We are a community of founders and

investors working at the intersection

of Venture Capital and Private Equity

We are a community of founders and

investors working at the intersection

of Venture Capital and Private Equity

Investing in tomorrow’s changemakers, today

Investing in tomorrow’s changemakers, today

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Thor Heyerdahl portrait with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Map of Antarctica with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Map of Antarctica with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.

our mission

our mission

Our

mindset

and

approach

is

shaped

by

Norwegian

pioneers

and

polymaths.

We

aim

to

shift

paradigms

for

a

better

tomorrow.

Our

mindset

and

approach

is

shaped

by

Norwegian

pioneers

and

polymaths.

We

aim

to

shift

paradigms

for

a

better

tomorrow.

We are a team of experienced professionals within corporate restructuring, company building, investment management and transaction advisory.

Our skills are best put to use when working at the intersection of venture capital and private equity, where we can combine strong financial knowhow and analytical skills with an entrepreneurial spirit and strategic approach to company building

We are a team of experienced professionals within corporate restructuring, company building, investment management and transaction advisory.

Our skills are best put to use when working at the intersection of venture capital and private equity, where we can combine strong financial knowhow and analytical skills with an entrepreneurial spirit and strategic approach to company building

Companies supporting our brands

our services

our services

We ignite change by backing the bold

We ignite change by backing the bold

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Image of men exploring maps of the world with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Image of Herman Watzinger measuring wind, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Image of man chopping down a tree, with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Image of man on Kon-tiki, with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Image of Thor Heyerdahl at the Explorers Club in New York in 1946, with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Image of Thor Heyerdal builsing prototypes with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.
Image of men exploring maps of the world with diffusion dither, blending Norwegian exploration legacy with Milieu's modern ethos.

Research and Analysis

Our researchers will analyze your current situation, identify opportunities, and create a strategic plan that aligns with your vision and objectives.

Research and Analysis

Our researchers will analyze your current situation, identify opportunities, and create a strategic plan that aligns with your vision and objectives.

Hypothesis Testing

Today, many hypotheses can be tested by pretotyping and A/B-testing.

Hypothesis Testing

Today, many hypotheses can be tested by pretotyping and A/B-testing.

Strategic Planning

We support our founders with comprehensive strategic planning to help you develop a well-defined roadmap.

Strategic Planning

We support our founders with comprehensive strategic planning to help you develop a well-defined roadmap.

Marketing

Branding and marketing is crucial. We develop a robust brand with an effective marketing strategy to reach and engage your target audience.

Marketing

Branding and marketing is crucial. We develop a robust brand with an effective marketing strategy to reach and engage your target audience.

Software Development

Have you ever seen an IT project go wrong? So have we. We provide comprehensive software development expertise from PoC to scale.

Software Development

Have you ever seen an IT project go wrong? So have we. We provide comprehensive software development expertise from PoC to scale.

GTM and Scaling

We assist our founders in ensuring a solid product-market fit before we start scaling. Our experienced team will help you reach PMF before we scale the business and prepare for growth.

GTM and Scaling

We assist our founders in ensuring a solid product-market fit before we start scaling. Our experienced team will help you reach PMF before we scale the business and prepare for growth.

our ventures

our ventures

Inspired by pioneers.

Investing in progress.

Inspired by pioneers.

Investing in progress.

01

People Made Machines

Tech consulting

2023

bio

People Made Machines was established in 2023 and has quickly positioned itself as a practical and forward-thinking technology consulting agency. The company specializes in AI, Machine Learning, and cloud technology, striving to merge the best of human talent with the latest in software. They are driven by a mission to shape societal development through technology, and they currently find themselves in a growth phase, scaling their operations to meet the increasing demand for tech solutions

founded

2023

stage

Growth

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Image of a person holding a black cotton totebag with People Made Machines messaging and logo.

01

People Made Machines

bio

People Made Machines was established in 2023 and has quickly positioned itself as a practical and forward-thinking technology consulting agency. The company specializes in AI, Machine Learning, and cloud technology, striving to merge the best of human talent with the latest in software. They are driven by a mission to shape societal development through technology, and they currently find themselves in a growth phase, scaling their operations to meet the increasing demand for tech solutions

founded

2023

stage

Growth

Image of sign with People Made Machines logo.
Image of out-of-house poster with People Made Machines logo and brand imagery.
Image of out-of-house billboard with People Made Machines messaging and brand imagery.
Image of a person holding a black cotton totebag with People Made Machines messaging and logo.

01

People Made Machines

2023

bio

People Made Machines was established in 2023 and has quickly positioned itself as a practical and forward-thinking technology consulting agency. The company specializes in AI, Machine Learning, and cloud technology, striving to merge the best of human talent with the latest in software. They are driven by a mission to shape societal development through technology, and they currently find themselves in a growth phase, scaling their operations to meet the increasing demand for tech solutions

founded

2023

stage

Growth

Image of sign with People Made Machines logo.
Image of out-of-house poster with People Made Machines logo and brand imagery.
Image of out-of-house billboard with People Made Machines messaging and brand imagery.
Image of a person holding a black cotton totebag with People Made Machines messaging and logo.

02

Figures

Financial services

2023

bio

Figures launched in 2023 as a financial services agency that stands at the intersection of financial advisory and technology.Their services are designed to cut through the complexity of financial management, offering businesses a pathway to clarity and control. With a focus on growth, Figures is making strides in providing actionable insights that empower businesses to make smarter decisions based on accurate, data-driven financial analysis.

founded

2023

stage

Growth

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Image of magazine displaying Figures tagline and brand imagery..
Image of out-of-house posters displaying Figures logo, messaging and brand imagery.
Image of Figures business cards displaying contact information and logo.
Image of a a beige cotton totebag with Figures logo.

02

Figures

bio

Figures launched in 2023 as a financial services agency that stands at the intersection of financial advisory and technology.Their services are designed to cut through the complexity of financial management, offering businesses a pathway to clarity and control. With a focus on growth, Figures is making strides in providing actionable insights that empower businesses to make smarter decisions based on accurate, data-driven financial analysis.

founded

2023

stage

Growth

Image of laptop showing the Figures website.
Image of magazine displaying Figures tagline and brand imagery..
Image of out-of-house posters displaying Figures logo, messaging and brand imagery.
Image of Figures business cards displaying contact information and logo.
Image of a a beige cotton totebag with Figures logo.

02

Figures

2023

bio

Figures launched in 2023 as a financial services agency that stands at the intersection of financial advisory and technology.Their services are designed to cut through the complexity of financial management, offering businesses a pathway to clarity and control. With a focus on growth, Figures is making strides in providing actionable insights that empower businesses to make smarter decisions based on accurate, data-driven financial analysis.

founded

2023

stage

Growth

Image of laptop showing the Figures website.
Image of magazine displaying Figures tagline and brand imagery..
Image of out-of-house posters displaying Figures logo, messaging and brand imagery.
Image of Figures business cards displaying contact information and logo.
Image of a a beige cotton totebag with Figures logo.

03

Salmo

Aquatech

2021

bio

Founded in 2021, Salmo is an emerging startup with a clear focus on the aquaculture industry. The company is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices that align with environmental stewardship. In its pre-seed stage, Salmo is in the process of developing innovative solutions that promise to meet the dual objectives of industry growth and ecological balance

founded

2021

stage

Pre-seed

Image displaying a login screen for Salmo.
Image displaying a map and some UI for the Salmo platform.

03

Salmo

bio

Founded in 2021, Salmo is an emerging startup with a clear focus on the aquaculture industry. The company is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices that align with environmental stewardship. In its pre-seed stage, Salmo is in the process of developing innovative solutions that promise to meet the dual objectives of industry growth and ecological balance

founded

2021

stage

Pre-seed

Image displaying a login screen for Salmo.
Image displaying a map and some UI for the Salmo platform.

03

Salmo

2021

bio

Founded in 2021, Salmo is an emerging startup with a clear focus on the aquaculture industry. The company is dedicated to advancing sustainable practices that align with environmental stewardship. In its pre-seed stage, Salmo is in the process of developing innovative solutions that promise to meet the dual objectives of industry growth and ecological balance

founded

2021

stage

Pre-seed

Image displaying a login screen for Salmo.
Image displaying a map and some UI for the Salmo platform.

04

Neural Codex

Artificial Intelligence

2023

bio

Neural Codex, a non-profit organization born in 2023, aims to democratize the conversation around artificial intelligence. They gather insights from a broad spectrum of society, exploring various perspectives on AI to build a holistic understanding. At this foundational stage, Neural Codex is actively engaging with different communities to shape a future that reflects a wide array of hopes and concerns regarding AI.

founded

2023

stage

Non-profit

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Image of a laptop displaying concept-sketches for the Neural Codex website.

04

Neural Codex

bio

Neural Codex, a non-profit organization born in 2023, aims to democratize the conversation around artificial intelligence. They gather insights from a broad spectrum of society, exploring various perspectives on AI to build a holistic understanding. At this foundational stage, Neural Codex is actively engaging with different communities to shape a future that reflects a wide array of hopes and concerns regarding AI.

founded

2023

stage

Non-profit

Image of a out-of-house vertical banner with the vertical variant of Neural Codex logo.
Image of a laptop displaying concept-sketches for the Neural Codex website.

04

Neural Codex

2023

bio

Neural Codex, a non-profit organization born in 2023, aims to democratize the conversation around artificial intelligence. They gather insights from a broad spectrum of society, exploring various perspectives on AI to build a holistic understanding. At this foundational stage, Neural Codex is actively engaging with different communities to shape a future that reflects a wide array of hopes and concerns regarding AI.

founded

2023

stage

Non-profit

Image of a out-of-house vertical banner with the vertical variant of Neural Codex logo.
Image of a laptop displaying concept-sketches for the Neural Codex website.

05

quantik

Fintech SAAS

2020

bio

Quantik began its journey in 2020 as a fintech SaaS company, focusing on smoothing the path to digital transformation for businesses. They offer proprietary cloud infrastructure solutions that are designed to seamlessly mesh with clients' existing systems. In its seed stage, Quantik is expanding its reach, aiming to simplify the often-complex digital transition for their growing clientele.

founded

2020

stage

Seed

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Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website.
Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website.

05

quantik

bio

Quantik began its journey in 2020 as a fintech SaaS company, focusing on smoothing the path to digital transformation for businesses. They offer proprietary cloud infrastructure solutions that are designed to seamlessly mesh with clients' existing systems. In its seed stage, Quantik is expanding its reach, aiming to simplify the often-complex digital transition for their growing clientele.

founded

2020

stage

Seed

Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website frontpage.
Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website.
Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website.

05

quantik

2020

bio

Quantik began its journey in 2020 as a fintech SaaS company, focusing on smoothing the path to digital transformation for businesses. They offer proprietary cloud infrastructure solutions that are designed to seamlessly mesh with clients' existing systems. In its seed stage, Quantik is expanding its reach, aiming to simplify the often-complex digital transition for their growing clientele.

founded

2020

stage

Seed

Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website frontpage.
Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website.
Image of some flat UI from the Quantik website.

06

Reshape

Longevity

2021

bio

RE/SHAPE is a seed-stage company that started in 2023 with the mission to integrate fitness into the office environment. They specialize in setting up fitness centers within office buildings, leveraging software and IoT technology to enhance the health and life quality of office tenants. By focusing on wellness, RE/SHAPE is looking to revolutionize the traditional office space into one that actively promotes a healthy lifestyle

founded

2021

stage

Seed

Image of personal trainer at a Re/Shape location, assisting a client.
Image of personal training equipment at a Re/Shape location.
Image of personal trainer at a Re/Shape location, talking with a client.
Image of personal training equipment at a Re/Shape location.

06

Reshape

bio

RE/SHAPE is a seed-stage company that started in 2023 with the mission to integrate fitness into the office environment. They specialize in setting up fitness centers within office buildings, leveraging software and IoT technology to enhance the health and life quality of office tenants. By focusing on wellness, RE/SHAPE is looking to revolutionize the traditional office space into one that actively promotes a healthy lifestyle

founded

2021

stage

Seed

Image of personal trainer at a Re/Shape location, assisting a client.
Image of personal training equipment at a Re/Shape location.
Image of personal trainer at a Re/Shape location, talking with a client.
Image of personal training equipment at a Re/Shape location.

06

Reshape

2021

bio

RE/SHAPE is a seed-stage company that started in 2023 with the mission to integrate fitness into the office environment. They specialize in setting up fitness centers within office buildings, leveraging software and IoT technology to enhance the health and life quality of office tenants. By focusing on wellness, RE/SHAPE is looking to revolutionize the traditional office space into one that actively promotes a healthy lifestyle

founded

2021

stage

Seed

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Image of personal training equipment at a Re/Shape location.
Image of personal trainer at a Re/Shape location, talking with a client.
Image of personal training equipment at a Re/Shape location.

our team

our team

Our mindset and approach is shaped by Norwegian pioneers and polymaths. We aim to shift paradigms for a better tomorrow.

Portrait of Alf Ruben Kvamme, the founder of People Made Machines.

ALF RUBEN KVAMME

Founder PMM

Alf is passionate about matching the right people with the right projects and loves to see how both projects and people thrive when it's a match.

Portrait of Ina Fauskanger, the co-founder of Figures.

INA FAUSKANGER

Co-founder Figures

Ina is a wiz with both people and numbers, and is building a great team in Figures together with Ørjan.

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martin STABENFELDT

Group CTO & Partner

Martin is a visionary by nature and bridges the gap between complex technology and useful business applications.

Portrait of Martin Haugen, COO and partner at Milieu.

Martin Haugen

COO & PARTNER

Martin is our operational glue and ensures everyone moves towards their goal.

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ALEKSANDER MEIDELL-HAGEWICK

managing Partner

Aleksander loves strategic work, going granular, seeing patterns, and finding solutions.

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ØRJAN A. LØNNING

Founder Figures & PARTNER

Ørjan has a passion for helping companies improve their business performance through financial services.

Portrait of Rasmus Bjånesby, co-founder of Salmo.

RASMUS BJÅNESØY

CO-FOUNDER SALMO

Rasmus is driven to strengthen the seafood industry by providing companies with the right tools and insight.

how we work

how we work

We make our investments based on seeing patterns that we believe will create or increase demand in the market, and coupling that with people we believe in.

Our venture builder works well at all stages, and we often find ourselves as Co-Founders at Pre-seed, Advisory Board at Seed to series A, and Corporate Advisors at later stages.

Our passion is to build great companies with good people, and we try to talk to as many entrepreneurs as possible. Therefore, our process is very streamlined and transparent.

01

contact

Send us your presentation deck. We expect to see a clear vision, unorthodox perspective, and a scalable business model. Our process starts with understanding your unique approach to addressing significant market needs.

02

opportunity

We mostly look for founder-fit, and to us not fitting in is the perfect fit. We seek founders who see the world a bit differently, and who realize that most of what we use in our everyday lives is human-made and up for debate.

03

Evaluation

Tired of “Thanks, but this is not a good fit for our strategy?” From us you will always get an honest opinion on why it’s a fit or not, or if we think that your company lacks some elements pivotal for success.


We trust that founders can grow from honest feedback.

04

connect

If it’s a fit, we will engage deeply to understand your business model and vision, and will be offering strategic advice or hands-on support to realize your vision.

Our partnership extends beyond capital, encompassing network access, operational guidance, Co-Founders-as-a-Service, and growth acceleration.

offices

offices

Bergen

O. J. Brochs gate 16A

5006 Bergen

Norway

Oslo

Universitetsgata 2

0164 Oslo

Norway

Amsterdam

Bachstraat 15

1077 GE Amsterdam

The Netherlands

get in touch

get in touch

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