About startup landscape in Norway
Norway has over 21,555 startups across the country. Of these, 3.61K are funded companies that have collectively raised $44.3B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 1,955 investors have participated in 4,836 funding rounds, with 190 startups securing early-stage funding and 78 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,922 new companies have been founded, raising over $280M in funding. Startups in Norway have witnessed 1,405 acquisitions and 800 IPOs, while 1,167 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 378 companies have been founded by women.
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 |
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Developer of cloud software for business management and accounting tasks | Oslo (Norway) | 1996 | Acquired | - | |
Provider of voice, data, broadband internet, and television services | Fornebu (Norway) | 1885 | Public | - | |
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 | |
Provider of sensor‑based recycling and sorting solutions | Asker (Norway) | 1972 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Norway
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $304M has been raised in 38 equity
funding rounds across Norway. In the same period last year (i.e. till October 2025), $424M had been raised across 65 rounds in Norway. So, 2026 has seen a 28.39% drop 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 | 2182 | Oct 29, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5115 | Oct 21, 2026 | ||
Series A | 4423 | Oct 19, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 2602 | Oct 15, 2026 | ||
PE | 1063 | Oct 06, 2026 |
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- 21.6K+ Total Companies
- $44.3B+ Total Funding
- 3.6K+ Funded Companies
- 795+ 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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Oslo (Norway) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Trondheim (Norway) | ||
Singapore (Singapore) |
Acquisitions in Norway
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 38 acquisitions happened in Norway. Last year, in 2025, a total of 99 acquisitions happened in Norway.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Norway:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
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Business Acquisition | Oct 23, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2026 |
IPOs in Norway
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
Sep 24, 2026 | Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS) | |
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) |
Top News about startups in Norway
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EcoOnline and ALL4 Join Forces to Increase Risk Visibility and Operational PerformanceFinancial Post•Oct 28, 2026•EcoOnline, ALL4
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Safran Q3 Revenue Up 13.4% Driven by Strong Aftermarket Performance Amidst Aircraft ShortagesBusiness News Today•Oct 23, 2026•Safran
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GameMaker to Offer Free Commercial Use of GMRT Engine from 2027Pocket Gamer•Oct 23, 2026•Gamemaker, Opera
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Safran's SkyNaute Navigation System Chosen for Airbus A220AviTrader•Oct 21, 2026•Safran, Airbus Official, Safran
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AutoStore Advances the Path Toward Autonomy with Fall 2026 Product AnnouncementBusiness Wire•Oct 13, 2026•AutoStore

