SINTEF
Overview
SINTEF is a large independent, non-profit research organization that operates as an investor through its corporate venture capital arm, SINTEF Venture, which manages investment funds to support the commercialization of technologies spun out from its research activities.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zivid | Jan 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| SuperNode | Oct 2022 | Grant | Lead |
| Arbaflame | Nov 2018 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Hystar | Jan 2023 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Sonair | Sep 2025 | Early Funding | Co-investor |
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Key People
Stein Tore Johansen
Principal scientist
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is SINTEF based?
SINTEF is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.
When was SINTEF founded?
SINTEF was founded in 1950.
How many portfolio companies does SINTEF have?
SINTEF has 7 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in SINTEF's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Zivid, SuperNode, Arbaflame, Hystar, Sonair.
What was SINTEF's most recent investment shown here?
SINTEF's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sonair in 2025.
What sectors does SINTEF focus on?
SINTEF focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does SINTEF focus on?
SINTEF typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is SINTEF's AUM?
SINTEF's assets under management are estimated between $109.0M and $109.0M.