Nýsköpunarsjóðurinn Kría
Reykjavík, Capital Regionnyskopun.is
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.
Portfolio Companies
7
Website
nyskopun.isInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marea Iceland | Nov 2023 | Pre Seed | Lead |
| Sweeply | Jan 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Hefring Marine | Apr 2021 | Seed | Lead |
| Kara Connect | Nov 2019 | Seed | Lead |
| Hefring Marine | Jul 2019 | Seed | Lead |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
