Statoil Venture AS
Statoil is an international energy company presented in more than 30 countries around the world. Statoil Ventures, Statoil’s corporate venture arm, is one of the leading venture capital investors within the energy sector in Europe and has been a dedicated investor in the upstream Oil & Gas - and Clean Energy sectors for almost 10 years providing competent capital to high growth technology companies.
Hafslund Venture AS
Hafslund Venture is an active owner in growth companies within renewable energy, energy related technology and concepts related to the value chain in Hafslund. The total venture assets under management are more than NOK 6 billion (EUR 686 million), with 16 investments, where the photovoltaic company REC represents the largest value. By investing in external companies and utilizing competence from the Hafslund Corporation, Hafslund Venture represents a flexible and cost efficient way of conducting research and development with focus on profit.
NorthZone Ventures AS
NorthZone Ventures is a leading European venture firm specializing on technology. NorthZone has about NOK 2.5 billion (EUR 286 million) under management, and is located in Oslo, Stockholm and Copenhagen. NorthZone is currently holding more than 35 technology companies mainly originating from the Nordic area, and NorthZone has been a lead investor in among others Stepstone, Nextgentel, Mamut, Funcom, Revolt Technology, Norstel and T-VIPS.
Investinor AS
Investinor AS invests in Norwegian based, high potential companies that are internationally oriented and in the phases ranging from early growth to expansion. The company has NOK 2,2 billion under management and focus on companies within the energy, cleantech, maritime, marine and travel sectors. Cleantech and marine sectors are of particular interest, with i.e. NOK 500 million earmarked for the marine sector. Investinor AS has a co-investment strategy and contributes up to 70% in each round, and can take up to 49% equity ownership of a portfolio company.
Viking Venture AS
Viking Venture is one of the leading technology focused venture funds in Norway with USD 200 million (NOK 1.1 billion) under management. The investment company focuses on companies involved in electronics, software, oil & gas, materials and clean technology. Viking Venture typically invests in companies that have passed the seed phase and is ready for the commercialization phase. The fund is a very active owner with a substantial share in the portfolio companies.
www.vikingventure.com