Geir Ove Kjesbu

Partner ProVenture, Seed and Venture capital investor

📍 Ranheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway🔄 Updated July 2026💼 22 investments📅 32 years investing🗓 Last invested Jun 2023𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 Norway20+ investments
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32y
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Board Member
Jun 2023
Enua is a leading tech company from Norway, driving groundbreaking solutions in the EV world. We are dedicated to delivering effortless charging solutions for residential, semi-public, and public use.
Board Member
Dec 2021
Defibrio is developing a personal Automatic External Defibrillator that is used as a rescue for incidences of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Board Member
Dec 2020
Our vision is to make blood circulation monitoring technology standard to all critical care hospitals, which will prevent life threatening trends and events during critical care and surgery. Cimon Medical originates from the world-renowned ultrasound departments of NTNU (The Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and St. Olav’s Hospital in Trondheim, Norway.
Board Member
May 2018
Visavi provides software and services related to optimization of maintenance and turnaround processes, primarily for the energy and process industry. Visavi and its products are key enablers for the digitizing agenda in the industry. The company has ambitious international growth plans and we expect a fast-growing customer base over the next few years. Visavi is a spin-off company from the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE). Visavi's technology platform is based on research from the Centre for Integrated Operations at the Norwegian University of Technology and Science (NTNU) and IFE, both recognized as world leading in their respective areas. The Visavi 1st. generation products are based on the modular solution Visavi and is developed in close co-operation with international oil companies and is in use by operators in the North Sea.
Board Member
Jan 2018
Numascale is the eco-system enabler for scale-up in the computer industry. Numascale provides state of the art Node Controller IP, technology and components for Intel UPI and AMD Hypertransport. Numascale is also developing IP and products for CXL. www.numascale.com
Board Member
May 2017
Hydrogen Mem-Tech is a pioneering Norwegian hydrogen technology company. We’re enabling the green transition by realising the potential of pure hydrogen through smart solutions.
Board Member
Jun 2016
Way is digitizing the world of traffic training, using virtual environments and intelligent assessments to make an AI based traffic teacher applicable in a simulator, a normal car, or on your desktop. Through our software platform and full scale driving simulator, students will be able to easily and efficiently gain the necessary level of competence in order to become a safe driver. Way wish to create a holistic system and a future standard for intelligent and efficient driver´s training, both nationally and internationally.
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May 2011
Alpinco – Building the future of mountain destinations in Scandinavia Alpinco is the company behind three of Norway’s leading ski resorts: Hafjell, Kvitfjell and Oppdal. Together, we form a strong alpine ecosystem rooted in performance, guest experience and sustainable growth. Our ambition is clear: to position Alpinco as the most attractive and trusted brand for active mountain holidays in Northern Europe. With a unified platform, strong local identities, and a data-driven approach to e-commerce, sales and marketing, we are building a company designed for international growth. At the heart of Alpinco are our people. Across our destinations and offices, we are proud to attract talented individuals who want to shape the future of alpine tourism, and who find meaning in creating extraordinary guest experiences. Whether you’re a potential partner, investor or future colleague – we invite you to follow our journey. Let’s find the best line down the mountain, together.
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May 2011
The Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (NVCA) was founded in 2001 by the leading players in the Norwegian venture capital sector. NVCA is an independent, non–profit association supporting the interests of entities acting in the private equity and venture capital markets. The NVCA offers no service or advisory functions for entrepreneurs, but provides information about private equity and the NVCAs members through the member directory on our website.
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May 1994
THE PRIME MOVER IN INTELLIGENT TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS Q-Free is a global innovator in intelligent transportation systems that improve traffic flow, road safety, and air quality. With an open, collaborative approach to tolling, traffic, and active transportation management, Q-Free works with customers and partners on every continent to digitize infrastructure and overcome modern mobility challenges for the greater good of society. Q-Free has annual revenues of approximately 1 billion NOK (100 million USD) and employs 400 transportation innovators, experts, and enthusiasts. To learn more about how Q-Free is changing the movements of life, visit www.q-free.com. #liveqfree
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2023
Board Member
Jun 2023
Enua is a leading tech company from Norway, driving groundbreaking solutions in the EV world. We are dedicated to delivering effortless charging solutions for residential, semi-public, and public use.
2021
Board Member
Dec 2021
Defibrio is developing a personal Automatic External Defibrillator that is used as a rescue for incidences of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
2020
Board Member
Dec 2020
Our vision is to make blood circulation monitoring technology standard to all critical care hospitals, which will prevent life threatening trends and events during critical care and surgery. Cimon Medical originates from the world-renowned ultrasound departments of NTNU (The Norwegian University of Science and Technology) and St. Olav’s Hospital in Trondheim, Norway.
2018
Board Member
May 2018
Visavi provides software and services related to optimization of maintenance and turnaround processes, primarily for the energy and process industry. Visavi and its products are key enablers for the digitizing agenda in the industry. The company has ambitious international growth plans and we expect a fast-growing customer base over the next few years. Visavi is a spin-off company from the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE). Visavi's technology platform is based on research from the Centre for Integrated Operations at the Norwegian University of Technology and Science (NTNU) and IFE, both recognized as world leading in their respective areas. The Visavi 1st. generation products are based on the modular solution Visavi and is developed in close co-operation with international oil companies and is in use by operators in the North Sea.
Numascale AS
Board Member
Jan 2018
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