DNV Ventures
Overview
DNV Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of DNV, an independent expert in assurance and risk management. Founded in March 2020, the firm invests in early-stage (seed to Series A) B2B startups that align with DNV's purpose of safeguarding life, property, and the environment. Its strategic investment areas include the energy transition, maritime transformation, cybersecurity, and digital health solutions. DNV Ventures provides portfolio companies with capital and access to DNV's technical expertise, global network, and customer base. The firm initially aimed to build a portfolio of 15-20 startups.
Portfolio Companies
15
Website
dnv.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leap | Jun 2023 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Kezzler | Feb 2025 | Strategic | Lead |
| Patients Know Best | Sep 2025 | Strategic | Lead |
| NatureAlpha | Feb 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Gridcog | Jul 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
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Key People
Nordik Consulting
Local Strategic Partner
Alessandro Pozzo
Principal Surveyor
Andrzej Szczepkowski
Principal Surveyor
Arne Christian Damhaug
Senior Principal Computational Scientist, Digital Solutions
Azran Mohd Nor
Principal Surveyor
Dan Belin
Principal Project Manager And US Team Lead
Deepak Arora
Principal Software Architect, Structure 365
Durga Puthi
Principal Surveyor
Frank Mikalsen
Principal Surveyor
Friederike Marklein
Head Of Group Accounting (Team Hamburg) Senior Principal Advisor Group Accounting
Frode HOLM
Principal Surveyor
Gary Etzel
Principal Technical Writer
Han-Shin Jeong
Principal Surveyor
Ho Ook Lee
Principal Surveyor
Jan Lausch
Principal Consultant Cyber Security
Jyrki Viherto
Principal Surveyor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is DNV Ventures based?
DNV Ventures is headquartered in Oslo, Oslo, Norway.
When was DNV Ventures founded?
Founding year information for DNV Ventures is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does DNV Ventures have?
DNV Ventures has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in DNV Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Leap, Kezzler, Patients Know Best, NatureAlpha, Gridcog.
What was DNV Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
DNV Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Gridcog in 2026.
What sectors does DNV Ventures focus on?
DNV Ventures focuses on Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Real Estate & PropTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does DNV Ventures focus on?
DNV Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.