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Best Foundations Companies in Norway

The 35 best Foundations companies in Norway in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Digital Norway.

35companies tracked
$5.2Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
7have raised

Ranked: Best Foundations companies in Norway

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageEmployeesFoundedFounderRecent signals
1Abloom
Non-profit & voluntary organization engaged in helping children and young people with disabilities
——Funding Raised—2002Faridah S. Nabaggala
Founder
—
2Art For Change
Global nonprofit empowering communities through art and creativity for positive change
——Unfunded—2015Osamu Hayakawa
CEO
—
3Atlas Kompetanse
Foundation engaged in providing relief measures to the municipality's child welfare and refugee services
——Funding Raised—2014Firdawsa Ahmed
CEO
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4EQUALS-EU
EQUALS-EU: Europe’s Regional Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age aims to create smart…
———122021——
5Fundatum
Foundation focused on designing and implementing various programs for leaders in the non-profit sector
——Unfunded—2017Tor Abild
Founder & CEO
—
6Humanitech
Facilitator of technology solutions for humanitarian challenges
——Unfunded22018——
7Humans for Humans
Non-profit organization focused on mental health and human trafficking, providing free training and education
——Unfunded—2020Sara Pestana
Founder & Executive Director
—
8Impande
Non-profit organization focused on providing education and support to children in South Africa's poorest…
——Funding Raised—2005Alan Little
Co-Founder
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Top 12 Foundations companies in Norway

#1
Funding Raised · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2017
$1.8Mraised
▾

Foundation focused on small and medium sized enterprises

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2022Grant (prize money)$195K
  • May 2019Grant (prize money)$594.3K
  • Jan 2019Grant (prize money)$1.1M
Founders & team
Liv DingsorCEO
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
ActivecampaignApache Http ServerAzure Edge NetworkCdnjsCloudflareCookiebot
#2
Funding Raised · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2019 · 26 employees
$443.4Kraised
▾

HUB Ocean is a non-profit foundation that aims to change the way we understand and predict the ocean's future. They are part of the Iliad Consortium and are developing a Digital Twin of the Ocean (DTO) that will provide highly accurate predictions of future ocean data. They offer a platform for researchers and scientists to directly connect and understand data faster.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 11k LinkedIn followers — 7.5% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Jan 2023Grant (prize money)$119.9K
  • Feb 2022Grant (prize money)$323.6K
Founders & team
Kimberly MathisenCEO for HUB Ocean
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
AngularCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElfsight
#3
Funding Raised · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2013 · 328 employees
$1.8Mraised
▾

EAT is a non-profit organization that aims to transform the global food system through sound science, innovative disruption, and novel partnerships. The organization has developed a planetary health diet that is healthy for both people and the planet, and has published a comprehensive report outlining targets for healthy diets and sustainable food production. EAT's work is focused on catalyzing a food system transformation through research, policy, and community engagement.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 28k LinkedIn followers — 19.5% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Oct 2020Grant (prize money)$670.3K
  • Jan 2020Grant (prize money)—
  • May 2018Grant (prize money)$1.1M
Founders & team
Gunhild StordalenCo-Founder
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Campaign MonitorCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCookieyesGoogle AnalyticsGsap
#4
Funding Raised · Stavanger, Rogaland · founded 2015 · 19 employees
$214.8Kraised
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Facilitator of smart city development and sustainable solutions. It fosters collaboration between private companies, municipalities, academia, and citizens. Services include networking events, promotional opportunities, innovation consortiums, talent recruitment support, and business consultancy. The organization also offers testing programs and connections to financial networks, supporting the development, testing, and export of smart city technologies and sustainable solutions. It provides a co-working space and hosts an annual expo and conference to connect stakeholders and showcase innovative solutions. A core focus is on creating scalable solutions and knowledge-based jobs.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 7k LinkedIn followers — 4.8% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Nov 2022Grant (prize money)$214.8K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpVimeoYoast SeoTypekit
#5
Funding Raised · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2005
$899.6Kraised
▾

A foundation focused on funding for research

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2019Grant (prize money)$640.4K
  • Jan 2017Grant (prize money)$259.2K
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailDrupalGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag ManagerHotjarJquery
#6
Public · Grimstad, Agder · founded 2015
$68.4Kraised
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Provider of mechatronics and AI technology solutions for industrial applications. It offers services in industrial 3D printing, robotics and automation, and artificial intelligence. The company assists businesses in improving competitiveness through technology adoption and understanding. It provides technology qualification and training, enabling clients to implement new technologies effectively. A key focus is on facilitating collaboration between industry, academia, and the public sector to drive innovation.

Funding rounds
  • Nov 2022Grant (prize money)$68.4K
Founders & team
Lene Merethe LioddenAdm.Dir/CEO
Investors
Europa
Tech stack
All In One SeoCloudwaysContact Form 7Core-JsElementorElementor Header & Footer Builder
#7
Funding Raised · Norway · 6571 employees
—raised
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Provider of humanitarian aid to displaced people. This organization protects displaced populations and assists them in rebuilding their lives. Services encompass food security, education, shelter, legal aid, protection from violence, and water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives. The organization operates globally, responding to both new and long-standing crises. Its work includes field activities, project implementation, and advocacy for the rights of displaced individuals. A related entity provides expertise and support to partners working in crisis and climate change contexts.

Investors
Europa, USAID, U.S. Department of State
Tech stack
AddthisAmazon CloudfrontAmazon Web ServicesAngularApache Http ServerApple Icloud Mail
#8
Funding Raised · Oslo, Oslo · 270 employees
—raised
▾

Redd Barna - Vi redder barn

Investors
European Union
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookiebotCore-JsGivewpGoogle Analytics
#9
Funding Raised · Norway · 181 employees
—raised
▾

Norsk Folkehjelp | Folk forandrer verden

Investors
European Union
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerAzureCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookiebotCore-Js
#10
Funding Raised · Norway · 122 employees
—raised
▾

Conducts peace research on inter-group relations. This research informs policymaking within international bodies and governments. It focuses on understanding the conditions for peaceful relations between states, groups, and people, encompassing topics such as conflict prediction, inclusive societies, and the impact of emerging technologies. The research utilizes various methodologies and is disseminated through publications, events, and data sets. Funding is secured through project-based grants from diverse sources.

Investors
Europa
Tech stack
AzureBlazorHstsIisMicrosoft 365Microsoft Asp.Net
#11
Funding Raised · Oslo, Oslo · founded 1947 · 176 employees
—raised
▾

Organization offering emergency aids and development work

Investors
European Union
Tech stack
AddtoanyCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementDrupalGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
#12
Funding Raised · Norway · 8 employees
—raised
▾

Reform – ressurssenter for menn

Investors
European Union
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsElementorExactmetricsFacebook Pixel

Funding & investor landscape

$5.2Mtotal disclosed funding
6companies funded
11disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Europa10 rounds
European Union5 rounds
Reach for Change3 rounds
ITSAccelerator1 rounds
Innovation Edge1 rounds
Pangstart1 rounds
U.S. Department of State1 rounds
USAID1 rounds

Notable founders

Liv Dingsor
CEO · Digital Norway
Kimberly Mathisen
CEO for HUB Ocean · HUB Ocean
Gunhild Stordalen
Co-Founder · EAT
Lene Merethe Liodden
Adm.Dir/CEO · MilAs
Hsin-yi Lee
Managing Director · lukeinternational
Prism market signals · Norway · country-scoped Prism corpus, 744,311 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Foundations coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

Common questions

How many Foundations companies are there in Norway?
Radar tracks 35 indexable Foundations companies headquartered in Norway that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Foundations companies in Norway?
The Foundations companies in Norway on this list have raised a combined $5.2M in disclosed equity funding across 6 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Foundations company in Norway?
Digital Norway is the highest-funded Foundations company in Norway, with $1.8M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Foundations companies in Norway are funded?
6 of the 35 Foundations companies in Norway on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Foundations unicorns are there in Norway?
None of the Foundations companies in Norway on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Norway Foundations companies?
The most active investors in Norway Foundations companies on this list include Europa, European Union, Reach for Change, ITSAccelerator, Innovation Edge.
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