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Firda

Venture studio

Oslo · Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Firda combines capital with entrepreneurial experience to support innovative, highly scalable technology companies that have a positive impact on the world. Its stated mission is to empower Norwegian tech startups to become global leaders, positioning the firm as both an investor and a hands-on company builder.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
HQ
Oslo, NO
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2015
Tracked investments
11

Team · 18 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Håkon Nyhus· Partner
Aksel Lund Svindal· Board Member

Board member and investor.

Heidi Thaulow· Board Member

Board member; Director and Partner at Arkwright Consulting.

Ingrid Karina Førre· Board Member

Board member; IT Consultant at Accenture.

John Helge Fjellheim· Board Memberin

Board member and investor.

Jørgen Stenshagen· Board Member

Board member associated with Stenshagen Invest.

Martina Rebekka Førre· Board Member

Board member; Lead Software Engineer at Zivid.

Tellef Thorleifsson· Chair of the Board

Board chair at Firda; CEO of Norfund.

What they invest in

from 7 of 11 portfolio companies

Hardware ×6IoT ×3Cleantech ×2Energy ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1

HQs:Norway×1United States×1

Investments · 11 tracked

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Aibaaiba.aiin

Amanda is a real-time moderation AI for live streaming and interactive media platforms that automatically detects and blocks harmful content, coordinated harassment, and repeat offenders in chat at scale.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSocial

Hege Tokerud(CEO & Co-founder)Gard Støe(CTO & Co-founder)

Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaSpintop Ventures

Airthingsairthings.comin𝕏

Airthings makes indoor air quality monitors, including devices that measure radon and other environmental factors for home and building environments.

ConsumerHardwareIoT

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Disruptive Technologiesdisruptive-technologies.comin

Disruptive Technologies makes small peel-and-stick wireless IoT sensors and cloud-based software that collect environmental and occupancy data.

HardwareIoTSaaS

Hystarhystar.orgin𝕏Jan 2023

Hystar develops PEM electrolysers for hydrogen production, using a patented design that combines fuel cell industry technology with electrolyser technology for higher efficiency and safety.

CleantechEnergyHardware

Co-investorsAP VenturesFinindusHillhouse InvestmentTrustbridge Partners

Hystarhystar.comin𝕏

Hystar is a Norwegian cleantech company that develops and manufactures high-efficiency PEM (Proton Exchange Membrane) electrolysers, which use renewable electricity and water to produce green hydrogen.

CleantechEnergyHardwareHøvik, NO

Co-investorsMOL Switch

Monilmonil.com

Monil makes a solar-powered, top-mounted cattle collar and app that combine virtual fencing with herd and animal monitoring, letting ranchers set grazing boundaries, track cattle location and activity, and detect heat cycles or health issues.

AgTechHardwareIoT

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Zividzivid.comin

Zivid develops 3D machine vision cameras, including a binocular 3D camera and high-resolution 2D imaging, that produce accurate point clouds for robotic applications such as automated picking.

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRobotics

Co-investorsFarvatn Venture

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Firda made?
Firda has 9 tracked investments.
What stage does Firda invest at?
Firda invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Firda focus on?
Firda focuses on EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Impact & Social Good, Retail Tech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
Where is Firda located?
Firda is headquartered in Oslo, NO.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

featuring the team

Geir Førre | Milliardselskaper, Firda, Ledelse, Norsk Næringsliv, Sveits, Grundere Og Mental Helse

Christopher Vonheim · Geir Førre

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