Marius Kjeldahl

Overview

Marius Kjeldahl is a Norwegian entrepreneur and investor with a diverse portfolio across multiple sectors. He co-founded Oliasoft, a Norwegian software company specializing in integrated cloud engineering software for the energy sector. Oliasoft collaborates closely with oil and gas companies and research institutions to develop user-friendly solutions designed to digitize the well construction domain. The company has secured significant contracts, including a licensing agreement with Tullow Oil and a contract with Neptune Energy for its software, Oliasoft WellDesign®. In addition to his role at Oliasoft, Marius has a background as a software engineer and entrepreneur in industries such as gaming, banking, venture capital, trading, and edtech. He was a co-founder of Funcom in 1993, a company known for its video games, and has been involved in various other ventures, including Secana/Paynet, Snap TV, and Kahoot. His experience extends to the financial sector, having worked with organizations like Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), Teknoinvest, and Proventure. Marius's investment focus spans multiple asset classes, including private equity and venture capital, with a particular interest in early-stage and growth-stage companies. His geographical focus includes Norway and several other European countries, as well as the United States. His diverse industry interests encompass technology, software, gaming, edtech, fintech, energy, oil & gas, healthcare, consumer goods, media, entertainment, e-commerce, telecommunications, transportation, and logistics. Investment sizes range from $1 million to $50 million, reflecting his commitment to supporting innovative and impactful businesses across various sectors.