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About startup landscape in Norway

Norway has over 18,394 startups across the country. Of these, 3.49K are funded companies that have collectively raised $47B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 1,912 investors have participated in 4,695 funding rounds, with 188 startups securing early-stage funding and 79 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 793 new companies have been founded, raising over $241M in funding. Startups in Norway have witnessed 1,383 acquisitions and 654 IPOs, while 1,161 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 378 companies have been founded by women.
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Top Companies in Norway

Visma is the top company in Norway, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Norway:
Company
Description
Location
Founded
Current Stage
Private Funding Raised
Developer of cloud software for business management and accounting tasks
Oslo (Norway)
1996
Acquired
$198M
Developer of a web browser providing online experiences and gaming products
Oslo (Norway)
1995
Public
$13.2M
Online platform offering used fashion products
Oslo (Norway)
2014
Acquired
$45M
Developer of paper tablets and related software for focused work
Oslo (Norway)
2013
Series B
$15M
Operator of online marketplaces for consumer goods, mobility, and real estate
Oslo (Norway)
2019
Acquired
-
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Recent Funding Rounds in Norway

In the year 2026, till July 2026, $543M has been raised in 27 equity funding rounds across Norway. In the same period last year (i.e. till July 2025), $267M had been raised across 38 rounds in Norway. So, 2026 has seen a 103.62% rise in funding in companies of Norway as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Norway:
Company
Round Raised
Amount Raised
Funding Date
Investors
Seed
9107
Jul 07, 2026
Seed
5869
Jul 02, 2026
Seed
8898
Jun 30, 2026
Seed
4047
Jun 24, 2026
Series C
1004
Jun 12, 2026
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  • 18.4K+ Total Companies
  • $47B+ Total Funding
  • 3.5K+ Funded Companies
  • 650+ IPOs
  • 1.4K+ Acquisitions

Top Investors in Norway

Europa is the top investor in companies of Norway based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Norway:
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Acquisitions in Norway

In the year 2026, till July 2026, 23 acquisitions happened in Norway. Last year, in 2025, a total of 97 acquisitions happened in Norway.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Norway:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Jul 01, 2026
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Business Acquisition
Jun 30, 2026
Business Acquisition
Jun 29, 2026
Business Acquisition
Jun 28, 2026
Business Acquisition
Jun 22, 2026
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IPOs in Norway

In the year 2026, till June 2026, 6 IPOs happened in Norway. In its previous year, in 2025, a total of 10 IPOs happened in Norway.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Norway:
Company
IPO Date
Exchange Symbol
Jun 18, 2026
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
May 21, 2026
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
Apr 30, 2026
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
Apr 27, 2026
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
Apr 01, 2026
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)
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