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.
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 | $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 | - |
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 |
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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:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Trondheim (Norway) | ||
Oslo (Norway) | ||
Oslo (Norway) |
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 |
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Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 29, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 28, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 22, 2026 |
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) |
Top News about startups in Norway
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Visma Software Nordic launches AI Connect to integrate ERP data with AI assistantsIT Finans•Jun 23, 2026•Visma
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Brunswick Updates Michigan Facility to Improve Efficiency and Support US ManufacturingTrade Only Today•Jun 22, 2026•Navico
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Münch Energie, Enspired, Entelios to partner on 100 MW of batteriesRenewables Now•Jun 22, 2026•Entelios, Munch Energie
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Cognite Announces Integrated Supply Chain Offering to Deliver Unprecedented Business Value with AIBusiness Wire•Jun 17, 2026•Cognite
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EcoOnline and J.S. Held Partner to Strengthen Business Resilience Amid Broadening Workplace RiskBusiness Wire•Jun 16, 2026•J.S. Held, EcoOnline
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Signicat Integrates Austria ID into Unified Platform Ahead of EUDI Wallet TransitionBiometricUpdate.com•May 27, 2026•Signicat

