Skyfall Ventures

Skyfall Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, focusing on investments in Nordic technology companies. Established in 2016, the firm has been investing under the Skyfall name since 2014. It launched its first fund in February 2020, managing NOK 70 million in assets. Prior to this, Skyfall had invested NOK 30 million across 16 companies. The firm’s second fund continues this focus, targeting sectors such as blockchain, web3, gaming, metaverse, green technology, cybersecurity, and next-generation e-commerce. Skyfall Ventures typically invests between NOK 0.5 million and 20 million in these early-stage opportunities.

Fredrik Gulowsen

Partner

Lasse Johansen

Partner

Past deals in Norway

Presail

Seed Round in 2022
Presail is a Management platform for community-driven funding. Presail makes it easy for companies and investors to manage investments in web 3.0. Create deals, manage cap-tables & distribute assets - all in one app

Outshifter

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Outshifter is a Developer of embedded e-commerce software designed to scale online distribution by selling products or services directly in content without the upfront cost. Outshifter software allows users to sell a large assortment of goods without physically holding inventory by connecting customers across the web with access to the product listings, enabling suppliers to grow exponentially by managing sales outsourcing through thousands of third parties.

Vev

Seed Round in 2021
Vev AS designs and develops a software tool that enables designers, creatives, and developers to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Oslo, Norway.

Oivi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Oivi develops an easy and affordable AI-camera and platform that will identifies diabetic eye-disease. It allows retinal screening at primary care, creating awareness, and maintaining diabetic eye-health for all. The company has a multifaceted team with extensive knowhow on camera and software development. Oivi was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Firi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Firi is a company that offers a range of services related to blockchain and cryptocurrency, focusing on making cryptocurrency investment accessible to a broad audience. It operates a cryptocurrency exchange platform where users can buy, sell, and trade various digital currencies, including bitcoin, ethereum, and cardano. Firi provides secure trading options, allowing users to store and exchange their cryptocurrency securely. Additionally, the company emphasizes education and investment opportunities in digital currencies, catering specifically to the Nordic market.

Outshifter

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Outshifter is a Developer of embedded e-commerce software designed to scale online distribution by selling products or services directly in content without the upfront cost. Outshifter software allows users to sell a large assortment of goods without physically holding inventory by connecting customers across the web with access to the product listings, enabling suppliers to grow exponentially by managing sales outsourcing through thousands of third parties.

Nomono

Seed Round in 2020
Nomono AS develops a smart product that uses a combination of hardware and software for sound recording, which keeps users on the creative track. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

SMOC.AI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
SMOC.AI AS develops a rewards platform for the promotion and advertisement of brands. The company offers a software as a service (SAAS) based platform, SMOC, which provides conversational advertisement tools and services. It also offers rewards to users for the participation in commercials. In addition, the company provides customer insights, leads and acquisitions generation, artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots development, and conversational marketing solutions. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Oslo, Norway.

Age Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Age Labs AS is a molecular diagnostics company based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2017. The company specializes in developing and commercializing diagnostic tests aimed at the early detection of age-related diseases. Its primary focus is on creating a certified biomarker for aging that accurately measures biological age, which can help reduce the cost of drug development. Additionally, Age Labs has developed a test that predicts the severity of COVID-19 infection. These innovations enable clinicians and researchers to certify therapies related to aging biomarkers in a cost-effective manner.

Oivi

Seed Round in 2020
Oivi develops an easy and affordable AI-camera and platform that will identifies diabetic eye-disease. It allows retinal screening at primary care, creating awareness, and maintaining diabetic eye-health for all. The company has a multifaceted team with extensive knowhow on camera and software development. Oivi was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Poption

Venture Round in 2019
Poption is a marketplace for campus recruiting. We give companies tools to acquire, nurture and hire top talents with signup forms during career events, a talent CRM for follow-ups, and an applicant tracking system. Students use Poption to share their profile, build relations with companies over time and apply for internships, graduate programs and jobs.

Capeesh

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Capeesh is a language learning company that leverages machine intelligence to create customized educational experiences. Founded in 2017 and based in Norway, the company focuses on developing software that not only helps users learn new languages but also enhances their pronunciation skills. Capeesh's innovative analytical engine automatically identifies and curates exercises that are specifically tailored to each user's unique professional context, including their industry, job department, and native language. This personalized approach aims to improve the effectiveness of language acquisition, making it more relevant and applicable to the user's specific needs.

Filmgrail

Venture Round in 2018
Filmgrail AS develops a search and discovery tool that enables users to find movies and offers video on demand services. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Tromsø, Norway.

Tise

Seed Round in 2018
Tise AS operates a social marketplace to find, buy, and sell things. Its platform allows users to add and share photos to show their stuff to Facebook "buy-and-sell" groups. The company was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Vev

Seed Round in 2018
Vev AS designs and develops a software tool that enables designers, creatives, and developers to design, build, and launch responsive websites visually. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Oslo, Norway.

Strise

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Strise AS, founded in 2016 and headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, specializes in artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions tailored for financial institutions. The company aims to enhance organizational efficiency and empower users by eliminating data silos, enabling seamless collaboration between individuals and data. Strise's platform is designed to address complex business challenges, fostering a transformative approach to enterprise software and promoting growth through knowledge sharing.