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December 16, 2025

Startuplab closes $32m fund to boost Norwegian tech startups

The Oslo-based accelerator is backing early-stage startups throughout Norway

Mimi Billing

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Startuplab, a leading startup incubator and accelerator in Norway, has closed its fifth fund of €32m.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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