Why we started Capsulate
After 16 years of hands-on experience with top procurement software as industry specialists, we recognized there was a large gap in what was needed and what the marked offered—one that we ourselves faced daily. Driven by the need for smarter, more intuitive tools, we are now launching Capsulate to transform the way procurement professionals work.
Victor Havik
Our motivation
I believe most stakeholders in a procurement process would agree that the core objective of procurement is the fast delivery of high-quality, sustainable purchases at the right cost.
However, procurement is admittedly far from fast — and I say this as a procurement specialist who takes pride in meeting stakeholder expectations.
Given the saturated ‘procuretech’ market, it might seem unwise to introduce yet another source-to-contract solution. However, we’re confident that our original idea addresses exactly the mentioned critical gap, and we aim to deliver
Radically faster, high-quality, sustainable purchases at the right cost.
However, to achieve this, we do not compromise on the human aspects. Technology should enhance, not replace, the expertise of procurement professionals.
A key ingredient in Capsulate is systemic learning, which we see as a precursor to the future of procurement. Rather than relying solely on intake orchestration or AI, our solution is designed to help professionals focus on impactful work, with smart tools that boost their effectiveness.
If our vision resonates with you, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d love to connect!
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Victor Havik
My journey from physics to procurement and entrepreneurship has, I guess, been rather non-conventional. With an M.Sc. in Physics from NTNU, I developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills, but it was a little by chance that I ended up in procurement. Over the past 16 years, I’ve worked my way up from a junior role to a specialist, handling procurement processes for large oil & gas modification projects, new builds, telecommunications, fiber optics, and IT. Along the way, I’ve always been fascinated by technology, particularly AI, and stayed ahead of the curve by taking several courses in the field.
Ironically, I was often one of the “victims” of inefficiencies that my own software now aims to resolve. It wasn't until 2021 that I had a breakthrough—a concept that could not only tackle current challenges but also address emerging trends, all with a single core solution. This realisation led me to take the leap and found Capsulate.
Nils Christian Lærdal
Nils has all his life searched for improvement opportunities, and proposed solutions - in the world of finance, market development or in company processes. He has a deep understanding of what is driving bottom line results, closely linked to human motivation, cost control and marked development.
A common denominator has been his fokus on supply chain. He truly believes procurement has never been more important in achieving exceptional results for companies - and also for our nature.
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