Loading organizations...
RunwayFBU is an early-stage venture capital fund and innovation platform, transforming industrial problems into scalable tech companies. It provides specialized capital, a tech hub for community building, and an industrial AI lab. This integrated model offers financial investment and ecosystem support for industrial software startups, aiming to address critical needs within the industrial sector through technology.
Founded in 2021 in Norway, RunwayFBU emerged from recognizing a gap between industrial expertise and scalable technological solutions. The initiative united experienced founders, industry leaders, and strategic capital. They believe pairing deep industrial knowledge with focused venture support cultivates impactful new companies, driving progress and innovation by connecting resources with specific industrial challenges.
The platform primarily supports ambitious entrepreneurs and early-stage software companies in the European industrial sector. RunwayFBU envisions a robust ecosystem where industrial technology is effectively built and scaled. They aspire to be the nexus where innovation, capital, and industrial problems converge, ultimately creating high-impact future enterprises that reshape traditional industries.
Key people at RunwayFBU.
RunwayFBU was founded in 2021 by Tor Bækkelund (Founder and Managing Partner).
RunwayFBU was founded in 2021 by Tor Bækkelund (Founder and Managing Partner).
RunwayFBU has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $11.6M Pre-Series B in W•SENSE in October 2025.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2025 | W•SENSE | $11.6M Pre-Series B | — | Stephan Morais, Vera Veri, CDP Venture Capital, Fincantieri, Rypples, SWEN Blue Ocean |
Key people at RunwayFBU.
