Innovation Norway
Seed
Founder mafia
2 people who came through Innovation Norway went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 5 of 5 portfolio companiesHardware ×4Cleantech ×2Healthtech ×2Robotics ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Climate Tech ×1Digital Health ×1
HQs:Norway×4
Investments · 5 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathArus builds a multi-purpose autonomous drone that can be fitted with tools such as high-pressure nozzles and a rotating brush for cleaning and surface treatment of hard-to-reach surfaces like facades, windows, wind turbines, solar parks, and offshore installations.
CleantechHardwareRoboticsTrondheim, NO
Jostein Furseth(Mechatronics Engineer)Svein Isdahl(Mechatronics Engineer)Bård Wikmark(Software Engineer)Nicolai Adil(Software Engineer)Petter Collett(3d Designer)Vegard Moltubakk(Commercial & admin)
Co-investorsAntler
Cardboard offers a SaaS platform for managing software subscriptions and expenses, including card issuing for secure purchasing and automated accounting.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSOslo, NO
Andreas Røyrvik(Co-founder and CPO)inJakob Gerhard Martinussen(Co-founder and CTO)inStein Magnus Jodal(Co-founder and COO)inVidhi Kumar(Co-founder and CGO)inOle Daniel Nitter(CEO)inSwati Srivastava(Head of Design)in
Co-investorsProVentureRunwayFBUSkyfall VenturesSondo Capital
Sensocure develops implantable microsensor technology to monitor tissue oxygen levels and detect ischemic events before irreversible damage occurs.
BiotechDigital HealthHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesOslo, NO
Trond Herje(CEO)Stein Hansen(Chief Technology Officer)
Co-investorsSkagerak Capital
Aviant operates autonomous drone logistics services in Scandinavia, transporting medical items such as blood, COVID, water, and milk samples as well as windmill farm equipment for healthcare and industrial customers.
HardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainRoboticsTrondheim, NO
Lars Erik
Co-investorsBring VenturesLuminar VenturesGENIUS NY
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Innovation Norway invest at?
- Innovation Norway invests at the Seed stage.
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