Firda Overview
Founded in 2015 by serial entrepreneur Geir Førre, Firda is an active investment company dedicated to building and scaling Norwegian technology companies with a positive global impact. The firm invests in innovative sectors such as IoT, robotics, clean energy, and SaaS, providing not only capital but also expertise and time to its portfolio companies. Firda operates with a long-term perspective, often taking lead roles in investment rounds and joining company boards to actively contribute to their success.
Is Firda the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Firda, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Firda
Investment focus
Invest in
- Nordics 1 / 9
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Materials
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
NOK 5,000,000 - NOK 150,000,000
Contact information
Partner
Oliver Halvorsrod
Responsible for deal flow and new investments
Ole-Jorgen Hannestad
Partner Firda
Hakon Nyhus
How to approach funds like Firda
When approaching Firda, founders should highlight how their technology addresses significant global challenges and demonstrate a clear path to scalable impact. Emphasize your team's technical depth and readiness for hands-on collaboration, as Firda values active involvement and board participation. Articulate how your solution fits into Norway’s innovation ecosystem and show traction or potential in sectors like IoT, robotics, or clean energy, where Firda’s operational expertise can accelerate growth.
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