Updated: June 13, 2026
About the program
Program type
Description
TheFactory - an award-winning accelerator and investor - was founded in 2015 by Ingar Bentsen, and has since invested in close to 100 startups, accelerated around 500 startups, as well as being an important voice in the Norwegian Startup eco-system.
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Program details
Value add
We support our startups as they become a part of TheFactory-family. We help with investors, mentors, corporate partnerships, strategic advisory and much more.
Investment offer
Check size$25,000,000 – $100,000
Funding requirements
We are the leading accelerator and early-phase investment eco-system in Norway, running the largest accelerator program in the Nordics - GründerAcademy, as well as SportstechAcademy.