TheFactory Asset Management
Investing in the next generation of Nordic technology companies
Backing ambitious founders
TheFactory is a Nordic early-stage technology investment platform.
We partner with founders from the very first phases of company building — helping them shape products, validate markets, secure capital, and prepare for international growth.
For investors, TheFactory provides access to promising technology companies before they enter traditional venture capital rounds, enabling participation in the value creation that takes place in the earliest and often most dynamic stages of growth.
Our investment and acceleration focus spans a broad range of technology sectors, including fintech, proptech, sportstech, retailtech, impact, defence & security, and other emerging technology verticals.
10+
8K+
Startups accelerated
Programs run
Companies screened
Years of experience
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550+
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90+
Exits
Investments made
An integrated venture platform
TheFactory is a venture platform built to identify, support, and invest in promising early-stage technology companies.
We combine investment capital, hands-on company building, accelerator programs, founder support, and investor access to help ambitious startups move from idea and early traction to scalable growth. Through close collaboration with founders, industry partners, investors, and domain experts, we help companies refine their products, validate markets, strengthen commercial models, and prepare for their next phase of growth.
Our model gives founders access to capital, competence, networks, and structured growth programs at a stage where the right support can make a significant difference. For investors, TheFactory provides curated access to early-stage technology companies before they typically reach traditional venture capital rounds.
With roots in the Nordic startup ecosystem, TheFactory works across sectors including fintech, proptech, sportstech, retailtech, impact, defence & security, and other emerging technology categories.
TheFactory Group
The parent company behind the platform.
TheFactory Academy
Responsible for accelerator programs that support founders in building scalable technology companies.
TheFactory Asset Management
Responsible for venture investments, portfolio management, and investment vehicles.
This integrated structure allows us to combine deal sourcing, founder development, and capital, creating a strong pipeline of investment opportunities.
Our investment edge
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Through our accelerator programs and broad ecosystem, we build close relationships with ambitious founders at an early stage. This gives TheFactory early insight into promising technology companies before they typically reach traditional venture capital investors.
For our investors, this creates access to selected startups at the beginning of their growth journey, with the opportunity to participate in the value creation that takes place as these companies develop, scale, and prepare for larger funding rounds.
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A substantial share of value creation in technology companies takes place while they are still privately held, often before they become accessible to the broader investment market.
Through TheFactory’s platform, investors gain earlier access to private market opportunities and can participate in the growth journey from a stage where much of the company’s long-term value is still being built.
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Our accelerator programs, network, and ecosystem provide a continuous pipeline of early-stage startups across the Nordic region.
This enables us to identify promising founders, emerging technologies, and attractive investment opportunities at an early stage — often before they become visible to the broader venture capital market.
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We do more than provide capital.
Through mentorship, access to relevant networks, and hands-on operational support, we work closely with founders to help them strengthen their companies, accelerate growth, and build scalable businesses.
Portfolio
TheFactory has invested in 90+ early-stage technology companies across multiple sectors and stages of maturity. Our portfolio includes startups within:
Fintech
Proptech
Retailtech
Sportstech
Impact & sustainability
Emerging technology sectors
This diversified portfolio creates a broad pipeline of potential growth and exit opportunities over time.
