About startup landscape in Norway
Norway has over 19,098 startups across the country. Of these, 3.5K are funded companies that have collectively raised $46.8B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 1,917 investors have participated in 4,698 funding rounds, with 190 startups securing early-stage funding and 78 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,191 new companies have been founded, raising over $241M in funding. Startups in Norway have witnessed 1,388 acquisitions and 683 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Developer of cloud software for business management and accounting tasks | Oslo (Norway) | 1996 | Acquired | $198M | |
Provider of voice, data, broadband internet, and television services | Fornebu (Norway) | 1885 | Public | - | |
Online platform offering used fashion products | Oslo (Norway) | 2014 | Acquired | $45M | |
Developer of a web browser providing online experiences and gaming products | Oslo (Norway) | 1995 | Public | $13.2M | |
Cloud-based gamified content management platform for schools and organizations | Oslo (Norway) | 2012 | Acquired | $52.3M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Norway
In the year 2026, till July 2026, $271M 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 1.61% 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 | 9019 | Jul 07, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8319 | Jul 02, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1990 | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8169 | Jun 24, 2026 | ||
Series C | 9444 | Jun 12, 2026 |
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- 19.1K+ Total Companies
- $46.8B+ Total Funding
- 3.5K+ Funded Companies
- 680+ 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 |
|---|---|---|
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Trondheim (Norway) | ||
Oslo (Norway) | ||
Oslo (Norway) |
Acquisitions in Norway
In the year 2026, till July 2026, 26 acquisitions happened in Norway. Last year, in 2025, a total of 98 acquisitions happened in Norway.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Norway:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Jul 10, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 01, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jun 30, 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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Safran to Supply SkyNaute Navigation Systems for Eve Air Mobility’s eVTOL AircraftEuropaWire•Jul 22, 2026•Safran
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Aker Solutions Units Join Early Stage of Bellrock Floating Wind ProjectRenewables Now•Jul 16, 2026•Aker Solutions
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Aker Solutions ASA: Second-quarter and half-year results 2026PR Newswire•Jul 14, 2026•Aker Solutions
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Aker BioMarine CEO Discusses Omega-3 Supply Chain Challenges and SustainabilitySuperbCrew•Jul 13, 2026•Aker BioMarine
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Google's Wallet Influence Grows, Enabling New Partnerships for Digital IdentityBiometricUpdate.com•Jul 04, 2026•Signicat
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AutoStore Expands Global Momentum with Australia and New Zealand MilestoneWebwire•Jul 02, 2026•AutoStore
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SKIL and Team Visma | Lease a Bike: Two Limited Edition Tools for This SummerBatipresse•Jun 30, 2026•Visma, SKIL

