The Startup Ecosystem of Oslo

Oslo has 218 startups in our sample database which represents about 61% of Norway’s sampled startups. Oslo is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Norway.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Oslo developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 8 spots.

National Ranking

1st
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In Norway

Regional Ranking

15th
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3
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

64th
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8
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Oslo

Our startup ecosystem map for Oslo includes a sample of 218 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 4 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Oslo is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Oslo’s startups excel particularly in Hardware & IoT where it ranks 34 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Software and Data. Find out more

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1.745
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29
1.023
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0.770
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125
0.341
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0.181
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0.152
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Startups

Notable Startups in Oslo
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Oda
QuestBack startup icon
QuestBack
Ardoq startup icon
Ardoq

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Oslo
Novelda startup icon
Novelda
CatalystOne Solutions startup icon
CatalystOne Solutions
No Isolation startup icon
No Isolation

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#34 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 75 startups for Hardware & IoT.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#35 worldwide

The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Oslo is ranked 35 globally. There are 26 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.

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Software and Data
#56 worldwide

Software and Data is ranked 56th in the world. Our database contains 24 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Oslo's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Oslo there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Hardware & IoT, Ecommerce & Retail, Software and Data. These three industries represent about 57% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Oslo.

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National Rank

15th

Regional Rank

Overview

Oslo is Norway's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 15th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Oslo is ranked 64th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Oda.

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Startup Infrastructure in Oslo
With a large variety of initiatives, Oslo's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Oslo offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Oslo's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Katapult

StartupLab startup icon

StartupLab

TheFactory startup icon

TheFactory

Coworking Spaces

Tjuvholmen Allé 3 startup icon

Tjuvholmen Allé 3

Haakon VIIs Gate 5 startup icon

Haakon VIIs Gate 5

Regus - Oslo, Posthuset startup icon

Regus - Oslo, Posthuset

Organizations

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Startup Norway

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