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Orkla Ventures
Orkla Ventures is Orkla's in-house corporate venture fund. It has made 12 investments, including a Series A investment in Knodd on September 23, 2022.
Orkla Ventures
Orkla Ventures is Orkla's in-house corporate venture fund. It has made 12 investments, including a Series A investment in Knodd on September 23, 2022. The fund has 2 portfolio exits, with Tise exiting on September 22, 2025.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
1918
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Norway
City
Oslo
Corporate office
Oslo, Norway
Principals
Stein Erik Hagen
Former Chairman, Orkla ASA (deceased 2026)
Caroline Hagen Kjos
Board Member, Orkla ASA
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What asset classes does Orkla Ventures target?
The firm invests across corporate venture deals in consumer goods and industrial tech, direct real estate (residential and commercial in Oslo and Riga), renewable energy via hydro power assets, and an art collection (the Orkla Collection). No financial targets or allocation breakdowns are publicly disclosed.
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