About startup landscape in Norway
Norway has over 20,754 startups across the country. Of these, 3.59K are funded companies that have collectively raised $44.2B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 1,938 investors have participated in 4,830 funding rounds, with 191 startups securing early-stage funding and 77 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,638 new companies have been founded, raising over $243M in funding. Startups in Norway have witnessed 1,400 acquisitions and 771 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 | |
Manufacturer of digital tablets designed for handwriting sketching and reading | Oslo (Norway) | 2013 | Series B | $15M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Norway
In the year 2026, till October 2026, $291M has been raised in 34 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 31.41% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PE | 3803 | Oct 06, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9931 | Aug 24, 2026 | and 3 more | |
Series A | 9948 | Aug 17, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5640 | Aug 10, 2026 | ||
Seed | 7453 | Jul 07, 2026 |
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- 20.8K+ Total Companies
- $44.2B+ Total Funding
- 3.6K+ Funded Companies
- 770+ 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, 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 12, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 24, 2026 |
IPOs in Norway
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 7 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 23, 2026 | Oslo Stock Exchange (OSLO BORS) |
Top News about startups in Norway
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L&T Technology Services Partners with Cognite to Advance Industrial AI SolutionsWorld Business Outlook•Sep 25, 2026•Cognite, L&T Technology Services
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Nel ASA and Hydrasun form European integration partnership for PEM electrolysersPR Newswire•Sep 10, 2026•Nel Hydrogen
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Nevion Launches MOXELA Software-Based Media Processing Platform and ApplicationsAdvanced Television•Sep 03, 2026•Nevion
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Signicat's digital identity technology certified for UK's digital ID system by KantaraBiometricUpdate.com•Aug 12, 2026•Signicat
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Safran raises outlook after strong H1 fueled by jet engine services (SAFRF:OTCMKTS)Seeking Alpha•Jul 28, 2026•Safran

