Olav Trent is a distinguished financial professional and investor with extensive expertise in business development, fundamental analysis, and portfolio management. He is the founder, CEO, and fund manager of TRENT AS, an Alternative Investment Fund Manager, that manages the Norwegian domiciled fund, FENRIR AS.

Trent's investment philosophy is centered on engaging and allocating capital across various investment horizons, aiming to deliver superior long-term performance through the Private Equity and Hedge Fund business. His strategies emphasize opportunistic reversion patterns, adaptive proactive signals, and relative value hedges.

Trent's impressive career includes positions such as a Norwegian licensed Hedge Fund Manager at the age of 26 for Rex Fund managed by Olav Limited and Trent Investor Limited registered in London, United Kingdom. The hedge fund achieved remarkable success by ranking first on the Bloomberg hedge funds that were domiciled in Norway in 2022. The fund's performance was exceptional, delivering a total return of 42.63% over one year with a standard deviation of 11.55%, showcasing Trent's ability to generate high returns while managing risk effectively.

However, following the loss of close family members, Trent made the difficult decision to wind down the fund's operations, marking a significant turning point in his career.

In the aftermath of this personal and professional transition, Trent pivoted to professional financial journalism, leveraging his extensive knowledge of the Norwegian & Global financial markets. He became a regular contributor to Norway's most prestigious financial publications, Dagens Næringsliv and Finansavisen, where he authored daily columns focusing on global interest rates. This new role allowed Trent to share his insights and analysis gathered daily with multiple senior economists to a broader audience, establishing himself as a respected voice in financial commentary and demonstrating his adaptability.

His educational background comprises from Norwegian Business School, with additional studies pursued at Wharton and Harvard Business School online, as well as starting to write a scientific white-paper in collaboration with Finansmarkedsfondet about; The Application of Artificial Intelligence in Financial Derivatives: A Revolution in Risk Management and Capital Allocation. This approach leverages latest-AI technologies to transform the landscape of financial derivative information in TRENT AS favor, offering capabilities in risk assessment and optimal capital distribution over time. This is because it is believed that by harnessing the power of machine learning algorithms and advanced data analytics, TRENT's financial institution and its employees and partners, could make more informed decisions, faster & better, potentially leading to enhanced portfolio performance and improved risk mitigation strategies.
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Trent's fluency in Norwegian and English, combined with his expert proficiency in using multiple data tools such as Bloomberg and more, further enhances his ability to make informed investment decisions and provide valuable, actionable and strategic insights to Clients & Limited Partners.

Trent's expertise in business development, fundamental analysis, and portfolio management has made him a sought-after advisor to navigate the complex world of finance.
As Trent notes, "Anyone with a WiFi connection can buy over-leveraged public shares, but private markets require a deeper level of engagement and expertise."

The value FENRIR brings to its investors is multifaceted. "We take on the complex task of navigating private markets daily so our clients don't have to," Trent notes. "Success in this arena isn't just about capital; it's about creating real value, innovation, creativity and building lasting relationships across the entire spectrum of business."

By focusing on a carefully curated portfolio of scientific thesis-driven private investments, FENRIR offers its clients exposure to potentially lucrative opportunities that are often inaccessible to the average investor, all while maintaining the agility and leanness that comes with a focused investment approach.

Thomas Due is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with over two decades of experience in innovation and venture capital fundraising in Norway. As the founder and Chairman of Venturelab Norway, he has been at the forefront of building and backing emerging companies across various sectors, including clean energy, offshore technology, and healthcare.

Since 2001, Thomas has screened over 500 companies annually, helping to fund and develop numerous Norwegian startups and early-stage ventures. Throughout his career, Thomas has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify and nurture promising business opportunities. He has co-founded several successful ventures, including Alycore, Dextera, Multi Media Communications, and XLR8fund, a growth capital fund targeting early-stage companies.

His expertise spans business development, market research, networking, and investment strategies, making him a valuable asset to the FENRIR team as Portfolio Manager.

Beyond his professional achievements, Thomas is known for his passion for sports. A former curling player, he has achieved significant success in the sport, holding six Norwegian Championship Gold Medals and several medals from World and European Championships. This competitive spirit and drive for excellence translate into his business approach, where he consistently seeks to create value and foster long-term relationships with the companies he supports.