Sonair is a deep-tech startup that develops a breakthrough 3D ultrasonic sensor to enable autonomous robotics with improved safety, affordability, and efficiency. Spun out from SINTEF, it leverages piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers and advanced processing to deliver true 3D imaging in air, expanding robot perception beyond traditional 2D vision. The sensor aims to enhance safety and spatial awareness for applications in robotics, building automation, and automotive sectors, while reducing system costs. Based in Oslo, Norway, Sonair was founded in 2022 by an experienced team led by Knut Sandven, focusing on advances in ultrasonics and MEMS to provide robust, scalable perception for machines.
AiBA
Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2022, AiBA is a Norwegian company specializing in AI-powered online moderation. Its platform identifies fake profiles, grooming attempts, and toxic behavior across gaming and social media platforms, preselecting conversations for human review.
Zerolytics
Seed Round in 2022
Zerolytics is a data-driven platform established in 2022 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, focused on measuring and monitoring corporate progress towards Net Zero targets. The company specializes in developing a management platform that aggregates data from multiple sources to provide real-time insights, analysis, and forecasts concerning emissions. By identifying areas for improvement and projecting future emissions, Zerolytics enables investors and stakeholders to manage climate transition risks effectively and make informed capital allocation decisions.
Zivid
Venture Round in 2016
Zivid AS, established in Oslo, Norway in 2015, specializes in developing three-dimensional (3D) machine vision cameras and software for robotics and industrial automation systems. The company's flagship product, Zivid One Plus, is a structured light 3D color camera renowned globally for its accuracy and real-time capabilities. These products facilitate applications such as de-palletizing, bin-picking, pick-and-place, assembly, packaging, and quality control in industries transitioning to Industry 4.0.
Ardoq
Venture Round in 2015
Ardoq AS, established in 2013 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in New York, London, and Copenhagen, specializes in developing solutions to document and visualize complex computer systems. Its flagship product, Ardoq, combines textual documentation with interactive visualizations, offering features such as automatic visualization generation, real-time collaboration, and model-based documentation. Ardoq serves a wide range of professionals, including business users, developers, project managers, and stakeholders, empowering them to understand interdependencies, plan changes, and make data-driven decisions. The platform enables the entire organization to contribute to documentation, fostering a collaborative environment for digital transformation.
Disruptive Technologies
Seed Round in 2015
Disruptive Technologies AS, founded in November 2013 and based in Bergen, Norway, specializes in the development of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. The company focuses on creating the world's smallest fully integrated wireless sensors, which enable advanced measurement and data delivery. These sensors communicate via the Internet and are designed with unique attributes related to size, range, and battery capacity. By leveraging these innovative technologies, Disruptive Technologies aims to enhance how users interact with their environments, providing new possibilities for sensing and control.
Airthings
Venture Round in 2015
Airthings is a hardware-enabled software company that designs and markets devices for monitoring indoor air quality, radon, and energy efficiency. Its products include digital radon detectors and air quality monitors with software that helps homeowners, businesses, and professionals maintain healthier environments, improve air containment, and optimize energy use. The company operates three business segments: Consumer, Business, and Professionals, with the Consumer segment providing the majority of revenue and offering air quality monitors and related software. Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Airthings serves customers primarily in the United States, Canada, and Europe and aims to replace traditional radon tests with digital solutions that deliver rapid results and reduce a building's CO2 footprint.