DNV Ventures
Corporate VCOslo · Seed–Growth · 9 people tracked
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.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 8 of 10 portfolio companiesSaaS ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4Enterprise Software ×4Climate Tech ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Cleantech ×1Cloud Computing ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1Norway×1United States×1
Investments · 10 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12025 · 12 dated
Gridcog provides software for designing and optimizing electric vehicle charging infrastructure and fleet electrification projects.
CleantechEnergySaaS
Genna Boyle(Director UK & Europe)
Co-investorsVERBUND X VenturesAlberts Impact VenturesAlbionVCNSW Clean Technology Innovation GrantsVirescent Ventures
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
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
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)Nick Hough-Robbins(Chief Executive Officer)Craig Hamilton(Chief Technology Officer)Laura Segafredo(Chief Growth Officer)Chris Hartshorn(Chief Commercial Officer)
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
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+2 more
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)Ante Gojsalic(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardStanislav Sirakov(Director)in
Co-investorsInovo VCRain CapitalSouth Central VenturesLAUNCHub VenturesRuntime Ventures
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
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesGridcognition · startupdaily.net · Jul 14, 2026
SkyFi · satellitetoday.com · Jan 15, 2026
SplxAI · securityweek.com · Nov 4, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has DNV Ventures made?
- DNV Ventures has 8 tracked investments, including 1 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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