Backed by the Industry

At Plyo, we are proud to be backed by a network of distinguished investors. Their support underscores our commitment to revolutionizing real estate transactions. These influential investors bring not only capital but also valuable industry expertise, empowering us to combine advanced technology with deep market knowledge.

Through their backing, we are able to provide real estate companies with cutting-edge tools that enhance property presentations and drive successful transactions. Learn more about our investors'  support, and how they are fueling our growth and transforming the real estate industry.

TRK Group

TRK Group is one of Norway’s leading early phase venture companies founded by long-term McKinsey Senior Partner Trond Riiber Knudsen. TRK Group is aiming to catalyze growth for promising entrepreneurial ventures across three particularly exciting domains: Disruptive Technologies, Digital service transformation, and Emerging Africa.

Trond Riiber Knudsen is Founder and CEO of TRK Group AS. Prior to this, Trond Riiber Knudsen was a Senior Partner and member of the Leadership group in McKinsey & Company, with responsibility for McKinsey’s Marketing & Sales practice. In addition, Trond has led the development of McKinsey’s training and leadership programs, and led McKinsey’s committee for evaluation of external partner candidates.

Backe Digital

Backe is one of the leading construction companies in Norway. We have always believed in local knowledge, proximity to projects, and transparency in all areas.

Backe's overarching quality goal is to deliver buildings on time in accordance with customer and regulatory requirements. This is concretized through our main goal of zero defects upon handover.

Through our focus on digitization, Backe is well on its way to digitizing the entire construction process. We achieve this through extensive piloting of new systems, collaboration with our partners, leadership in the "DigiBuild project," and now with our investment in OpenBuilt. Not least, we invest in new technology through Backe Digital AS, which acts as an investor in Plyo AS.

Caka

Caka is a family-owned company and an active real estate investor with significant involvement in syndicates. As a real estate investor, the company engages in project development through SOE and Bonum, often entering as a strong financial partner, contributing the majority of the required capital. Recently, Caka has also invested in proptech, including Consigli (data-driven project planning) and Plyo.

StorOslo Proptech

Stor Oslo Proptech is a subsidiary under the Stor Oslo Eiendom umbrella. As one of the largest property developers in Eastern Norway, Stor Oslo Eiendom established the company in 2020 to contribute to the development of smart and sustainable cities. The company aims to drive innovation through project collaboration, with the goal of creating a more efficient and sustainable real estate industry.

Stor Oslo Eiendom is also a customer of Plyo, using the Portal product, and actively engages with products they invest in as a financial partner through Stor Oslo Proptech.

Skagenkaien Investering

Skagenkaien is a family-owned investment company with two focus areas: real estate and financial investments. Through Skagenkaien Investering, the group manages its investments in both listed and unlisted securities, including bonds, funds, currencies, and stocks. They invest in and develop value within a range of growth companies, including Plyo.

MH Capital

Magnus Halvorsen, a former Clarksons broker and prominent figure in the shipping industry, owns MH Capital, his investment company. While the majority of MH Capital's portfolio is focused on the offshore sector, with significant investments in that area, the company also invests in unlisted companies such as Plyo, alongside its holdings in listed stocks.

Langebru AS

Langebru AS is the investment company of shipbroker Peter M. Anker. Anker served as CEO of RS Platou and Platou Securities for over 30 years, growing the company into a billion-dollar enterprise. Following the sale of shares to Clarksons in 2015, he became the President of Broking and Investment Banking, as well as a board member of the publicly listed company. In recent years, he has scaled back his involvement and shifted his focus to investments through his own companies.

Squid Venture

Squid AS is a forward-thinking company that focuses on investing in early-stage companies in the proptech and construction tech sector. These industries are rapidly growing and have a significant impact on the future of real estate and construction. The company's owners, Vater AS and Tobi Invest AS, have a wealth of experience and knowledge in these areas, which they bring to the table to help the companies they invest in succeed.

Pegasi AS

Pegasi is a Norwegian investment company dedicated to providing capital, expertise, and strategic guidance to companies with significant growth potential. Founded by Peder Rye Lier in 2014, the company emerged following the sale of a large real estate portfolio owned by Lier Eiendom. Pegasi operates as a privately owned firm with a clear focus on three core investment areas: real estate, investment funds, and direct investments in both publicly listed and privately held companies.

Obey Holding AS

Obey Holding is owned by Thor Bang-Ellingsen, Partner and Head of Prokura Norway. Prokura Norway is a skilled management consulting firm under the Kearney umbrella, working across a variety of segments. Thor is passionate about helping companies transform and improve in their daily operations, a commitment he also brings to Plyo through his investments.