Bergen's startup ecosystem shows a notable diversity, with companies emerging across many different sectors. The city is home to ventures in fields ranging from renewable energy and biotechnology to enterprise software.
For example, electric vehicle company Wattif EV has secured $58M in funding to expand its charging network. Other key players include Corvus Energy, which develops energy storage for the maritime industry, and biotech firm Cytovation.
Below is our list of 50 Bergen startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Founders | Geert Moernaut |
| Funding Amount | $130M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Insight Partners |
Wattif EV develops and operates electric vehicle charging points with a focus on destination charging. They provide property owners and businesses with complete charging solutions that cover everything from installation to payment processing.
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Bjørn-Erik Dale, Kåre Nystad, Morten Rørvik, Robert Svendsen |
| Funding Amount | $58M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series A |
| Top Investors | Marguerite |
Curipod builds interactive presentation software to boost engagement in classrooms, meetings, and workshops. Their platform allows presenters to easily embed activities like polls and Q&As, turning passive listeners into active participants.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Jens Aarre Seip |
| Funding Amount | $4.8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Seed |
| Top Investors | Reach Capital, Emerson Collective, Sondo Capital, Edovate Capital |
Cytovation develops a first-in-class immunotherapy that targets the membranes of tumor cells. This synthetic peptide, known as CyPep-1, kills cancer cells by creating pores in their surface, which in turn stimulates a systemic anti-tumor immune response.
| Year Founded | 2001 |
| Founders | Lars Prestegarden |
| Funding Amount | NOK347M |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Sandwater, Canica |
7Analytics builds a data platform that delivers precision analytics for climate adaptation. Their software helps clients understand and mitigate risks from extreme weather, such as surface water flooding, sea-level rise, and geohazards.
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | — |
| Funding Amount | $6.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Plug and Play, Scale Capital, Momentum, IAG Firemark Ventures, Construct Venture |
Corvus Energy builds large-scale battery and hydrogen fuel cell systems for the maritime industry. These zero-emission solutions power a range of vessels and port applications, helping decarbonize one of the world's most essential sectors.
| Year Founded | 2009 |
| Founders | Darron Craig |
| Funding Amount | $11.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Export Development Canada, Equinor, Woven Capital, Norsk Hydro ASA, National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program |
Disruptive Technologies builds tiny wireless sensors designed to gather real-time data from the physical world. Their complete IoT solution helps businesses monitor assets and infrastructure to improve operational efficiency.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Andreas Koller, Erik Fossum Færevaag, Rahul Goyal, Sigve Tjora |
| Funding Amount | $13.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | EASME, Innovation Norway, Nysnø, Level39, Firda |
Hoppy operates a fleet of shared electric scooters and bikes for affordable, eco-friendly urban transit. Users can find and unlock vehicles through a mobile app, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional city transportation.
| Year Founded | 2019 |
| Founders | Kenny Vercruysse |
| Funding Amount | $5.7M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | — |
TicketCo builds a ticketing and payment platform for event organizers that works across multiple sales channels. Their tools help manage sales for physical events, virtual live streams, and hybrid experiences.
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Carl-Erik Michalsen Moberg, Kåre Bottolfsen |
| Funding Amount | $11.8M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | — |
Cubit builds a specialized software platform for managing fire safety inspections. Their system equips professionals with a web portal and mobile app to streamline planning, execution, and documentation of in-field audits.
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Arild Soldal, Erling Andreas, Olav Lund Nilsen, Øyvind Bråthen |
| Funding Amount | $3.2M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Startuplab, Wiski Capital |
40 Additional Bergen Startups Worth Following
The top 10 are just a small slice of what’s happening in Bergen right now. The city is home to a wide range of companies, from brand new hardware startups to established media players.
Together, they show a healthy mix of fresh ideas and long-term growth. Below are the other startups that make Bergen's tech scene one to watch.
