Skyfall Ventures

Skyfall Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Oslo, Norway, dedicated to investing in Nordic tech startups with significant growth potential. The firm primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage companies, often serving as the first institutional investor. While sector-agnostic, Skyfall Ventures has a keen interest in transformative areas such as artificial intelligence, energy technology, blockchain, robotics, and cybersecurity. They seek out founder-led startups with ambitious visions, a fast-paced approach, and a deep commitment to solving complex problems.

The firm was officially established in 2016, though its partners had been investing under the Skyfall umbrella since 2014. The founding team brings a wealth of entrepreneurial and operational experience, having built and scaled companies themselves. This hands-on background allows them to provide not just capital, but also strategic support in areas like early hires, fundraising, and go-to-market strategies, acting as a sounding board for founders navigating the challenges of rapid growth.

Skyfall Ventures' portfolio showcases a diverse range of innovative companies. Notable investments include Riff, an AI developer for turning text into applications; Parahelp, an AI support agent for fast-growing software companies; and Enode, an API for connecting energy providers to consumer products like electric vehicles. Other key portfolio companies have included Firi, a leading Nordic crypto exchange, and Nabobil, a car rental startup acquired by SoftBank-backed Getaround. The firm has also backed companies in educational software, network management, and aerospace and defense, demonstrating its broad investment scope.

The team at Skyfall Ventures comprises experienced professionals like Espen Malmo, Managing Partner & Co-founder, who brings a technical mindset with a background in cybersecurity and early involvement in blockchain. Jon Kåre Stene, Partner & Co-founder, offers deep operational expertise from his role in scaling Norway's first unicorn, Oda. Preben Songe-Møller, Partner & Co-founder, has a long entrepreneurial history, having founded multiple tech and services companies. Cecilie Skjong, Investment Manager, plays a central role in deal flow and portfolio shaping. Their collective experience spans enterprise software, web3, online marketplaces, and e-commerce, providing comprehensive support to their portfolio companies.