RunwayFBU
Overview
RunwayFBU is an early-stage venture capital fund and tech hub based in Norway, founded in 2021 by Kjell Inge Røkke and Tor Bækkelund. The firm operates a $30 million fund focused on pre-seed and seed investments, ranging from $100k to $3m, in European industrial software and data-centric technology companies. Its investment thesis targets startups that enhance efficiency, sustainability, and resilience in heavy industries like energy, manufacturing, and maritime. The 'FBU' in the name is a reference to the airport code for Fornebu, its first location. The fund is backed by Aker and provides its portfolio companies with access to the Aker industrial network for pilots and scaling.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| AirHub | Apr 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Telgea | Feb 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| IPercept | Sep 2026 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Zerolytics | Jan 2024 | Seed | Lead |
| Shapemaker | Jul 2023 | VC Round | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is RunwayFBU based?
RunwayFBU is headquartered in Lysaker, Viken, Norway.
When was RunwayFBU founded?
RunwayFBU was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does RunwayFBU have?
RunwayFBU has 23 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in RunwayFBU's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include AirHub, Telgea, IPercept, Zerolytics, Shapemaker.
What was RunwayFBU's most recent investment shown here?
RunwayFBU's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in IPercept in 2026.
What sectors does RunwayFBU focus on?
RunwayFBU focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Telecommunications & Networking, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Real Estate & PropTech, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Real Estate & PropTech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, FinTech, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences.
What company stages does RunwayFBU focus on?
RunwayFBU typically invests at the Early stage.
What is RunwayFBU's AUM?
RunwayFBU's assets under management are estimated between $30.0M and $30.0M.