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Fortress Fund

Fortress Fund is a pre-seed and seed venture capital fund based in Norway, focusing on deep tech startups that address sustainability challenges. Established by Smart Innovation Norway, it aims to support Norwegian tech companies targeting global markets.

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Overview

What Fortress Fund does

What Fortress Fund is

Fortress Fund is a pre-seed and seed venture capital fund based in Norway, focusing on deep tech startups that address sustainability challenges. Established by Smart Innovation Norway, it aims to support Norwegian tech companies targeting global markets.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Capital
Founded
Founded in 2021
Approximate age
About 5 years
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
April 24, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

Fortress Fund as a funder

Investment thesis

Fortress Fund invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups focusing on transformative technologies in energy systems, artificial intelligence, and climate technology, aiming to support Norwegian tech startups in their growth towards international markets.

Focus narrative

Fortress Fund invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups within high-growth industries. Their investment thesis emphasizes transformative technologies in energy transition, artificial intelligence, and climate tech, aiming to foster innovative solutions that address global sustainability challenges.

Value beyond capital

Fortress Fund provides not only capital but also insights, connections, and domain expertise to its portfolio companies, helping them navigate their growth and expand into international markets.

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
11

Portfolio context

Fortress Fund has invested in several notable companies, including Storeshop, a B2B SaaS company for wholesalers; Völur, which optimizes meat processing with AI; Versiro, a software for renewable energy producers; Wittario, an edtech startup gamifying learning; Oncosyne, focusing on cancer diagnostics; Surfact, innovating in cold chain logistics; and Mia Health, promoting physical activity to prevent lifestyle diseases.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

April 24, 2026

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