Our story
Fonn was founded 2016, financed by hard work from founders and sponsored by Innovation Norway. Fonn Construction was launched May 2017 and had an immediate response from clients and investors.
Supported by Innovation Norway and Connect Norway and financed by investors from BAN Bergen, Fonn has grown to involve approximately 20 people every day in development, management, sales and marketing.
Meet the team
We don’t find customers for our products, we find products for our customers.
Jan Tore Grindheim
CEO and Founder
A degree from Bergen University College, and 15 years experience in management, completion and development of user friendly systems, both in the Oil & Gas and Construction industry, working for Satoil/Equinor and Siemens O&G.
Erik Lippe Nilsen
Sales Manager
More than 18 years experience as a supplier, 12 of these years in the construction business. Focus on sales, growth, market and customer relations.
Mats Hetling
Regional Manager
13 years experience in management, from the Norwegian Armed Forces and the construction industry. Focusing on planning, logistics, personnel management, material handling and HSE.
Tor Gjøsæter
Technical Advisor
Holds a PhD focused on design and user experience. 10 years experience with design and development across a wide range of technologies and platforms.
Daniel Skotheim
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Master`s degree from The Norwegian School of Economics, Marketing from Monash University in Melbourne and Advanced Entrepreneurship from Boston University. More than 10 years of marketing, brand management and sales experience. Focus on customer relations, communication and marketing precision.
Industry recognition
Nominated for Byggenæringens innovation award in 2017
Ambassador for Bygg Reis Deg 2019
Supported by the Norwegian Government's instrument for development of local enterprises.
Backed by a nonprofit organization that connects entrepreneurs with investors.