Finding the right investor in Norway is getting easier for founders. The most active firms, like Norfund and Alliance VC, have backed over 80 and nearly 70 companies respectively.
Beyond the big numbers, you'll find funds with different strengths, from Viking Growth's two dozen exits to Hadean Ventures' focus on life sciences. There's a good mix of capital and expertise available for the right idea.
Below is our list of the best 10 VC firms in Norway.
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| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Espen Malmo, Preben Songe-Møller |
| Total Funding | kr 320M |
| Industries | AI & ML, Fintech, Enterprise, SaaS, Consumer |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 54 (20 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 4 (1 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Oda, Nansen, Firi |
Hadean Ventures invests in early-stage life science companies throughout Europe, concentrating on the Nordic region. They work with top academic institutions and startup hubs to help develop and commercialize new medical technologies.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Ingrid Teigland Akay |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage |
| Nº of Investments | 28 (12 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 6 (2 IPO'd) |
| Contact | enquiries@hadeanventures.com / +47 24 11 57 22 |
SNÖ Ventures champions daring tech pioneers across the Nordic region, investing from the pre-seed stage onwards in fields including AI, fintech, and enterprise software. The firm combines deep local expertise with a network that provides global access, helping its portfolio companies scale beyond their home markets.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Magne Uppman, Teodor Bjerrang |
| Total Funding | #VALUE! |
| Average Check Size | #VALUE! |
| Industries | AI & ML, Fintech, Enterprise, Crypto & Blockchain, Gaming, SaaS |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 37 (20 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 3 |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Ignite, Speechly, Inzpire.me |
| Contact | hello@sno.vc / +47 905 47 285 |
Alliance Venture provides early-stage capital to purpose-driven tech founders across the Nordic region, backing companies with the potential for global reach. They support startups across a variety of sectors, including SaaS, fintech, and health, helping them grow from local players into international competitors.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Bjorn Christensen, Erling Maartmann-Moe |
| Total Funding | #VALUE! |
| Industries | AI & ML, Fintech, Enterprise, SaaS, Consumer, Marketplace, Media, E-Commerce, Social, Health |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 69 (29 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 9 (1 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Megacool, Capnia, Tific |
| Contact | hello@alliance.vc |
With over two decades of experience, Viking Growth scales Nordic B2B software companies for international expansion. They provide capital and strategic support to late-stage businesses, building a portfolio that currently generates NOK 4 billion in annual recurring revenue.
| Headquarters | Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Erik F. Hagen, Jostein Vik |
| Investment Stage | Late Stage, Private Equity |
| Nº of Investments | 54 (32 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 24 (5 IPO'd) |
| Contact | saas@vikinggrowth.com / (402) 443-1539 |
Startuplab invests in, incubates, and accelerates early-phase Nordic tech startups. They have backed over 200 companies, including well-known successes like Kahoot and ReMarkable.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Alexander Woxen, Karl-Christian Agerup, Rolf Assev, Tor Bækkelund |
| Total Funding | $20.2M |
| Average Check Size | $300k |
| Industries | Hardware, Transportation, Big Data & Analytics, Energy |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 52 (11 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 7 (1 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Parqio, Campanyon, Vilda |
| Contact | gisle@startuplab.no |
Momentum backs seed-stage companies that place sustainability and climate impact at their core, focusing on sectors like ocean industries, agriculture, and renewables. They take a hands-on approach, providing both competence and capital to help their portfolio companies scale from the beginning.
| Headquarters | Bergen, Hordaland, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Arve Janbu Fresvik, Hilde Støle Pettersen |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 10 (5 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | — |
| Contact | hilde@momentumpartners.no / +47 41 23 46 11 |
With a strong background in offshore industries, Moreld operates as an industrial group backing sustainable technology companies. They apply their existing operational competence to foster growth for ventures in smart energy infrastructure, offshore wind, and data centers.
| Headquarters | Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Julian McIntyre |
| Investment Stage | — |
| Nº of Investments | 1 |
| Nº of Exits | — |
SINTEF Venture AS transforms advanced research into commercial companies by investing in early-stage spin-offs from Norwegian institutions. They partner with other venture funds to provide these new businesses with capital and specific sector knowledge.
| Headquarters | Trondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Founders | — |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Seed |
| Nº of Investments | 34 (11 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 6 (2 IPO'd) |
| Contact | info@sintef.no |
Norfund acts as a strategic minority investor, providing risk capital and expertise to build sustainable businesses in developing nations. They aim for high impact by focusing on climate, fintech, and enterprise sectors within Sub-Saharan Africa and select countries in South East Asia and Central America.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Founders | — |
| Total Funding | $3.1B |
| Industries | Climate & Sustainability, Fintech, Enterprise |
| Investment Stage | Early Stage, Private Equity |
| Nº of Investments | 87 (54 as Lead Investor) |
| Nº of Exits | 10 (5 IPO'd) |
| Top Portfolio Startups | Amartha, Klinchenberg, Rwimi |
| Contact | post@norfund.no / +47 22 01 93 93 |