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About startup landscape in Norway

Norway has over 17,937 startups across the country. Of these, 3.48K are funded companies that have collectively raised $45.3B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 1,880 investors have participated in 4,644 funding rounds, with 188 startups securing early-stage funding and 75 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 735 new companies have been founded, raising over $227M in funding. Startups in Norway have witnessed 1,371 acquisitions and 583 IPOs, while 1,161 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 377 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
Provider of cloud-based software for businesses, accounting offices, and public sector
Oslo (Norway)
1996
Acquired
$198M
Operator of online marketplaces for consumer goods, mobility, and real estate
Oslo (Norway)
2019
Acquired
-
Cloud-based gamified content management platform for schools and organizations
Oslo (Norway)
2012
Acquired
$52.3M
Developer of paper tablets and related software for focused work
Oslo (Norway)
2013
Series B
$15M
Provider of sensor‑based recycling and sorting solutions
Asker (Norway)
1972
Public
-
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Recent Funding Rounds in Norway

In the year 2026, till April 2026, $141M has been raised in 16 equity funding rounds across Norway. In the same period last year (i.e. till April 2025), $163M had been raised across 26 rounds in Norway. So, 2026 has seen a 13.3% 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
5095
Apr 15, 2026
Series A
3042
Mar 23, 2026
Angel
4837
Mar 20, 2026
-
Seed
4845
Mar 17, 2026
Seed
5072
Mar 11, 2026
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  • 17.9K+ Total Companies
  • $45.3B+ Total Funding
  • 3.5K+ Funded Companies
  • 580+ 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 April 2026, 6 acquisitions happened in Norway. Last year, in 2025, a total of 95 acquisitions happened in Norway.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Norway:
Company
Acquisition Type
Acquisition Date
Acquirers
Business Acquisition
Apr 01, 2026
Business Acquisition
Mar 30, 2026
Business Acquisition
Mar 18, 2026
Business Acquisition
Mar 05, 2026
Business Acquisition
Feb 18, 2026
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IPOs in Norway

In the year 2026, till April 2026, 2 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
Apr 01, 2026
National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ)
Mar 24, 2026
Stockholm Stock Exchange (STO)
Dec 19, 2025
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
Dec 18, 2025
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
Nov 06, 2025
Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS)
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