Elisabeth (Iren) Øvstebø

7Analytics is a Norwegian tech startup developing superior high-precision models for predicting floods and landslides. We use hydrology, geology, and data science to develop high-precision risk models that help everyone from asset owners to insurers to plan for imminent and future impacts of climate change. Our dedicated team of scientists achieves unmatched prediction granularity by leveraging advanced geospatial data re-processing, high-res datasets and AI models. We are proud to be a team of positive, analytical, trustworthy, and committed professionals, driven by a common goal: To make the world a better place for future generations.

Nivel helps cities regulate shared micromobility. Smart, digital regulations make cities tidier, safer and more accessible. The Nivel digital regulator tool analyzes real-time position data from the vehicles with dynamic algorithms, putting city administrations on top of micromobility and public space utilization from their desktops.

At Minuendo, we are passionate about sound and the sense of hearing. We are equally concerned about the state of hearing for consumers and professionals, ranging from musicians to workers in the construction industry. Minuendo was founded in 2018 by a team with extensive experience in acoustics, hearing protection, and product development. Our mission is to deliver category-defining hearing protection products and services will help eradicate noise-induced hearing loss.

Connect BAN Rogaland operates as an independent, membership-based organization with the goal of being the preferred link between investors and entrepreneurs in Rogaland. Our role involves conducting pre-assessments and inviting entrepreneurs to present their projects during our investor luncheons, where we also offer expertise from our partners in the investor field. This way, we facilitate valuable meetings and potential investment opportunities. Connect BAN (Business Angel Network) constitutes an essential component of Connect and plays a central role as a bridge in the angel investor community and early-stage companies.

X2 Innovation Center is a national level Innovation Center to accelerate the transformation of the Norwegian economy. Facing a structurally declining Oil & Gas industry, Norwegian companies are looking to accelerate the launch of new growth ventures beyond their current core business. X2 runs Corporate Accelerator Programs (Sprint, Bootcamp, Accelerate) to help established companies launch radical new growth ventures in days rather than months. Brings lean startup, fastworks and customer development to large companies to explore new growth in clean tech, smart cities, asteroid mining, digital health, the solar revolution, drones, subsea mining and more. Connects startups and corporates to multiply acceleration across companies, cultures and business models. X2 Innovation Center builds new networks and innovation clusters around emerging business opportunities. This includes identifying "unlikely partners"​ in new markets, new technology partners, research bodies and new financing options. Most importantly, helps New Ventures Teams and Corporate Business Development Managers accelerate their learning and business model innovation process. Executive feedback: "Bootcamp was a game-changer"​ (Smart buildings) "More than we could ever have dreamt of"​ (EV-charging) "This can change our entire corporate innovation culture"​ (Solar energy) "​In 3 1/2 days we did what normally would take us six months"​ (Solar energy) X2 counts a 18-people strong Corporate Advisory Board, connecting national government, experienced executives, startups and financing bodies. Founding Partners include Aibel, Delfi Data, SR-Bank, Lyse and Kverneland Group. Rogaland Fylkeskommune is key financing partner.

Innovation Dock is a living, energetic innovation hub for entrepreneurs, innovators and growth companies in Stavanger, Norway. Four buildings of prime office space, co-working and conference facilities with front row view of the fjords and mountains, located in the most energetic part of Stavanger city center; the growing Stavanger east.

Link Capital is an investment manager. We operate a series of early-stage investment funds. Link III is an energy transition fund investing in European climate- and energy transition startups. Link has a total portfolio of 72 investments across three funds across nine countries.

7Analytics is a Norwegian tech startup developing superior high-precision models for predicting floods and landslides. We use hydrology, geology, and data science to develop high-precision risk models that help everyone from asset owners to insurers to plan for imminent and future impacts of climate change. Our dedicated team of scientists achieves unmatched prediction granularity by leveraging advanced geospatial data re-processing, high-res datasets and AI models. We are proud to be a team of positive, analytical, trustworthy, and committed professionals, driven by a common goal: To make the world a better place for future generations.

Nivel helps cities regulate shared micromobility. Smart, digital regulations make cities tidier, safer and more accessible. The Nivel digital regulator tool analyzes real-time position data from the vehicles with dynamic algorithms, putting city administrations on top of micromobility and public space utilization from their desktops.

At Minuendo, we are passionate about sound and the sense of hearing. We are equally concerned about the state of hearing for consumers and professionals, ranging from musicians to workers in the construction industry. Minuendo was founded in 2018 by a team with extensive experience in acoustics, hearing protection, and product development. Our mission is to deliver category-defining hearing protection products and services will help eradicate noise-induced hearing loss.

Connect BAN Rogaland operates as an independent, membership-based organization with the goal of being the preferred link between investors and entrepreneurs in Rogaland. Our role involves conducting pre-assessments and inviting entrepreneurs to present their projects during our investor luncheons, where we also offer expertise from our partners in the investor field. This way, we facilitate valuable meetings and potential investment opportunities. Connect BAN (Business Angel Network) constitutes an essential component of Connect and plays a central role as a bridge in the angel investor community and early-stage companies.