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Schibsted Growth
Schibsted Group traces its origins to 1839 as a Nordic media and marketplace operator. Schibsted Growth functions as its dedicated corporate venture arm.
Schibsted Growth
Schibsted Group traces its origins to 1839 as a Nordic media and marketplace operator. Schibsted Growth functions as its dedicated corporate venture arm. The division targets early-stage seed through growth equity in financial services, energy technology and media. Confirmed holdings include Lendo, Prisjakt, Tibber and Hypoteket. Activity centers on Norway and Sweden. Offices operate in Oslo and Stockholm. The firm attended Slush in November 2024 as a speaker on Nordic venture scaling. Control rests with the Tinius Trust, established in 1996 to safeguard long-term ownership and editorial independence of the parent group.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1839
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Norway
City
Oslo
Corporate office
Grensen 5-7, 0159 Oslo, Norway
Additional offices
Stockholm, Sweden
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Schibsted Growth?
Decisions sit with the Schibsted Growth team under oversight from Schibsted Marketplaces leadership including CEO Christian Printzell Halvorsen.
Does Schibsted Growth participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The unit takes direct stakes and limited partner positions in startups and operating companies.
What investment stages does Schibsted Growth typically target?
Focus spans early-stage seed and start-up rounds through expansion and growth equity.
Which sectors does Schibsted Growth focus on?
Core areas include internet, media, software, fintech, healthtech and e-commerce.
How is Schibsted Growth related to Schibsted ASA?
Schibsted Growth operates as the venture and growth investment division of Schibsted ASA.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Capital is allocated from the Schibsted Group corporate balance sheet.
Does Schibsted Growth maintain philanthropic structures?
The controlling shareholder is the Tinius Trust, which supports independent journalism and media innovation.
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