Firda
Venture studioOslo · Seed–Series A · 18 people tracked
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.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 7 of 11 portfolio companiesHardware ×6IoT ×3Cleantech ×2Energy ×2SaaS ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1AgTech ×1AI & Machine Learning ×1
HQs:Norway×1United States×1
Investments · 11 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmanda 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
Disruptive Technologies makes small peel-and-stick wireless IoT sensors and cloud-based software that collect environmental and occupancy data.
HardwareIoTSaaS
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
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
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
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
latest coverage across their companiesHystar · bioenergytimes.com · May 14, 2025
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 teamGeir Førre | Milliardselskaper, Firda, Ledelse, Norsk Næringsliv, Sveits, Grundere Og Mental Helse
Christopher Vonheim · Geir Førre
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