Friar Venture

Friar Venture is a regional investment fund that invests in technology companies with growth potential headquartered in Telemark and Vestfold. The investment mandate is flexible with respect to company size, technology and industry.

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September 5, 2024
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Regional Funds – A Recipe for Local Value Creation!

At Arendalsuka 2024, our session on regional funds discussed the role these funds play in fostering local value creation across Norway. The event, hosted by Sparebanken Sør, brought together key figures in the industry to discuss how regional investment strategies can be optimized to support economic growth in less urbanized areas. 

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July 4, 2024
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Friar Venture off to a great start securing three investments in the first 6 months

Friar Venture, our regional venture fund in Telemark and Vestfold, has hit the ground running in its first six months. The fund is experiencing strong deal flow, showcasing the incredible innovation happening within the region. We're thrilled to announce that Friar Venture has already made three exciting investments so far

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July 4, 2024
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New investment: Cemit is Transforming Railway Maintenance with AI, lowering the carbon footprint

New investment that reflects Skagerak Capital’s commitment to fostering innovation in sectors that have a significant environmental impact

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December 6, 2023
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Friar Venture launched

Friar Venture is an investment fund to accelerate growth in tech companies in Telemark and Vestfold. The investment mandate is flexible in terms of company size, technology and industry. The establishment of the fund represents an important step in strengthening innovation and ventures in Telemark and Vestfold.

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