Katapult

Katapult is a Norwegian impact investment firm established in 2016, dedicated to investing in tech companies that tackle significant global challenges. With a portfolio of 169 companies across 47 countries, Katapult emphasizes its commitment to impact investing and global reach. The firm operates two main investment strategies: Katapult Ocean, which is the world's most active ocean impact venture fund, and Katapult Africa, focused on food, agriculture, and climate ventures in Africa. Katapult also offers an accelerator program for early-stage startups, providing support in building impact strategies and fundraising plans. Additionally, it hosts events like the annual Katapult Future Fest in Oslo to foster networking and collaboration within the impact investment community. Katapult collaborates with organizations such as the World Economic Forum and Uplink to promote sustainability initiatives. The leadership team includes founder Tharald Nustad, CEO Nina Heir, and CIO Jonas Skattum Svegaarden, who bring extensive experience in impact investing and technology.