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.

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Elvium is a online recruitment software that changes the way businesses handle job applications. Elvium is a easy-to-use tool for HR managers. It is our vision to continue to deliver the most intuitive e-recruitment system.

Pubfront is developing the Audiorista platform to help content publishers solve the challenge of reaching and monetizing audiences through native apps. Our secret sauce lies in a seamless, scalable SaaS solution that simplifies app management and content delivery for audiobooks, mindfulness content, educational courses and more. The problem of digital content distribution, particularly for smaller publishers, involves complex and costly app development, which can hinder their ability to effectively reach and monetize their audiences. This issue affects a wide range of content creators, from independent authors to established educational institutions, who struggle to navigate the technical barriers of app-based content delivery. The Audiorista platform addresses this widespread need by providing an accessible, cost-effective solution. Pubfront's team works consistently to refine the Audiorista platform, ensuring it not only meets but exceeds the needs of today’s digital publishers. Our solution leverages advanced cloud technologies to offer robust, customizable apps that publishers can brand and manage. We focus on continuous updates and feature enhancements based on direct feedback from our users. The inspiration for Pubfront came from witnessing firsthand the obstacles that talented creators face in distributing and monetizing their work. The digital shift in content consumption highlighted a significant gap in the market for a user-friendly, scalable solution that supports diverse content types like audiobooks and educational materials. Driven by a passion for democratizing content distribution, our team is committed to providing the tools necessary for content creators to reach broader audiences and share more knowledge globally.

Founded in 2010, Tradeshift is the world's largest business commerce platform that connects buyers and sellers. Tradeshift connects over 1.5 million companies across 190 countries, processes over half a trillion USD in transactions value yearly, and has a marketplace containing 28 million SKUs.  Tradeshift is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices in Copenhagen, New York, London, Paris, Suzhou, Chongqing, Tokyo, Munich, Frankfurt, Sydney, Bucharest, Oslo and Stockholm.

At Trendsales, we are committed to making 2nd the preferred way of shopping. Every day we work on making it ever cheaper and more convenient for buyers and sellers – good for our users and for the planet. We love to have fun. Not teenage-giggly fun, not dad-joke-fun. We just like to challenge the pretentious fashion industry and support our users in pushing the boundaries for fashion and free them from dress code dogmas. We want them to find their own unique style using our great platforms and flea markets. We applaud everyone who chooses a more sustainable way of shopping and we do our part as a company. We are a team of about 60 passionate product-, support- and marketing professionals and we can't wait to hear from you.

Dobby is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company making coffee machine service smarter through automation, real-time data, and great design. We’re led by serial founders from the tech and coffee industries, and operate as a hybrid team between Copenhagen and Lahore — combining deep product craftsmanship with global speed and scalability. Our culture is dynamic, ambitious, and fun — a place where ideas move fast, ownership matters, and great coffee fuels everything. ☕️

Keypitt™ is a fast-growing startup transforming outdated wardrobe systems with a fully digital ticketing solution. We replace problem-prone paper tickets with a smooth, secure, and smart experience — for both guests and venues. Guests get a personal digital KeyPass they can use again and again. Staff avoid queues, ticket confusion, and stressful situations. Venues gain faster flow, happier guests, reduced costs, and valuable data insights to optimize operations. As part of the vibrant entrepreneurial community, you'll be joining passionate and driven foundes in an inspiring office space, surrounded by other early-stage startups. If you're excited about solving real-world problems with tech — and want to shape the future of venue experiences — we'd love to meet you.

Interested in scaling a startup from 10 to 1000 customers? Yumly is a startup right at the verge of product/market-fit. Right now is truly an exciting time to join us. Our webapp is live with paying customers. Our product is a QR Order and Pay solution, which focuses on entertainment venues. This means you will enjoy the bragging rights of working on something your friends might be using. Right now our focus is on scaling Yumly. This is your opportunity to have a massive impact. Before you start we will define the scope of your project together—based on your interests and our needs. Such that you can apply your skills autonomously. In Yumly we have a people first approach. This is seen in how we customize each role to fit with each person's career ambitions and private life. With realistic goal setting, we strive for ending the day feeling accomplished, not stressed.

The Pie Project is a Mediterranean micro-bakery located in the heart of Odense. Our principal is to make homemade, motherly food. Homemade, handmade, heartmade pies for all the pastry lovers. We are a small team who love baking and pies! Our goal is to find more pie lovers and small business enthusiasts to follow the dream with us. Our moto to Stay HapPie. Hope to meet the next HapPie person soon!

Vi startede vores forretning i Danmark i 2018. Siden da har vi opbygget et netværk af lokale designere i Danmark og eksklusive kunder i Asien. Vi tror på, at det kan lade sig gøre at bygge og indrette boliger med et attraktivt, bæredygtigt design, der mindsker påvirkningen af miljøet.

Budbee is a Stockholm based IT-startup within transportation on a global mission. We are tired of bad deliveries and want to make home-delivery and transportation better. We have developed top-of-the-line route optimization algorithms that make the process of delivering goods to people simple and effective. This makes transportation cheaper and enhances the experience for the consumer. Our clients get an affordable premium service that guarantees high customer satisfaction.

SoilSense is an agro-technology company that works to solve one of the grandest climate challenges of this century - water scarcity. We are driven by the ambition of making a real difference in the world. Today, more than 70% of all available freshwater is used for watering crops. This puts farming at the center of attention if we are to solve the global challenge of water scarcity. SoilSense offers an affordable soil sensor and software solution that helps farmers optimize the growth of their crops, by intelligently recommending when and where to water. SoilSense-farmers reduce water usage and increase their yield. Our company is born global with systems deployed around the globe. At SoilSense we are dedicated to assisting agriculture becoming more sustainable. We are committed to enhancing soil health and productivity through our technology and research. At SoilSense, we believe in nurturing growth, both in crops and our people.

Redeem Tech is a new software development startup capable of developing any type of technology for all types of businesses, but we also offer IT support, technology maintenance, testing, quality assurance, graphics design, search engine optimization, marketing, and consultancy services; We offer it all for any kind of company needing a digital technology partner to help achieve their digital vision. We fully optimize the potential of our employees via the company values which results in happier, encouraged, and passionate employees and moreover higher quality and more efficient products developed within the same amount of time for our clients. Our highly customizable services ensures the final result looks precisely how our clients envision it. And lastly, our fluid payment plans gives everyone, even startups, access to proper IT solutions. The mission is to provide the most affordable but best quality service in order to create the most success and happiness for our customers ultimately increasing their efficiency and profitability. Our vision is to create a software development company with the greatest possible flexibility and freedom for our clients and employees. And our goal is to become the best software development company to work for by allowing and supporting our employees to optimize their potential because of the values of the company.