# Startuplab

> Startuplab is a VC fund in Oslo backing Software and SaaS. See 59 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Oslo, Norway
- Total investments: 59
- Last investment: Aug 2026
- Lead investor: 22%
- Fund size: $9.4M
- Last fund: Jan 2019
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2918767?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CclickedEntityId%3A2918767%2Cidx%3A3-2-5%2CtarId%3A1474032664769%2Ctas%3Astartuplab
- X (Twitter): http://twitter.com/startuplabno
- Website: http://www.startuplab.no/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/StartUpLabNo

Startuplab is a VC fund in Oslo focused on Software and SaaS. Startuplab is the premier Nordic tech investor, incubator, and accelerator. Since 2012 they have worked with more than 450 tech startups, and have invested in more than 150 early-phase tech startups. Some companies from their portfolio are ReMarkable, Huddly, Attensi, Dragonbox, Ardoq, Sensibel, Oivi, NoIsolation, Vivaldi, Tunable, Hold, andOverEasy Solar.

## Contacts

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## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Software | 19 | 32% |
| SaaS | 12 | 20% |
| Information Technology | 7 | 12% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 | 8% |
| Solar | 4 | 7% |

98 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seed | 29 | 49% |
| Pre-Seed | 17 | 29% |
| Funding Round | 7 | 12% |
| Angel | 2 | 3% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 2 | 3% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Norway | 51 | 86% |
| Brazil | 1 | 2% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Gisle Østereng | Head of Investments | 2 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/gisle-ostereng |
| Alexander Woxen | Founder & Partner | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/alexander-woxen |
| Karl-Christian Agerup | Founder | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/karl-christian-agerup-fb37 |
| Lise Fulland | Investment Manager at Startuplab (AFA/CEFA, EMBA Finance) | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/lise-fulland |
| Per Einar Dybvik | Partner | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/per-einar-dybvik |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Visoid | Visoid develops an AI-powered visualization software platform designed for architects and other industry professionals. The platform integrates into existing architectural workflows, allowing users to transform 3D models into photorealistic renderings within minutes. Rather than relying on generative AI image models, Visoid works directly with 3Dmodels to produce visualizations while maintaining control over the underlying design and geometry. | $2.5M | Seed | Aug 10, 2026 |  |
| Cloudgeni | Cloudgeni is an AI-Native cloud operations platform that gives engineering teams continuous control over their cloud environments. It unifies visibility, security, compliance, and automation across infrastructure, helping teams prevent risk, reduce operational complexity, and scale cloud operations safely. Cloudgeni enables organizations to movefaster in the cloud with built-in intelligence and guardrails. | $1M | Pre-Seed | May 29, 2026 |  |
| Stendr | Stendr specializes in AI-driven air defense systems made to fend off contemporary drone threats. With vertically integrated hardware and software, it highlights NATO-aligned European sovereignty by combining several sensors into a real-time operational view. | $5.4M | Pre-Seed | Apr 15, 2026 |  |
| Odins.ai | Odins.ai is a platform powered by AI that focuses on offering organizations intelligent automation solutions. Optimizes your budget using the most recent AI-driven models to guarantee the highest return on investment. | $1.6M | Seed | May 30, 2025 |  |
| Visoid | Visoid develops an AI-powered visualization software platform designed for architects and other industry professionals. The platform integrates into existing architectural workflows, allowing users to transform 3D models into photorealistic renderings within minutes. Rather than relying on generative AI image models, Visoid works directly with 3Dmodels to produce visualizations while maintaining control over the underlying design and geometry. | $765.7K | Seed | Mar 18, 2025 |  |
| Aevy | Management of renewable power plants made scalable. | $590K | Pre-Seed | Jan 06, 2025 |  |
| Leasi | Leasi delivers a forward-thinking rental and resource management system for companies that engage in internal or external distribution of machinery. This is achieved through an ecosystem that emphasizes the excessive use of data and datasharing, with a focus on user experience. Our goal is to create a simpler, more streamlined, and more efficientworkday for industry players by leveraging the power of data and collaboration within the ecosystem to ultimately reduce emissions, increase efficiency and enhance profitability. | $1.2M | Pre-Seed | Jul 01, 2024 |  |
| Fortifai | Fortifai fast-tracks and automates Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance in a fun, accessible, and cost-effective manner, empowering businesses to actively influence a more sustainable and healthier society. | $537.6K | Pre-Seed | Jun 25, 2024 |  |
| Open Mind | Open Mind develops StoryGo, an AI-powered platform that enhances every step of the journalistic workflow, so journalists can focus on the parts where they create the greatest impact — whether in research, writing, or applying human instinct.We believe the brands of editorial institutions — both global and local — will only grow in importance astrusted beacons in an increasingly complex information landscape. Traditional media has faced mounting competition for years, a trend that will only accelerate. Our mission is to strengthen the competitiveness of these institutions by giving them tools that improve productivity, creativity, and journalistic depth.StoryGo augments newsroom capabilities from story discovery to publishing, improving speed, quality, and consistency while safeguarding editorial standards. In use across multiple markets, it delivers measurable gains in efficiency without compromising reach or engagement.Open Mind came out of stealth in April, and works closely with journalists, editors, and media partners to keep evolving StoryGo — reinforcing the human touch in journalism while pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve for the news industry. | $100K | Pre-Seed | Apr 01, 2024 |  |
| OTee | OTee specializes in the development of industrial automation software, offering a comprehensive solution for the setup, testing, and safe operation of operational facilities in real time. The company's platform is designed to provide automation engineers with a secure, scalable, and user-friendly environment. By utilizing OTee's software,businesses can streamline their operations, allowing them to concentrate on their core tasks while enhancing the performance of their facilities. | $1.4M | Seed | Feb 05, 2024 |  |

10 of 59 investments shown.

## Co-investors
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## FAQ

### What does Startuplab invest in?

Startuplab invests primarily in Software, SaaS and Information Technology startups, most often at Seed and Pre-Seed stage. Most of the 59 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Norway. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### How do I contact Startuplab?

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### Who are the partners at Startuplab?

The team at Startuplab includes Gisle Østereng (Head of Investments), Alexander Woxen (Founder & Partner) and Karl-Christian Agerup (Founder), among 6 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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