Investors in Norway

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Helgeland Invest

Helgeland Invest is a private equity firm established in 2011 and headquartered in Mo i Rana, Norway. The company specializes in supporting businesses by providing strategic competence and optimizing structures to meet capital requirements. It focuses its investment activities on various sectors, including aquaculture, seafood, property, infrastructure, and oil-related industries. Through its expertise, Helgeland Invest aims to enhance the performance and growth potential of the companies it invests in.

Investinor

Founded in 2008, Investinor is a Norwegian venture capital firm that invests in high-potential companies based in Norway. It focuses on companies in the early growth to expansion phases within sectors such as internet, software, semiconductors, energy, cleantech, marine, and life sciences.
Made 61 investments in Norway

DNB Bank

DNB Bank is a prominent Norwegian financial services group headquartered in Oslo, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to both retail and corporate customers. Established in 1822, DNB provides loans, savings accounts, advisory services, insurance, and pension products. The bank's personal banking offerings include various savings and investment options. For corporate clients, DNB delivers investment banking services that encompass financial and strategic advice related to capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and restructurings. Its clientele spans multiple sectors, including energy, manufacturing, healthcare, shipping, and technology. DNB distributes its services through various channels, including mobile and online banking, bank offices, and in-store outlets, ensuring accessibility for its diverse customer base.
Made 12 investments in Norway

Nordea Funds

Nordea Funds, a subsidiary of Nordea Bank AB (publ), is a Finnish investment management company that offers a broad spectrum of investment products. It manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds, as well as hedge funds, for its clients. Nordea Funds invests in public equity and fixed income markets, catering to both individual and institutional investors. The company is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, and operates as part of Nordea Bank, Denmark's second-largest bank, which provides a comprehensive range of financial services, including banking, insurance, and investment products.
Made 9 investments in Norway

Idekapital

Idekapital is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, that supports rapidly growing Norwegian technology companies by providing growth equity, strategic advice and scale-up support to entrepreneurs. Founded in 2016, it focuses on seed to growth-stage opportunities in information technology, business products and services sectors, with emphasis on companies operating in Norway. The firm helps portfolio companies accelerate expansion, product development and market reach, leveraging its experience to aid international growth and strategic opportunities.
Made 12 investments in Norway

Nysnø

Nysnø Climate Investments is a governmental climate investment fund based in Norway, established in 2017 by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The firm focuses on investing in companies that address climate challenges through innovative technologies. Its investment areas include clean energy, digital and enabling technologies, resource efficiency, sustainable demand, the circular economy, transport, infrastructure, food production, buildings, and industrial processes. By supporting initiatives that contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, Nysnø aims to foster sustainable development and advance environmental objectives.
Made 12 investments in Norway

Herkules Capital

Herkules Capital is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in acquiring majority interests in established businesses primarily within the Nordic region, with a focus on Norway. Herkules Capital targets investment opportunities across various sectors, including energy, consumer goods and retail, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, services, and industrial technology. With a total of approximately NOK 15 billion raised in funds, the firm emphasizes a long-term, industrial approach to ownership, respecting the history and culture of each company it partners with. Herkules Capital has a proven track record of collaborating with existing shareholders to foster growth and enhance the potential of the businesses in which it invests.
Made 16 investments in Norway

Skyfall Ventures

Skyfall Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2016, although it has been investing since 2014. The firm focuses on seed-stage investments in Nordic technology companies across various sectors, including consumer, SaaS, and enterprise. Skyfall Ventures aims to support early-stage businesses by providing capital and resources to help them grow and succeed in the competitive technology landscape. Since its inception, the firm has invested a total of NOK 100 million across multiple companies, demonstrating its commitment to fostering innovation in the Nordic region.
Made 11 investments in Norway

Ferd Capital

Ferd Capital, established in 2009 and based in Oslo and Lysaker, Norway, is a private equity and venture capital arm of Ferd AS. It specializes in late-stage, growth, and buyout investments, with a focus on high-quality companies seeking long-term, active ownership. Ferd Capital invests between $50 million to $150 million in equity, targeting ownership stakes of 15% to 100%, and enterprise values of $100 million to $300 million. It operates across various sectors, including energy, materials, information technology, and consumer goods, with a preference for board representation in portfolio companies. The firm's flexible investment mandates allow it to invest in both private and listed companies, from mature businesses needing turnaround to venture-stage entities requiring capital and professionalization. Ferd Capital's investment horizon is not constrained by fund life, enabling it to maintain a long-term perspective.
Made 21 investments in Norway

Innovation Norway

Innovation Norway is a government organization established in 2004, serving as a key instrument for fostering innovation and development within Norwegian enterprises and industries. The agency focuses on helping companies enhance their competitive advantage through various support mechanisms. By promoting innovation, Innovation Norway aims to strengthen the overall economic landscape of Norway, ensuring that businesses are equipped to thrive in a competitive global market.
Made 23 investments in Norway

StartupLab

StartupLab is a prominent accelerator based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2012. The organization focuses on supporting early-phase technology companies, particularly those in the mobility, hardware, energy, and data science sectors. With a commitment to fostering innovation, StartupLab has collaborated with over 450 tech startups and invested in more than 150 of them. Its portfolio includes notable companies such as ReMarkable, Huddly, and NoIsolation, among others. Through its comprehensive support system, StartupLab aims to nurture and scale the next generation of Nordic technology ventures.
Made 14 investments in Norway

Sandwater

Sandwater is a venture capital firm established in 2021 and based in Oslo, Norway. The firm focuses on accelerating ambitious companies that aim to create meaningful impacts. Sandwater primarily targets venture funding opportunities within the Nordic region, seeking to support businesses that align with its mission of fostering innovation and driving positive change.
Made 3 investments in Norway

Verdane

Verdane is a specialist growth equity investment firm that partners with sustainable, tech-enabled Northern European businesses to help them reach the next stage of international growth. With over €3bn in total commitments and over 120 investments since 2003, Verdane invests behind three core themes: Digital Consumer, Software Everywhere, and Sustainable Society.
Made 21 investments in Norway

FSN Capital

FSN Capital is a Nordic private equity firm founded in 1999 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. It targets middle‑market companies across Northern Europe, investing in sectors including information technology, healthcare, manufacturing, industrials, services, consumer products, and software‑enabled businesses. The firm emphasizes transformation and long‑term value creation through partnerships with management teams, operating improvements, and digitalization, while incorporating ESG considerations into its investment approach.
Made 21 investments in Norway

Nordic Investment Bank

Nordic Investment Bank is an international financial institution headquartered in Helsinki, Finland. It provides sustainable, long-term financing to public and private sector clients on market terms, offering loans and guarantees for energy, environment, transport, infrastructure, telecom, and related projects. Owned by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden, the bank funds its lending through international capital markets. It serves governments, municipalities, large and mid-cap companies, financial institutions, and small and medium enterprises in member and non-member countries, and may support on-lending through financial intermediaries. Its projects emphasize competitiveness and sustainability in the Nordic-Baltic region.
Made 4 investments in Norway

SNÖ Ventures

SNÖ Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on technology companies in the Nordic region. Founded in 2015 and based in Oslo, Norway, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California, it invests in Nordic tech startups and supports them through early development and international growth.
Made 9 investments in Norway

Arkwright X

Arkwright X is a venture capital and incubation firm established in 2017 and located in Oslo, Norway. The firm specializes in investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups, primarily focusing on B2B technology companies in the Nordic region. Arkwright X aims to support exceptional founders by leveraging its venture experience and management consulting expertise. The firm typically makes equity investments ranging from approximately $0.06 million to $0.13 million, with a willingness to participate in later funding rounds.
Made 1 investment in Norway

Norselab

Norselab is a Nordic impact investment platform and venture investor headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2015, it backs net-positive technology and impact-driven companies through equity and credit investments, supporting startups and growth-stage firms across Norway and the Nordic region. The firm targets businesses that improve resource efficiency and drive sustainable change in resource-intensive industries, combining capital with hands-on support to help ventures scale responsibly.
Made 9 investments in Norway

Summa Equity

Summa Equity is a Stockholm-based private equity firm established in 2016 that targets middle-market investments in the Nordic region, with a focus on resource-efficient and technology-enabled businesses addressing environmental, social, and demographic challenges. The firm seeks purpose-driven companies and aims to partner with management to drive sustainable growth across Europe.
Made 6 investments in Norway

Equinor

Equinor is a Norway-based integrated energy company, established in 1972, that engages in the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas, as well as renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. It operates globally, with a significant presence on the Norwegian Continental Shelf, and produces a substantial amount of oil and gas, including refined products such as petrol, diesel, and natural gas. Additionally, Equinor invests in innovative companies through its venture capital arm, Equinor Ventures, focusing on energy, technology, and climate solutions, with a preference for minority stakes and a typical investment range of $1 million to $20 million.
Made 11 investments in Norway

Canica

Canica is a prominent privately owned investment company based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1985. The firm specializes in active, long-term ownership across various sectors, including retail, fast-moving consumer goods, financial investments, and real estate. Canica leverages its expertise in business development and finance to create value and foster employment over the long term. By focusing on branded consumer goods and services, along with strategic investments in real estate, Canica aims to enhance its portfolio and contribute to sustainable business growth.
Made 8 investments in Norway

Farvatn Venture

Farvatn Venture is a venture capital firm established in 2016, with its headquarters in Bergen, Norway, and a significant presence in San Francisco. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in promising emerging technology companies, particularly in the sectors of ocean, life sciences, and renewable energy. Farvatn Venture aims to identify and support innovative startups in both Nordic countries and Silicon Valley, leveraging its geographical connections to foster growth in these dynamic industries.
Made 12 investments in Norway

HitecVision

HitecVision AS, established in 1985, is a Norwegian private equity firm specializing in investments within the energy sector, primarily focusing on oil and gas-related services and technologies. The company invests in middle market companies across various stages, from seed to mature, and participates in buyouts, industry consolidations, and public-to-private transactions. HitecVision typically invests between $30 million and $150 million for controlling stakes in companies with an enterprise value of up to $300 million. With headquarters in Stavanger and additional offices in Oslo, London, Aberdeen, and Houston, the firm has a global presence, investing in companies based in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Northern Europe, and North America, with a particular focus on Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. HitecVision's extensive industry background enables it to create value by partnering with entrepreneurial managers to build substantial and sustainable companies. Since 1994, the firm has acquired, invested in, or established over 150 companies and exited over 100.
Made 12 investments in Norway

EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.
Made 46 investments in Norway

ProVenture

ProVenture Management AS, established in 2006, is a Norwegian venture capital firm specializing in seed and early-stage investments. It focuses on sectors such as energy, oil and gas technology, marine and material technology, process and medical technology, and information and communication technology. ProVenture typically invests in Norwegian-based companies, often acting as a lead investor in the initial phase and seeking co-investors. With over a billion Norwegian Kroner under management across three seed funds, the firm is a member of the Norwegian Venture Capital Association.
Made 18 investments in Norway

Reiten

Reiten & Co is a private equity investment firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1992. With over 20 years of experience, the company specializes in developing small and medium-sized Nordic companies, focusing on enhancing their strength and showcasing their international potential. Reiten & Co employs various investment strategies, including buyouts, add-ons, debt, and growth capital, with interests spanning sectors such as information technology, oil and offshore services, food and nutrition, telecom, retail, and outsourcing. The firm has successfully realized 16 portfolio investments, achieving significant increases in both turnover and value for these companies.
Made 15 investments in Norway

Yara Growth Ventures

Yara Growth Ventures is the venture investment team of Yara International ASA, based in Oslo, Norway. Established in 2021, the organization focuses on investing in innovative startups within the agri-food industry and the clean hydrogen sector. Its primary goal is to support the development of solutions that contribute to responsibly feeding the global population and protecting the environment. By targeting disruptive technologies and business models, Yara Growth Ventures aims to foster advancements that align with sustainable agricultural practices and energy solutions.
Made 2 investments in Norway

Televenture

TeleVenture Capital AS is a venture capital firm established in April 1993 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage startup companies, primarily within the information and communication technology sectors, including mobile communication, wireless, broadband, and internet-related businesses. Additionally, TeleVenture has a broader investment scope that encompasses industries such as energy, telecom, oil and gas, life sciences, marine, and consumer sectors. The firm typically focuses its investments in Scandinavian and European regions and aims to secure board representation in its portfolio companies to support their growth and development.
Made 10 investments in Norway

Kistefos

Kistefos is a privately owned investment firm based in Oslo, Norway, focusing on direct investments and fund of funds. It targets opportunities in offshore, shipping, banking and financial services, real estate, information technology, telecommunications, and related sectors, with involvement across Europe. The firm pursues early-stage, build-ups, growth capital, rescue financings, and buyouts, typically committing at least NOK 10 million per investment and aiming to acquire significant ownership. It seeks to be an active partner, often taking board seats, and supports portfolio companies through value creation initiatives. Investments are generally exited within three to seven years via public offerings or sales to trade buyers. The company operates with a flexible mandate to back companies at various life-cycle stages and geographies, and also employs a strategy of leveraging fund investments alongside direct deals. Kistefos was founded in 1989 and is based in Oslo.
Made 3 investments in Norway

ArcTern Ventures

ArcTern Ventures is a Toronto-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage technology and cleantech startups. Established in 2012, the firm focuses on sectors such as clean energy, energy efficiency and storage, circular economy, advanced manufacturing and materials, mobility, and food systems. It operates with a global reach across North America and Europe, supported by additional offices in San Francisco and Oslo. ArcTern emphasizes ESG and impact outcomes in its investment approach, guiding portfolio companies toward decarbonization and sustainability. The firm collaborates with innovation ecosystems, including MaRS, to source deals and nurture early growth. By funding breakthrough ideas and helping entrepreneurs scale, ArcTern aims to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resource-efficient economy.
Made 3 investments in Norway

Hadean Ventures

Founded in 2014, Hadean Ventures is a Norway-based investment firm focusing on life science and healthcare sectors across Europe. With offices in Oslo and Stockholm, the company collaborates with leading academic institutions to invest in innovative startups addressing unmet medical needs.
Made 1 investment in Norway

Antler

Antler, established in 2017 and headquartered in Singapore, is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on investing in technology companies. It supports exceptional founders from day one, providing access to a global network of co-founders, talent, advisors, and expansion support, along with capital. Antler's funds, including Antler UK Fund and Antler India Fund, target various sectors such as information technology, climate tech, healthtech, software, energy services, and SaaS, with investments ranging from USD 0.2 to 0.4 million.
Made 20 investments in Norway

ayfie

ayfie is a text analytics and search company that converts unstructured text into structured data using natural language processing, linguistics, and AI to extract meaning and enable analytics and secure workflows. Its products cover eDiscovery, compliance, security, and knowledge discovery across industries such as legal, finance, healthcare, and media. The company focuses on personally identifiable information detection, smart search, and security workflows, leveraging linguistics expertise and machine learning. It is headquartered in Oslo, Norway, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Sweden, serving customers globally. ayfie aims to help organizations transform textual information into actionable insights and secure data handling.
Made 3 investments in Norway

Equip Capital AS

Equip Capital is a private equity firm focused on middle-market investments and typically takes control positions in its investee companies. Founded in 2018, it is based in Oslo, Norway.

Explore Equity Partners

Explore Equity Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2015 and based in Oslo, Norway. It provides partnership investment solutions to existing owners, founders, and management teams, using a partnership investing approach. The firm focuses on the B2B and SaaS sectors.

Katapult Ocean

Founded in 2018, Katapult Ocean is a venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway. It focuses on investing in companies operating within the ocean economy, including sectors such as food & agriculture, frontier technologies, ocean energy, ocean health, and transportation.
Made 2 investments in Norway

Nhack Ventures

Nhack Ventures was a cross-border investment firm based in Oslo, Norway, focused on connecting Nordic businesses with Asian markets, particularly China. It specialized in investing in seed-stage and early-stage companies while also offering joint venture partnerships to facilitate market entry. Nhack Ventures emphasized sustainable solutions and supported female founders, targeting impact investments across various sectors. Although sector-neutral, the firm showed particular interest in the ocean and maritime sectors, health and med-tech, consumer upgrade opportunities, and education technology and software as a service.
Made 1 investment in Norway

Norfund

Norfund, established in 1997, is a Norwegian government organization based in Oslo. It is an economic development agency that provides equity, risk capital, and loans to businesses in selected countries and sectors where access to capital is scarce. Its primary focus is Sub-Saharan Africa, with additional investments in South East Asia and Central America. Norfund aims to contribute to poverty reduction and economic development in these regions by supporting sustainable businesses through strategic minority investments.
Made 2 investments in Norway

Jotunfjell Partners

Jotunfjell Partners is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2001. The firm specializes in investing in special situations, including bankruptcies, strategic divestitures, and turnaround opportunities. In addition to its investment activities, Jotunfjell Partners offers strategic consulting services to clients, helping them navigate complex business challenges. With a diverse portfolio, the firm focuses on delivering tailored solutions that enhance value and drive growth for the companies it partners with.

Scatec ASA

Scatec ASA is an integrated independent solar power producer based in Oslo, Norway. Founded in 2007, the company specializes in the design, development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction management, ownership, operation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic power plants. Scatec operates through three segments: Power Production, Services, and Development and Construction. With a portfolio of 1.9 GW in operation and under construction, Scatec's projects are located in various countries, including Argentina, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Egypt, Honduras, Jordan, Malaysia, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, and Ukraine. The company aims to deliver affordable and sustainable clean energy solutions globally. Scatec changed its name from Scatec Solar ASA in November 2020 to reflect its broader focus and capabilities in the renewable energy sector.
Made 1 investment in Norway

Boostcom

Founded in 2004, Boostcom develops software offering proptech solutions for shopping centers. Its platform includes a data management system, audience manager, marketing automation tools, mobile applications, advanced analytics, and performance services. With over 100 global shopping center customers across Europe, USA, Dubai, and Hong Kong, Boostcom helps increase sales through measurable digital strategies.
Made 1 investment in Norway

Euronext

Euronext is a leading pan-European exchange operating within the Eurozone, providing a platform that connects local economies to global capital markets. It features trading venues in major cities including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo, and Paris. Euronext primarily focuses on cash equities, fixed income, and derivatives, which include both index and single stock products. Following the acquisition of Borsa Italiana, Euronext expanded its operations to include control over CC&G, an Italian multi-asset clearing house, and Monte Titoli, Italy's central securities depository. This acquisition enhances Euronext's existing capabilities, which also include central securities depositories in Norway, Denmark, and Portugal. Additionally, Euronext owns several prominent stock market indices, such as the CAC40, AEX, BEL 20, ISEQ 20, OBX, and PSI 20, further solidifying its position in the European financial landscape.
Made 1 investment in Norway

Longship

Longship, established in 2014 and based in Oslo, Norway, is a private equity firm specializing in mid-market investments. It focuses on Norwegian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across various sectors, including technology, healthcare, industrial, and sustainability, aiming to support companies with significant growth potential.

Serendipity Partners

Serendipity Partners is a private equity firm based in Oslo, Norway, established in 2015. The firm specializes in acquiring mature, cash flow positive companies, with a strong focus on the healthcare sector in Europe, particularly the Nordic countries. It aims to forge long-term partnerships with public and family business owners, taking both majority and non-majority ownership positions. The firm emphasizes a low-leverage investment strategy and is committed to influencing the businesses it invests in through board representation and shareholder agreements. With approximately NOK 800 million under management, Serendipity Partners targets a range of healthcare sectors, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and healthcare services. Its approach is supported by a well-connected network of senior healthcare professionals across Europe, which aids in sourcing investment opportunities. While the primary focus is on established companies, the firm may allocate up to 20% of its investments to earlier-stage ventures and is open to investing in public companies as well.

Hospitality Invest

Hospitality Invest AS is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 2002. The firm specializes in early-stage investments and industry consolidation within sectors such as hotel operations, care services, staffing, and real estate. Hospitality Invest typically focuses on investment opportunities in the Nordic region, aiming to acquire controlling stakes in companies. In addition to financial backing, the firm actively engages in management by taking board positions in its portfolio companies, thereby facilitating strategic guidance and oversight.

NorgesInvestor

Founded in 1996, NorgesInvestor is an Oslo-based asset management firm focused on strategic and financial value creation. It engages in private equity investments, discretionary wealth management, listed securities investments, and private equity secondaries across sectors such as telecommunications, information technology, retail, alternative energy, oil service, technology, and manufacturing.
Made 1 investment in Norway

RunwayFBU

RunwayFBU is a venture capital firm based in Fornebu, Norway, founded in 2021. It focuses on investing in software companies and supporting technology startups through an ecosystem that connects founders with a network of mentors, investors, partners, and advisors. The firm helps portfolio companies access pilot customers, build advisory networks, and pursue opportunities and deals. It collaborates with other tech hubs, incubators, and co-investors to promote collaboration and accelerate growth for entrepreneurs.
Made 5 investments in Norway

Kappa Bioscience

Kappa Bioscience, based in Oslo, Norway, develops and produces vitamin K2 as menaquinone-7 for the food supplement and fortified foods markets. It markets a synthetic all-trans MK-7 under the K2VITAL brand and uses the DELTA microencapsulation technology to enhance stability in mineral formulations. The company supplies manufacturers of dietary supplements and fortified foods worldwide through a global distributor network. Founded in 2006, Kappa Bioscience emphasizes high-purity ingredients and reliable supply chains to support health-focused applications in bone and cardiovascular health.

ABG Sundal Collier

ABG Sundal Collier is an investment banking firm based in Oslo, Norway, founded in 1984. The company specializes in providing a range of financial services, including corporate advisory, corporate financing, securities, investment research, and brokerage. It serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including business and consumer products, energy, financial services, information technology, manufacturing, and materials. ABG Sundal Collier is recognized for its strong distribution capabilities in Nordic securities, appealing to both local and international investors. The firm combines its extensive research expertise with high-quality corporate finance advisory services, establishing itself as a preferred partner in the competitive financial markets.

Hawk Infinity

Hawk Infinity is a private equity investment firm established in 2016 and headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The firm focuses on investing in sectors such as seafood, digital health, health technology, real estate technology, and software as a service (SaaS). Hawk Infinity targets well-established, cash-flow-positive companies with a demonstrated history of organic growth, primarily within Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. By concentrating on these sectors and criteria, the firm seeks to foster the development of businesses that align with its investment philosophy.