Equinor Startup Programs & Corporate Open Innovation Analysis Energy & Environment · Energy
In StartupBlink's Corporate Startup Activity Index, Equinor ranks #59 globally and #1 in Norway. It ranks #1 in the Energy & Environment industry and #1 in the Energy subindustry.
Equinor Startup Activity Metrics
Equinor has supported 50 startups through programs and investments, with those companies raising a combined $9 billion over the last ten years. The company currently operates 3 active startup programs.
Explore Equinor's investments, startup programs, and corporate open innovation activity
Equinor has deployed more than $1.4 billion in startup investments through Equinor Ventures and partnership programs, strengthening its position as one of the leading innovation-driven corporations globally.
The company currently runs 3 active startup programs supporting 50 startups worldwide across industries such as Energy & Environment, Fintech, Hardware & IoT, and Software & Data. Its venture arm Equinor Ventures has invested in over 38 startups since it was founded in 1972.
The corporate-innovation activity is concentrated in Energy & Environment, Hardware & IoT, and Software & Data, categories where Equinor's scale provides outsized leverage to early-stage startups.
Where Equinor-associated startups operate
Sector, HQ-city and program-location breakdowns for the startups associated with Equinor. Unlock the full breakdown with StartupBlink Pro.
Equinor Startup Programs and Corporate Venture Capital initiatives
Equinor engages startups through 3 active programs, supporting 50 startups in total based on our database.
Top startups associated with Equinor
Equinor's top 5 associated startups have raised 71% of the $9 billion raised in the last ten years across all 50 associated startups, led by Commonwealth Fusion Systems at $2.9 billion. Equinor is associated with 50 active startups. Equinor Ventures supports the largest number of startups, with 38 associated startups.
Disclaimer: This is based on general open web search and prone to mistakes.
| Startup | SB Score | Industry | HQ city | Link Type to Corporation | Linked via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 ChargePoint | SB 640 | Hardware & IoT | Campbell | Program Investment | Equinor Ventures |
 Commonwealth Fusion Systems | SB 566 | Energy & Environment | Cambridge | Direct Investment | Equinor — Corporate Self |
 KoBold Metals | SB 495 | Software & Data | Berkeley | Program Investment | Equinor Ventures |
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