Associate at Credo Partners

Credo is a different investment company. We are entrepreneurs building growth platforms in B2B technology and services, with our own scalable approach. We partner with investors and founders to transform local companies into industry leaders.

We are a Norwegian company focused on the Scandinavian market. Currently, we are invested in 11 companies with 6BNOK in revenues. We bring the right people together and fix the basics, before scaling fast. We have been training the team for operational DNA and true partnerships for over 10 years, 20 platforms, 85 add-ons, and 7 exits. We optimize structure, culture, and game plans specifically for small caps.

With an increasing demand for our services, we want to extend our team with 1-2 associates. As an Associate at Credo, you will get early operational exposure to business transformation and growth by working closely with the management team of our portfolio companies, on a daily basis. This level of involvement and responsibility is unique for Credo and is one of many things that sets us apart from other Private Equity companies. Talents join Credo to become skilled investors and learn from CEO’s through real involvement, responsibility, and impact.

What you’ll get by joining Credo

Large responsibilities and involvement from day 1. You will lead projects alongside dedicated senior partners from Credo
Grow fast professionally and personally by being hands-on and learning from the best
Continuous challenges and opportunities to grow
You will become an investor in both our company and our portfolio companies. Everyone in the team invests, and everyone at the same level has the same right to carried interest.

Our Investment Philosophy

Scaling up businesses

Credo's investment philosophy remains steadfast: We partner with investors and founders to transform mid-sized companies into scalable and sustainable business systems. The core of what we do is captured in our tagline scaling up businesses. This investment focus is distinct in terms of business maturity and partnership model, as well as the potential for high value creation.

Our industries

We focus on B2B technology and services.

Established methodology

Our basic approach is the same across industries and across financial and non-financial goals. Together with our partners, we set high ambitions that force our businesses out of the small-cap zone. Then we build the foundation for scale and impact: (i) a focused strategy, (ii) a scalable business model, (iii) an organization for tomorrow, and (iv) effective governance.

Culture and continuity through founder partnerships

Credo invests alongside highly motivated entrepreneurs, family owners, and management. We encourage our partners to remain large co-owners, even majority owners, to ensure the continuity of the magic recipe that made the company great in the first place. Our model is based on long-term and close cooperation between management, board, and owners to ensure continuity and commitment through the transformation phase.

Investor network

Credo has an established network of investors. We invest together with individuals and institutional investors who have built successful businesses themselves, and who have a genuine interest in value creation in mid-sized companies.

What you’ll get

Some of your responsibilities will include:

Pipeline reviews, both by evaluating inbound opportunities and generating new deal flow
Market research and commercial due diligence
Financial modeling and business cases
Involvement in new investments
Collaborate with our partners in 2-3 of the portfolio companies. This includes daily contact with C-suite decision-makers on operational improvements and long-term strategy

Who we are looking for

Desired qualifications

MSc or MBA graduates within business, finance, economics, or other relevant fields from leading Universities or institutions
2-5 years of experience in a high-performing environment, preferably top-tier investment banking or management consulting.
You have to have exposure to extensive M&A processes.

We also think that you

Are curious - you’ll learn a lot about a lot, from a variety of industries, partners, and different challenges
Have drive - we are transforming companies into market leaders, which takes personal dedication over time to succeed
Are a people-person - business is about people connecting the dots