Norsk Hydro
VC Fund
Oslo, Norway
Norsk Hydro is a VC fund in Oslo focused on Energy and Manufacturing. Hydro is a global supplier of aluminium and aluminium products. They are the third-largest integrated aluminium supplier in the world.Hydro is a major energy producer. An important reason why they are also a major player in the light metals field.Norsk Hydro is created to contribute to a more viable society. This means that they lead thecreation of conditions that help others develop and progress. The mission implies certain values which govern the behavior, both as individuals and as an organization. Through innovation, they are able to make products that are more resource-efficient and energy-efficient, contributing to global development and to addressing climate change. For example, Hydro has led the development of aluminium precision tubing used in car cooling systems. These improvements mean lighter, more fuel-efficient and comfortable cars. And their success has reduced emissions in vehicles, while creating many jobs in many communities.
- Total investments:
- 13
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 38%
Last updated:
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Industries Norsk Hydro invests in
Stages Norsk Hydro invests in
Countries Norsk Hydro invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| See all 9 contacts → | |||
Round size
- Series A
- $1.3M–$16M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Energy 4 (31%)
- Manufacturing 4 (31%)
- Renewable Energy 3 (23%)
- Solar 2 (15%)
- Battery 2 (15%)
Stage
- Series A 3 (23%)
- Funding Round 3 (23%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 3 (23%)
- Private Equity 1 (8%)
- Corporate Round 1 (8%)
Country
- Norway 5 (38%)
- United States 2 (15%)
- United Kingdom 1 (8%)
- The Netherlands 1 (8%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Inge K. Hansen
Deputy Chairperson
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Deputy Chairperson | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Karl Eichinger
SVP Finance Extruded Solutions
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SVP Finance Extruded Solutions | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Kathrine Fog
Vice President Energy Analysis & Policy
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Vice President Energy Analysis & Policy | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Lars Kolbjørnsen
Vice President - Senior Compliance Officer
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Vice President - Senior Compliance Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Oliver Bell
Executive Vice President, Rolled Products
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Executive Vice President, Rolled Products | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 9 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vianode is a producer of sustainably engineered battery materials. | Secondary Market / Sep 06, 2024 | ||
| E-magy is a designer and manufacturer of “nano-sponge” silicon material for advanced lithium-ion batteries. With the material, Li-ion batteries enjoy a 40% capacity increase. E-magy works with partners throughout the global automotive supply chain. The company is located in Broek op Langedijk, The Netherlands. | $16.4M / Series A / Apr 19, 2023 | ||
| Vianode is a producer of sustainably engineered battery materials. | Venture - Series Unknown / Sep 14, 2022 | ||
| Verdox is dedicated to reversing climate change through the development and deployment of advanced technology. The company’s proprietary electro-swing process, developed at MIT, enables carbon dioxide and other acid gases to be captured with up to 80% less energy and 70% less cost than conventional approaches. | $20M / Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 22, 2022 | ||
| Hydrovolt develops processes and technology that increase the proportion of materials recovered by recycling, mainly from EV and industrial batteries. | Corporate Round / Jun 01, 2020 | ||
| Corvus Energy is a manufacturer of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) based on lithium NMC technology | Venture - Series Unknown / Nov 28, 2017 | ||
| NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that manufactures and markets high performance monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafers. Annual production capacity at the company's modern production facilities in Ã…rdal, Norway and Vantaa, Finland is expected to exceed 200 MWp by the end of 2009.NorSun's customers are industry leadingmanufacturers of high efficiency solar cells that value quality, innovation and manufacturing excellence. The company is committed to grow economies of scale and deliver technological advances that contribute to an efficient and affordable conversion of sunlight into electricity. | $72.3M / Private Equity / Mar 11, 2009 | ||
| Stingray Geophysical provides reliable, cost-effective seismic Permanent Reservoir Monitoring (seismic PRM) solutions to the global oil and gas industry, enabling companies to improve their production and increase hydrocarbon reserves while reducing risk and cost. | $1.3M / Series A / Nov 10, 2006 | ||
| NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that manufactures and markets high performance monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafers. Annual production capacity at the company's modern production facilities in Ã…rdal, Norway and Vantaa, Finland is expected to exceed 200 MWp by the end of 2009.NorSun's customers are industry leadingmanufacturers of high efficiency solar cells that value quality, innovation and manufacturing excellence. The company is committed to grow economies of scale and deliver technological advances that contribute to an efficient and affordable conversion of sunlight into electricity. | $23M / Nov 09, 2006 | ||
| NorSun is a Norwegian solar energy company that manufactures and markets high performance monocrystalline silicon ingots and wafers. Annual production capacity at the company's modern production facilities in Ã…rdal, Norway and Vantaa, Finland is expected to exceed 200 MWp by the end of 2009.NorSun's customers are industry leadingmanufacturers of high efficiency solar cells that value quality, innovation and manufacturing excellence. The company is committed to grow economies of scale and deliver technological advances that contribute to an efficient and affordable conversion of sunlight into electricity. | $105.8M / Private Equity / Nov 07, 2006 | ||
| See all 13 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does Norsk Hydro invest in?
Norsk Hydro invests primarily in Energy, Manufacturing and Renewable Energy startups, most often at Series A and Funding Round stage. Most of the 13 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Norway. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is Norsk Hydro's check size?
Norsk Hydro typically joins rounds of $1.3M–$16M at Series A. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds Norsk Hydro participates in.
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Who are the partners at Norsk Hydro?
The team at Norsk Hydro includes Inge K. Hansen (Deputy Chairperson), Karl Eichinger (SVP Finance Extruded Solutions) and Kathrine Fog (Vice President Energy Analysis & Policy), among 9 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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