Hans Christian Bjørne

Accelerating Norwegian companies & innovation projects

📍 Oslo, Oslo, Norway🔄 Updated October 2026💼 4 investments📅 8 years investing🗓 Last invested Oct 2018𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
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Board Member
Oct 2018
In todays era of unpredictable global events, navigating currency markets has grown notably challenging. This led to the creation of our innovative platform, designed to empower companies in mitigating risk and optimizing profits by automating FX processes. Our platform offers real-time monitoring of currency markets, equipping companies with invaluable insights and actions that can affect the bottom line directly.
Member of Board
Jan 2018
Welcome to Oslo Fintech Hub Oslo Fintech Hub is the independent fintech hub in the Oslo region. By giving the fintech community the opportunity to cooperate with financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, tech companies and other corporates - we want to make Oslo the natural choice for anyone looking to build strong, innovative fintech companies. Our goals 01. – Give the fintech community a united voice in meetings with government and authorities. 02. – Give entrepreneurs the best possible framework to build their companies 03. – Increase the potential for success through successful partnership with corporates and other fintech clusters 04. – Create the best work environment for startups Our mission Oslo Fintech Hub is the independent fintech hub in the Oslo region. Our mission is to provide a unified fintech platform for innovation, by bringing to together fintech startups, financial institutions, regulators, service providers and investors. Oslo Fintech Hub is operated by TheFactory, in collaboration with ICT Norway. Since 2016, TheFactory has organised a series of accelerator programs, events, meetups, in addition to building the largest fintech incubator in the Oslo region. Throughout this period we have seen that the startup eco-system has been lacking one key element - a central hub with one thought in mind; to give startups the best platform there is to develop their companies into global players. The Oslo Fintech Hub is established by fintech startups and TheFactory in collaboration with ICT Norway, the interest organisation for the Norwegian ICT industry which represents the full spectrum from the major players down to small entrepreneurial companies. Throughout the fall of 2017, we have established a Nordic fintech collaboration platform with Copenhagen Fintech Lab, Helsinki Fintech Farm and Stockholm Fintech Hub. Together we work to give fintech startups the best opportunity to grow across borders with the best possible partners. In addition, a collaboration with fintech environments such as Finance Innovation in Bergen will give fintech startups the opportunity to grow nationally. Oslo Fintech Hub offers the local fintech eco-system a local and international network for collaboration, learning, networking and investments. With members from the startup community and the financial environment, we believe that amazing things will happen. The interaction between startups and corporates is key for success! Its time for the fintech environment in the Oslo region to get together and join forces with all key players, from startups to corporates, from investors to legislators, in order to make Oslo a centre for fintech innovation and industry collaboration.
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2018
Board Member
Oct 2018
In todays era of unpredictable global events, navigating currency markets has grown notably challenging. This led to the creation of our innovative platform, designed to empower companies in mitigating risk and optimizing profits by automating FX processes. Our platform offers real-time monitoring of currency markets, equipping companies with invaluable insights and actions that can affect the bottom line directly.
Board Member at Econa Oslo's Financial Services Network
Sep 2018
Econa Oslo/Akershus er den største lokalavdelingen i Econa med ca. 11.000 medlemmer og 13 ulike fagnettverk som skaper faglig og sosial medlemsnytte for medlemmene. Econa er på nasjonalt nivå en interesse- og arbeidstakerorganisasjonen for siviløkonomer og masterutdannede innen økonomisk-administrative fag med 21 000 medlemmer og arbeider for å tydeliggjøre økonomifagenes betydning i samfunnet gjennom blant annet følgende: - Sikre at norsk økonomisk-administrativ utdanning skal holde god internasjonal standard - Samle medlemmer rundt felles faglige, sosiale og økonomiske interesser - Sikre gode lønns- og ansettelsesvilkår for våre medlemmer - Fremme kjennskap til norsk høyere utdanning innen økonomi og administrasjon - Sikre høyt faglig og etisk nivå blant våre medlemmer Econa er medlem i Akademikerne.
Board Member at Econa Oslo's Financial Services Network
Sep 2018
Econa Oslo/Akershus is Norway’s largest and most active regional unit on the trade union "Econa". Here you have the opportunity to meet skilled individuals, network with other economists in the region, and keep yourself professionally updated - regardless of where you are in your career. You can count on us! Econa is an interest and employee organization for business economists and masters graduates in economic-administrative subjects. We have 28,000 members and work to clarify the importance of economic disciplines in society. Econa is an interest and employee organization that works to: - Ensure that Norwegian economic-administrative education maintains a good international standard - Gather members around common professional, social and economic interests - Ensure good salary and employment conditions for our members - Promote knowledge of Norwegian higher education in economics and administration - Ensure a high professional and ethical level among our members Econa is a member of "Akademikerne". Read more about us at econa.no
Member of Board
Jan 2018
Welcome to Oslo Fintech Hub Oslo Fintech Hub is the independent fintech hub in the Oslo region. By giving the fintech community the opportunity to cooperate with financial institutions such as banks, insurance companies, tech companies and other corporates - we want to make Oslo the natural choice for anyone looking to build strong, innovative fintech companies. Our goals 01. – Give the fintech community a united voice in meetings with government and authorities. 02. – Give entrepreneurs the best possible framework to build their companies 03. – Increase the potential for success through successful partnership with corporates and other fintech clusters 04. – Create the best work environment for startups Our mission Oslo Fintech Hub is the independent fintech hub in the Oslo region. Our mission is to provide a unified fintech platform for innovation, by bringing to together fintech startups, financial institutions, regulators, service providers and investors. Oslo Fintech Hub is operated by TheFactory, in collaboration with ICT Norway. Since 2016, TheFactory has organised a series of accelerator programs, events, meetups, in addition to building the largest fintech incubator in the Oslo region. Throughout this period we have seen that the startup eco-system has been lacking one key element - a central hub with one thought in mind; to give startups the best platform there is to develop their companies into global players. The Oslo Fintech Hub is established by fintech startups and TheFactory in collaboration with ICT Norway, the interest organisation for the Norwegian ICT industry which represents the full spectrum from the major players down to small entrepreneurial companies. Throughout the fall of 2017, we have established a Nordic fintech collaboration platform with Copenhagen Fintech Lab, Helsinki Fintech Farm and Stockholm Fintech Hub. Together we work to give fintech startups the best opportunity to grow across borders with the best possible partners. In addition, a collaboration with fintech environments such as Finance Innovation in Bergen will give fintech startups the opportunity to grow nationally. Oslo Fintech Hub offers the local fintech eco-system a local and international network for collaboration, learning, networking and investments. With members from the startup community and the financial environment, we believe that amazing things will happen. The interaction between startups and corporates is key for success! Its time for the fintech environment in the Oslo region to get together and join forces with all key players, from startups to corporates, from investors to legislators, in order to make Oslo a centre for fintech innovation and industry collaboration.
2017
Co-Founder & COO
Nov 2017
How fast can you grow your company? At TheFactory we give entrepreneurs fuel to grow. Get investment from TheFactory of up to NOK 500.000 per company and access to free perks from our accelerator partner GAN worth roughly USD 1 Million. Read more about what you get here. Building on the successful FintechFactory pilot program, we take entrepreneurs to the next level. You will be guided by over 120 experienced mentors, including entrepreneurs, investors and industry expert from our partner network. Get access to our huge network of leading industry partners, customers, investors and mentors. Our programs: The next accelerator program starts: March 2021 (Proptech, fintech and retailtech) Want to learn more? Send us a mail simon@thefactory.no
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