NorBAN

NorBAN is the Norwegian Business Angel Network, a national interest organisation for private investors who put their own money into early-stage startup companies. It serves both individual angels and regional angel networks across Norway.

The group describes itself as run by angel investors, for angel investors. It is not a fund and not a consultancy.

Services

• Investor training: courses and programmes for people who want to learn how to invest as an angel.
• Networking events: monthly social meetings in Oslo, quarterly startup pitch sessions and seasonal gatherings.
• Dealflow: access to startup opportunities shared with members.
• Representation: a shared voice for angels towards policymakers, with the aim of supporting the wider startup scene.
• Programmes: an Erasmus exchange for young entrepreneurs and an annual pitch competition.

Who it serves

Individual business angels, regional angel networks and others in the Norwegian ecosystem who work with or for angels. Membership comes in several levels, and members can join group trips to Nordic investor conferences.

Key facts

• Based in: Norway
• Membership: several tiers, including affiliate memberships with EBAN, SMB Norway and Abelia
• Events: meetups held in Oslo