Erlend Emil Holmsen (also known as Erlend Holmsen) is a Norwegian investor and entrepreneur, founder and managing director of Noron Capital AS. With more than 20 years of experience in company building, real estate and operations, he has established and developed several businesses of significant size and complexity.
He has built and recruited organisations with over 100 employees, worked operationally across Norway, the United States and Central Europe, and has a background as an officer in the Norwegian Armed Forces with international NATO experience. Holmsen has served as chairman and board member of multiple companies and holds a DNV GL certification for conducting personality assessments.
Through Noron, he focuses on investments where capital is combined with structure, ownership and active operational involvement.

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Who is Erlend Emil Holmsen?
Erlend Emil Holmsen is a Norwegian investor and entrepreneur, founder and managing director of Noron Capital AS, with more than 20 years of experience in real estate, company building and operations.
What is Noron?
Noron is a Norwegian investment and entrepreneurial company founded by Erlend Emil Holmsen, investing in real estate, operating companies and capital markets with long-term, active ownership.
What does Erlend Emil Holmsen invest in?
Through Noron he invests primarily in commercial real estate, operating companies and capital markets, with an emphasis on structure, cash flow and active involvement.
What is Erlend Emil Holmsen’s background?
More than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and leader, organisations with over 100 employees, and a background as an officer in the Norwegian Armed Forces with international experience.