About startup landscape in Norway
Norway has over 18,133 startups across the country. Of these, 3.48K are funded companies that have collectively raised $45.4B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 4 unicorns. A total of 1,880 investors have participated in 4,656 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 594 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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Provider of cloud-based software for businesses, accounting offices, and public sector | Oslo (Norway) | 1996 | Acquired | $198M | |
Developer of paper tablets and related software for focused work | Oslo (Norway) | 2013 | Series B | $15M | |
Developer of a web browser providing online experiences and gaming products | Oslo (Norway) | 1995 | Public | $13.2M | |
Operator of online marketplaces for consumer goods, mobility, and real estate | Oslo (Norway) | 2019 | Acquired | - | |
Provider of sensor‑based recycling and sorting solutions | Asker (Norway) | 1972 | Public | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in Norway
In the year 2026, till May 2026, $169M has been raised in 19 equity
funding rounds across Norway. In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2025), $205M had been raised across 31 rounds in Norway. So, 2026 has seen a 17.48% 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 |
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Series A | 3510 | May 21, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 6169 | Apr 28, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 6399 | Apr 15, 2026 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 7429 | Apr 15, 2026 | ||
Series A | 2402 | Mar 23, 2026 |
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- 18.1K+ Total Companies
- $45.4B+ Total Funding
- 3.5K+ Funded Companies
- 590+ 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 May 2026, 11 acquisitions happened in Norway. Last year, in 2025, a total of 96 acquisitions happened in Norway.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Norway:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
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Business Acquisition | May 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 07, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 04, 2026 |
IPOs in Norway
In the year 2026, till May 2026, 5 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 |
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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) | |
Mar 24, 2026 | Stockholm Stock Exchange (STO) |
Top News about startups in Norway
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Visma Amili Focuses on Security for Financial Transactions Amidst Economic UncertaintyIT Finans•Mar 30, 2026•Visma
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NIE Networks Uses Drones to Boost Capacity in UK FirstSync NI•Mar 27, 2026•NIE Networks, Heimdall Power
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Safran forecasts increased revenue and earnings for 2026, Capgemini reports full-year revenue beat.The Business Times•Feb 14, 2026•Safran
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AutoStore - Exercise of share options and sale of option sharesCision•Feb 13, 2026•AutoStore, Amazon

