Maritime battery technology company raises NOK 32 million in International Shipping News 13/06/2026 Norway-based maritime technology company Nereida Energy AS (Nereida) has raised NOK 32 million from a group of renowned Norwegian investors, including Grieg, Eviny, Nysnø and Nye Aasen through a private placement of shares. Nereida offers battery solutions for a broad range of vessels, from service vessels and wellboats to ferries and offshore vessels. Its offering includes a proprietary control system and software platform that forms a distinct layer on top of the maritime battery systems. In addition, the company has developed a flexible module that allows battery strings to be configured at different heights for optimal use of the battery room. The system is also prepared for new chemistries and cell formats. “Batteries are increasingly becoming commoditized, so it is the management and control system that truly differentiates solutions and determines how much value you get out of the batteries. In practice, we develop the brain and nervous system of the battery systems and deliver this as a turnkey solution, in line with maritime regulations, to shipowners, shipyards and vessel designers,” says Geir Bjørkeli, CEO of Nereida Energy AS. Nereida’s system ensures safe, stable and efficient use of stored energy by continuously monitoring battery condition, managing data collection and processing, optimising the operation of the vessel’s battery system, and safeguarding both operational safety and cybersecurity. NOK 32 million in growth capital Nereida was established last year by a team of industry specialists with several decades of experience in developing and implementing maritime electrification solutions. The company now welcomes a group of strong industrial and financial investors, including Grieg, Nysnø, Eviny and Nye Aasen, who become shareholders through a NOK 32 million private placement. Nereida’s Chair, Hogne Tyssøy, also invests through his private investm