Investment in Alva Industries, a Norwegian Advanced Motor Technology Company
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Nabtesco Corporation (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazumasa Kimura) is pleased to announce that Nabtesco Technology Ventures L.P. (Managing Partner: Hiroshi Nerima), the corporate venture capital fund established by Nabtesco, has invested in Alva Industries AS ("Alva"), a Norwegian deep-tech company developing ultra-compact, high-performance electric motors.
Alva develops next-generation electric motors that achieve high torque and high precision while maintaining a compact and lightweight design, enabled by its proprietary patented technology, FiberPrintingTM. This technology is attracting increasing attention in high-growth markets such as robotics, automation equipment, medical devices, aerospace, and next-generation mobility solutions. Demand for advanced actuation technologies is expected to continue growing across these sectors. Building on its expertise and technologies cultivated in the field of motion control, including precision reduction gears, Nabtesco has been exploring technological trends and market needs related to next-generation motion control solutions that integrate motors, gear reducers, and control technologies. This investment in Alva represents part of that ongoing initiative.
Through this investment, Nabtesco aims to deepen its understanding of Alva's advanced motor technologies and gain insights into market developments, while also exploring potential synergies with its existing businesses and future collaboration opportunities. In addition, the company seeks to enhance its understanding of technology trends in growth sectors, including the next-generation robotics market, and leverage this knowledge to create mid- to long-term business opportunities.
Nabtesco will continue to promote open innovation activities by strengthening partnerships with leading technology companies and promising startups around the world, pursuing new business opportunities and enhancing corporate value.
■ Company Profile
| Company Name | Alva Industries AS |
| Representative | Oliver Skisland, CEO |
| Location | Trondheim, Norway |
| Establishment | 2017 |
| Business | Development and manufacturing of high-performance electric motors utilizing the proprietary FiberPrintingTM technology |
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