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StartupLab is an incubator and early stage investor for technology startups, located in Oslo Science Park and Solheimsviken in Bergen. The team at StartupLab consist of experienced entre- and intrapreneurs, investors and business developers set out to help tech founders in an early stage.
We house 98 ambitious tech startups and help connect them with founder-friendly capital, clients, talent and advisors to help accelerate their growth. Since they were established in 2012 StartupLab has worked with more than 350 startups, and over 70% of them are still growing. StartupLab alumni include Zwipe, Huddly, Kahoot, ReMarkable and No Isolation.
We also invest in promising tech startups through StartupLab Founders, typically between $100-300k with a business angel approach. Behind StartupLab Founders are some of Norway's most successful tech entrepreneurs that want to give back to the tech community. Our focus is primarily on tech and research related projects. We are relatively sector agnostic.
We house 98 ambitious tech startups and help connect them with founder-friendly capital, clients, talent and advisors to help accelerate their growth. Since they were established in 2012 StartupLab has worked with more than 350 startups, and over 70% of them are still growing. StartupLab alumni include Zwipe, Huddly, Kahoot, ReMarkable and No Isolation.
We also invest in promising tech startups through StartupLab Founders, typically between $100-300k with a business angel approach. Behind StartupLab Founders are some of Norway's most successful tech entrepreneurs that want to give back to the tech community. Our focus is primarily on tech and research related projects. We are relatively sector agnostic.
Overview
Location
Norway, Oslo
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2012
Investment Type
Accelerator
Investment Stage
Pre-Seed; Seed; Series A
Portfolio 1
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| Aug 25, 2026 | Norwegian startup Reggy takes on Europe’s regulatory overload with new compliance platform | Norwegian startup Reggy takes on Europe’s regulatory overload with new compliance platform Tue, Aug 25, 2026 11:44 CET Report this content As the EU AI Act and a wave of new European rules stretch companies thin, the Oslo company that has s... |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Volve lands $3M to expand construction tendering AI across Europe | Norwegian construction technology company Volve has raised $3 million (NOK 30 million) in seed funding to further develop its intelligence platform for construction tendering and preconstruction and support its expansion across Europe. The ... |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Visoid raises $2.5M to expand AI visualisation platform for architects | Oslo-based AI startup Visoid has raised $2.5 million in funding to accelerate the development of its AI visualisation platform for architects and support its international growth. The round was led by Skyfall Ventures, with participation fr... |
| Apr 19, 2026 | Stendr: $5.4 Million Pre-Seed Funding Raised To Fuel AI-Native Nordic Defense Platform Targeting Drone Threats | Stendr announced it has raised $5.4 million in a pre-seed round, one of the largest early-stage financings in Nordic defense technology, as the company builds an AI-native platform for modern warfare systems. The round includes backing from... |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Stendr Raises $5.4M in Pre-Seed Funding | Stendr, an Oslo, Norway-based defence technology company, raised $5.4M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by Rainfall, ACME, and Skyfall, with participation from Sisyphus, Antler, StartupLab, Off Piste, and Andöya Ventures, alongside an... |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Oslo-based Altek AI secures €423k to expand autonomous guest communication for hotels across the Nordics | Norwegian AI hospitality startup Altek AI has raised €423k ($500k) in a pre-Seed round in order to deepen integrations with hotel systems (including PMS and booking engines), expand its autonomous workflows across more channels, and acceler... |
| Mar 19, 2025 | Norwegian VISOID secures €700K for architecture software | Oslo-based startup Visoid has raised €700,000 in funding for its 3D rendering software for architects. Led by StartupLab, the investment round also includes Antler and construction and real estate giant OBOS. Visoid is an AI-powered archite... |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Elkem and Startuplab: A Green Partnership for Tomorrow's Innovations | In a world where sustainability is no longer a choice but a necessity, Elkem ASA and Startuplab have forged a partnership that aims to reshape the landscape of green industrial technology. This collaboration, announced on October 17, 2024, ... |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Elkem enters strategic partnership with Startuplab to drive green industrial technology innovation | Elkem enters strategic partnership with Startuplab to drive green industrial technology innovation Thu, Oct 17, 2024 09:40 CET Report this content Oslo, 17 October 2024 - Elkem ASA, a global leader in the production of advanced silicon-base... |
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FAQ about StartupLab
When was StartupLab founded?
StartupLab was founded in 2012.
How many startups has StartupLab invested in?
StartupLab has 1 portfolio company on Parsers VC.
What has the press written about StartupLab?
Parsers VC has collected 24 articles mentioning StartupLab, among them “Norwegian startup Reggy takes on Europe’s regulatory overload with new compliance platform” (Aug 25, 2026) and “Volve lands $3M to expand construction tendering AI across Europe” (Aug 25, 2026).
Is StartupLab still active?
Yes, StartupLab is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 21, 2026.