Nordic Valley is a Scandinavian innovation hub focused on building, owning, and scaling AI-driven digital platforms. We create and manage technology ventures that address real structural challenges across talent, innovation, and organisational development. Our approach combines long-term ownership, disciplined execution, and close collaboration with founders, institutions, and ecosystem partners. Nordic Valley serves as the strategic and operational backbone behind our portfolio providing governance, capital structure, and product direction from early build to scale. Under the Nordic Valley umbrella, we develop and own AI-powered platforms including: - Nordly: Talent Hiring Platform - Automated Funding Discovery & Application Tool - Founder & Startup Collaboration Networks - Strategic Advisory & Venture Support

Advanced Precision Systems (APS) is a Norwegian defense-tech startup developing Fenix, a software module for aerial strike drones that enables in-motion release of low-cost, unguided munitions against ground targets. Unlike kamikaze systems, the aircraft returns for reuse, lowering per-strike cost and reducing dependence on strained supply chains.

We’re a Danish startup on a mission to simplify everyday life for thousands of users. Our mobile-first platform helps people save money and time by giving them smart access to daily essentials — all in one seamless experience. We're passionate about using technology, data, and user experience to create tools that make life easier. Currently, we’re in active development and scaling our product. Our team values creativity, ownership, and hands-on problem solving. We love collaborating with people who are hungry to grow and make a real impact.

Nord Creatives is a Denmark-based content agency helping ambitious DTC brands across the Nordics and Europe scale with high-performing paid social creatives. We specialize in data-driven content that blends strategy, storytelling, and platform-native editing, designed to be scroll-stopping and convert.

The Friendship Project was created as a tribute to friendship and to bring more quality time with friends. Through inspiring experiences, meaningful conversations, and social products, The Friendship Project help people understand, nurture, and strengthen their friendships—so they can develope the friendships that they dream of. The Friendship Project offers a range of events, products and experience boxes designed to create great experiences and deeper connections between friends. The main product is the FriendBox - a physical box which comprises various themed experience boxes containing everything needed for enjoyable gatherings with friends at home. Each box includes snacks, drinks, conversation cards and social activities Customers can choose between different themes such as Italy, Wellness, or Roadtrip down memory lane and enjo y activities like board games, yoga or DIY escaperoom . It's easy and requires minimal planning and preparation because everything is included in the box. Fighting loneliness and the mental health crisis requires a collective effort psychologists, educators and teachers cannot solve the crisis alone, but there is much to learn from them. The Friendship Project draw inspiration from their methodologies and seek to integrate them in the product design . Much like physical health. It's not only the doctor, but also exercise s, proper nutrition and fitness programs that keeps our bodies in shape The Friendship Project advocate for inve s ting in our mental health and provide s everyday tools and resources to strengthen our social muscles so that we can create meaningful relationships together. The Friendship Project was founded in dec. 2023 by Maja Arenfeldt Kragh. Maja is passion-driven nerd in friendships with a great interest in psychology and creating meaningful experiences. Having completed a Bachelor's in Design Culture and Economics at SDU (2017 2020) and a Master's in Experience Economy at Aarhus University (2020 2022), along with work experience as a project manager, Maja possesses skills in experience design, project management, user behavior , cultural change management, communication and branding.

Thyr is a modern travel platform helping curious and style-driven explorers plan, experience, and share unique journeys with ease. We offer inspiring travel stories, digital guides, and curated products – like Lightroom presets, ready-made itineraries, and online travel courses – designed to make travel feel more accessible and personal. Whether it's a weekend in the Norwegian fjords or a solo trip through Southeast Asia, Thyr.no helps users make the most of their time, budget, and adventure.

GERM Bikes (Gravel, Electric, Road, Mountain) is an asset-light, tech-driven platform transforming premium bike retail and mobile maintenance. We bridge the gap between high-margin e-commerce and on-demand doorstep service. The Problem: The cycling market has shifted toward heavy electric cargo bikes and premium performance machines. These high-value assets are an absolute nightmare for customers to transport to traditional repair shops, where they face long wait times and unmotivated staff. Meanwhile, corporate mobile competitors are drowning in heavy overhead and corporate debt. The Solution: We vertically integrate the entire customer lifecycle. Customers buy premium bikes directly from our platform, receive expert doorstep assembly/fitting, and stay locked into our ecosystem through smart maintenance subscriptions. By utilizing a database of 130,000+ bike profiles and custom routing software, we run a hyper-efficient, highly profitable operation. To scale rapidly without burning capital on corporate fleets, we leverage a low-barrier franchise model that turns elite mechanics into motivated local owners. GERM Bikes matches traditional shop prices while unlocking massive margins and a predictable, recurring revenue engine.

Messuille Oy is an event company based in Helsinki Finland. We are sales reps for Messe Berlin GmbH which is among the top 10 largest event companies in Europe. We also plan and design exhibition booths for events taking place in Europe and in Asia. We are a small team of 4 people and hire freelance graphicians and booth builders for cases.

Fortifai simplifies compliance by turning complex regulatory requirements into structured, actionable data. Founded in Oslo and backed by leading VCs, Fortifai combines deep domain expertise with modern data infrastructure to transform compliance from a reactive reporting burden into a proactive, continuous process.

Availy, founded in 2021, is a disruptive technology player specializing in resource management and booking solutions. We have established strategic partnerships with key players like ExtendaGO and Zettle by PayPal, reinforcing our growth in the European market. Our platform is scalable across industries and locations, with a clear objective: to become a global leader in resource optimization. Availy provides a digital B2B platform that combines intelligent resource optimization with a seamless booking experience. The platform is designed for the hair and wellness industries in Norway and Europe, delivering a clear value proposition that includes: - Efficient Resource Management: Optimize scheduling of staff, equipment, and facilities, achieving up to 30% increased efficiency and resource utilization. - Increased Profitability: Maximize the use of company resources to achieve measurable productivity gains and higher earnings. - Seamless Customer Experiences: User-friendly booking integrated into the company's own channels. - Open API Technology/Partner Strategy: Cloud-based API technology enabling collaboration and shared customer journeys with other SaaS solutions (CRM, web, POS, etc.). Our goal is to become a leader in resource management and booking, supported by partnerships with recognized providers of POS, CRM, payment solutions and accounting. This ensures technical excellence, cost-effective solutions, and the distribution power to scale the platform effectively.

Translution Capital is a Nordic Corporate Finance house, which devises and executes innovative, customized solutions to our clients’ most challenging issues. We offer a wide range of services to support our clients’ strategic and financial objectives. Our core competences are centered around ECM, DCM and M&A. We offer our clients’ special situation solutions such as one-off valuations, budgeting, incentive programs, cash flow performances, KPI analysis, market analysis, competitor environment analysis, sensitivity parameters etc.

At Sprout, we are on a mission to empower the next generation professionals to build financial security through a modern workplace pension solution designed specifically for their needs and values. Our app-based platform offers an accessible, easy-to-understand pension solution aimed to demystify pensions, provide green investment options, and engaging educational resources, all in a streamlined UX for both businesses and employees. With a focus on ESG-driven investments, we’re helping young people make a positive impact while preparing for their future.

We help companies with the technical issues. If they need help with special development of applications or development and implementation of system integrations for MinForening, MinOrganisation, Umbraco, nopCommerce or other solutions, we can help! We help with the automation of processes and tests, in order to develop and future-proof solutions efficiently. We have over 12 years of experience with integration development for both CMS systems and special application solutions in .NET.

CleanQuote is the leading platform designed to streamline the vessel cleaning industry by connecting ship operators with vetted suppliers for underwater services, hold cleaning supplies, and shore cleaning gangs. We empower maritime professionals by offering a one-stop solution for obtaining competitive quotes and managing cleaning operations across 1,000+ ports worldwide, ensuring efficiency and transparency in a complex industry. The maritime industry often struggles with the inefficiencies of managing vessel cleaning operations in numerous ports all over the world, which are essential for maintaining vessel performance and regulatory compliance. Ship operators face the challenge of finding reliable and cost-effective cleaning services and supplies, often spending excessive time and resources coordinating with multiple suppliers and agents. This problem affects a wide range of stakeholders, including vessel owners, operators, and port authorities, across a global scale, leading to unnecessary delays and operational inefficiencies. CleanQuote solves these challenges by offering a digital platform that centralizes and simplifies the process of sourcing vessel cleaning services and supplies. Users can send requests for quotes to a network of pre-vetted suppliers, covering everything from underwater hull cleaning to shore cleaning services and hold cleaning supplies. The platform's features include a detailed port and supplier search, automated request handling, and comprehensive fleet management tools, such as idle stay monitoring and fleet overviews using AIS data. By providing a seamless interface and robust data management, CleanQuote helps maritime professionals optimize their operations, reduce downtime, and improve overall efficiency. Founded by an ex-operator at DS Norden, a leading player on the market, CleanQuote was born from first-hand experience with how manual and ineffective vessel cleaning operations is in most maritime companies today. After building and growing the company successfully for years, an ownership change took place in 2024 to further accelerate growth of the company.

We are a brand new startup working on developing smart safety solutions using artificial intelligence tools like computer vision and deep learning. Every year, 3000 people die in construction sites around Europe. We are working on solutions that could hinder many of those deaths, and the countless accidents.