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Our mission

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is at the core of Nysnø’s mission. We contribute to the commercial success of growth companies by providing risk capital to businesses that reduce emissions while also generating lasting positive effects for the society.

Investment Criterias

Nysnø seeks companies with strong and ambitious management, a clear growth strategy, and a well-defined plan to develop climate-friendly technologies and solutions. In assessing potential investments, Nysnø emphasize:

  • Return potential – Nysnø aims to make investments with the highest possible expected market-based, risk-adjusted return over time within sustainable frameworks.
  • Ownership structure – Nysnø always invests alongside private investors on equal terms (“pari passu”). Nysnø is a minority shareholder, and private investors must own at least 51 percent of the companies and funds in which Nysnø invests.
  • Climate impact – The businesses Nysnø invests in must contribute directly or indirectly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Geography – Nysnø invests in companies or funds with operations in or originating from Norway.

Investment Universe

Nysnø aims to be a long-term and patient capital provider for sustainable transition. The climate challenge is global and requires solutions that can scale across markets. The largest emissions come from sectors such as industry, transport, buildings, agriculture, and land use. We invest in technologies and companies that can drive transformation in these sectors.

If we succeed, we will create competitive companies, generate financial returns, and achieve significant reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions.

Our History

Nysnø Klimainvesteringer was established after Norway signed the Paris Agreement. We are facing ambitious goals. By 2030, Norway aims to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40 per cent, compared to the emission levels of 1990. By 2050, emissions must be cut to the levels that they no longer contribute to harmful global warming. At that point, we may call ourselves a low emission society.

To reach this goal, we need measures that not only solve the challenges of climate change, but also ensure value creation. This is where Nysnø enters the scene.

 
2015
Norway signs the Paris Agreement.
2017
The Capital Access Committee assesses that Norway lacks risk capital, and Nysnø is established.
2018
Nysnø’s organization is put in place, and the first direct investment is completed.
2019
Nysnø makes its first fund investment.
2024
After steadily scaling up, Nysnø enters the year with NOK 5.5 billion under management.
2026
Nysnø’s portfolio consists of 49 investments. In total, Nysnø has contributed capital to over 429 early-stage climate technology companies.