Norway's startup ecosystem is defined by its focus on industrial and enterprise technology. Companies are building specialized hardware and software for global markets.
This includes AutoStore, an automated storage company with $2.8B in funding, and 1X, which is developing humanoid robots. The full list showcases a range of companies from AgTech to AI.
Below is our list of 100 Norway startups worth keeping an eye on.
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| Headquarters | Moss, Ostfold, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Bernt Øivind Børnich, Phuong Nguyen |
| Funding Amount | $136.5M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Samsung NEXT, Tiger Global Management, EQT Ventures, Alliance VC, Sahin Boydas |
reMarkable has created a digital tablet for those who prefer the tactile experience of writing on paper. Their device is designed for focused work, replacing notebooks and printed documents with a paper-like digital display.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Magnus Wanberg |
| Funding Amount | $104M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Debt Financing |
| Top Investors | Spark Capital, Danske Bank, Startuplab |
Cognite develops an industrial DataOps platform that enables the digital transformation of heavy-asset industries like manufacturing and energy. Their core software, Cognite Data Fusion®, contextualizes operational data to make it accessible and useful for AI applications and large-scale analytics.
| Headquarters | Lysaker, Akershus, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Fredrik Anfinsen, Geir Engdahl, John Markus Lervik, Stein Danielsen |
| Funding Amount | $338.2M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | Accel, TCV, Saudi Aramco, Aker |
Nofence created the world's first virtual fencing system for grazing animals. Their technology uses solar-powered GPS collars to contain livestock within designated pastures, removing the need for physical fences.
| Headquarters | Batnfjordsøra, More og Romsdal, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Erik Harstad, Harald Harstad, Magnus Gabrielsen, Oscar Hovde |
| Funding Amount | $56.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Speedinvest, Capagro, European Circular Bioeconomy Fund, Ferd, Nysnø |
Tise created a social marketplace for buying and selling pre-owned fashion and home goods. The platform encourages sustainable consumption by blending e-commerce with community-driven social features.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | Axel Franck Næss, Eirik Frøyland Rime |
| Funding Amount | $37.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Skyfall Ventures, Nysnø, Bring Ventures, VNV Global, eBay Ventures |
Boost AI develops a conversational AI platform that allows enterprises to build and deploy advanced virtual assistants. Their technology is used to automate customer service and internal support, resolving complex inquiries at scale.
| Headquarters | Sandnes, Rogaland, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Hadle Selsås, Henry Vaage Iversen, Lars Selsås |
| Funding Amount | $45M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | — |
| Top Investors | Nordic Capital, Alliance VC |
AutoStore develops a high-density automated storage and retrieval system that uses robots to manage inventory within a cubic grid. This system allows businesses to significantly increase their storage capacity and automate order fulfillment within their existing warehouse space.
| Headquarters | Vatne, More og Romsdal, Norway |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
| Founders | Ingvar Hognaland |
| Funding Amount | $2.8B |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Secondary Market |
| Top Investors | SoftBank |
Ardoq builds a data-driven platform for Enterprise Architecture, helping organizations manage complex digital transformations. Their tool creates a dynamic, visual map of the business that empowers leaders to make faster and smarter decisions.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Founders | Erik Bakstad, Magnulf Pilskog |
| Funding Amount | $163.9M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Series D |
| Top Investors | EQT, One Peak, Startuplab, Idekapital, Norselab |
Dune Analytics built a community-powered platform that makes on-chain crypto data accessible through custom queries and dashboards. The tool is widely used by analysts and investors to explore, extract, and visualize complex data from blockchains like Ethereum.
| Headquarters | Oslo, Oslo, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2018 |
| Founders | Fredrik Haga, Mats Olsen |
| Funding Amount | $79.4M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Union Square Ventures, Coatue, Redpoint, Coinbase Ventures, Dragonfly |
Saga Robotics develops autonomous robots to help farmers manage a wide variety of agricultural operations. Their flagship robot, Thorvald, is known for its ability to treat plant diseases with UV light, helping growers reduce their use of chemical pesticides.
| Headquarters | Ås, Akershus, Norway |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Pål Johan From |
| Funding Amount | $33.9M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Cibus Fund, Aker, Nysnø, Praesidium, Dagens Næringsliv |
90 Additional Norway Startups Worth Following
Those top ten companies offer a glimpse into a much larger movement happening across the country. Many are focused on fields like AI, energy, and biotech, and together have raised over $2 billion. Some are early in their journey, while others are scaling fast. Here’s a look at the other 90 startups that are shaping Norway's startup community.