DNB Ventures is a subsidiary owned by DNB. We invest in promising start-ups that have a confirmed business model and paying customers.
DNB Ventures contributes to increased innovation capacity in DNB through relevant learning about new products, services and customer experiences.
We have a pool of NOK 250 million that we can invest in relevant and innovative start-ups. This pool of cash is managed through minority investments for which we actively exercise ownership.
The Nordic region is the primary focus of investments. This is based on the Group’s market insights and network in the Nordic market. Proximity to the companies is also important to realise the objectives of the investments.
We primarily invest in companies associated with the financial sector. This can be companies that deliver financial services or products, or products and services that are a key part of a financial value chain.
We invest in promising start-ups that have a confirmed business model and paying customers. The companies will typically be in the «seed» phase, and we prefer ownership interests of 10–20 per cent.
Innovative project management tool for environmental certification and environmental management in the building and construction industry.
Norway’s leading provider of crowdlending services.
Innovative accounting solution for small businesses and individual companies.
DNB Ventures’ first investment. Started as an app for invoice payments, then expanded with services for price comparison. Acquired from Hudya in 2019.