Sarsia Overview

Sarsia is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Bergen, Norway, focusing on investments in life sciences and technology sectors, particularly in energy, sustainability, and biotechnology. Established in 2006, Sarsia has launched multiple funds, including Sarsia Seed Fund I in 2007, Sarsia Seed Fund II in 2017, and Sarsia Fund III in 2023, collectively managing over 1.3 billion NOK. The firm has screened nearly 2,000 companies and currently holds a portfolio of 29 companies. Notable investments include Calluna Pharma, Cetasol, and Qbee. Sarsia emphasizes supporting technologies that improve quality of life and reduce environmental impact, aiming to accelerate the green transition and build sustainable companies for the future.

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Sarsia

VC Fund

Investment focus

Invest in

  • Baltics
  • Nordics
  • Western Europe
  • Southern Europe
  • Central Eastern Europe

Product type

  • Software
  • Hardware
  • Software-enabled hardware
  • Materials
  • Drugs / Pharma

Industries / verticals

  • BioTech & Life Sciences
  • Energy
  • MedTech & Devices

Investment role

Lead and follow

Stages

Seed, Series A

First ticket size

NOK 5,500,000 - NOK 60,000,000

How to approach funds like Sarsia

When reaching out to Sarsia, founders should highlight the scientific rigor and scalability of their solution, especially if it addresses a clear unmet need in health, energy, or environmental sustainability. Demonstrate a strong technical team with deep domain expertise and a credible path to market, as Sarsia values founders who can bridge research excellence with commercial execution. Articulate how your technology can create measurable impact and show early validation or traction, as Sarsia is known for hands-on support and prefers ventures with clear potential for both societal and financial returns.

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