“The program provides a fantastic introduction to what it means to build a growth company. In addition to a pleasant time with other entrepreneurs and skilled advisers. I think the program was a great introduction to the startup journey and the Norwegian ecosystem for startups.”

“My advice: Sign up for everything that is, read everything you come across, be open to input, be humble and honest, have coverage for what you present, embrace change, ask people you know (and don’t know) for help.”

“We had already validated our idea with the help of a market clarification grant from Innovation Norway and then had to obtain the necessary funds to build an MVP. The Fundraising for Startups program helped us understand how to fundraise and helped us with valuable introductions to investors. Early-stage fundraising is a task that is best done locally, and Startup Norway has the best connections to the environment for angel investors.”

“For us, raising capital from professional investors was a fairly unknown universe, so the program was therefore “spot on” for us. FFS gave us a much better understanding of the various processes we had to go through, and what investors usually looked for. It was also very exciting and educational to hear other startups and speakers share their own stories, experiences and advice. At the same time, we were introduced to several useful tools, templates and checklists, which we have enjoyed a lot in retrospect.”