Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría
Overview
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría is an Icelandic venture capital firm established in 2025 through the merger of Kría – the Venture Initiative Fund and the New Business Venture Fund. The firm focuses on supporting innovative startups in sectors such as technology, life sciences, and creative industries. It aims to foster sustainable and competitive businesses with growth and export potential. The firm's investment strategy includes both fund investments and direct investments. Fund investments involve participating in funds specializing in startup investments, while direct investments target early-stage startups, particularly those in the seed and growth stages. Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría emphasizes providing support where market failures exist, without directly competing with existing investors, and seeks to enhance the continuity of public support for innovation. Over the years, Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría has been involved in financing approximately 200 companies, investing a total of around 25 billion Icelandic króna. Notable companies in its portfolio include Bláa lónið, Decode, Greenqloud, Clara, Betware, Kerecis, Hafmynd, Stjörnu-Oddi, Primex, Videntifier, Nikita, Metan, Taugagreining, Valka, and Mýsköpun. The firm continues to actively support the development of its portfolio companies, aiming to bridge the gap to other investors and encourage co-investments. Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría operates with a long-term investment approach, focusing on sustainable growth and fostering innovation within Iceland's startup ecosystem. Its mission is to provide strategic support to startups, ensuring they have the necessary resources and guidance to succeed in both domestic and international markets.
Investment Focus
- Innovative startups in technology, life sciences, and creative industries
- Early-stage companies with growth and export potential
- Projects addressing market failures requiring public support
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría invest in?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría invests in Technology, Life Sciences and Creative Industries, and is based in Reykjavík, Iceland. Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría invest at?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth.
Which regions does Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría invest in?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría invests across Iceland.
What companies has Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría invested in?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría's portfolio includes Clara, Nikita, Kerecis, Bláa Lónið, Decode, Greenqloud, Betware and Hafmynd.
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