Norwegian investor frustrated with slow pace of change: ‘There's a lack of hunger here’

Jon Kåre Stene, partner and co-founder, Skyfall Ventures. Press photo/Impact Loop design
19 Oct 2026
12:51
A partner a one of Norway’s most active early-stage VCs is growing frustrated with the country’s lack of urgency around building startups.

Ironically, Jon Kåre Stene of Skyfall Ventures believes Norway’s vast wealth may be part of the problem.

“Top talent in Norway don’t have as much hunger to go out and build a company,” he tells Impact Loop.

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