Farvatn Venture

Farvatn Venture invests in companies operating within the Ocean, Life Science, and Renewable Energy sectors. Their key regions of focus are the Nordic countries and Silicon Valley, placing them at the intersection of Nordic innovation and Silicon Valley's ecosystem. The firm aims to address UN sustainability goals, emphasizing life below water, life sciences, renewable energy, and gender equality. Their investment strategy encompasses both direct investments in startups and investments in venture funds operating in their focus sectors. Farvatn Venture's history as a diversified investment company stems from the JO Group, which initially specialized in timber freight and later evolved into a major player in the chemical tanker industry. The sale of JO Tankers in 2016 marked a transition to a broader investment strategy under the Farvatn umbrella, which now includes venture capital investments through Farvatn Venture. The firm invests in venture funds such as Hadean Ventures (healthcare), Katapult Accelerator (impact investing), and Ulu Ventures. They also directly invest in startups like Ethic, IRIS.AI, Evoy, and Cimon Medical. This blended approach allows them to access a wide range of opportunities and leverage the expertise of their fund managers and direct investments. Farvatn Venture's investment philosophy is centered around supporting sustainable development and creating a positive impact on the world. They back companies and funds that are addressing critical challenges in the ocean, life sciences, and renewable energy sectors, while also promoting gender equality. The team consists of experienced investment professionals with broad experience from Ocean, Life Science and Renewable energy

Ocean, Life Science, Renewable Energy

Core thematic spaces, technologies, and target market segments of interest.