About us

About us

About us

We launched the Nivel platform in Bergen, Norway, in 2020. Later, we added more European 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.

We've been on the other side of the table

We've been on the other side of the table

We've been on the other side of the table

Our team assembles decades of experience delivering useful and innovative solutions at the intersection of the private and public sectors.
Image of CEO of Nivel, Harald.
Image of CEO of Nivel, Harald.
Image of CEO of Nivel, Harald.

Harald Sævareid

CEO & Co-founder

CEO & Co-founder

CEO & Co-founder

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

Head of Product & Co-founder

Head of Product & Co-founder

Head of Product & Co-founder

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

Patrick Ramberg Singler

Sales Director

Sales Director

Sales Director

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

Marcin Wójcik

Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering

Marcin is a backend engineer specializing in clean architecture and scalable system design. With a background that spans programmer, Delivery Manager and Product Owner roles, he combines hands-on technical expertise with a strategic understanding of how products evolve and succeed. He has delivered solutions across diverse industries including AdTech, Industry 4.0 and shared mobility, translating complex business needs into robust, maintainable software. Marcin enjoys designing efficient systems, unblocking teams with practical guidance and ensuring engineering decisions support long-term product goals. Outside of work, he is a dedicated martial artist — a 4th-dan Aikido instructor who runs his own dojo where he applies the same focus and discipline that guide his work in tech. marcin@nivel.no

Maroof Mushtaq

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Maroof specializes in Nivel's spatial analytics and data infrastructure. He transforms raw data into actionable insights through advanced geospatial analysis and data pipeline optimization, ensuring reliable, real-time insights into shared mobility services. Maroof holds a Master's in Data Science from the University of Stavanger, where his thesis explored limiting hallucinations in large language models using knowledge graphs - research conducted in partnership with Laerdal Medical. He brings a strong technical foundation spanning data science, machine learning, cloud platforms, and computer vision, complemented by leadership experience as former President of the Erasmus Student Network. Based in Stavanger, Maroof takes full advantage of the region's stunning natural landscapes through hiking and has recently taken up climbing. When not optimizing data pipelines or analyzing mobility patterns, you'll find him exploring mountain trails or learning new routes on the rock face. maroof@nivel.no

Portrait photo of Braedon for Nivel's meet the team.
Portrait photo of Braedon for Nivel's meet the team.
Portrait photo of Braedon for Nivel's meet the team.

Braedon Rodenberg

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

Data Scientist

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

Our board

Our board

Our board

Finn Espen Gundersen

Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

Chairman of the Board

Finn Espen, civil engineer from NTH, has experience in buying and selling businesses, strategy, IT security, software sales, and developing reliable software systems. Since 2000, he has developed IT solutions, both independently and with consulting teams for larger companies. Several of these solutions have grown outside Norway and are gaining market share in Europe. He divides his time between France and Stavanger. finn@gundersen.net +47 93003149

Elisabeth (Iren) Øvstebø

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

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.

Morten von Krogh

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

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

Manuel Fraga

Board Member

Board Member

Board Member

Kristine Gumpen

Board member

Board member

Board member

Our partners

Our partners

Our partners