As a idea factory, incubator and investor, Askeladden & Co identifies opportunities, develop concepts and scale up companies. Our sweet-spot is in traditional industries that - until now - have seen limited consolidation, limited innovation, too high prices and a customer journey that has been standing still since the 90s.   Our investments and startup journeys so far:  Cutters | Adams Matkasse | Freska | Lotel | Lorry Restaurant | Wellbee

The common platform for sharingCowedo’s platform was created to make it easier for entrepreneurs and businesses to realize their sharing economy ideas. We deliver the technology needed for you to scale quickly and allowing you to grow limitless. With a pricing model that saves you on your time & budget.Please contact us for a demo! Cowedo is founded and driven by a handful of tech-enthusiasts. The team consists of people in the 40’s and 20’s creating the perfect mix of experience, knowledge, enthusiasm and courage.The team has education from NTNU, NHH, UiO, BI, Westerdals...and work experience from Vianova Systems, Acando, Telenor Group, Økokrim, Oracle, Norsk Hydro, Sapa Group, Accenture, Posten, Good Afternoon ProductionsThe teamKristoffer Skar (CEO)Werner Lindgård (CTO)Anders Lund (Graphic Designer & Frontend Developer)Igor Koudrik (Mobile application developer)Simi Adeyeye (Business Developer)Board members & active shareholders:André Årnes (Chairman of the Board)Alexander Samsonsen (Treasurer & member of the Board)Arlene Pearce (ScrumMaster & member of the Board)Marita Nyheim (Accountant & member of the Board)Siri Selnæs (Lead Designer)

Aether is a Norwegian startup based in Oslo, founded by a team of developers with deep expertise in maritime vessels and sensor data. We conduct onboard testing in Tromsø, and conduct our commercial activities in Ålesund and Oslo. We are building a SaaS platform for ships that maintains safe and accurate navigation during GPS jamming and spoofing, helping vessels operate with confidence when traditional positioning systems fail.

En global virksomhet I dag eksporterer Scanomat til distributører i mer enn 46 land. Dette på grunn av den fantastiske gode kvaliteten på produktet som blir servert fra vårt eget kaffebrenneri og våre innovative kaffeløsninger som TopBrewer. Vi har som mål å levere de mest utrolige kaffeopplevelsene og wow-faktor øyeblikkene - uansett hva din virksomhet er. Etter nesten 60 år med å utvikle kommersielle kaffemaskiner av høy kvalitet, gir Scanomat deg verdens mest avanserte og innovative helautomatiske kaffemaskin - TopBrewer. Med ekstern appkontroll og cloudtjenester har du full kontroll over kaffeopplevelsen. I Skandinavia har Scanomat mer enn 25 000 kaffemaskiner installert, og vi leverer til femstjerners hotell og høyt ansett restauranter samt kontorer og kjente fastfood-kjedene for å nevne noen av bransjen vi operere i.

CamReach is a B2B outbound sales platform built for Nordic and European SMBs. We help sales teams find the right prospects, run multichannel outreach across email and LinkedIn, and book more meetings, without adding headcount or relying on expensive agencies. The platform is built around a simple idea: precision beats volume. Instead of blasting thousands of generic messages, CamReach helps companies identify the right targets, craft relevant outreach, and learn from every campaign to get sharper over time. We are an early-stage Norwegian startup with paying customers, an active pipeline, and a team that moves fast. GDPR compliance is built into the core of what we do, which matters increasingly for companies selling into European markets. We are now expanding our go-to-market engine and looking for driven people to join the team.

Tind Studio is an AI consultancy that helps Nordic businesses turn AI from hype into working solutions, through hands-on advisory, custom implementations, and team enablement. Most companies know AI will reshape their business but don't know where to start. Tools are everywhere, vendors overpromise, and internal teams lack the time and expertise to separate signal from noise. The result: stalled pilots, wasted spend, and missed competitive advantage. We work side-by-side with leadership and operational teams to identify high-value AI use cases, build custom solutions (agents, automations, internal tools, AI-powered workflows), and train teams to actually use them. Pragmatic, fast, and focused on real business outcomes, not demos. The Why Founder Joakim saw too many companies burning budget on AI projects that never shipped or never got adopted. Tind exists to close that gap, turning AI from a boardroom topic into measurable results in the day-to-day work.

RegnskapGPT is an intelligent accounting assistant designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By combining real-time data, advanced analytics, and automated actions, it saves time, reduces errors, and delivers actionable insights – without adding to the administrative burden. Our mission is to radically improve the efficiency of accounting for SMBs, with the Nordics as the initial launch market. RegnskapGPT integrates seamlessly with existing accounting systems through APIs, enabling automated data retrieval, analysis, and execution of tasks. With a simple and intuitive interface, it empowers businesses with smarter insights and more efficient financial workflows.

Mobcoder is an innovative IT service provider specializing in digital transformation and advanced technological solutions globally. With over 10 years in the industry, Mobcoder has served 150+ businesses worldwide, helping them raise over $500 million through the products we’ve built. We operate with a team of 268 professionals across 10 global locations, including Seattle, Toronto, London, Dubai, Riyadh, Melbourne, and Delhi NCR (HQ). Our services span AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Solutions, Product Design, Cybersecurity, Digital Strategy, and Growth Marketing. We are deeply focused on creating intelligent, AI-powered agents that help enterprises transform and scale through tailored digital solutions. Our commitment to quality and innovation is backed by industry certifications like ISO 27701 and a strong culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

ABchar is developing a new type of pyrolysis reactor, affordable heating and the possibility of small-scale biochar production, adapted to agriculture.. This will help achieve the goal of a 40% reduction in emissions from the agricultural sector. What is pyrolysis? Simply put, this is the heating of an organic material without access to oxygen. This leads to a series of reactions that ultimately result in 3 main products; biochar, oil and gas. We want to utilize the biochar in this process. The oil and gas will be burned and the heat from this will be used to dry grain, heat barns, greenhouses, residential buildings and other things that need heat on a farm. Why pyrolysis and biochar? Plants absorb CO2 from the air around us through photosynthesis. They are actually extremely good at this too. The residual product is mainly oxygen and the plant material. The great thing about pyrolysis is that we are able to separate water, oxygen and hydrogen from the plant material and we are left with more or less pure carbon 80% +. This is carbon from the air! If we take this coal and spread it on our agricultural land, it will be stored there for up to 1000 years and perhaps longer. In some cases, the soil will become more fertile and less vulnerable to periods of too much or too little water.

Welcome to Tiny Studios, where technology meets creativity to revolutionize the dance studio and instruction industry. Founded by globally recognized dancer Mona Berntsen—whose career includes collaborations with Justin Bieber, Madonna, Coldplay, and Chris Brown—Tiny Studios is inspired by her deep understanding of the unique challenges dance studios face daily. The platform is designed to handle all aspects of studio management, including scheduling, booking, payments, communication, and business analytics, empowering studio owners and instructors to focus on their art rather than administrative tasks. Backed by venture studio Reodor, Tiny is on a fast track to disrupt a global market, with plans to launch in the US in 2025. Already in operation with paying customers and significant market interest, Tiny Studios offers a compelling opportunity for a visionary CTO to join the journey and make an immediate impact.

Aplus Privat tutoring is one of Norway's leading providers of personalized one-on-one tutoring across all subjects and levels. We are continuously seeking passionate and skilled educators to join our dynamic team. With the flexibility to choose the number of tutoring hours and tailor lessons to fit individual student needs, our tutors play a vital role in shaping the learning experience. If you're interested in making a difference in students' lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you! For any questions or more information, please feel free to contact us.

StudyBuddies is developing an AI-powered platform to help students form effective, diverse study groups. We solve the challenge of connecting students who struggle with collaboration or feel isolated, using AI to create personalized group matches and foster success throughout their studies. Research shows that a lack of social and academic connections leads to lower engagement and retention rates. We address student isolation and ineffective teamwork—problems that impact academic performance and overall well-being. These issues are prevalent, with studies showing that up to 40% of students feel disconnected during their education. Our focus is on empowering students with tailored study groups that drive learning outcomes and create lasting networks. StudyBuddies leverages AI algorithms to match students based on study preferences, goals, and academic strengths. Our platform includes tools to track progress, promote accountability, and provide real-time feedback. We ensure that all students, regardless of background, can find a supportive community and thrive academically. The idea for StudyBuddies came from my own experiences as a student. I’ve faced group assignments where I ended up without a group at all and failed, and I’ve seen others struggle and lose motivation because they felt lonely and unsupported. These experiences made it clear to me that there has to be a better way to create effective groups and academic communities. This became the driving force behind starting StudyBuddies.

Pistachio is the first and only fully automated and personalized cybersecurity awareness training and attack simulation platform. Our platform sends attacks and training directly to employees’ inboxes, and adjusts to each user’s needs, all without an IT admin having to do a thing. We are also the first and only product in this space to offer an online signup.

Empire AI is a company founded by workspace consultants with over a decade of experience in developing office buildings. Through our work, we noticed that the office planning process is characterized by gut-feelings, guesswork and outdated benchmarks. This results in suboptimal office space that has massive amounts of unused space - an average of 80-90% of chairs and 50-60% of rooms remain empty during work hours in a typical office building today. Simultaneously, employees are complaining they do not have the necessary rooms and support their work. To address this issue, we created Empire AI. Empire's software is designed to transform the way you plan and manage your office space, making office buildings more space efficient, sustainable, and people-centric. Our machine learning models can predict how your office space will be used, allowing you to make informed decisions before you even begin building. With our software, you'll be able to identify which rooms and areas will be most useful and which will be less so, ensuring optimal utilization of your space. It can be used for building specifications, scenario planning, monitoring and improving existing office space and to predict utilization before building the space. Our recommendations are based on years of research and data, so our customers can be confident that they're making the right choices.

Our company is at the forefront of innovation, currently engaged in the development of a state-of-the-art Earbud that seamlessly integrates the functionalities of a hearing aid and a regular earbud. With a strong focus on advanced technology, we utilize cutting-edge machine learning and intricate algorithms to optimize speech clarity and minimize background noise, providing a superior listening experience for our users. We are looking for talented individuals to join our dynamic team and help bring this groundbreaking product to the masses.