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DNV Ventures

Corporate VC

Oslo · Seed–Growth · 9 people tracked

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Investment thesis

DNV Ventures backs startups whose mission aligns with DNV's purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. The firm seeks to partner with founding teams tackling global transformations, focusing on challenges emerging from the energy transition and the fourth industrial revolution. It also operates a dedicated fund centered on trust in AI.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Growth
HQ
Oslo, NO
Instruments
Equity
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
11

Team · 9 people

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Embla Holten· Investment Advisorin
Jenna Maria Corti· Partnership and Innovation Managerin
Jens Christian Aune· Finance and Investment Manager
Lise Sværi· Business Innovation and Growth Manager

What they invest in

from 10 of 11 portfolio companies

SaaS ×7AI & Machine Learning ×5Enterprise Software ×5Cleantech ×2Climate Tech ×2Cybersecurity ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Energy ×2

HQs:European Union×1United Kingdom×1Norway×1United States×1

Investments · 11 tracked

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By year:2026 · 22025 · 13 dated

Gridcognitiongridcog.comin✓ verified

Gridcog provides software for designing and optimizing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and fleet electrification projects.

CleantechEnergySaaS

Genna Boyle(Director UK & Europe)in

Co-investorsVERBUND X VenturesAlberts Impact VenturesAlbionVCNSW Clean Technology Innovation GrantsVirescent VenturesAfterWork Ventures

20212021.ai

2021.AI helps organizations implement artificial intelligence successfully by providing AI models, a proprietary platform called GRACE AI, and governance frameworks to ensure responsible and ethical AI deployment.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSector Agnostic

Mikael Munck(CEO)

ComplAIcomplai.comin

ComplAi provides software to help businesses manage regulatory compliance, with a focus on integrating sustainability into their operations.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Markus Zeitzen(Nordic ESG Practice Leader & Head of Sustainable Finance)

Co-investorsRunwayFBU

Gridcognitiongridcognition.comin

Gridcog (Gridcognition) provides energy modelling and simulation software used to assess the feasibility, design, and asset valuation of energy transition projects.

CleantechEnergySaaS

Co-investorsAfterWork VenturesVirescent VenturesAlbionVCVERBUND X Ventures

Kezzlerkezzler.comin𝕏

Kezzler operates a cloud platform that gives products verifiable digital identities to connect, trace, and authenticate them across supply chains for global brands in industries from food to fashion.

Cloud ComputingE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS

Co-investorsD&FG ElementsFairpoint Capital

NatureAlphanaturealpha.aiin

NatureAlpha uses AI and geospatial data to measure and integrate nature-related and biodiversity risk into investment and capital allocation decisions.

AI & Machine LearningClimate TechData & InfrastructureFintech

Vian Sharif(Founder & President)inNick Hough-Robbins(Chief Executive Officer)inCraig Hamilton(Chief Technology Officer)inLaura Segafredo(Chief Growth Officer)inChris Hartshorn(Chief Commercial Officer)in

Ofinitiofiniti.cominMar 2026 · $6.8M

Ofiniti offers a digital platform for the marine bunkering (ship fuel supply) industry, covering scheduling, deliveries, electronic bunker delivery notes (eBDNs), documentation and regulatory compliance.

Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSOslo, NO

David Gulbrandsen(Founder)in

Co-investorsNysnø Climate Investments

SkyFiskyfi.comin𝕏Jan 2026 · $12.7M

SkyFi operates a platform that provides access to satellite imagery and Earth observation analytics from multiple providers through a single, user-friendly interface with transparent pricing.

Data & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSaaS

Luke Fischer(Founder)in

Co-investorsBalerion Space VenturesBeyond Earth VenturesBuoyant Ventures Management, LlcCapital FactoryIronGate Capital AdvisorsJ2 Ventures+3 more

SplxAIsplx.aiin𝕏Feb 2025 · $7M

SPLX offers a security platform for enterprise AI systems, covering automated red teaming, runtime protection against prompt injections and data leakage, governance and compliance mapping, and remediation.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareDover, US

Kristian Kamber(Executive Officer, Director)inAnte Gojsalic(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardStanislav Sirakov(Director)in

Co-investorsInovo VCRain CapitalSouth Central VenturesLAUNCHub VenturesRuntime Ventures

We Are Learningwearelearning.comin

We Are is an AI-powered course authoring tool that enables users to create immersive 3D animated videos and interactive simulations for learning without requiring specialized technical skills.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has DNV Ventures made?
DNV Ventures has 11 tracked investments, including 3 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does DNV Ventures invest at?
DNV Ventures invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
What sectors does DNV Ventures focus on?
DNV Ventures focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AI & Machine Learning, Cleantech, Climate Tech, Cybersecurity, Digital Health, Energy, Enterprise Software, Logistics & Supply Chain, Mobility & Transportation, SaaS.
Where is DNV Ventures located?
DNV Ventures is headquartered in Oslo, NO.
Who does DNV Ventures co-invest with?
DNV Ventures most often shares deals with Inovo VC, Rain Capital, RunwayFBU, among 7 tracked co-investors.

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