing ferry and ambulance services along Norway's coastal regions, integral to the transportation infrastructure.
- Infrastructure Investment – InfraRed Capital Partners specializes in infrastructure investments, focusing on enhancing the value of existing infrastructure assets, as demonstrated by this acquisition.
Financials
- 13.186 billion USD – Total equity managed by InfraRed Capital Partners globally.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| GulenSkyss | Target company | Company | A Norwegian operator of ferry and ambulance vessels, providing critical transportation services across Norway's coast. |
| InfraRed Capital Partners | Bidding company | Company | A London-based international manager specializing in mid-market infrastructure investments. |
| Pareto Securities | Financial Advisor to InfraRed | Company | Provided financial advisory services for the acquisition deal. |
| Thommessen | Legal Advisor to InfraRed | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the acquisition deal. |
| A&O Shearman | Legal Advisor to InfraRed | Company | Provided legal advisory services for the acquisition deal. |
| Nordea Corporate Finance | Financial Advisor to GulenSkyss | Company | A division of Nordea Bank providing financial advisory services to GulenSkyss during the acquisition. |
| Simonsen Vogt Wiig | Legal Advisor to GulenSkyss | Company | Provided legal advisory services for GulenSkyss during the acquisition. |