Leiv Eiriksson Nyskaping AS

Overview

Leiv Eiriksson Nyskaping AS is a venture capital firm based in Trondheim, Norway, specializing in early-stage investments in technology and research-based businesses. The firm aims to contribute to value creation and business development in Norwegian industry and society by commercializing technology and research-based business ideas. It engages as a shareholder or in other capacities in various enterprises. The company's investment strategy focuses on sectors such as biotechnology, renewable energy, environmental services, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, marine, ICT, media, education, tourism, construction, transport, and finance. Leiv Eiriksson Nyskaping AS typically invests between €1.5 million and €3 million in pre-seed and seed-stage companies. With a strong presence in the Mid-Norway region, the firm has been actively involved in establishing new businesses and evaluating over 1,400 ideas since its inception. It operates from the Pirsenteret innovation center in Trondheim, providing a comprehensive innovation environment that includes advisory services, courses, capital networks, and development facilities for entrepreneurs and startups. The firm is also a partner in the Nasjonalparken Næringshage, offering courses and advisory services for founders and newly established businesses.