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zurf Akselerator
Zurf Akselerator is an accelerator program in Norway aimed at enhancing the growth of local businesses. It collaborates with regional banks and the consulting firm Agera to support companies at various stages of development.
Overview
What zurf Akselerator does
What zurf Akselerator is
Zurf Akselerator is an accelerator program in Norway aimed at enhancing the growth of local businesses. It collaborates with regional banks and the consulting firm Agera to support companies at various stages of development.
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
- Accelerator
- Founded
- Founded in 2017
- Approximate age
- About 9 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program 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
zurf Akselerator as a funder
Investment thesis
Zurf Akselerator aims to increase the growth rate of ambitious local businesses across Norway, supporting companies with strong growth ambitions at various stages.
Focus narrative
Zurf Akselerator invests in local businesses with strong growth ambitions. It supports companies at various stages, from early startups to established firms, with a focus on those that have a product or service in the market. The program emphasizes operational follow-up, rapid development, and access to senior business expertise.
Value beyond capital
Zurf Akselerator provides operational follow-up, rapid development support, and access to senior business expertise, helping companies navigate their growth journey effectively.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator · Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series B · Series C · Growth Equity
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 9
Portfolio context
Notable companies that have participated in the Zurf Akselerator program include Flatsetsund Engineering, which provides innovative solutions for fish welfare in aquaculture; Safepath, offering safety solutions for maritime operations; Greenshore, focusing on products from bio-waste; Ly Hytta, a startup building modular design cabins; Krøderen Elektro, a leading electrical contractor; Vikersundbakken, operating the world's largest ski jump; Roadtech, innovating in recycling road markers; Autility, utilizing AI in property management; Roest Coffee, digitalizing coffee roasting; and Kontali, a leader in data analysis for aquaculture.
Capability profile
zurf Akselerator as a program host
Program thesis
Zurf Akselerator is an accelerator program designed to increase the growth rate of ambitious local businesses across Norway.
Focus narrative
Zurf Akselerator invests in local businesses with strong growth ambitions, supporting companies at various stages from early startups to established firms. The program emphasizes operational follow-up, rapid development, and access to senior business expertise, structured in three phases: a twelve-month local program, a second twelve-month growth program with new equity, and ongoing support from a specialized fund for regional growth companies.
Value and support
The program offers mentorship, operational support, access to senior business expertise, and funding opportunities through partnerships with regional banks and investment firms.
Format and cadence
- Typical duration
- 52 weeks
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Accelerator
- Sectors
- Aquaculture
- Regions
- Europe
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable alumni include Flatsetsund Engineering, which provides innovative solutions for fish welfare; Safepath, offering safety solutions for maritime operations; Greenshore, focused on bio-waste products; Ly Hytta, a startup building modular design cabins; Krøderen Elektro, a leading electrical contractor; Vikersundbakken, operating the world's largest ski jump; Roadtech, innovating in road marker recycling; Autility, enhancing property management with AI; Roest Coffee, digitalizing coffee roasting; and Kontali, a leader in aquaculture data analysis.
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What to know about zurf Akselerator
Upseed classifies zurf Akselerator under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.
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Source basis
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Last reviewed
April 4, 2026
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