Best High Tech Companies in Norway
The 372 best High Tech companies in Norway in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Cognite.
$1.3 billion in disclosed funding across 372 tracked companies — that's the real weight of High Tech in Norway, and it's what this directory ranks by, sorting companies on disclosed equity and recent funding momentum. Two unicorns have cleared the bar. The capital is concentrated but real.
Idex leads at $140M raised, followed by Tive at $79M and Saga Robotics at $33M. So you're looking at a funding curve where the top three alone account for a meaningful share of the total pool, and the rest of the 372 compress quickly below them. I'd note that the most active backers here, Europa, EIC Fund, Investinor, StartupLab, and Sprettert, skew toward deep-tech and hardware bets rather than pure software plays, which shapes the character of the whole list. Hot themes right now include EV powertrain advancements, next-generation EV platforms, and EV battery technology, signaling where Norwegian High Tech capital is pointing next. As shown in 2018 research, digital adoption patterns in technology sectors tend to compound once institutional momentum builds, and Norway's investor base looks like it's past that inflection point. What does that mean for founders still in the sub-$10M range? The gap to the top is real, but the investor infrastructure to close it is already here.
Our analysis of 1,127 High Tech companies
$222.2b in tracked funding; 89% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best High Tech companies in Norway
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founder | Tech stack | Market signals (1y) | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cognite 🦄 Provider of industrial artificial intelligence and data management platform solutions | $225M | 52 mo ago | 623 | Geir Engdahl Co-Founder & CTO | SanityTurbopackNode.js+35 | 4 signals ▼78% New product · Announcements · Hiring | — | — |
| 2 | IDEX Developer of biometric authentication cards for access and payment security | $140M | 6 mo ago | 93 93 → 56 (-40%) · sector median +44% | Stan Swearingen CEO | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+23 | 6 signals ▼40% Funding · Leadership | — | — |
| 3 | MIRIS Developer of sustainable real estate development solutions | $124M | 71 mo ago | — | Jan-Gunnar Mathisen Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Novelda Provider of sensors to detect human presence | $84M | 54 mo ago | 73 73 → 44 (-40%) · sector median +44% | Eirik Naess Ulseth Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — | 127 patents Patents concentrated in electrical & electronics | — |
| 5 | Tive Provider of real-time shipment tracking solutions for various industries | $79M | 5 mo ago | 11 | Krenar Komoni CEO | WebflowSentryAtlassian Statuspage+37 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Sonitor Technologies Provider of ultrasound-based real time locating systems (RTLS) | $51M | 115 mo ago | 10 | — | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+12 | — | 284 patents Acoustic indoor positioning and real‑time locating systems using ultrasonic signal processing | — |
| 7 | Norsk Titanium Manufacturing performance critical titanium components for aerospace and industrial applications | $43M | 43 mo ago | 92 92 → 110 (+20%) · sector median +44% | Alf Bjorseth Co-Founder | Craft CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+11 | — | 223 patents Patents concentrated in transport & manufacturing processes | 1 partnership |
| 8 | Bergen Carbon Solutions Carbon-nanofiber from carbon dioxide | $34M | 52 mo ago | 30 30 → 24 (-20%) · sector median +44% | Jan Borge Sagmo CEO | SanityApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+15 | — | 9 patents Purifying and separating solid carbon and carbon nanomaterials for high‑purity applications. | 1 internship |
| 9 | Saga Robotics Agricultural robotics transforming farming with autonomous solutions for crop protection and labor efficiency | $33M | 10 mo ago | 17 | Pal From Founder & CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | 11 signals ▲1000% Funding · Leadership · Fundraising | 5 patents Robotic fruit harvesting devices and substrate dispensing tools for precision agriculture. | — |
| 10 | Vespa AI powered vector database platform | $31M | 31 mo ago | — | Frode Lundgren Chief Technology Officer / Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+22 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Heimdall Power Provider of real-time dynamic line rating and grid monitoring solutions | $29M | 23 mo ago | 20 | Jorgen Festervoll CEO | WordPressMySQLRedis+36 | — | 19 patents Installation and monitoring of overhead power line equipment and grid control systems. | 2 partnerships |
| 12 | XeThru Non contact sensors for monitoring breathing and detect presence | $27M | 88 mo ago | 50 | Jan-Bjornar Lund CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Zwipe A platform offering fingerprint-based biometric authentication solutions | $26M | 54 mo ago | 32 | — | Webflowcore-jsjQuery+11 | — | 252 patents Biometric smart‑card enrollment and secure manufacturing for mobile authentication | — |
| 14 | sensiBel Manufacturer of noise cancellation-enabled MEMS microphone | $24M | 27 mo ago | 11 | Jakob Vennerød Co-Founder & Head of Product Development | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — | 34 patents Optical acoustic sensing and readout modules for microphones and displacement measurement | — |
| 15 | Cradl Technologies Provider of cloud and AI-based data extraction platform for enterprises | $22M | 57 mo ago | 8 | Stig Haugnaess Co-Founder | Webflow EcommerceCart FunctionalityWebflow+19 | — | — | — |
| 16 | Elliptic Labs Developer of AI-based ultrasonic sensors | $22M | 57 mo ago | 52 52 → 70 (+35%) · sector median +44% | Laila Danielsen CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+17 | — | — | — |
| 17 | TriEye Internet-first brand offering multi-sports eyewear | $20M | 84 mo ago | 1 | Carsten Fongen Chief Executive Officer | Cart FunctionalityShopifyApple iCloud Mail+28 | — | 2 patents Dual-direction eyeglass lenses enabling simultaneous forward and rearward vision | — |
| 18 | NEXT Biometrics Provider of fingerprint-based solutions for biometric systems | $16M | 31 mo ago | 27 | — | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | 7 signals Contracts · Earnings | 107 patents Integrated oxide-semiconductor fingerprint sensors on displays and multi‑segment biometric sensing | — |
| 19 | Strise Tech Provider of AI-powered automation solutions for anti-money laundering and know-your-business | $16M | 33 mo ago | 15 15 → 37 (+147%) · sector median +44% | Patrick Skjennum Co-founder & CTO | — | — | — | — |
| 20 | Griff Aviation Manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems for payload and battery swapping | $12M | 61 mo ago | 14 14 → 23 (+64%) · sector median +44% | Leif Johan Holand Founder | WordPressApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+17 | — | 48 patents Design and integration of modular UAV structures, foldable propellers, and battery connectors. | 1 job opening |
| 21 | Maritime Robotics Developer of autonomous navigation systems and uncrewed surface vessel platforms | $12M | 21 mo ago | 32 | — | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceAlpine.js+8 | — | 10 patents Optimizing sensor placement and geometry for autonomous maritime robotics and underwater vehicles. | 2 job openings · 1 partnership · 1 expansion |
| 22 | ONiO Developer of wireless microcontrollers designed for energy harvesting and battery operation | $11M | 11 mo ago | 10 | — | SanityNode.jsTailwind CSS+15 | — | 66 patents Wireless low‑power biomedical sensor platforms using backscatter and integrated transceiver technology. | 1 job opening |
| 23 | Glint Solar Cloud based design software for solar energy operators | $11M | 19 mo ago | 3 | Harald Olderheim Co-Founder & CEO | HubSpot CMS HubAmazon Web ServicesHubSpot+16 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Greenbird Open source middle ware for integration of data from various devices | $11M | 64 mo ago | 43 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 | wheel.me Developer of autonomous mobile robotics technology for material handling automation | $10M | 64 mo ago | 32 32 → 71 (+122%) · sector median +44% | Rolf Libakken Co-Founder | Webflow EcommerceWebflowVimeo+15 | — | 149 patents Patents concentrated in construction | 1 partnership |
| 26 | Remora Technology firm specialising in net-cleaning aquaculture robotics | $10M | 11 mo ago | 12 | Leiv Midthassel Co-Founder | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | 3 signals Funding · Contracts | 6 patents Advanced vessel mooring and assembly systems for offshore installations and wind turbines. | — |
| 27 | Airthings Provider of smart indoor air quality and radon monitoring devices with mobile app integration for home and… | $10M | 86 mo ago | 105 105 → 78 (-26%) · sector median +44% | — | MagentoCart FunctionalityHyva Themes+41 | — | 12 patents Indoor air quality monitoring: radon/gas sensors and building envelope leak detection. | 2 partnerships |
| 28 | Iris.Ai Developer of an AI platform for enterprise research and development | $9M | 24 mo ago | 23 | Jacobo Elosua Co-Founder & CMO | SentryTypeScriptTailwind CSS+20 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 29 | Nahmii Blockchain-based interoperable layer 2 scaling solutions | $8M | 56 mo ago | 4 | Jacobo Messia Founder & CEO | — | — | 4 patents Blockchain-based transaction control and settlement for digital payments. | — |
| 30 | No Isolation Develops a robot for remote home schooling | $7M | 71 mo ago | 45 45 → 69 (+53%) · sector median +44% | Matias Doyle Co-Founder | RubyAnimate.cssTailwind CSS+16 | — | 5 patents Interactive virtual reality platforms for remote education and video-based participation. | 1 partnership |
| 31 | minuendo Minuendo is creating the earplugs with technology that adapts to the ambient noise. | $7M | 48 mo ago | 21 | — | Cart FunctionalityShopifyTailwind CSS+26 | — | 38 patents Personal hearing protection devices with integrated sound monitoring and noise estimation. | — |
| 32 | Sonair Devloper of 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous robots | $7M | 9 mo ago | 9 | Knut Sandven Co-Founder & CEO | WebflowApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+15 | — | 7 patents Acoustic-based structural inspection and object imaging within complex infrastructures | 1 launch |
| 33 | Mobai Biometrics based secure authentication solutions provider | $7M | 27 mo ago | 1 | Brage Strand CEO | WordPressMySQLPHP+26 | — | 3 patents Anti-spoofing facial biometric detection and privacy-preserving encrypted probe‑reference matching | — |
| 34 | Glucoset Indwelling intravascular continuous blood glucose monitoring device | $7M | 35 mo ago | 19 19 → 16 (-16%) · sector median +44% | — | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceVimeo+12 | — | 3 patents Boronic‑acid polymer glucose sensors integrated with optical‑fiber detection. | — |
| 35 | B'ZEOS Online manufacturer of seaweed based bioplastic packaging products | $5M | 18 mo ago | 9 | Guy Maurice Founder & CEO | — | — | — | — |
| 36 | Intelecy Developer of a no-code AI platform for industrial process optimization | $5M | 35 mo ago | 9 | Bertil Helseth Founder and CTO | HubSpot CMS HubGSAPSplide+13 | — | — | 1 launch |
| 37 | Gateway Decentralized blockchain infra/node provider | $5M | 39 mo ago | 1 | Pradeep Singh Co-Founder CSO/CCO | Node.jsReactNext.js App Router+17 | — | — | — |
| 38 | Defigo Provider of an IoT-enabled access control system for commercial buildings | $4M | 52 mo ago | 13 13 → 24 (+85%) · sector median +44% | Joachim Stray Co-Founder & Group CEO | WebflowVimeoTypekit+22 | — | — | — |
| 39 | DLTx Blockchain services for project development and support | $4M | 42 mo ago | — | Timothy Furey Co-Founder | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+10 | — | — | — |
| 40 | Nofence Virtual fencing for livestock, enabling efficient and sustainable grazing management | $3M | 11 mo ago | 23 | Oscar Hovde Founder & CTO | HubSpot CMS HubBootstrapPlyr+25 | 7 signals Funding | 6 patents Virtual GPS-based livestock fencing and remote animal containment systems | 2 job openings |
| 41 | Pone Biometrics Offering biometrics solutions | $3M | 22 mo ago | 3 | — | Cart FunctionalityWooCommerceWordPress+37 | — | — | 1 job opening · 1 launch · 1 partnership |
| 42 | Simplifai AI Conversational AI and chatbot development solutions | $3M | 25 mo ago | 37 37 → 76 (+105%) · sector median +44% | Bard Myrstad Co-Founder & CEO | WebflowMicrosoft ClarityLeadfeeder+19 | — | — | 2 launchs |
| 43 | Piscada Developer of industrial software for connectivity, control, and facility optimization | $3M | 50 mo ago | 22 22 → 39 (+77%) · sector median +44% | Kyrre Isaksen CEO | TurbopackNode.jsTailwind CSS+12 | — | — | — |
| 44 | Economic Mind Marketing intelligence platform for businesses | $3M | 20 mo ago | — | Jens Dahlum Co-Founder & Head Of Product | — | — | — | — |
| 45 | Mode Sensors Developer of wearable medical devices for continuous, non-invasive fluid monitoring | $3M | 39 mo ago | 11 11 → 14 (+27%) · sector median +44% | Gøran Van Den Burgt Co-founder & CFO | WixSentryBootstrap+13 | — | 6 patents Non‑invasive tissue fluid and hydration monitoring using posture‑compensated sensors | — |
| 46 | Nortech End-to-end IoT solutions for for industrial asset monitoring | $3M | 31 mo ago | 1 | Francisco Roque Co-Founder & CEO | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+20 | — | — | — |
| 47 | Crayonano Provider of graphene based nanowires for UV LEDs | $3M | 46 mo ago | 24 | Knut Sandven Co-CEO | — | — | 67 patents Nanowire-based UV optoelectronic semiconductor devices and related contact structures | — |
| 48 | Aviant Provider of on-demand autonomous drone delivery services for logistics | $2M | 43 mo ago | 4 | Herman Kolden Co-Founder & Chief Technical Officer | RubyAnimate.cssTailwind CSS+13 | — | — | 1 partnership |
| 49 | Squarehead Technology Provider of sensor-based acoustic drone detection solution | $1M | 30 mo ago | 49 49 → 80 (+63%) · sector median +44% | Vibeke Jahr Founder & CEO | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceSquarespace+17 | — | 21 patents Advanced multi-microphone speech recognition, beamforming, and echo cancellation for conference audio | 1 job opening · 1 launch · 2 partnerships |
| 50 | Deckmatch AI-powered pitch deck evaluation solution for startups | $1M | 19 mo ago | — | Walid Fayez Mustapha Co-Founder | — | — | — | — |
Top 12 High Tech companies in Norway
#1
Public · Fornebu, Viken · founded 1996 · 93 employees$139.9Mraised▾
Developer of biometric authentication cards for access and payment security. These cards offer fingerprint authentication for physical entry, digital login, and payments. The cards are designed to integrate with existing identity platforms and payment systems. They provide security against phishing, AI-driven attacks, and unauthorized access.
- Dec 2025Post IPO$2.2M
- Jul 2025Post IPO$2.9M
- Sep 2024Post IPO$6.6M
- Nov 2023Post IPO$3.2M
#2
Series C · Mo i Rana, Nordland · founded 2012 · 11 employees$79Mraised▾
Provider of real-time shipment tracking solutions for various industries. The company offers hardware and software designed to monitor the location and condition of goods during transit. Its platform provides alerts for temperature, shock, and route deviations. The company’s services include shipment monitoring and support to help ensure on-time and in-full deliveries.
- Dec 2025Series C$20M
- Dec 2024Series C$40M
- Apr 2022Series B$54M
- Feb 2021Grant (prize money)$1.3M
#3
Series C · Ski, Viken · founded 2016 · 17 employees$32.5Mraised▾
Agricultural robotics transforming farming with autonomous solutions for crop protection and labor efficiency. Saga Robotics develops and provides Thorvald, a multi-functional autonomous robot designed for agriculture. Thorvald offers solutions for powdery mildew control through UV-C treatment and performs various autonomous tasks in farms and vineyards. The robot is suitable for polytunnels, open fields, and vineyards, offering features like all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, rugged design, and an industry-leading navigation system. It promotes sustainability through emission-free operation and reduces the need for chemical treatments. The modular system allows for customization to meet specific on-farm needs, increasing yield and profitability. The company partners with growers to protect crops, increase quality, and enable a more sustainable future, offering a cost-effective and adaptable solution for modern farming.
- Aug 2025Series C$11.3M
- Jan 2024Series C$11.5M
- Oct 2022Series B$9.7M
- Sep 2020Series B$11.3M
#4
Series A · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2022 · 9 employees$6.8Mraised▾
Devloper of 3D ultrasonic sensor for autonomous robots. It uses various laser and camera sensors, for safety, object detection, and navigation. The sensor allows AMRs to detect distance and direction to all objects in a field of view, up to a 5 meter range.
- Sep 2025Series A$6M
- Oct 2024Seed$1.6M
- Apr 2024Seed$2.8M
- Dec 2023Seed$1.6M
#5
Series A · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2016 · 10 employees$11.4Mraised▾
Developer of wireless microcontrollers designed for energy harvesting and battery operation. These microcontrollers offer power flexibility for various applications. The microcontrollers can be used in medical sensors, smart textiles, and smart buildings. They integrate radio, memory, and power management into a single package.
- Jun 2025Series A$5.7M
- Jan 2021Grant (prize money)$131.8K
- Nov 2020Grant (prize money)$2.5M
- 2020Grant (prize money)$3.1M
#6
Series A · Stavanger, Rogaland · founded 2016 · 12 employees$10.4Mraised▾
Technology firm specializing in aquaculture robotics. It offers solutions for fish net cleaning and inspection.
- Jul 2025Series A$16.2M
- Sep 2024Series A$7.6M
- Aug 2023Seed$2.8M
#7
Series B · Batnfjordsora, More og Romsdal · founded 2011 · 23 employees$3.4Mraised▾
Virtual fencing for livestock, enabling efficient and sustainable grazing management. This innovative company provides a GPS-based virtual fencing system for livestock, promoting animal welfare and efficient grazing. The system comprises a solar-powered GPS collar, a user-friendly mobile app, and satellite data for precise boundary management. Farmers can easily define and adjust grazing areas, track animal movements, and optimize land use without physical fences. This technology supports natural animal behavior, reduces labor, and enhances pasture management. The company offers solutions for various livestock types and terrains. It is a tech company, offering a SaaS based subscription model. The company is focused on social impact by promoting sustainable agriculture.
- Jul 2025Series B$35.2M
- Dec 2020Series A$3.4M
#8
Series B · Bergen, Vestland · founded 2015 · 20 employees$28.6Mraised▾
Provider of real-time dynamic line rating and grid monitoring solutions. The company offers technology to unlock capacity and meet growing demand on power grids. It provides tools for mitigating outages with forecasting and flexibility. The company’s technology detects environmental conditions to protect and reinforce grid assets. It also offers solutions to simplify compliance within transmission and distribution operations.
- Jul 2024Series B$25M
- Oct 2019Series A$3.6M
- Apr 2018Seed—
- Aug 2017Seed—
#9
Series A · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2020 · 3 employees$11Mraised▾
Cloud based design software for solar energy operators. It is a software platform designed for utility-scale solar developers to optimize project workflows. The platform allows users to manage, collaborate, and streamline projects for greenfield solar development. The platform enables users to analyze and identify a solar site. It allows users to generate 3D project visualizations with elevation profiling. It enables users to track pipeline process and identify blockers in real time.
- Nov 2024Series A$8M
- Jun 2022Seed$3M
#10
Series B · Trondheim, Trondelag · founded 2005 · 32 employees$12Mraised▾
Developer of autonomous navigation systems and uncrewed surface vessel platforms. The company’s systems enhance the capabilities of both uncrewed and crewed surface vessels. These vessels are designed around an autonomous navigation system. The platforms are versatile and multi-functional sensor platforms tailored for maritime operations.
- Sep 2024Series B$12M
- Sep 2020Grant (prize money)$435.5K
#11
Seed · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2017 · 9 employees$5.3Mraised▾
Online manufacturer of seaweed based bioplastic packaging products. It uses green processing technology and biopolymer chemistry to source seaweed and outsources biorefineries to extract compounds from it. It offers sustainable, biodegradable, and compostable packaging items based on seaweed extracts
- Nov 2024Seed$5.3M
- May 2021Seed—
#12
Series A · Oslo, Oslo · founded 2016 · 11 employees$23.6Mraised▾
Manufacturer of noise cancellation-enabled MEMS microphone. Its features include noise-free, low harmonic distortion, and systems integration. It uses MEMS technology based on the optical phenomena of interference and diffraction. It is applicable for 3D recording, conferencing, headphones, and sound detection.
- Feb 2024Series A$7.6M
- Apr 2022Series A$16M
- May 2020Grant (prize money)$2.6M
- Dec 2018Grant (prize money)$56K
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of High Tech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Semiconductors is moving in Norway
A read on the academic research around Semiconductors — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 93 Norway-affiliated papers.
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology19
- SINTEF12
- University of Oslo10
- Vestfold University College9
- Integrated Optoelectronics8
- Integrated circuit2→4
- CMOS7
- Chip7
- Electrical engineering5
- Integrated circuit4
- Electronic circuit4
- Circuit design3
- Power (physics)3
- Microelectronics2
- Wafer2
- Composite material2
Where semiconductors is researched across Norway
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Common questions
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