ProVenture

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Investor type

VC

Founded

2006

AUM

$130 M

Location

Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway

Investment Ticket

$0-1 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe
Investor profile last updated: 15 August, 2026

Profile

ProVenture is a venture capital firm based in Norway, with offices in Trondheim and Stavanger. Founded in 2006, the firm has a team comprised of experienced entrepreneurs and investors like Geir Ove Kjesbu (Managing Partner), who has held CEO positions in other investment firms and has vast industrial experience. The team also includes various partners with international business development backgrounds in multiple industries. ProVenture differentiates itself by combining hands-on entrepreneurial experience with strategic insights, focusing on digital technology solutions to solve real-world problems.

ProVenture invests in early-stage startups, with three funds under management totaling 1.3 billion NOK. The firm's investment sectors include digital technology and software, security, media, and electronics. They typically invest at the seed stage and have been directly involved in over 50 exits and 3 IPOs. The firm highlights its commitment to working closely alongside founders from the early stages to exit, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the growth journey.

Notable portfolio companies include more than 100 founders they have partnered with since their inception. While the firm has been involved in numerous successful exits, specific company names are not highlighted, pointing towards a broad spectrum of digital and technology-focused enterprises within their portfolio.

Industry

Digital Electronics Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services Media and Entertainment Security Software HealthTech

Contacts

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Geir Ove Kjesbu Managing Partner
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Tom Arnoy Senior Partner
Senior Partner
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LinkedIn
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FAQs about ProVenture

ProVenture is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
ProVenture is located in Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway.
ProVenture was founded in 2006.
ProVenture invests in companies and startups in Digital, Electronics, Financial Services, Fintech, Healthcare Services, Media and Entertainment, Security, Software, HealthTech.
ProVenture invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
ProVenture invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
ProVenture usually invests $0-1 m on average.
ProVenture has around $130m assets under management.
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