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DNB Ventures

Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo

Description

DNB Ventures is the Corporate Venture Capital arm of the Norwegian DNB group.

Investor Profile

DNB Ventures has backed more than 6 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Post Ipo Debt, Seed, Pre Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in Norway, Greece, Sweden.
  • Strong thematic focus on Information Technology, Software, Shipping.
  • Led 2 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Post Ipo Debt (50%)
  • Seed (33%)
  • Pre Seed (17%)

Country Focus

  • Norway (67%)
  • Greece (17%)
  • Sweden (17%)

Industry Focus

  • Information Technology
  • Software
  • Shipping
  • Transportation
  • Cleantech
  • Saas
  • Developer Tools
  • Market Research
  • Service Industry
  • Chemical Engineering
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Who does DNB Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Ferd
Europe, Akershus, Norway, Lysaker
Co-Investments: 1
SpareBank 1
Europe, Sor-Trondelag, Norway, Trondheim
Co-Investments: 1
Alliance Ventures
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
RunwayFBU
Europe, Akershus, Norway, Fornebu
Co-Investments: 1
ABN AMRO Bank
Europe, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands, Amsterdam
Co-Investments: 1
AX
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 1
KV
Europe, Southern Finland, Finland, Helsinki
Co-Investments: 1
FN
Europe, Oslo, Norway, Oslo
Co-Investments: 1
Danske Bank
Europe, Hovedstaden, Denmark, Copenhagen
Co-Investments: 1

What are some of recent deals done by DNB Ventures?

Kvist Solutions

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Kvist Solutions AS offers software for easier BREEAM certification, aiming to empower sustainable impact.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)Information TechnologySoftware
SeedFeb 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,361,977
Vow Green Metals

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Vow Green Metals primary objective is building, owning, and running biocarbon production facilities to convert into biocarbon.

Chemical Engineering
Post Ipo DebtFeb 18, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,795,392
Lifco

Enköping, Uppsala Lan, Sweden

Lifco provides a secure environment for small and medium-sized businesses.

Developer ToolsMarket ResearchService Industry
Post Ipo DebtFeb 17, 2025
Amount Raised: $93,528,527
Receipts

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

Receipts is the first token-free card recognition service in the world.

Information TechnologyWeb Development
SeedFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $1,750,522
Star Bulk

Athens, Attiki, Greece

Star Bulk is a Star Bulk is a global shipping company.

ShippingTransportation
Post Ipo DebtApr 17, 2024
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
Celsia

Oslo, Oslo, Norway

The simplest way to your EU Taxonomy score. Assess your operations and get & improve your score.

CleanTechInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Pre SeedSep 27, 2022
Amount Raised: $2,000,000