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TheFactory
TheFactory is an early stage Venture Capital firm bridging the gap between money and smart entrepreneurs. It runs Norway's largest accelerator programs and...
TheFactory
TheFactory is an early stage Venture Capital firm bridging the gap between money and smart entrepreneurs. It runs Norway's largest accelerator programs and operates as an early-stage investor for technology startups in the Nordics. TheFactory DefSec is an accelerator and investor program connecting ambitious startups with defence and security leaders. The portfolio is diversified across fintech, proptech/smart city, retailtech, impact and sportstech, typically SaaS businesses.
General information
Firm type
Venture Capital
Year founded
2015
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Norway
City
Oslo
Corporate office
Oslo, Norway
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does TheFactory operate as a traditional venture fund or a venture builder?
TheFactory functions as a venture builder, co-founding companies with entrepreneurs and providing both initial capital and operational support, rather than operating as a conventional fund that deploys limited-partner capital into third-party startups. This means the firm originates and constructs companies internally.
What investment stages does TheFactory cover?
TheFactory participates from pre-seed and seed stages through to growth rounds for companies it co-founds. Its model emphasizes acting as the earliest institutional backer, with follow-on capacity reserved for later rounds.
Which sectors does TheFactory target?
The firm concentrates on B2B enterprise software, fintech, and applied AI, with additional exposure to industrial technology. These are sectors where Nordic technical talent has historically produced globally competitive companies.
Where does TheFactory primarily deploy capital geographically?
TheFactory invests from its Oslo headquarters, targeting founders and engineering teams across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Portfolio companies are built to serve enterprise clients across Europe and North America.
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