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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 ×6Cleantech ×3IoT ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Energy ×2Enterprise Software ×2Healthtech ×2SaaS ×2

HQs:Norway×3United States×2

Investments · 11 tracked

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By year:2023 · 22022 · 13 dated

Aibaaiba.aiinJul 2022

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)inGard Støe(CTO & Co-founder)in

Co-investorsAntlerAntler AustraliaSpintop Ventures

Airthingsairthings.comin𝕏

Airthings develops digital air quality and radon monitoring devices and analytics platforms for homeowners, facility managers, and businesses to measure and improve indoor air quality and health.

CleantechConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTOslo, NO

Disruptive Technologiesdisruptive-technologies.comin

Disruptive Technologies designs low-power IoT sensors with extended battery life for collecting asset data across workplace management, cold chain management, and energy optimization applications.

Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechIoTPropTechSaaSAtlanta, US

Jim Showalter(Chief Revenue Officer – North America)in

Co-investorsKoch Disruptive TechnologiesMillennium ManagementQatar Investment Authority

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.comin𝕏Jan 2023

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 SwitchAP VenturesFinindusHillhouse InvestmentNysnø Climate InvestmentsORLEN VC+1 more

Monilmonil.com

Monil produces smart collars for cattle that combine herd monitoring and virtual fencing capabilities, serving small and medium-sized producers in the United States.

AgTechHardwareIoTMidwest, US

Zividzivid.comin

Zivid develops 3D vision and motion technology for robots, providing cameras and software that enable automation systems to perceive and manipulate objects in complex real-world environments.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareRoboticsOslo, NO

Co-investorsFarvatn Venture

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Firda made?
Firda has 11 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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