Reliability is at the core of what we do
If you are an entrepreneur or a scientist with possible solutions to specific challenges targeted in our investment sphere, we encourage you to get in touch.
If we see a good fit with our mandate we will start analyzing your company, solution or technology in depth. Our investment process involves detailed scrutinization of various elements of the proposed investment prospect. This includes technology robustness, market relevance and potential value - and
impact. A positive outcome of the in-depth analyses could potentially lead to an initial investment from Sarsia.
Sarsia take a long-term perspective when it comes to financing, and prospects are supported through progressive rounds of capitalisation.
A typical first round of investment will be on the order of 2-5 million NOK, for a 10% to 40% ownership stake. If we see ambition and dedication, a realistic development plan and a credible team combined with innovative research or technology, the total investment from Sarsia can, in time, reach 30–40 million NOK.
Investment sectors
When we invest, we try our utmost to "get it right first time". This can only take place as a group effort between us and yout team. Working together, we map out a company's development plan, defining the company’s goals and creating a realistic plan for a profitable and sustainable business through a close, respectful collaboration with the company's management. We are active within the various companies in our portfolio, always retaining a position on the board. Our goal is to ensure best decisions being made on the path towards value inflecting milestones ultimately giving a profitable and sustainable business.
Investment areas
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Life Sciences
Our focus is on unmet medical needs. Where competence and capital are decisive when turning a laboratory result into an effective treatment for the patient.
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Technology, Energy and Sustainability
We search for technologies and founders capable of accelerating the green transition and of building sustainable companies for the future.
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A talent for value creation begins with the will to dare the unknown
Theories, hypotheses and research are rooted in ambition. Clear goals, systematic hard work and dedication create results. Sarsia focus on technologies that can improve the quality of life, society and reduce negative impact on nature. Sarsia creates value by linking good solutions and science with competent capital. We thrive on change, and dare to take risks to create value. This has made us one of the best performing VC firms in the Nordic countries.
- 18Years since startup
- 1300mNOK (3 funds)
- 12600mNOK Portfolio IPEV Value
1417 companies screened
30 portfolio companies
Top performance among Norwegian Early Stage Venture funds
Two of the most valuable early stage venture backed companies in Norway.
Sustainability
It’s all about moving the planet forward
We are motivated by making a difference. By contributing to the development of technologies that have the potential to solve important challenges. That doesn’t always mean the easiest road to our goals. And achieving them requires both eagerness and endurance.
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