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REspire

REspire is a venture studio based in Norway that focuses on accelerating the green transition by building and scaling companies from scratch in the renewable energy sector.

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Overview

What REspire does

What REspire is

REspire is a venture studio based in Norway that focuses on accelerating the green transition by building and scaling companies from scratch in the renewable energy sector.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Venture Studio
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
March 5, 2026
What Venture studio means

A venture studio is an organization that systematically creates new startups by generating or sourcing ideas, validating them, building early products, recruiting founders or operators, providing shared resources, and retaining meaningful equity in the companies it helps create.

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Capability profile

REspire as a funder

Investment thesis

REspire invests in sectors related to renewable energy and green industries, providing comprehensive support services to enhance company growth and sustainability.

Focus narrative

REspire invests in renewable energy and green industry sectors. The organization provides services such as M&A support, sales assistance, and debt and equity services. It is involved in offshore electricity production, sustainable nutrition and energy from microalgae, and optimizing sales processes for sellers of renewable assets.

Focus and fit

Regions
Europe

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Portfolio context

Offshore Electricity Production: Focused on achieving low-cost electricity production with ongoing scale model testing and four patents secured. Microalgae Production: Developing technology for sustainable nutrition and energy, with preparations underway for constructing the first factory. Sales Process Optimization: Enhancing value creation for sellers of renewable assets through various support services.

Capability profile

REspire as a program host

Program thesis

REspire aims to drive the green transition by creating sustainable businesses in the renewable energy sector. The studio focuses on innovative solutions that promote environmental sustainability.

Focus narrative

REspire invests primarily in the renewable energy and green industry sectors. The organization provides a range of services, including M&A support, sales assistance, and debt and equity services. Key focus areas include offshore electricity production, sustainable nutrition and energy from microalgae, and optimizing sales processes for renewable asset sellers.

Value and support

Founders working with REspire benefit from comprehensive support in building their ventures, including access to resources, expertise in renewable energy, and assistance with sales and financing. The studio's focus on sustainability ensures that founders are part of a mission-driven initiative aimed at making a positive environmental impact.

Availability

Application state
Not published

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Regions
Europe

Common questions

What to know about REspire

Upseed classifies REspire under the Venture Studio organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 5, 2026

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