Organization · Government VC
Investinor
Investinor AS is a Norwegian government-funded investment company that focuses on venture capital investments in high-potential, internationally oriented companies across various stages of development. It plays a significant role in Norway's venture capital landscape, managing approximately NOK 8 billion in assets.
Overview
What Investinor does
What Investinor is
Investinor AS is a Norwegian government-funded investment company that focuses on venture capital investments in high-potential, internationally oriented companies across various stages of development. It plays a significant role in Norway's venture capital landscape, managing approximately NOK 8 billion in assets.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Government VC
- Founded
- Founded in 2008
- Approximate age
- About 18 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 4, 2026
Official channels
Find Investinor elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Investinor as a funder
Investment thesis
Investinor aims to invest in promising unlisted private companies targeting international growth in sectors of strategic importance to Norway. The firm operates through direct investments, seed capital and venture fund investments, and matching investments alongside private investors.
Focus narrative
Investinor provides venture capital investments across various sectors, including technology, health, energy, and marine industries. The organization engages in direct investments in companies, invests in seed and venture funds, and matches investments with private investors in early-stage companies. It also manages regional seed capital funds to extend its reach into Norway's startup ecosystem.
Value beyond capital
Investinor adds value to its portfolio companies by providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and access to a network of private investors. The firm operates on the same commercial terms as private co-investors, ensuring alignment of interests and facilitating growth for its portfolio companies.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Growth Equity
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 120
- Recorded notable exits
- SpinChip, BerGenBio, and Calliditas Therapeutics
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: AblePay Technologies: Developed a SIM card with integrated support for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for payment terminals and mobile phones. Sold in 2019. Dignio: Supplier of digital home follow-up services for healthcare professionals to monitor patients safely. BerGenBio: Develops drugs known as checkpoint inhibitors that prevent cancer spread and resistance to chemotherapy. EYR Medical: Offers video consultations with doctors through agreements with insurance companies. Farmforce: Provides digital solutions for agricultural production in developing countries, enhancing traceability and reducing environmental impact.
Common questions
What to know about Investinor
Upseed classifies Investinor under the Government VC organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 4, 2026
Known limits
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