Global Pivot Equity Limited (GPE), a Hong Kong-based cross-border M&A and capital markets advisory firm, has acquired a 15% stake in Closva AS, a Norwegian AI-powered platform that simplifies transactions for small and medium-sized businesses. As part of the long-term strategic partnership, GPE will advise Closva on deal sourcing and market development, drawing on its international investor network across Scandinavia, Europe and Asia. GPE Managing Partner Ulrik Hoksnes Karlsen joins Closva's Board of Directors.
OSLO, Norway, Sept. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-糖心Vlog/ -- Global Pivot Equity Limited ("GPE"), a Hong Kong-based cross-border M&A and capital markets advisory firm, has acquired a 15% ownership stake in Closva AS ("Closva"), a Norwegian technology platform using artificial intelligence to simplify small and medium-sized business transactions. As part of the investment, GPE's Managing Partner, Ulrik Hoksnes Karlsen, will join Closva's Board of Directors.
GPE's investment is structured as a long-term strategic partnership. In addition to its equity position, GPE will serve as a strategic advisor to Closva on deal sourcing and market development, drawing on its cross-border transaction experience and its international investor network across Scandinavia, Europe, and Asia.
Founded by four Norwegian entrepreneurs, Closva combines AI-powered technology with expert advisory support to make transactions in the SMB segment faster, more transparent and more accessible. The platform addresses a structurally underserved part of the Norwegian market, where many business owners approaching succession or exit lack access to the tools and professional guidance available in larger transactions.
Ulrik Hoksnes Karlsen brings more than 10 years of cross-border M&A experience. He is a co-founder of Global Pivot Equity and a serial entrepreneur in the financial services space.
"The SMB transaction market is large, fragmented, and still largely manual. Closva has built a platform that brings structure and efficiency to that process, and we are pleased to support the team as it scales," says Ulrik Hoksnes Karlsen, Managing Partner of Global Pivot Equity.
"GPE brings transaction expertise and an international network that will be valuable as we grow Closva's deal flow and expand our reach. We are glad to welcome Ulrik to our board," says Johannes With, Co-Founder and CEO, Closva.
Global Pivot Equity Limited is a Hong Kong-based advisory firm specialising in cross-border M&A, capital markets and strategic investments across Scandinavia, Europe, Greater China and Southeast Asia.
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Ulrik Hoksnes Karlsen, Managing Partner, GPE.
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