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
Website
idekapital.com

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

  • 2024investment
    Idékapital invested in Squarehead Technology, a Norwegian dual-use sensor company covering counter-drone and industrial monitoring applications. Partner Krisztina Horvath led the deal, citing Squarehead's traction in defense and industrial markets. no.linkedin.com
  • 2024investment
    Idékapital co-led a $15.2M Series A round in Two, a B2B buy-now-pay-later company, alongside Sequoia Capital. LocalGlobe also participated in the round. tracxn.com
  • Late 2023leadership
    Idékapital welcomed Krisztina Horvath as a new partner, adding focus on SaaS, AI, and deep tech investments to the team. linkedin.com
  • Oct 2023investment
    Idékapital announced an investment in CV Partner, a bootstrapped recruitment software company with international customers, backing founder and CEO Erling Wegger Linde. Ineo AS co-invested alongside Idékapital. linkedin.com
  • 2023fundraise
    AUM reached approximately 2 billion NOK (€180M) across three funds, up from the previously cited 1 billion NOK figure. statement.no
  • 2023press
    The firm had completed 32 investments and achieved four successful exits as of October 2023, with portfolio acquisitions including Datek, Prediktor, and Teston. superscout.co
  • May 2026investment
    Idekapital invested in Muybridge as part of the company's Series A round — the firm's 47th investment to date. cbinsights.com
  • 2024leadership
    Krisztina Horvath joined Idekapital's team, bringing experience in energy, technology, and capital markets. linkedin.com
  • 2023press
    Karen Dolva stepped down as CEO of Idekapital portfolio company No Isolation. Idekapital publicly acknowledged her tenure. linkedin.com
  • May 2026investment
    Idekapital participated in a Series A round for Muybridge, its most recent disclosed investment as of May 21, 2026. cbinsights.com
  • 2025leadership
    Frida Rustøen, who had risen to principal after nearly three years as investment manager, left Idekapital after six years. She announced on LinkedIn she would not return following her third parental leave and is now seeking investment or operational roles in Oslo. shifter.no
  • May 2024investment
    Idekapital led a funding round in Simplifai, an AI automation company serving the insurance and banking sectors. simplifai.ai

Notable investments

Key people

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  • Kristian Øvsthus · Managing Partner
  • Krisztina Horvath · Junior Partner
  • Rune Holen · Partner
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  • 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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