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.

Xeneta (Norway Startup of the Year 2016) is one of the most promising tech companies coming out of the Nordics. We are changing the business of the $200Bn container-shipping industry. We have become the world's leading information platform for ocean freight pricing intelligence. With our international background from logistics, technology and business we have managed to develop a turnkey solution addressing the challenges traditionally related to trade in the containerized shipping industry. We come from all walks of life and from all corners of the globe. With over 16 different nationalities, there really isn't a dull moment in a typical working day. Our colorful personalities makes for rather interesting and healthy discussions on the most mundane topics, but it's what keeps it fun. With our headquarters in beautiful and charming Oslo, Norway our team of dedicated and extremely intelligent human beings is what makes Xeneta tick. We have a passion for software technology and global trade, but most of all, a desire to change the business of global logistics once and for all.

Workzilla is a service through an app that makes it easy to find cafes, bars, and restaurant that one can work at, the service guarantees that the customer will have an available electrical outlet, fast wifi, and a reserved spot when he/she arrives. Workzilla is perfect for those that appreciate dynamic soundings while working.A Workzilla day pass will give the customer the safety and frictionless experience of choosing a cafe/restaurant/bar as a productive work spot. We think our ideas can shape the future through hard work.“Smart people are a dime a dozen. What matters is the ability to think different… to think out of the box.” -Walter Isaacson

MazeMap is a global provider of indoor map and navigation services. We are a 4-year- old start-up from NTNU with offices in Trondheim, Palo Alto, Melbourne, London and Odessa, and we already work with customers on all continents. Our goal is making indoor maps as ubiquitous as outdoors maps. The only way to achieve this is through automation, and we aim to be the first provider fully automating the process of creating indoor maps. As of today, our machine learning fueled service helps our users close to 300 000 times per month across 13 countries.

BRATHWAIT is the world’s only transparent watchmaker promising elegantly designed, premium timepieces for men and women, without the luxury markup. BRATHWAIT eliminates industry shortcuts and cheap solutions with its focus on quality manufacturing and honest pricing.We are looking to grow our organisation in Norway because our funder lives here although our main market are in the US and Asia.

Planday makes a real impact on the lives of shift-workers and business owners by simplifying administrative processes and communication, freeing up time for what really matters. Central to this is a product-driven mindset and great customer service. As an organisation, we are proud to be ambitious and collaborative and emphasise employee experience. We're all on different journeys - professionally and personally - and we aim for Plandayers to experience their time here as full of support and self-growth.

We are a Stealth AI startup that is revolutionizing cloud infrastructure management with our AI-driven solution. Backed by a strong team with deep expertise in both commercial business development and software development, DevSecOps, and AI, we aim to define a new category in the tech space. Our innovative platform automates cloud infrastructure setup, security compliance, and intelligent monitoring, delivering 10x speed at 1/10th the cost.

Litech, founded in 2021, is an Oslo-based startup specializing in developing sensor systems to detect and remove hazardous objects, such as flammable batteries and gas bottles, to prevent fires and explosions at waste facilities. Our vision is to create sustainable and safe waste management by eliminating the harmful impact of incorrectly sorted hazardous materials. We are currently running pilots with two major players in the waste management industry. We collaborate with partners in the waste industry and R&D and are part of the vibrant Startuplab ecosystem, benefiting from its extensive network and resources.

Norway's first VR experience center with latest technologies and exclusive games. Award-winning concept with TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. The center is located in Oslo center and offers events for up to 50 people. Our packages include access to lounge zone with PlayStation and party rooms. Immersive and unique experiences for private and corporate clients.

Orgbrain is a next generation portal that is tailor-made for manage digital board meetings and general assembly. The portal gives you everything you need to organize a meeting like meeting planing, video conferencing, shareholder book, digital voting, document storage, distribution of minutes for consultation and signing of minutes with BankID. The system provides proposals for both annual plan, agenda and minutes. Orgbrain also contains a digital board school where users can complete an authorization course in board administration with exams and diplomas. #orgbrain #styreskolen #styret #styrearbeid #styreleder #dagligleder #styreportal #styreplattform #ledelse #digitalisering #maskinlæring "kunstigintelligens #innovasjon

Biim is a global medical company developing low-cost portable and pocketable ultrasound devices that connect to IOS and Android interfaces. Biim is entering the commercial stage with both FDA and CE approvals in place. The company has signed a 3-year distr. agreement with AngioDynamics worth a minimum of 20 million USD. Year-to-date revenue has exceeded more than 2.4 million USD. The company has secured a credit facility of 4 million USD with DNB. Biim is raising up to 9 million USD for the development of two new probes and to expand the global footprint to more than 30 countries.

A specialist travel company focusing on tours and voyages to the Nordic & Arctic regions, Scandinavia, Greenland, Iceland, Russia, Mongolia and the Baltics, with offices in Norway and Australia. 50 Degrees North is a niche, independently owned, specialist travel company that aims to give you a little more than just a holiday. We specialise regionally, as we believe it is not possible to be good at everything. We also focus on offering the most enriching style of travel. Not necessarily cheap, but rewarding, full of real-life experiences and with incredible value for money. If you are just as excited about Nordic and Arctic travel as we are, join our fast-growing international team here in Norway!

Varig helps owners, managers, and tenants of commercial real estate make their buildings sustainable and meet new green regulations. We offer a SaaS software, which measures, improves and reports on sustainability using innovative features. Our goal is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings and involve all stakeholders in the green transition. We believe that every building can be sustainable and are already expanding across 11 markets in Europe. Join us if you are passionate about proptech, innovation and sustainability. TECH STACK Our tech stack consists of React and Typescript for frontend development, Java and Kotlin for backend development, and MongoDB for database management. We use Python for data analysis and have the option to utilize GCP and Google Collab for cloud computing

We are on the mission to reinvent civil engineering for a sustainable future. We are building a one-stop shop for the design and engineering of structural assets. We are leveraging AI, cloud technologies, parametric modelling, geotechnologies, structural engineering, remote sensing (wind and terrain data) and big data to reduce the cost and time of structural design and analysis. We strive to optimize engineering structures to reduce carbon footprint and have identified strong reduction potentials. Our ambition is to build a B2B SaaS product house for structural engineering within several industries such as telecom, wind, solar and power. Our founding team possesses world-leading expertise within the telecommunication industry, therefore we are starting off by targeting this field. We believe that we have identified a niche with a truly global potential. We have launched the first version of our software that we have sold and delivered to customers represented by Europe’s largest telecommunication provider (Vantage Towers) as well as completed an integration with one of the largest asset management platforms (Atrebo). We have attracted international VC investors, established a strong advisory board, and are now looking for team members! Check out: shapemaker.io

We’re building the future of mobility. Bolt is the leading European mobility platform on a mission to make urban travel more affordable and sustainable. We help people save time and money, reduce stress, and improve cities. Bolt also provides a reliable income to millions of drivers all over the globe.