Aker is a venture capital fund based in Oslo, investing in companies at various growth stages with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $10 million. The fund focuses on multiple industries and actively manages its portfolio through operational improvements, strategic planning, and financial restructuring. Founded on September 8, 2004, Aker employs around 26,000 people, with about 14,000 in Norway, and is publicly traded on the Oslo Stock Exchange.