Shifter is an independent news site about Norwegian tech startups in the new economy. We cover big and small events in the startup industry while reporting on innovation in bigger companies. We focus on ideas, challenges, money, power, people and good stories from everywhere.

Nomono is about to change podcasting as we know it with disruptive hardware and software. We’re a Norwegian tech-startup and lucky to be building a global brand where customer satisfaction is a key ingredient. Many challenges exist between recording and publishing. Getting ready and setting up equipment can feel like a time drain. Cables, microphones, and obtrusive stands get in the way of natural conversations. Laborious editing and audio cleanup distract you from being creative with the content. Faced with heaps of hurdles and complexities, even the most experienced creators sacrifice quality when crafting a story. We have created a portable recording studio that offers high quality audio recording and processing, consisting of a compact and easy to use recording kit (microphones, recording unit, charging station) controlled with a mobile app, as well as a web app supplying the ecosystem for processing it (offered as a SaaS solution). Recordings automatically sync to the cloud, and through machine learning you can clean out the sounds, remove background noise etc. A lot of great feedback from users, backing by large investors, and recently receiving the Innovation award in the audio category at SXSW 2023 is a great proof point that we are on the right track! Our main customers are broadcasting houses, agencies, journalists and independent podcasters, and our products are currently mainly shipped to customers in the US. We are a team of 37 (and growing) with expertise across signal processing, acoustics, consumer electronics and media production. Our headquarters is based in Trondheim, and we have a satellite office in Oslo and New York. We build hardware and software that is intuitive, collaborative and easy to use while delivering exceptional audio quality. Our vision is to make voices heard. We imagine a new way of audio production that is intuitive, creative, and collaborative from start to finish. We remove barriers between people and technology, producers and engineers, as well as hosts and guests — connecting the dots between stories and listeners. At Nomono, we are committed to transparency, to all voices being heard and to having fun at work. We try to live our values, and have created different squads to promote this: - Sustainability squad - Privacy squad & compliance board - Diversity & Inclusion squad We believe that boring stuff should be automated, that things can always improve and that a human touch is fundamental to a great customer experience. We’d love for you to join us and help them out, wherever they are and on whatever channel they want to connect. We plan to be the best in class and hope that you share our ambition..

Unleash is a feature management platform helping development teams experiment faster with new features, with less risk and more efficiency. Our mantra is "create with freedom, release with confidence" . Feature management has emerged as a core component of Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and Experimentation Platforms, allowing developers to test new features incrementally with a small subset of users, turning features on or off and A/B testing alternatives to gain insights into what works best. Unleash is the top rated open source solution for feature management on GitHub.

TIND is a Norwegian scaleup with roots from CERN and NTNU, headquartered in Oslo. The company has developed a Digital Archive software platform, delivered through a SaaS model to universities and research institutions worldwide. Most of TIND's customers are located in the United States and include renowned institutions such as UC Berkeley, Duke University, and the United Nations. Today, TIND has a team of 20 employees and offices in Oslo and the U.S. The company is backed by Equip Capital, experiencing strong growth (around 30% per year) and has ambitious plans to scale further internationally.

--Improving resilience against a changing climate-- Haawal Engineering focuses on creating practical solutions to address the challenges of a changing climate. Our main innovation is a user-friendly, portable flood barrier designed to protect communities from flooding. Developed and patented by our team, this effective solution has already been adopted in Norway, Germany, and Spain. As we continue to grow and adapt, Haawal Engineering remains dedicated to finding accessible and inventive ways to help communities face the realities of climate change.

Tikkio er en løsning for enkel, billig og trygg håndtering av små og store arrangement, inkludert kjøp og salg av billetter, mat, drikke og andre varer, samt organisering av ansatte og frivillige. Det er gratis å ta i bruk Tikkio både for arrangører og kunder. Arrangører betaler kun en avtalt provisjon (vanligvis 4%) på oppnådd omsetning.Tikkio.com eller mobilapp brukes av både arrangør og kunde. Det er ingen faste kostnader ved å bruke systemet og ingen oppstartskostnader. Systemet passer for alle som vil arrangere noe - store og små - og som arbeider med frivillighet - festivaler, idrettslag, musikkorps og turistforeninger.

Rubus delivers a collaboration platform for real estate projects, gathering all project participants - developer, general contractor, subcontractors and home buyers - in one place, with all communication, documentation and tasks centralized. We do all development inhouse and have customers in Norway, Sweden and Germany. We’re guided by three core values: *One Team* – we trust each other, speak openly, and have each other’s back *Playful* – we allow ourselves to have fun, we are lively and we have a playful attitude *Gutsy* – we try things, learn fast, and speak up when it matters Rubus has been used in over 700 projects and can refer to - 40.000 homes on the platform - 2000 company profiles - 1.3 million messages sent in the platform - Almost 500.000 documents uploaded - More than NOK 1 billion in options and upgrades done by home buyers

At the heart of our business is a commitment to offering personalized security services that are tailored to meet the unique needs and concerns of parents in Oslo. We recognize that the safety of teenagers is a paramount concern, and our services are designed to address this by providing a high level of security and support. We establish ourselves as the go-to provider for personal security services. Our strategy involves extensive market research to understand the specific needs of our target demographic, coupled with targeted marketing campaigns to reach and engage parents effectively. Our services are built on the foundation of innovation, leveraging technologies in real-time tracking, emergency response, and communication. We plan to continuously invest in research and development to keep our offerings at the forefront of the personal security industry. We believe in building long-term relationships with our customers. This involves not just meeting but exceeding their expectations through exceptional service, regular feedback mechanisms, and personalized customer care. Recognizing the importance of community in ensuring the safety of teenage & individuals, we plan to actively engage with local schools, youth organizations, and law enforcement. Our team comprises of highly trained professionals who are experts in personal security. Continuous training and development programs will be a staple to ensure that our staff remains knowledgeable and skilled in the latest security practices and technologies. We are committed to sustainable business practices and have a clear roadmap for growth. Presense’s business is anchored in the philosophy of providing innovative, reliable, and personalized security services. We aim to create a safer environment for the youth and peace of mind for their families.

We invest in our planet. Norselab is a leading Nordic impact investment platform based out of Oslo, Norway. With an uncompromising focus on creating a meaningful future for all, we invest in net-positive companies that accelerate the urgently needed change in global industries. Norselab currently manages four funds; three venture funds and one credit fund. The ambition is to expand rapidly across classes and investment phases thanks to its pioneering impact approach, first-rate investment teams, and institutional-grade governance rig. Norselab is backed by Capricorn Investment Group, one of the largest mission-aligned investment firms in the world. To learn more about Norselab, visit norselab.com or get in touch at hello@norselab.com. Are you looking for meaningful capital to fund your company? We're always curious to hear from ambitious companies with a meaningful core. Submit the form on this page to open a discussion with us: http://norselab.com/dealflow.

Pixotope Technologies is an international, award-winning technology and service company headquartered in Norway. Our flagship product Pixotope® is the world’s leading mixed reality solution for media production that allows media producers and content creators to produce exciting mixed reality content for television, online streaming, and film. Our product and services have been used in some of the largest live productions made in the last few years, such as the Superbowl, League of Legends Championship broadcasts, Euro-vision, and The Weather Channels mixed reality experiences. A selection of these productions can be viewed on our website: https://www.pixotope.com/customers We are a global company with headquarters in Oslo and branch offices in Los Angeles, London, Madrid, and Zagreb. Our customers are from every corner of the world.

At Celsia our vision is empowering decisions to be made with sustainability as the forethought by making sustainability scoring simple. Celsia exists to make sustainability scoring simple, fast, and efficient. We drive sustainability comparability and are committed to enabling both small and large companies to participate in the green financing system, no matter the size of one's budget. With software, we make sustainability scoring frictionless and for everyone. We are a Norwegian startup with offices in Oslo & Berlin. The Celsia gang is constantly growing, so chances are by the time you’re reading this we’ve already doubled in size! We’re a group of passionate folks with diverse backgrounds and all kinds of hopes and dreams. We do share some things though, like our passion for sustainability, our love of cheesy jokes during daily stand-up, and our willingness to go above and beyond to ensure everyone is enjoying the adventure.

At Just we build financial products. Our customers are businesses around the world that deal in global trade of goods and services. Our products help the finance teams at these businesses make better financial decisions, manage financial risk and access capital markets with more visibility and price transparency. We’re helping both medium and large businesses become more efficient, save money, and level the playing field with their banks and financial providers that have discriminated against them for decades. We’d like your help changing the status quo. We launched our first product late in 2019, and we are now serving top global brands in Europe and beyond. We are still tiny relative to the opportunity we are pursuing, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead of us and we always need more talent joining us.

Cosgear was founded in 2018 with the goal of developing costume technology to become a world-leading brand in the cosplay market. So far, we have launched an autonomous electric tail and a magnetic headband for use in cosplay. We have delivered 2,500 products to over 20 countries, and have taken a commanding position in cosplay tech. Day to day, the company operates with strong systematic process management, and works in 4-6 week focused sprints. We have since the beginning developed a clear corporate culture, and are generous with both each other and our customers. Ideas flow freely and we are always open to creative suggestions and initiatives. We believe that trust in each employee's competence builds good companies, and we do not intervene unless we see that the goals we have set together are not achieved.

Alva was founded to meet the growing global energy demand with renewable technologies. Our core technology, FiberPrinting™, enables production of low-weight, high-efficient motors and generators for a wide range of applications, reflecting our true purpose. We do not just enhance electric motors and generators. We enhance electric cars, ships and airplanes, UAVs, medical equipment, robots, satellites and so much more. We enhance the world.

Bakken & Bæck is a digital studio that transforms big ideas into great products and ventures. We help big companies act like small startups, and provide the expertise startups need to launch and scale their business. We also create ventures on our own. We create new products and services from the ground up, or improve existing products. As a team we contribute with everything from product design, prototyping and branding to development and advanced machine learning.