About Pangstart
Pangstart is an accelerator and incubator program based in Halden, Norway. With a presence in 2 countries, it has supported around 47 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Consumer. As of Oct 2026, Pangstart has witnessed 1 portfolio exit. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include eSmart Systems, Volur and Storeshop. The program primarily supports startups based in Norway and United States.
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Pangstart's List of Top Investments
Pangstart has a portfolio of 47 companies. Their most notable investments include eSmart Systems and Volur.Their portfolio spans across Norway and United States. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech and 27 other sectors. Here is the list of top investments by Pangstart:_1581568586784.png?format=webp&height=120&width=120){kind=logo}
Provider of virtual grid asset inspection and digital inventory solutions. The company offers image-based digital inventory and grid asset intelligence services. It delivers digital approvals and access permits. The company partners with power grid operators to advance asset risk mitigation strategies. It helps identify vulnerabilities and uses data analytics to locate assets in high-risk zones. The company equips field teams with visual and risk-based data before deployment. It offers inspection-as-a-service and software-as-a-service for grid digitalization.
Key facts about eSmart Systems
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Halden (Norway)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $136M
- Employee Count: 90 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Energy Impact Partners, Nvidia and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 28, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. Volur
AI technology for data-driven cutting and processing for meat industry. The solutions include customer data, data cleaning, optimal solutions, and more.
Key facts about Volur
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Oslo (Norway)
- Annual Revenue: $0 - $1M as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.83M
- Employee Count: 19 as on Aug 31, 2026
- Investors: Scribble Ventures, Fusion Fund and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Mar 18, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Storeshop
Storeshop is a provider of e-commerce storefront for online businesses. Its features include order management, statistics on visitors, account management, and more.
Key facts about Storeshop
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Oslo (Norway)
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 21 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Simula Innovation, Fortress Fund and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, 2022, $*****
4. TotalCtrl
Provider of SaaS based supply chain management solution for traceability in food industry. The platform offers features like real-time overview, upload order receipts, monitoring monthly expenditures, weekly reports, and more.
Key facts about TotalCtrl
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Oslo (Norway)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.11M
- Employee Count: 9 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Founder Institute, Loyal and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Sep 06, 2022, $*****
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Acquired companies in Pangstart's Portfolio
1 company from Pangstart's portfolio has been acquired. The most recent acquisition was IPCO in Jun 2019 by NetNordic for $*****.Here are Pangstart's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Filter this listCompany | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun 13, 2019 | - | - | 4366 |
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