Organization · Venture Capital
Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond
Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond (ØFN) is a Norwegian early-stage fund that invests in small and medium-sized technology and knowledge-based companies in the Østfold and Follo regions. The fund is actively involved in governance and provides capital, expertise, and networking support.
Overview
What Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond does
What Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond is
Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond (ØFN) is a Norwegian early-stage fund that invests in small and medium-sized technology and knowledge-based companies in the Østfold and Follo regions. The fund is actively involved in governance and provides capital, expertise, and networking support.
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
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 22, 2026
Official channels
Find Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond elsewhere
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Capability profile
Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond as a funder
Investment thesis
Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond invests in small and medium-sized technology and knowledge-based companies in the early/pre-seed phase, focusing on those spun out of local knowledge institutions or entrepreneurs in the Østfold and Follo regions.
Focus narrative
The fund primarily targets early-stage investments in technology and knowledge-based SMEs. It emphasizes companies that originate from local knowledge institutions or are founded by local entrepreneurs. Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond is hands-on in its approach, often taking board seats and providing advisory services to ensure the success of its investments.
Value beyond capital
Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond adds value to its portfolio companies by providing not just financial support but also governance involvement, strategic advice, and access to a network of industry contacts, enhancing their growth potential.
Focus and fit
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include Pinovo, WeVideo, CREAZA, Skooler AS, and Progether. Some of these companies may have connections to individuals affiliated with ØFN rather than direct fund investments.
Common questions
What to know about Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond
Upseed classifies Østfold Follo Nyskapingsfond under the Venture Capital 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
April 22, 2026
Known limits
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