Norselab

Norselab AS is an incubator and venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Odessa, Ukraine. Established in 2015, the firm focuses on investments in technology startups, particularly in areas such as data-centric solutions, business intelligence, online marketplaces, SaaS, and the Internet of Things. Norselab targets companies in Series A and later stages, making investments ranging from 2.83 million to 5.67 million. The firm emphasizes long-term investment strategies and has developed a robust portfolio of technology ventures, leveraging its internal teams for mobile and web development.

Ivar Kroghrud

Senior Partner and Minister of Culture

Aksel L. Svindal

Senior Partner

Erik Syvertsen

COO and Partner

Yngve Tvedt

Managing Partner

Past deals in Oslo

Beefutures

Seed Round in 2023
Beefutures combines biotechnology and data science and develops beekeeping tools. Our approach is to improve bee health and safety first and further optimise beekeeping operations and economics with digital tools.

Wanda

Seed Round in 2022
Wanda.space is a technology and logistics start-up delivering space as a service.

Ardoq

Series C in 2021
Ardoq AS is a company that specializes in developing solutions for documenting complex computer systems. Based in Oslo, Norway, with additional offices in New York, London, and Copenhagen, Ardoq offers a data-driven tool designed for Enterprise Architecture that facilitates digital transformation for organizations. Its software enables users to combine textual documentation with interactive visualizations, allowing for real-time collaboration and the generation of diagrams on the fly. Key features include automatically generated visualizations and model-based documentation, which help users understand the interdependencies between technology and people. Ardoq serves a diverse range of clients, including businesses, developers, project managers, architects, and stakeholders, focusing on helping them plan, execute, and predict the impact of changes across various aspects of their operations. Since its incorporation in 2013, Ardoq has aimed to empower organizations to drive value through successful change.

Documaster

Venture Round in 2019
Documaster AS specializes in records and document management software solutions for private businesses and public organizations in Norway and internationally. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Oslo, the company provides a range of products, including Documaster for document storage and classification, Documaster API for integration with existing tools, a Decommissioning solution to consolidate legacy systems, and a Digitisation service to convert paper archives into digital formats. Originally spun off from NorseLAB in 2014, Documaster has developed a reputation for its information governance and archiving capabilities, serving over 450 government agencies. The company aims to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance access to valuable records, utilizing advanced technologies such as Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Graph Databases. With additional offices in Alesund, Sofia, Stockholm, London, and Trondheim, Documaster continues to expand its market presence and recruit skilled professionals globally.

Skitude

Series A in 2019
Skitude Holding AS provides digital and mobile platforms for the monitoring, gamification, and sharing of skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activity experiences. It connects skiers and outdoor enthusiasts with mountain resorts through a range of smartphone apps, access to ski resorts through Skitude Instant Access, and the purchase of ski passes and other ski resort services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Farmable

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Farmable AS, founded in 2018 and based in Oslo, Norway, specializes in developing a mobile application for farmers to enhance the efficiency of agricultural operations. The application is designed for field operators, farm managers, and agronomists, allowing them to track, monitor, and record daily activities related to crop management, including spraying, fertilizing, and harvesting. By generating a comprehensive database of farm records, Farmable simplifies reporting to authorities and marketing organizations, ultimately improving overall crop productivity. In addition to its core functionality, the company plans to launch an e-commerce solution, enabling its user community to access additional products and services from the agricultural industry.

Documaster

Seed Round in 2014
Documaster AS specializes in records and document management software solutions for private businesses and public organizations in Norway and internationally. Established in 2010 and headquartered in Oslo, the company provides a range of products, including Documaster for document storage and classification, Documaster API for integration with existing tools, a Decommissioning solution to consolidate legacy systems, and a Digitisation service to convert paper archives into digital formats. Originally spun off from NorseLAB in 2014, Documaster has developed a reputation for its information governance and archiving capabilities, serving over 450 government agencies. The company aims to streamline workflows, reduce costs, and enhance access to valuable records, utilizing advanced technologies such as Natural Language Processing, Machine Learning, and Graph Databases. With additional offices in Alesund, Sofia, Stockholm, London, and Trondheim, Documaster continues to expand its market presence and recruit skilled professionals globally.