Investinor is a Norwegian investment company that focuses on high-potential, internationally oriented firms in various stages of growth, from early development to expansion. With approximately BNOK 4.2 under management, Investinor targets sectors such as internet, software, semiconductors, energy, cleantech, marine, and life sciences. Additionally, Investinor manages the Norwegian Forestry Fund, which invests specifically in the forestry sector within Norway. This fund allocates capital to companies seeking investments ranging from NOK 1 million to NOK 100 million. Through its strategic investments, Investinor aims to support the growth of innovative companies in 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.
Idekapital is a venture capital firm established in 2016 and based in Oslo, Norway. The firm focuses on investing in rapidly growing technology companies across various stages, including seed, early, and later stages. Idekapital primarily targets companies within the information technology and business products and services sectors. In addition to providing growth equity, the firm offers strategic advice and support to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.
Antler is a global early-stage venture capital firm founded in Singapore in 2017, focused on investing in technology companies with significant growth potential. With a presence across six continents and major entrepreneurial hubs such as London, New York, Singapore, and Sydney, Antler has supported the establishment of over 200 startups, 40% of which have at least one female co-founder. The firm identifies exceptional individuals and early-stage businesses, providing comprehensive support from team formation and business model validation to capital investment. Antler invests primarily at the pre-seed stage and continues to engage with its portfolio companies through subsequent funding rounds, including Series C. The firm operates several funds, including those targeting specific regions like East Africa, while maintaining a commitment to fostering diverse founding teams representing 70 nationalities. Through its global platform, Antler aims to help founders build impactful startups that can define the future of technology.
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.
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.
StartupLab is the premier Nordic tech investor/incubator/accelerator having worked actively with more than 300 tech startups since started in 2012. The investments are backed by top Norwegian serial entrepreneurs and StartupLab is typically the first investor helping the companies in its early phase. To date (June 2019) we’ve invested in 80 tech startups which has grown to a market cap over 3,6 billion NOK. Some companies from StartupLab are; reMarkable, Huddly, Attensi, Dragonbox, Ardoq, Sensibel, OncoImmunity, Oivi, NoIsolation, Vivaldi, Poio, Exabel, Imerso, Tunable, Intelecy, Hold, EDinsight. We invest in Norwegian tech startups with USD 100-500k. run rate is approximately 20 investment on a yearly basis. The focus is primarily on technology and research related projects, and we provide funding to the most committed, passionate and ambitious tech entrepreneurs.
Alliance Venture is a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2001, with headquarters in Oslo, Norway, and additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Stockholm, Sweden. The firm specializes in seed, startup, and early-stage investments, primarily targeting privately held technology companies that operate at the intersection of information communication technology, micro-technology, material technology, and biotechnology. It also focuses on media, telecommunications, and information technology within the oil and energy sectors. Alliance Venture invests in regions including Scandinavia, the United States, Latin America, and parts of Asia and Africa, typically committing between $0.2 million and $1.7 million to its portfolio companies. The firm aims for a lead role and board seat in Norwegian investments, while co-investing in other regions without insisting on board representation. With total funds under management of approximately $100 million, Alliance Venture seeks to exit its investments through initial public offerings or trade sales.
Verdane is a venture capital and private equity firm established in 1985, focused on investing in Northern European companies with significant growth potential. The firm targets sectors such as software, consumer internet, energy technology, and advanced industrials, and can take either minority or majority positions in its investments. Verdane employs an active-ownership model, providing portfolio companies with access to extensive networks, market intelligence, and sector expertise to foster top-line growth. Historically, companies in its portfolio have experienced substantial revenue and EBITDA growth. Verdane also manages diversified funds that emphasize impact investing, particularly in the energy sector, and engages in secondary investments aimed at digitalization. The firm is based in Oslo, Norway, and operates across Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Sweden.
ProVenture Management AS is a venture capital firm based in Trondheim, Norway, with an additional office in Stavanger. Established in 2006, ProVenture specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily focusing on sectors such as energy, oil and gas technology, marine and material technology, process and medical technology, as well as information and communication technology. The firm manages over a billion NOK across three seed funds and actively seeks co-investors for its portfolio companies, often taking the lead role in initial funding phases. ProVenture is dedicated to supporting young digital technology startups in Norway and is a member of the Norwegian Venture Association (NVCA).