Be different, stay sane and fail forward.

Mission

We use our resources to vote on early stage companies, that echos the future we want to see.

Tell me more about that future…

We want to maximize human happiness at scale.

To make us slightly happier, we will focus on companies that develop technology that improve our living conditions, give us more meaningful time or challenge us for better experiences.

We voted on

  • We must become better at reusing and repairing used goods. We voted on the marketplace Secundo because we believe sustainable reuse should be as simple and attractive as buying something new.

  • Selling your apartment or house is an enormous hassle that usually takes several months. Solgt.no solves this effortlessly and provides the settlement within 48 hours. We voted on solgt.no because it removes a painful sales process and increases living mobility and flexibility.

  • Campanyon makes it easier to find unique and authentic nature experiences. We believe experiences that disconnect us from screens and reconnect us with nature are very good for our health and happiness. That is why we voted on the authentic nature experiences that Campanyon offers.

  • Property disputes are a massive problem in developing countries. With adapted technology, Titl provides a management platform that connects property owners with their tenants to manage rent. We voted on Titl because it resolves conflicts and builds trust in developing countries.

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    Mental health is one of the leading health issues on the planet. Treatment is often cumbersome and lacks practical tools and medicine. We voted on Fornix because they provide an easy-to-use virtual exposure therapy depending on the patient’s individual needs.

  • When was the last time you did something with your friends without a screen nearby? We voted on magical offline, face-to-face quality moments with your friends.

  • The old ad model of the internet is broken. That is why we voted on next-generation privacy-first ads without targeting or cookies.

  • Based on Elon Musk's private SpaceX school - Ad Astra. Synthesis challenged kids on how to think and collaborate through complex games and simulations. We voted for rethinking education and how our kids solve problems.

  • Folq.no empowers individuals to thrive as self-employed consultants, offering greater flexibility and control over their careers. By supporting Folq.no, we are championing a platform that fosters independence and unlocks new opportunities for professionals in the freelance economy.

Team

  • Torstein Kolset

    FOUNDER

    Passionate about startups, disruption, and products. 10 years of experience within IT, strategy, and innovation. Ex-founder of e-learning platform and angel investor. CDO @ secundo.no

  • Eirik Lilland Nerdal

    STARTUP ADVISOR

    Head of Investor Programs at Startup Norway. Advised over 100+ startups with getting ready for funding rounds (pre-seed & seed).


  • Einar-Johan Hansen

    TECHNICAL ADVISOR

    Experienced full-stack developer.
    10 years+ work experience from both enterprise and startups. Deep knowledge and experience with PHP and JavaScript on modern Cloud platforms.

  • Thor Beke

    LEGAL ADVISOR

    CEO and Partner at Vaar Advokat AS.
    Experienced lawyer with focus on technology and innovation. Specialist within IT laws, GDRP, and privacy.

How we fly…

We work as angel investors and use our resources in terms of knowledge, experience and network to help early-stage companies for a great start.

Ticket size: 200k-500k NOK
Valuation: <100m NOK

We will pull all the levers to maximize the chance at your startup will make the homerun.

Please send us an e-mail with a pitch deck and relevant information.

Remember,
Be different, stay sane, and fail forward.