Sarsia Seed Fond II

A springboard for Norwegian start-ups 

Sarsia Seed was established in 2006 in Bergen, and is on of Norway’s best performing early phase funds. Since its inception, Sarsia has screened more than 900 start-ups within clean-tech and med-tech and currently has a portfolio of 22 companies spread over two funds.

The focus area of ​​Sarsia Seed Fund II is Norwegian start-up companies that develop technology with a clear sustainability profile and that have international growth potential. The fund portfolio currently consists of xx companies that directly or indirectly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Valuable access to networks and expertise

Through its long experience in early-stage investments, Sarsia Seed has created a robust ecosystem for ambitious start-ups looking to expand. With a network of more than 300 potential co-investors and contributors, the fund helps early-stage companies with a sustainability profile to scale their technologies.

Sarsia Seed also participates in several assessment committees at the Research Council and has regular contact with TTOs affiliated with universities, colleges and research institutes, in addition to entrepreneurs.

Investments that benefit the climate

The fund is looking for technologies that enable disruptive change in energy-intensive industries and that can have a significant environmental impact on industries and markets and create value for individuals, society, businesses and investors. Sarsia Seed primarily invests in companies with an attachment to Norway but may also invest in European based companies if it is a good fit. The criterion is that the technology can contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and provide good long-term return of investment.

The fund has, among other things, invested in companies and technologies within sensor technology, industrial IoT, materials technology, solar energy, battery technology, artificial intelligence and technologies for energy production, efficient use and distribution.