Pir Invest

Overview

Pir Invest is a Norwegian venture capital firm investing in technology and industrial companies. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in the Sunnmøre region, and emphasizes a collaborative approach by integrating their team with that of the startups they support. This strategy aims to provide more than just capital, offering shared knowledge, networks, and resources to help startups scale effectively. Pir Invest's core investment principles include prioritizing people, solving real problems, seeking scalable solutions, and maintaining a deep sense of responsibility towards sustainable growth. The firm is committed to building and running companies, recognizing that different founders require different support. They encourage potential partners to engage in due diligence by connecting with leaders in their portfolio companies to understand their collaborative approach. Pir Invest's portfolio includes companies such as Ably, BagId, Parkly, and Inseanergy, and has achieved exits with Arctic Bioscience and VUU. The firm's team comprises diverse founders, including Peder Stette, Else Karin Stenseth, Frode Kjølås, Amund Pedersen, Roger Halsebakk, Robin Halsebakk, Bjørn Oscar Kløvning, Birgitte Marie Hoddevik, Ole-Reinhart Notø, Botholf Stolt Nielsen, Erik Westre, Jan Endre Vartdal, Ingvild Vartdal, Geir Hoddevik, Stein Notø, Asbjørn Solevågseide, Anja Solevågseide, Tore Rødal, Geir Espen Otlo, Eivind Volstad, Solveig Strand, Hogne Worren, Einar Remøy, and Astrid Strand. The firm operates from Ålesund, Norway, and is dedicated to fostering innovation and growth in the region's startup ecosystem.

Investment Focus

• Early-stage technology and industrial companies in Norway

Portfolio Companies