Oxidane Venture

Last night, we gathered almost 100 inspiring founders and changemakers! ✨ The energy in the room was truly unique as we shared insights, connected, and strengthened the entrepreneurial community in our region - together with Innoventus Sør, Driv Agder, UiA Nyskaping, Bølgen bærekraftsenter and Business Region Kristiansand. Steffen Pauschert, our CEO, delivered an engaging talk on the art of raising capital, sharing actionable advice that left the room buzzing with ideas and inspiration. Our 10 takeaways from Steffen’s session: 💡 Smaller funding rounds are often more appropriate early on. 💡 Success takes time - be patient and persistent. 💡 Provide true impact value to your customers, investors, and the planet. 💡 Choose the right company structure for your journey. 💡 Know the type of investor you want by your side. 💡 Have a clear vision of where you want to be in 10 years. 💡 Challenging times create extraordinary opportunities—seize them! 💡 Keep your integrity, be nice, and work hard. 💡 Take action and implement new learnings within 48 hours. 💡 Make a detailed plan before starting any funding round. Last night reminded us of why we do what we do. The future of entrepreneurship is collaborative, sustainable, and full of opportunities - and we’re proud to be part of it! 🌊🌱 Even Ovnerud Tor Oskar Wilhelmsen Tom Longmate Emma Lunden Maren Oustad Torve Klara Elizabeth Ruud Siri Urdal Janne Storm Pettersen Manuel Moreno Børge Jomaas Kristoffer Liland Start Agder

WOW!! The event is officially FULL! 🎉 We’re so excited to welcome 90 incredible founders and businesses this Thursday! It’s going to be all about inspiring each other, exchanging ideas, and sparking new opportunities. 🫱🏼🫲🏽 Also we’ll be sharing a glimpse into our world — how we work, connect, and create real impact together with our partners and portfolio companies. 💧 A great thank you to our co-host Innoventus Sør, Driv Agder, Business Region Kristiansand, UiA Nyskaping, Bølgen bærekraftsenter and #ewaves. BTW! If someone is unable to make it, there’s a waiting list you can join. Sign up below 👇👇

They say nobody in their right mind would come to Helsinki in November🤷🏼♀️ Well, except badasses - like us! And thousands of founders, investors, and changemakers who believe in the future. Helsinki has once again proven why Slush is one of the most inspiring arenas for founders and investors. This week was filled with exciting meetings, new connections, and an energy that reignited our passion for what we do at Oxidane Venture. We pitched on behalf of a strong portfolio and saw the potential of our portfolio companies validated through meaningful conversations. From visionary founders to inspiring collaborations with fellow investors, this week reaffirmed our mission. Our takeaways from this week: 💚 Leadership and Culture Matter: Great companies start with strong leadership and a winning culture. Founders who do the right things, inspire teams, and build shared values consistently drive success. 💚 Sustainability and Impact Are the Future: Purpose and profit are no longer at odds. Investments in sectors like water, energy, and tech where impact drives innovation will define tomorrow’s winners. 💚 Speed and Scalability Win: Launch fast, adapt faster. Teams that build for growth and think globally from day one stand out and stay ahead. 💚 Clarity and Focus Attract Funding: A clear, compelling story that’s easy to share accelerates the right connections. Show why you will win and make your edge undeniable. 💚 Momentum and Patience Build Value: Share progress, celebrate wins, and keep building. Venture investing is a long game, and companies focused on sustainability and scalability today will shape the future. At Oxidane Venture, we invest in Waterpioneers - founders and teams innovating at the intersection of water and technology with impact at their core. Slush reminded us of the unique role investors play in shaping the future. As we head home, we’re inspired by the people we met, the ideas we heard, and the opportunities ahead. The future of water and technology is bright, and we’re proud to be part of it. Are you ready to join us in driving meaningful change? Let’s connect. Fished Reviver AS Orca Connex #Ecotrawl Intoto SMART OCEAN Alotta Lift Ocean #Aragea 📸 South Coast Creative AS

Oxidane Venture together with our partners invites you to this year’s final Startup Evening in Kristiansand! Are you an entrepreneur or curious about startups? Join us for an inspiring and informal evening at our offices in the heart of Kristiansand! 💧Date: November 28th, at 17:30 💧Location: Dronningens gate 2, Kristiansand 💧Oxidane refreshments 👉🏼 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ddBeisE5 👈🏼 Steffen Pauschert will share valuable insights into the world of investors, and the art of raising capital. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and enjoy a memorable evening filled with great company and refreshments. 🕺 The event is free, but space is limited—so sign up now! We look forward to seeing you there! 👋🏼 Partners‼️ Innoventus Sør - Maren, Klara, Runar & Lars Driv Agder - Siri & Janne UiA Nyskaping - Kristoffer, Tea &Halvor Bølgen bærekraftsenter - Solveig & Manuel Business Region Kristiansand - Børge #E-waves Even Ovnerud Emma Lunden Tor Oskar Wilhelmsen

The past weeks have been a whirlwind of activity from Iceland to Bergen, Oslo, and Kristiansand. Even Ovnerud represented Oxidane at the Arctic Circle in Iceland❄️, joining an exciting panel discussion before heading to Investorforum Connect West in Bergen. There, he connected with entrepreneurs and investors among others Ove Gjelsvik, 70Blå and Torleif Markussen Lunde and Ocean innovation center catapult - Madeleine Aksdal. During the stay he also visited a snow crab boat🦀 - did you know that they launch up to 8000 sea on a mission? Alongside Monica R. Langeland and Ecotrawl on our path to Sustainable Ocean harvesting. The stay ended with valuable and exciting discussions related to artic ocean innovation at the Nansen Environmental and Remote Sensing Center (NERSC) with Hanne Sagen. In Oslo, we met with new and existing investors and stopped by Kongsberg Discovery to explore their innovative technology. Emma Lunden was inspired by an impact leader at TEDxArendal and headed home to dive into Michael Sheldrick’s book “From Ideas to Impact.”📚 She also cheered on the local team at an IK Start⚽️ match with regional leaders hosted by Nina Geelmuyden and Sparebanken Sør, and met potential collaborators at Næringsforeningen i Kristiansandsregionen Women in Business breakfasts. Kristine Gumpen, one of our valued investors and board members, presented at the CMOs meeting by Synlighet, where we joined her to gain insights into regional marketing and communication strategies. Back at the office, Steffen Pauschert and the team hosted a full house at an Oxidane Inspire event for investors and close partners. We also participated in NHO - Næringslivets Hovedorganisasjon’s Capital Day, where Ellen Amalie Vold from the Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (NVCA) shared her perspective on scaling opportunities.📈 🏌🏼♀️The week wrapped up with a mini golf tournament, where Tom Longmate and Emma Lunden shared the victory after a memorable round that included “opening the Chamber of Secrets.” And it doesn’t stop there. Not only have we signed three new employees, we are also soon launching our latest investment: Reviver AS - a venture set to make waves in sustainability and impact.♻️🌊 Now, we’re gearing up for Slush in Helsinki, ready to meet visionaries and explore new opportunities. See you there? 👋🏼 At Oxidane Venture, we’re not just about investments - we’re about creating real value and driving sustainable change, together with our incredible network.🌍

As a company investing in Waterpioneers, we’re dedicated to creating gatherings where people can connect, collaborate, and inspire one another. Recently, we celebrated key milestones in Oxidane’s mission by bringing together investors, partners, and visionaries from our network. The evening was filled with inspiring conversations, meaningful connections, and discussions about shaping a sustainable future together. Building a network that adds real value is essential to our mission, helping us attract talented people who are passionate about making a difference. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this evening so memorable! And a special shoutout to our incredible team for organizing such an impactful event. Let’s keep building, innovating, and growing together. 🌊 Steffen Pauschert Even Ovnerud Emma Lunden Kristine Gumpen James Mcredmond Kristian Hoff

We are EXCITED to be back in Helsinki for Slush. Only two weeks left. Are you going? See you there! 🌊🦄

Diving Into the Future of Waterpioneers    Earlier this October, young athletes from across Norway took the plunge at Junior Nationals in Kristiansand.    With focus, skill, and boundless energy, they competed for medals and pushed their limits—bringing an impressive set of achievements to the local club! 🏅 Adding to the excitement, Olympic judges Victoria Tomlinson and Jann H. Siefken brought their expertise to the event, giving these young athletes the unique chance to compete under world-class eyes and standards. We’re incredibly proud to support these rising stars in water sports.    Investing in the next generation of waterpioneers is investing in what we love most: water and champions. 🌊

You would never think these guys make things colder 🥶 Especially not when visiting them in their hot new office space in the heart of Oslo. And things are really heating up for Andreas Hauland Næss and Stian Westbye from Orca Connex. The highly experienced team, consisting of 16 people with more than 250 years of experience are building the future of data centre. The essence of their solution is distrupting data storage from unique technology and natural cooling with water. Less land usage. Less energy usage. No fresh water usage. Pioneering technology In other words it is as green as it gets. The interest from partners, market and investors are increasing and we definitly get why. Cold is the new warm and Orca Connex means the future of sustainable data storage 🌟💧 Want to know more? Coffee and a chat in the new offices highly reccomended!

Would you go on an arctic expedition with us? Well, finally. Now the opportunity is here! Our very own Even Ovnerud will represent Oxidane Venture at the Arctic Circle assembly 2024 in beautiful Reykjavik We blieve that the value of water is endless and in the Arctic region it is said to be $150 billion This Ocean Investment Opportunity and how it needs to be done sustainably will be thoroughly discussed on Friday 18th of October from 8:30 and will besides Even feature the contributions of six Ocean experts across the Nordics, Fertram Sigurjonsson (Kerecis), Linn Indrestrand (Port of Hirtshals - Hirtshals Havn), Thordur Reynisson (Nordic Innovation) and Verineia Codrean and Virginia E. Vegas (frontier) Embark with us on the next Arctic Expedition - see you there 🇮🇸❄️🧊 More about the Assembly: https://lnkd.in/eEgVzHfm