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Direct Equity Investments

Direct Equity Investments

Invests directly in Norwegian technology companies from early to expansion stages through state-backed partnerships.

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Investinor AS is a state-owned Norwegian investment company under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, managing approximately NOK 8 billion in assets and responsible for roughly one-third of all venture capital invested in Norway over the past decade. Its direct equity program covers three stages — seed, venture, and expansion — under a single rolling inquiry channel. Seed investments ta…

What this grant funds

Direct equity investment into Norwegian technology companies at seed, venture, and expansion stages, with ticket sizes and terms negotiated case-by-case through a rolling inquiry process.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: investinor.no