1. Investinor
Investments: 113
Location: Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
Investinor invests in Norwegian-based, high-potential companies that are internationally oriented and in phases ranging from early growth to expansion. With BNOK 4.2 ($500m) under management, they focus on sectors like internet, software, semiconductors, energy, cleantech, marine, and life sciences. Their goal is to support innovative companies that have the potential to scale globally and make significant impacts in their industries.
2. Katapult
Investments: 110
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Katapult aims to build a world in which all humans can thrive by solving grand challenges through impact investing. They focus on early-stage impact tech startups that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Katapult uses accelerators, funds, and events to catalyze capital and promote responsible stewardship of transformative technologies. Their holistic approach includes engaging high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and foundations in impact investing.
3. Norfund
Investments: 67
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
Norfund is a strategic minority investor providing risk capital and expertise to build sustainable businesses in developing countries. They focus on regions where the private sector is weak and capital is scarce, primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central America. Norfund aims to make impactful investments that promote economic development and poverty reduction.
4. Alliance VC
Investments: 59
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Alliance Venture is a Nordic venture capital firm investing in exceptional early-stage tech companies and purpose-driven founders with global ambitions. With offices in Oslo, Stockholm, and Palo Alto, they leverage a broad network to support startups in scaling internationally and achieving their growth potential.
5. Ferd
Investments: 55
Location: Lysaker, Akershus
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Ferd Capital has three investment mandates: Private Companies, Listed Companies, and Special Investments. This flexibility allows them to invest in various situations, from turnarounds to high-quality companies needing professionalization and additional capital. Ferd is not structured as an investment fund, giving them the ability to have a long-term investment horizon and active involvement in their portfolio companies.
6. Viking Venture
Investments: 53
Location: Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag
Viking Venture makes growth equity investments in scale-up companies in the Nordics and the Netherlands. Their investment focus is business-to-business software companies with international growth potential. Founded in 2001, Viking Venture currently has over NOK 3.5 billion under management, and they provide substantial support to their portfolio companies to help them scale and succeed globally.
7. Schibsted Growth
Investments: 51
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
Schibsted Growth is part of Schibsted Media Group, investing in and managing a portfolio of fast-growing digital companies. With offices in Oslo, Paris, and Stockholm, they invest in ambitious digital companies aiming to change the world. Schibsted Growth provides funding and leverages Schibsted Media Group's extensive resources and expertise to help startups scale and achieve market leadership.
8. Neomed Management
Investments: 48
Location: Oslo, Oslo
NeoMed Management is an international venture capital firm exclusively focused on the healthcare industry. Founded in 1997, they invest in emerging companies developing innovative medical products. NeoMed takes a multi-stage investment approach, supporting companies from startup to later-stage growth financings. Their experienced team works closely with entrepreneurs to drive growth and create significant market opportunities.
9. Skyfall Ventures
Investments: 45
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X
Skyfall Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway. They invest in Nordic seed-stage technology companies, having launched their first fund in 2020 with NOK 70 million ($7m) in assets under management. Skyfall Ventures supports early-stage tech companies with strategic guidance and funding to accelerate their growth.
10. ProVenture
Investments: 38
Location: Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag
ProVenture invests in young digital technology startups in Norway. They manage three seed funds with more than a billion NOK under management and are a member of the Norwegian Venture Association (NVCA). ProVenture provides financial and strategic support to help startups navigate early challenges and achieve significant growth.
11. SINTEF Venture AS
Investments: 31
Location: Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / Facebook
SINTEF TTO & Venture invest in spin-off companies from SINTEF, NTNU, and other research-based institutions in Norway. Their deal flow reflects state-of-the-art research results across various sectors. SINTEF Venture seeks to co-invest with VC funds with sector expertise, providing early-stage funding and support to commercialize innovative technologies.
12. Idekapital
Investments: 30
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Idekapital invests in rapidly growing Norwegian technology companies. They provide growth equity, strategic advice, and scale-up support for entrepreneurs. Idekapital's goal is to help tech companies achieve substantial growth and become market leaders through targeted investments and hands-on support.
13. Teknoinvest
Investments: 30
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Socials: Website
Teknoinvest is a premier Scandinavian venture capital company investing in emerging technologies within the ITC and Life Sciences sectors. Their main geographical focus is Scandinavia and the USA. Established as the first venture capital investment company in the region, Teknoinvest has a strong track record of creating significant value for their investors.
14. SNÖ Ventures
Investments: 28
Location: Oslo, Oslo
Socials: Website / LinkedIn / X / Facebook
SNÖ Ventures invests in visionary entrepreneurs leading early-stage, transformative Nordic tech companies. They support these companies at every step of their global growth journey, providing strategic guidance and resources to help them scale internationally and achieve market success.
15. TeleVenture Management
Investments: 26
Location: Oslo, Oslo
TeleVenture Capital AS specializes in investments in the information and communication technology sectors, focusing on mobile communication, wireless, broadband, and internet-related businesses. They prefer to invest in Scandinavian and European regions and seek board seats in their portfolio companies. Established in 1993, TeleVenture Capital aims to drive growth and innovation in the ICT sector.
