Camilla Dybendal Frøya Ventures is happy to announce that Henrik Amstutz has joined us as Chief Operating Officer. A Swiss national with a love for sports and the outdoors, Henrik brings a sharp international perspective and a hands-on mindset. He began his career in London at Nomura, a leading global financial services group headquartered in Japan, being … Read more
Gaining this license is far more than an administrative step — it is a clear validation of our professionalism, structure, and long-term ambitions. The process involves meeting strict requirements for fund governance, investment strategy, transparency, and compliance. Being approved as an EuVECA fund means that we are now officially recognized as a professional fund manager … Read more
Female entrepreneurs have the same needs as their male counterparts but also face unique barriers. Innovation Norway aim to address these barriers with effective measures that the entrepreneurs themselves believe in and Frøya Venture is proud to contribute into the discussion. It is a billion dollar potential in females, but the risk capital falls behind. … Read more
Frøya Ventures is happy to announce that Ingrid Sølvberg has joined us as a General Partner. With over 30 years of experience from the energy sector, Ingrid brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to our team. Ingrid’s career includes executive roles at Equinor, Centrica Norway, and Vår Energi, as well as serving as Director … Read more
At Frøya Ventures, Kyllenstjerna will play a pivotal role in strengthening our portfolio’s commercial capabilities — helping founders define and scale sustainable revenue streams, explore new market opportunities, and unlock growth. Her sharp business acumen, hands-on leadership style, and passion for building make her a powerful force in driving impact and long-term value. With an … Read more
Gunvor Marie Dyrdal is a licensed psychologist with a Ph.D. in Positive Psychology, completed through collaborative studies in Norway and the United States. She has undertaken multiple professional and academic residencies in the U.S., including as a Fulbright Scholar at University of California, Riverside, reflecting her commitment to fostering international collaboration and excellence. She led … Read more
Av Camilla Dybendal, Åshild Hanne Larsen og Ann-Christin Spone, Founders Frøya Ventures Sammenlignet med våre skandinaviske naboer har vi langt mindre tilgang til venturekapital, og situasjonen er enda verre for kvinnelige gründere, som kun mottar 2 % av den tilgjengelige kapitalen. Dersom vi ønsker å bygge morgendagens næringsliv, må vi ta grep nå. Hvorfor er … Read more
The She’s Next program is designed to bridge this gap and provide female entrepreneurs with the resources they need. She’s Next, Empowered by Visa is a global initiative dedicated to advancing women-owned small businesses. Launched by Visa, this program provides women entrepreneurs with the resources, funding, and mentorship needed to thrive in today’s competitive market. By … Read more
The University of Stavanger‘s Department of Innovation and External Relations, through its Lyspæren Innovation House, provides a dynamic environment for idea development, innovation, and entrepreneurship among students. This collaboration will strengthen our shared goal of increasing the number of female entrepreneurs in Norway. Troels Gyde Jacobsen, Innovation Director at the Department of Innovation and External … Read more
Our deepest gratitude goes to the former Minister of Trade, Mr. Vestre, and the current Minister of Trade, Ms. Myrseth, for their steadfast support and dedication to this cause. We also thank Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries and Innovation Norway for their invaluable work and for acknowledging our contributions to shaping this agenda. Frøya … Read more
