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Validé AS
Validé AS is a Norwegian incubator and early-stage investor based in Rogaland, specializing in business development and mentoring for startups in energy, renewables, and health sectors.
Overview
What Validé AS does
What Validé AS is
Validé AS is a Norwegian incubator and early-stage investor based in Rogaland, specializing in business development and mentoring for startups in energy, renewables, and health sectors.
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
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2016
- Approximate age
- About 10 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Validé AS as a funder
Investment thesis
Validé AS supports early-stage entrepreneurship and business development, focusing on the commercialization of research-based solutions.
Focus narrative
Validé invests in and provides services to startups, particularly in the sectors of health, energy, and digitalization. They operate as a technology transfer office (TTO) for universities and research institutions, facilitating the commercialization of research-based solutions. Their investment strategy includes supporting companies through advisory services, incubators, and accelerator programs.
Value beyond capital
Validé provides guidance and support for startups through its incubator and accelerator programs, helping them develop necessary skills, networks, and access to capital.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Accelerator
- Sectors
- HealthcareEnergy
- Regions
- Europe
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Not published
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 5
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Knit and Note AS: A startup supported by Validé, founded by Anne Emilie Fosse. Nabla Flow AS: A wind simulation company established with assistance from Validé, founded by Luca Oggiano. Wikit AS: A spin-off from the University of Stavanger, founded by Natalia Kucirkova. Factiverse AS: An AI-driven fact-checking company led by Maria Amelie, also a spin-off from the University of Stavanger. Faunus Hub: A digital assistant for chicken farmers, supported by Validé and led by Tom Reinert Johansen.
Capability profile
Validé AS as a program host
Program thesis
Validé AS is focused on early-stage entrepreneurship and business development, supporting startups with over 30 years of experience.
Focus narrative
Validé invests in and provides services to startups, particularly in the sectors of health, energy, and digitalization. Their investment strategy includes supporting companies through advisory services, incubators, and accelerator programs, ensuring that startups have the necessary skills, networks, and access to capital.
Value and support
Validé offers a range of services including guidance and support through its incubator and accelerator programs, helping startups develop necessary skills and access investment opportunities.
Format and cadence
- Format
- In Person
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- Europe
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include Knit and Note AS, a startup founded by Anne Emilie Fosse; Nabla Flow AS, a wind simulation company established by Luca Oggiano; Wikit AS, a spin-off from the University of Stavanger founded by Natalia Kucirkova; Factiverse AS, an AI-driven fact-checking company led by Maria Amelie; and Faunus Hub, a digital assistant for chicken farmers, supported by Tom Reinert Johansen.
Common questions
What to know about Validé AS
Upseed classifies Validé AS under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
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