# Top 40 Hardware Angel Investors in Norway in June 2026 ## Christian Rokseth - Type: Angel - Location: Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Electronics, Machine Learning Christian Rokseth is dedicated and focused towards developing new and innovative communication solutions for enterprises. Since Christian Rokseth is started my career in 1999 Christian Rokseth have managed a series of advanced projects within the IT and Telecom industry. These projects have brought me significant knowledge about all the requiredsteps and processes involved in order to bring state of the art electronics and software products to the market. In 2014 Christian Rokseth is managed the development and market introduction of the world's first intrinsically safe smartphone. The product was developed from scratch by a team of 8 engineers. Likely the smallest team ever to develop a smartphone. ## Magnus Carlsen - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Sports, Soccer, Software Magnus Carlsen is the Co-founder of Freestyle Chess. ## Anne Worsoe - Type: Angel - Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Software, Machine Learning, Financial Services I work with early-stage technology startups and founders with ambitions to solve global challenges. I'm co-founder and partner at Farmhouse, investing primarily in Norwegian startups, and a venture partner at Antler, a global early-stage VC. Previously, I held the position as Portfolio Manager and Partner at B&B while the company scaledfrom 16 to 60+ people in three countries. I initiated and co-founded the co-working space Nordic Innovation House in Silicon Valley, explored new business opportunities in the renewables industry and I was the first CEO of the Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. I have experience as a co-founder, angel investor, member of the Board of Directors for startups and VCs, focusing on early-stage ventures, growth, and internationalization. I'm passionate about helping startups scale their impact, and especially empowering female co-founders and angel investors. ## Tharald Nustad - Type: Angel - Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Farming, Communities, Information Technology Tharald Nustad is the Founder and Owner of Nordic Impact, Founder and Owner of Katapult, and Co-Founder of Katapult Ocean. He is a former Chairman of the Board of Mallin AS. He attended Pacific Lutheran University. ## Rolf Ahlqvist - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Electronics, Public Safety, Information Technology Rolf Ahlqvist ## Johan Brand - Type: Angel - Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway - Relevant deals: 2 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, EdTech, CleanTech Johan is co-founder of Kahoot!, an educational gaming platform with millions of users world wide. Johan has over a decade's experience merging creativity, innovation and technology. Johan's work has included high profile projects for brands including Mercedes, BBC, HP, and Unilever, as well as startups in London and abroad. In 2010 heset up what has become We Are Human, a lean co-creative company, with global impact. In addition to working with some of the world's most recognised brands, We Are Human also incubates and develops its own IP, including the innovative EdTech platform Kahoot! Johan is regular facilitator, speaker and lecturer at universities and events. These include SXSW, OECD, Design Week, UCL and UiO. Johan is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). ## Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Information Technology, Mobile Apps Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen grew up across Africa, from Angola and Guinea-Bissau to Tanzania and Libya, after his family fled the Angolan Civil War as refugees. Those early experiences instilled in him a belief that education, technology, and social innovation can transform lives and continue to anchor his career and philanthropic activities to this day.Today, Lars is a General Partner at Owl Ventures ($2.2 billion AUM), the world’s leading venture capital firm focused exclusively on education technology. He leads Owl’s expansion across Europe, Africa, and global markets, backing founders who harness AI and breakthrough technologies to make learning more accessible and impactful.Before joining Owl, Lars co-founded 2xN, an early-stage fund at the frontier of deeptech and quantum innovation, with standout investments including Quantinuum (valued above $10 billion), Oxford Ionics (acquired by IonQ in a $1 billion deal), QSimulate, and Sparrow Quantum. Prior to that, he was a General Partner at Balderton Capital in London during which time the firm led the Seed and Series A rounds in Revolut. His investments also span education (Labster, uLesson, StudySmarter, Kukua), mobility (Yassir, Voi, Monta, NoTraffic), and mobile and frontier tech (Hiya, Monarch Money, Rahko, Pocket, Colossal, Celus, Octant Bio, Vivino, OpenSea, Blue Bottle Coffee).Lars previously spent a decade in Silicon Valley, shaping some of tech’s most iconic growth stories. At Uber, he joined when it operated in fewer than 20 cities and, as Vice President, forged global alliances with Verizon and América Móvil that fueled its international expansion. Before Uber, as Head of Mobile at Dropbox, he was among the first 25 employees and helped the company reach its first 100 million users through partnerships with Samsung and other OEMs.Despite his career in technology and venture capital, Africa has never left Lars’s journey. After his father’s passing, he returned to Angola to trace his family’s history, discovering that his sister had died of malaria as a child. That revelation transformed a personal loss into a mission. A technologist turned humanitarian innovator, Lars filed a patent for genetically modified mosquitoes that light up when carrying malaria and began funding malaria-research projects in Angola through partnerships with global nonprofits. In 2024, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for malaria research, following earlier campaigns such as climbing the Matterhorn and crossing the Sahara by motorbike.A Danish-Portuguese national who served with the Royal Danish Guards, Lars holds an MBA from London Business School, where he was a member of the Board of Governors and Chairman of the Endowment Fund, an MSc from Oxford University (Keble College), and a BSc from King’s College London. Across every chapter, from refugee to technologist to investor, his purpose endures: advancing education, health, and innovation as catalysts for social change. ## Jonas Rinde - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Video Games, 3D Technology Jonas Rinde ## Jeff Morris Jr. - Type: Angel - Location: Los Angeles, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Blockchain, Productivity Tools Jeff Morris Jr. is the Founder & Managing Partner at Chapter One. ## Sverre Munck - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Sports, Software, Computer Vision Sverre Munck is a ex-EVP at Schibsted. ## Anthony Sassano - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency Anthony Sassano is a Product Marketing Manager at Set Labs. He attended La Trobe University. ## Regan Bozman - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Angel - Focus: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, Financial Services Regan Bozman is a Director Of Business Operations at CoinList. ## John Komkov - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series C - Focus: SaaS, Software, Enterprise Software John Komkov is the Managing Partner at Fathom Capital, an early-stage VC firm focusing on enterprise applications and IT infrastructure. John joined Austin Ventures in 2010 and focuses on early-stage investing. Prior to joining Austin Ventures, John was an Analyst in the Technology Investment Banking Group at Morgan Stanley, where he advised onmergers, acquisitions, financings, and other strategic advisory assignments for corporate clients across sectors, including semiconductors, software, Internet, communications equipment, and digital media. Prior to Morgan Stanley, John held research positions at the White House Council of Economic Advisers and the Office of the Governor, State of Texas.John received a BA from Stanford University. ## Stefan George - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Angel, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency Stefan George - Co-Founder & CTO @ Gnosis ## Ben Lang - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Internet, Artificial Intelligence Ben Lang is the Head of Community at Notion. Ben Lang attended Ramaz School. ## Jamie Brooker - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series B - Focus: Education, Publishing, EBooks Jamie Brooker is the Founder & Strategic Advisor at Kahoot! ## Barthélémy Kiss - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Video Games, 3D Technology Barthélémy Kiss ## Jason Choi - Type: Angel - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services Jason Choi is Venture Investor at Contrary Capital. ## Omid Ashtari - Type: Angel - Location: London, England, United Kingdom - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Analytics, E-Commerce Omid Ashtari has held operational roles at Google (business development, strategic partnerships), Foursquare (MD Europe), Citymapper (President), and Streetbees (COO). Currently he is an angel investor and advisor to early stag startups. He serves as the business advisor to the Mayor of London. He blogs on www.startuppragmatism.blog andwww.thefullspectrum.blog ## Calvin Liu - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Software, Cryptocurrency Calvin Liu is the Chief Strategy Officer at EigenLayer. He attended Cornell University. ## Sahin Boydas - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Series B - Focus: Software, Financial Services, Information Technology Sahin Boydas is the PEF Chapter Lead of PEF Community. He previously worked at RemoteTeam.com as CEO and Founder. Sahin Boydas attended Koç University, where he took a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, and Bahcesehir University, where he took a Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship. ## Kari Ollila - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Robotics, Software, Industrial Automation Kari Ollila ## Ryan Sean Adams - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Finance Ryan Sean Adams ## Erlend Reitan - Type: Angel - Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Secondary Market - Focus: Information Technology, Software, Finance Seasoned venture capital investor helping founders and their teams hands-on to accelerate the entrepreneurial journey. Actively looking for investments with unicorn potential.M&A specialist with experience from complex cross-border transactions. Experience from more than 20 M&A transactions including more than 10 cross-border deals, exitswith mainly publicly listed and Private Equity counterparts. ## Andreas Klinger - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Information Technology, SaaS Hello, my name is Andreas Klinger.I am leading the eng team @ On Deck (beondeck.com). Previously I led things related to eng, product & remote @ producthunt.com, angel.co and coinlist.co. If you want to reach me please use twitter @andreasklinger ## Jake Brukhman - Type: Angel - Location: New York, New York, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Blockchain, Financial Services, Internet Jake Brukhman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at CoinFund. ## Stani Kulechov - Type: Angel - Location: Como, Lombardia, Italy - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services Stani Kulechov is the founder and CEO of Aave and ETHLend. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience developing technology in the crypto, blockchain, and fintech space. Stani is also a mentor to many founders and advisors of ICOs and blockchain projects and has spoken at numerous FinTech, Blockchain and cryptocurrency events,particularly on topics related to Ethereum Smart Contracts. ## Josh Hannah - Type: Angel - Location: Oakland, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Series B - Focus: Software, Internet, Information Technology Josh Hannah ## Elizabeth Yin - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed, Seed - Focus: FinTech, Software, Financial Services Elizabeth Yin is based out of San Francisco, California and is the Co-Founder and General Partner of Hustle Fund. Elizabeth previously worked at 500 Startups as a Partner. Elizabeth Yin attended the Stanford University. ## Youcef Es-skouri - Type: Angel - Location: San Francisco, California, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Financial Services, FinTech Youcef Es-skouri ## Calvin Ayre - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Blockchain, Information Technology, Bitcoin Calvin Ayre (born May 25, 1961, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada) is the founder of the Bodog online gaming and entertainment brand, which he developed and launched in 1994.Ayre received a Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) in General Sciences from the University of Waterloo in 1984. In 1989, Ayre earned an MBA in Management Finance from CityUniversity of Seattle. ## Matteo Leibowitz - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Computer, Ethereum, Software Matteo Leibowitz ## Albert Armengol - Type: Angel - Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: Software, Apps, Mobile Apps Albert Armengol took up his MBA at Esade. ## Dekel Valtzer - Type: Angel - Location: Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: Sports, Software, Computer Vision Dekel Valtzer is the Co-Founder & CEO of Avo. He previously worked at monday.com (formerly dapulse) as a COO & Finance. Dekel Valtzer attended Reichman University (IDC Herzliya). ## Per Lachenmeier - Type: Angel - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Pre-Seed - Focus: Robotics, Software, Industrial Automation Per Lachenmeier is CEO of EasyRobotics. He is a mechanical engineer and was previously the CEO of Lachenmeier ApS for 16 years. Lachenmeier ApS, is a world leader in the production of pallet packaging machines for the global market. ## Luis Cuende - Type: Angel - Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A - Focus: Software, Computer, Ethereum Luis Cuende is the Co-founder and President of CitizenX. He previously worked at Aragon One as a CEO. ## Mats Diedrichsen - Type: Angel - Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A - Focus: SaaS, Video, FinTech Mats Diedrichsen joined Delivery Hero in January 2015 as Chief Marketing Officer. Mats is responsible for all marketing activities globally. Before joining Delivery Hero he has over the last 6 years successfully held CMO roles with several ecommerce startups in Berlin and London managing large size marketing teams focused on high growth andinternationalization. Before entering the startup scene he worked for Dell and Google in total 6 years holding different international marketing roles in Dublin and Copenhagen. Mats hold an MSc in Economics from Lund’s University. ## Nicolaj B. Petersen - Type: Angel - Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed - Focus: B2B, SaaS, Video Conferencing Founder of Dirtybit. ## Robert Rupérez - Type: Angel - Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Series A, Seed, Pre-Seed - Focus: SaaS, Software, Analytics Robert Muñoz Rupérez is based out of Barcelona, Catalonia and is the Co-founder of Typeform. Robert previously worked at Pulpolab as a Founder, director and designer. Robert Muñoz Rupérez attended the Universitat Ramon Llull. ## David Hauser - Type: Angel - Location: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States - Relevant deals: 1 - Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel - Focus: Software, SaaS, E-Commerce David Hauser is co-founder of Grasshopper. A passionate technologist, he is one of the youngest co-founders to have lead a company to the Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies in U.S. He was also co-founder of Return Path, an e-mail performance management company, and founder of WebAds360, an ad-serving technology provider forsmall and mid-sized businesses. David has been featured on CNN, named one of Boston Business Journal’s “40 Under 40,” and has been featured in the Boston Globe, Wall Street Journal and many other publications. # About Shizune Shizune.co is an investor database. Core features: - 48,091 startup investors (angels, VCs, accelerators, and others) - Email, phone, LinkedIn (for intros), socials, and other contact data - Updated daily from public funding news - CSV and Excel export The User can access the full database FOR FREE after signing up: shizune.co