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.

Failory's Top 10 Picks

Skyfall Ventures backs early-stage technology companies across the Nordic region, focusing on sectors like AI, fintech, and SaaS. Their portfolio includes successful startups such as Oda, Nansen, and Firi, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing the area's next generation of tech leaders.

HeadquartersOslo, Oslo, Norway
Year Founded2016
FoundersEspen Malmo, Preben Songe-Møller
Total Fundingkr 320M
IndustriesAI & ML, Fintech, Enterprise, SaaS, Consumer
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments54 (20 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits4 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsOda, 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.

HeadquartersOslo, Oslo, Norway
Year Founded2014
FoundersIngrid Teigland Akay
Investment StageEarly Stage
Nº of Investments28 (12 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits6 (2 IPO'd)
Contactenquiries@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.

HeadquartersOslo, Oslo, Norway
Year Founded2016
FoundersMagne Uppman, Teodor Bjerrang
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IndustriesAI & ML, Fintech, Enterprise, Crypto & Blockchain, Gaming, SaaS
Investment StageEarly Stage, Late Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments37 (20 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits3
Top Portfolio StartupsIgnite, Speechly, Inzpire.me
Contacthello@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.

HeadquartersOslo, Oslo, Norway
Year Founded2001
FoundersBjorn Christensen, Erling Maartmann-Moe
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IndustriesAI & ML, Fintech, Enterprise, SaaS, Consumer, Marketplace, Media, E-Commerce, Social, Health
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed, Pre-Seed
Nº of Investments69 (29 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits9 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsMegacool, Capnia, Tific
Contacthello@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.

HeadquartersTrondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway
Year Founded2001
FoundersErik F. Hagen, Jostein Vik
Investment StageLate Stage, Private Equity
Nº of Investments54 (32 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits24 (5 IPO'd)
Contactsaas@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.

HeadquartersOslo, Oslo, Norway
Year Founded2012
FoundersAlexander Woxen, Karl-Christian Agerup, Rolf Assev, Tor Bækkelund
Total Funding$20.2M
Average Check Size$300k
IndustriesHardware, Transportation, Big Data & Analytics, Energy
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments52 (11 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits7 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsParqio, Campanyon, Vilda
Contactgisle@startuplab.no
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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.

HeadquartersBergen, Hordaland, Norway
Year Founded2013
FoundersArve Janbu Fresvik, Hilde Støle Pettersen
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments10 (5 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits—
Contacthilde@momentumpartners.no / +47 41 23 46 11
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8. Moreld

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.

HeadquartersStavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Year Founded2019
FoundersJulian McIntyre
Investment Stage—
Nº of Investments1
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.

HeadquartersTrondheim, Sor-Trondelag, Norway
Year Founded2004
Founders—
Investment StageEarly Stage, Seed
Nº of Investments34 (11 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits6 (2 IPO'd)
Contactinfo@sintef.no
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10. Norfund

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.

HeadquartersOslo, Oslo, Norway
Year Founded1997
Founders—
Total Funding$3.1B
IndustriesClimate & Sustainability, Fintech, Enterprise
Investment StageEarly Stage, Private Equity
Nº of Investments87 (54 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits10 (5 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsAmartha, Klinchenberg, Rwimi
Contactpost@norfund.no / +47 22 01 93 93