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Vinge advised Equinor in connection with its investment in Medfield Diagnostics

November 21, 2018

Vinge advised Equinor Technology Ventures AS (”Equinor”) in connection with its acquisition in Medfield Diagnostics Aktiebolag (publ) (“Medfield”).

The investment will be made through a directed issue to Equinor as well as a rights issue of shares. Medfield is listed on Spotlight.
Equinor ASA is a global energy company with more than 20,000 employees and business in more than 30 countries. Equinor is the largest oil and gas operator in Norway, one of the largest offshore operators globally and has a growing portfolio of renewable assets in wind and solar power.

Equinor Technology Ventures AS invests in technology companies with major implementation potential in the company’s core business. Since its establishment, ETV has invested in more than 60 companies and financed over 260 product developments.

Vinge’s team consisted of Dain Hård Nevonen, Peter Sundgren, Rikard Lindahl, Amanda Knutsson and Peter Issa. 

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