Oslo · Pre-Seed–Seed · 14 people tracked
Investment thesis
StartupLab positions itself as a launchpad for Norway's most promising early-stage tech startups. The firm emphasizes a founders-first approach, getting involved early, asking the right questions, making strategic introductions, and stepping back when appropriate. Through tailored mentorship and a supporting network, it aims to help founders stay focused on building solutions to real problems, with an ambition toward global impact. It believes great companies can emerge from anywhere but need a supportive, challenging, and connected environment to grow from their earliest steps through major milestones.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.
Team · 14 people
from the firm's websiteFrequently asked questions
- What stage does Startuplab Ventures invest at?
- Startuplab Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Startuplab Ventures's typical check size?
- Startuplab Ventures typically writes checks of $200K – $400K.
- What sectors does Startuplab Ventures focus on?
- Startuplab Ventures focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Startuplab Ventures located?
- Startuplab Ventures is headquartered in Oslo, NO.
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