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Slingshot AS
Slingshot AS is a non-profit accelerator based in Sandnes, Norway, focused on helping ambitious scale-ups grow internationally through strategic support and hands-on execution.
Overview
What Slingshot AS does
What Slingshot AS is
Slingshot AS is a non-profit accelerator based in Sandnes, Norway, focused on helping ambitious scale-ups grow internationally through strategic support and hands-on execution.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and event 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
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2020
- Approximate age
- About 6 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Event host
- Last reviewed
- April 4, 2026
What Accelerator means
An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.
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Capability profile
Slingshot AS as a funder
Investment thesis
Slingshot AS is dedicated to accelerating the growth of ambitious scale-ups in Norway, particularly those committed to sustainability and technology. The organization provides strategic support and hands-on execution to help companies overcome growth barriers and expand internationally.
Focus narrative
Slingshot primarily invests in companies located on the west coast of Norway, particularly those in the sustainability and technology sectors. The organization targets post-revenue companies with annual revenues between 10 to 100 million NOK, emphasizing those with strong growth potential and a commitment to sustainability.
Value beyond capital
Slingshot provides strategic support, hands-on execution, and tailored growth plans to help companies refine their market positioning, accelerate fundraising efforts, and expand into international markets.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $10,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- EuropeNorth America
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 22
Portfolio context
Since its inception, Slingshot has supported 22 companies, which have collectively created 480 new jobs and raised over 600 million NOK in capital. Notable portfolio companies include ThrustMe, an innovative propulsion solutions company; W3Schools, an online educational platform for web development; Wenn, specializing in digital solutions; Beyonder, offering unique travel experiences; bagID, providing smart bag solutions; Novorender, focused on rendering technology; and Senar Marine, involved in marine technology.
Capability profile
Slingshot AS as a program host
Program thesis
Slingshot AS is a non-profit accelerator focused on helping ambitious scale-ups grow internationally by providing strategic support and hands-on execution to overcome growth barriers.
Focus narrative
Slingshot primarily invests in companies located on the west coast of Norway, particularly those in the sustainability and technology sectors. The organization targets post-revenue companies with annual revenues between 10 to 100 million NOK, emphasizing those with strong growth potential and a commitment to sustainability.
Value and support
The program aims to assist companies in refining their market positioning, accelerating fundraising efforts, and expanding into international markets.
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 10 weeks
Availability
- Application state
- Accepting
- Next deadline
- January 13, 2024
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Regions
- Europe
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include ThrustMe, an innovative propulsion solutions company; W3Schools, an online educational platform for web development; Wenn, specializing in digital solutions; Beyonder, offering unique travel experiences; bagID, providing smart bag solutions; Novorender, focused on rendering technology; and Senar Marine, involved in marine technology.
Capability profile
Slingshot AS as an event host
Event focus
Slingshot AS is a non-profit accelerator based in Sandnes, Norway, founded in September 2020. The organization focuses on helping ambitious scale-ups grow internationally by providing strategic support and hands-on execution to overcome growth barriers.
Format narrative
Slingshot runs the ScaleUp Program, a 10-week initiative designed for companies with traction and global ambitions. The program includes a kick-off workshop, an execution phase with hands-on support, and a final phase focusing on sustainability and measuring outcomes.
Participant value
The program aims to assist companies in refining their market positioning, accelerating fundraising efforts, and expanding into international markets.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- workshop
- Modality
- in-person
- Recorded ticket price
- $10,000
- Startups can present
- Yes
Availability
- Registration state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- January 13, 2024
- Next event location
- Sandnes, Norway
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- application
- Stages
- Seed · Seed+
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Regions
- Europe
Speakers and past editions
Speakers
The upcoming event will feature panel discussions and presentations from successful alumni and industry experts.
Past editions
Since its inception, Slingshot has supported 22 companies, which have collectively created 480 new jobs and raised over 600 million NOK in capital.
Common questions
What to know about Slingshot AS
Upseed classifies Slingshot AS under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, and event host 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 4, 2026
Known limits
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