We launched Nivel Regulator in Bergen, Norway, in 2020. Later, we added more Norwegian cities and are now expanding internationally with the support of ambitious venture capital funds. Recently our team has been increased to cover German-, English-, Italian-speaking markets.
Our team resembles decades of experience delivering useful and innovative solutions at the intersection of the private and public sectors.
Harald Sævareid
Harald has been working on innovative solutions for the public and private sector since 2001. Before founding Nivel he was a Smart City Adviser to the city of Stavanger in Norway. He has also served as a board member for Kolumbus, the public transportation administration (PTA) of the Rogaland county in Norway, and has extensive experience from both sides of the table in public procurement processes. His passion is to create and design better cities, in close collaboration with businesses and citizens. harald@nivel.no +47 92081006
Sven Inge Bråten
Sven has been in the digital product development space for almost two decades, both as a product designer and product lead, and brings extensive experience to Nivel as head of product. Co-founding Nivel allowed him to combine his expertise with his interest in creating more livable cities around the world. Sven is heading the one person office in Oslo. sven@nivel.no
Braedon Rodenberg
Braedon develops Nivel’s analytics products and the data back-end to support them. He brings extensive experience working for private and public mobility projects in the US, Asia and Europe and hopes to make shared mobility convenient, accessible and unobtrusive for all. Braedon is based in Tokyo - taking full advantage of the city’s ultra-convenience while enjoying the beautiful nature just a stones throw away. His recent hobbies include sports yabusame (competitive horseback archery), going to hot springs and travelling with his wife and two children. He also teaches data and business analytics at Keio University’s business school. braedon@nivel.no
Patrick Ramberg Singler
Patrick leverages his experience helping Nordic companies scale internationally and his expertise in enterprise SaaS sales to expand Nivel’s reach. Passionate about building lasting partnerships, he combines hands-on market knowledge with a practical approach to growth across borders. Outside of work, you might find him exploring new destinations, savoring local food, or practicing martial arts—always bringing a blend of curiosity and discipline into his personal and professional life. patrick@nivel.no +49 151 29571162 +47 91531539
Alessandra Piazza
Alessandra is a policy advisor at Nivel. She has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Verona and is now completing a Master's degree in International Management at the University of Trento. Alessandra began as an intern at our Stavanger office, focusing on the Italian market, researching how micromobility services are regulated in Italian cities. She now works part-time from Italy. She has a deep interest in the environment and hopes to help cities meet their sustainability standards through her experience at Nivel. alpi@nivel.no
Mathias Molden
Mathias has been working for the public transport administration authority Kolumbus, as a service designer and business developer. During his work, he observed how most municipalities still address regulation from a centuries-old standpoint. With his technical background, he builds Nivel to enable cities to replace static rules written on paper with software to fine-tune them dynamically. With his entrepreneurial mindset, he has been developing user-friendly products, services and systems from medical devices at Laerdal Medical to public transport ticketing at Kolumbus. mathias@nivel.no +47 92081006
Morten von Krogh
With almost two decades of experience in the mobility industry, Morten has a deep understanding of the ongoing disruptions and challenges facing technology, users, and industries. Additionally, his unique insights on how cities and governments navigate change in the public sector will be beneficial in driving our growth. Morten’s impressive track record includes scaling companies into Europe, listing a high-growth mobility company on Nasdaq Stockholm, and currently serving as Nordic partner with MobilityFund, Europe’s leading investor in mobility transition. morten@mobility.fund
Grethe Skundberg
Grethe is a changemaker and concept developer in the tech and mobility sectors. With a passion for new technology, innovation, and business development, she has contributed significantly to the evolution of transportation into mobility as a service (MaaS). Grethe's expertise as a board member and mentor for high-growth tech startups, including Nordic Unmanned, KVS Technologies, Nivel, Link Capital, Right Charge, and many others, has made her a driving force in the industry. She is also a founder and investor in scale-up companies, leaving a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial landscape. Grethe's legacy as a visionary entrepreneur, investor, and mentor underscores her enduring influence on the tech startup and mobility sectors. skundberg@linkcapital.no
Elisabeth (Iren) Øvstebø
Elisabeth brings a wealth of experience in early-stage investing and venture capital to Nivel's Board. As an Investment Director and General Partner at Link Capital, a Nordic VC firm, she has a proven track record of identifying and supporting promising startups. Elisabeth's extensive experience in fund management, financial analysis, and business development makes her a valuable asset to Nivel as the company continues to grow and expand its reach.
Manuel Fraga
