Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría
Overview
An Icelandic investment fund established in 2025 through the merger of the New Business Venture Fund (Nýsköpunarsjóður atvinnulífsins) and Kría. It is an evergreen fund owned by the Icelandic government that invests in seed and early-stage companies, provides convertible loans, and invests in other funds. The fund targets sectors like technology, life sciences, and creative industries to foster sustainable and competitive businesses with growth potential. It aims to support innovation where there is a perceived market failure, without directly competing with private investors.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sowilo | Jul 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Marea Iceland | Nov 2023 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Atmonia | Jan 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sweeply | Jan 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Flow ehf. | Jun 2021 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría based?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría is headquartered in Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland.
When was Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría founded?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría was founded in 1998.
How many portfolio companies does Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría have?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría has 12 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría's portfolio?
Recent investments visible on Caplight include Sowilo, Marea Iceland, Atmonia, Sweeply, Flow ehf..
What was Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría's most recent investment?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría's most recent investment on Caplight was in Sowilo in 2026.
What sectors does Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría focus on?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría focus on?
Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría typically invests at the Early stage.