Early-stage VC, Oslo

Idékapital

Venture capital firm · Oslo · Founded 2004

Quick read

Idékapital is a Norwegian venture capital firm founded in 2004, headquartered in Oslo. It manages two funds with over 1 bn NOK under management, backing high-growth B2B software and tech companies with Norwegian founders or Norway-based operations. The firm targets companies with proven, scalable models ready to expand internationally.

Key facts

Founded
2004
Employees
1-10
Sectors
generalist, enterprise, saas

Investment thesis

Idékapital backs B2B software and software-enabled companies founded by Norwegians or based in Norway, focusing on proven, scalable business models with clear potential to grow internationally. The 'Growth Horizon' opportunity fund targets Nordic-born technologies with global category-winner potential.

Recent activity

  • 2024leadership
    Krisztina Horvath promoted to Junior Partner after joining the firm roughly a year prior. linkedin.com
  • Dec 2023investment
    Idékapital invested in CV Partner, a bootstrapped B2B SaaS company, alongside Ineo AS as the firm's growth partner. linkedin.com
  • Dec 2023investment
    Idékapital invested in Quinyx, a workforce management software company. linkedin.com
  • 2023press
    Idékapital hosted its first CMO Forum in London, bringing together portfolio company marketing leaders for peer learning and speaker sessions. linkedin.com
  • 2023press
    Kristian Øvsthus, Managing Partner, gave an interview on Idékapital's 'Growth Horizon' opportunity fund targeting global category winners from the Nordics. linkedin.com
  • 2023investment
    Idékapital co-led a $15.2M Series A round in Two alongside Sequoia Capital, with participation from LocalGlobe. tracxn.com

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Kristian Øvsthus · Managing Partner
  • Krisztina Horvath · Junior Partner
  • Rune Holen · Partner
  • Eirik Aas · Managing Partner
  • Aksel Reff · Partner

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Frequently asked

What is Idékapital?+

Idékapital is a Norwegian venture capital firm founded in 2004, headquartered in Oslo. It manages two funds with over 1 bn NOK under management, backing high-growth B2B software and tech companies with Norwegian founders or Norway-based operations.

Where is Idékapital headquartered?+

Idékapital is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

When was Idékapital founded?+

Idékapital was founded in 2004.

What sectors does Idékapital invest in?+

Idékapital focuses on generalist, enterprise, saas. They primarily invest in these sectors.

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