
About us

About us

About us
A dedicated team
We bring extensive experience in building and scaling early-stage companies. With a strong background in entrepreneurship, company building, investment, and strategy, we help businesses grow and succeed.
Jan has over 30 years of experience in developing, financing, and leading tech companies. He has co-founded several successful ventures from NTNU, SINTEF, Statoil, and Telenor, and brings deep expertise in commercialization, strategy, and scaling.

Jan has over 30 years of experience in developing, financing, and leading tech companies. He has co-founded several successful ventures from NTNU, SINTEF, Statoil, and Telenor, and brings deep expertise in commercialization, strategy, and scaling.

Jan has over 30 years of experience in developing, financing, and leading tech companies. He has co-founded several successful ventures from NTNU, SINTEF, Statoil, and Telenor, and brings deep expertise in commercialization, strategy, and scaling.

Cristina has experience from being CFO for hire in several technology based start-ups og scale-ups. She has also worked at SIVA, and is an active member of the board in several companies.

Cristina has experience from being CFO for hire in several technology based start-ups og scale-ups. She has also worked at SIVA, and is an active member of the board in several companies.

Cristina has experience from being CFO for hire in several technology based start-ups og scale-ups. She has also worked at SIVA, and is an active member of the board in several companies.

Morten has over 20 years of experience founding and leading tech companies, with a strong focus on developing research-heavy startups. He has also served as CFO in several companies, combining deep technical insights with operational leadership and financial expertise to drive innovation and sustainable business growth.

Morten has over 20 years of experience founding and leading tech companies, with a strong focus on developing research-heavy startups. He has also served as CFO in several companies, combining deep technical insights with operational leadership and financial expertise to drive innovation and sustainable business growth.

Morten has over 20 years of experience founding and leading tech companies, with a strong focus on developing research-heavy startups. He has also served as CFO in several companies, combining deep technical insights with operational leadership and financial expertise to drive innovation and sustainable business growth.

Margrethe has solid experience in strategy, finance, and market analysis for growth companies. She leads Trykktanken, is the managing director of a portfolio company, and has a background as a consultant focused on growth strategies, analysis, and commercialization.

Margrethe has solid experience in strategy, finance, and market analysis for growth companies. She leads Trykktanken, is the managing director of a portfolio company, and has a background as a consultant focused on growth strategies, analysis, and commercialization.

Margrethe has solid experience in strategy, finance, and market analysis for growth companies. She leads Trykktanken, is the managing director of a portfolio company, and has a background as a consultant focused on growth strategies, analysis, and commercialization.

Bjørnar was one of the founders of Impello in 2005 and has over 20 years of experience as a project manager in transaction processes (M&A), financing processes, and strategic advisory, as well as extensive experience as CEO and CFO within technology and trade.

Bjørnar was one of the founders of Impello in 2005 and has over 20 years of experience as a project manager in transaction processes (M&A), financing processes, and strategic advisory, as well as extensive experience as CEO and CFO within technology and trade.

Bjørnar was one of the founders of Impello in 2005 and has over 20 years of experience as a project manager in transaction processes (M&A), financing processes, and strategic advisory, as well as extensive experience as CEO and CFO within technology and trade.

Tuva brings broad experience in early-stage business development and finance. She supports several portfolio startups and actively contributes to KLP Trykktanken. With board roles, operational insight, and a Master of Science degree, she combines strategic thinking with strong analytical skills.

Tuva brings broad experience in early-stage business development and finance. She supports several portfolio startups and actively contributes to KLP Trykktanken. With board roles, operational insight, and a Master of Science degree, she combines strategic thinking with strong analytical skills.

Tuva brings broad experience in early-stage business development and finance. She supports several portfolio startups and actively contributes to KLP Trykktanken. With board roles, operational insight, and a Master of Science degree, she combines strategic thinking with strong analytical skills.

Jørgen has experience from strategic and financial advisory at Impello, with a particular focus on analyses and documentation in transaction processes (M&A). He holds a Master’s degree from the Norwegian School of Economics

Jørgen has experience from strategic and financial advisory at Impello, with a particular focus on analyses and documentation in transaction processes (M&A). He holds a Master’s degree from the Norwegian School of Economics

Jørgen has experience from strategic and financial advisory at Impello, with a particular focus on analyses and documentation in transaction processes (M&A). He holds a Master’s degree from the Norwegian School of Economics

Rune has 25 years of experience from commercialization of early stage technology companies and projects, being CEO and investor within several industries. He is one of three founding partners of CoFounder, but has taken a step down to maintain his health.

Rune has 25 years of experience from commercialization of early stage technology companies and projects, being CEO and investor within several industries. He is one of three founding partners of CoFounder, but has taken a step down to maintain his health.

Rune has 25 years of experience from commercialization of early stage technology companies and projects, being CEO and investor within several industries. He is one of three founding partners of CoFounder, but has taken a step down to maintain his health.

Maja works part-time at CoFounder alongside her studies in Industrial Economics and Technology Management at NTNU, where she specializes in data technology and AI. With experience from the startup ecosystem, she combines business strategy and digital insight to support innovation.

Maja works part-time at CoFounder alongside her studies in Industrial Economics and Technology Management at NTNU, where she specializes in data technology and AI. With experience from the startup ecosystem, she combines business strategy and digital insight to support innovation.

Maja works part-time at CoFounder alongside her studies in Industrial Economics and Technology Management at NTNU, where she specializes in data technology and AI. With experience from the startup ecosystem, she combines business strategy and digital insight to support innovation.

Our journey so far
CoFounder was started in 2010 by a group of experienced entrepreneurs. Since then, the company has built strong expertise in early-stage company building and has become a leading player in seed investments. A lot has changed over the past 15 years, but one thing has stayed the same: our passion for creating real value through hard work and investing in the solutions of tomorrow.
Our journey so far
Our journey so far
CoFounder was started in 2010 by a group of experienced entrepreneurs. Since then, the company has built strong expertise in early-stage company building and has become a leading player in seed investments. A lot has changed over the past 15 years, but one thing has stayed the same: our passion for creating real value through hard work and investing in the solutions of tomorrow.
A lot has changed over the past 15 years, but one thing remains the same: our passion for creating real value through hard work and investing in the solutions of tomorrow.
2010
2010
2010
CoFounder is established
CoFounder is established
Cofounder is founded by Jan Biti, Morten Frøseth and Rune Bjerke to provide management resources and capital for building and scaling early stage tech companies.



2010
2010
2010
Partnering with SINTEF and NTNU
Partnering with SINTEF and NTNU
Cofounder partners with NTNU TTO and SINTEF to commercialize game-changing technologies for various industries.
2010
2010
2010
First investment
First investment
We make our first investment, marking the beginning of our journey in supporting and scaling technology-driven ventures.
2015
2015
2015
CoFounder as founder of new tech companies
CoFounder as founder of new tech companies
We expand our focus by by identifying high-potential opportunties. We start founding our own tech companies, such as OptoScale.



2019
2019
2019
75 MNOK raised from KLP
75 MNOK raised from KLP
CoFounder launches the first seed fund in partnership with KLP. The goal is to invest in early stage tech companies in Norway.
2019
2019
2019
Driven by industrial needs, we create new companies
Driven by industrial needs, we create new companies
We identify real industrial challenges and build companies that develop innovative solutions to meet those needs and open up new opportunities across industries.
2021
2021
2021
KLP Trykktanken is launched
KLP Trykktanken is launched
Alongside the fund, we launch Trykktanken, an accelerator program for startups that allows us to explore investment opportunities across Norway.



2024
2024
2024
200 MNOK raised for the Såkorn 1 Midt fund
200 MNOK raised for the Såkorn 1 Midt fund
We closed Såkorn 1 Midt with 200 million NOK in capital, dedicated to pre-seed and seed investments in Central Norway.



2024
2024
2024
Moved to Nordre Gate
Moved to Nordre Gate
This move marked a significant strengthening of our team and allowed for new local opportunities, enhancing our presence and collaboration.
2024
2024
2024
220 MNOK raised for the Venture fund
220 MNOK raised for the Venture fund
The launch of a new fund with KLP marks the beginning of three more years of collaboration through KLP Trykktanken and several new investment opportunities.