# Top 20 Hardware Angel Investors in Norway in May 2026

## Christian Rokseth
- Type: Angel
- Location: Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Electronics, CRM, Security

Christian Rokseth is dedicated and focused towards developing new and innovative communication solutions for enterprises. Since Christian Rokseth is started my career in 1999 Christian Rokseth have managed a series of advanced projects within the IT and Telecom industry. These projects have brought me significant knowledge about all the requiredsteps and processes involved in order to bring state of the art electronics and software products to the market. In 2014 Christian Rokseth is managed the development and market introduction of the world's first intrinsically safe smartphone. The product was developed from scratch by a team of 8 engineers. Likely the smallest team ever to develop a smartphone.

## Anne Worsoe
- Type: Angel
- Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Pre-Seed, Angel
- Focus: Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Financial Services

I work with early-stage technology startups and founders with ambitions to solve global challenges. I'm co-founder and partner at Farmhouse, investing primarily in Norwegian startups, and a venture partner at Antler, a global early-stage VC. Previously, I held the position as Portfolio Manager and Partner at B&B while the company scaledfrom 16 to 60+ people in three countries. I initiated and co-founded the co-working space Nordic Innovation House in Silicon Valley, explored new business opportunities in the renewables industry and I was the first CEO of the Norwegian Venture Capital & Private Equity Association. I have experience as a co-founder, angel investor, member of the Board of Directors for startups and VCs, focusing on early-stage ventures, growth, and internationalization. I'm passionate about helping startups scale their impact, and especially empowering female co-founders and angel investors.

## Tharald Nustad
- Type: Angel
- Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Convertible Note
- Focus: Farming, Information Technology, Communities

Tharald Nustad is the Founder and Owner of Nordic Impact, Founder and Owner of Katapult, and Co-Founder of Katapult Ocean. He is a former Chairman of the Board of Mallin AS. He attended Pacific Lutheran University.

## Johan Brand
- Type: Angel
- Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Seed, Series B
- Focus: Software, EdTech, Information Technology

Johan is co-founder of Kahoot!, an educational gaming platform with millions of users world wide. Johan has over a decade's experience merging creativity, innovation and technology. Johan's work has included high profile projects for brands including Mercedes, BBC, HP, and Unilever, as well as startups in London and abroad. In 2010 heset up what has become We Are Human, a lean co-creative company, with global impact. In addition to working with some of the world's most recognised brands, We Are Human also incubates and develops its own IP, including the innovative EdTech platform Kahoot! Johan is regular facilitator, speaker and lecturer at universities and events. These include SXSW, OECD, Design Week, UCL and UiO. Johan is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA).

## Rolf Ahlqvist
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 2
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Electronics, Public Safety, Information Technology

Rolf Ahlqvist

## Per Lachenmeier
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Robotics, Software, Industrial Automation

Per Lachenmeier is CEO of EasyRobotics. He is a mechanical engineer and was previously the CEO of Lachenmeier ApS for 16 years. Lachenmeier ApS, is a world leader in the production of pallet packaging machines for the global market.

## Jason Choi
- Type: Angel
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain

Jason Choi is Venture Investor at Contrary Capital.

## Stani Kulechov
- Type: Angel
- Location: Como, Lombardia, Italy
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Financial Services, Cryptocurrency

Stani Kulechov is the founder and CEO of Aave and ETHLend. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience developing technology in the crypto, blockchain, and fintech space. Stani is also a mentor to many founders and advisors of ICOs and blockchain projects and has spoken at numerous FinTech, Blockchain and cryptocurrency events,particularly on topics related to Ethereum Smart Contracts.

## Calvin Liu
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel
- Focus: Software, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency

Calvin Liu is the Chief Strategy Officer at EigenLayer. He attended Cornell University.

## Regan Bozman
- Type: Angel
- Location: San Francisco, California, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed, Series A
- Focus: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, E-Commerce

Regan Bozman is a Director Of Business Operations at CoinList.

## Stefan George
- Type: Angel
- Location: Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Private Equity
- Focus: Blockchain, Ethereum, Financial Services

Stefan George - Co-Founder & CTO @ Gnosis

## Calvin Ayre
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Blockchain, Information Technology, Bitcoin

Calvin Ayre (born May 25, 1961, in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada) is the founder of the Bodog online gaming and entertainment brand, which he developed and launched in 1994.Ayre received a Bachelor of Sciences (BSc) in General Sciences from the University of Waterloo in 1984. In 1989, Ayre earned an MBA in Management Finance from CityUniversity of Seattle.

## Jamie Brooker
- Type: Angel
- Location: London, England, United Kingdom
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series B
- Focus: Education, Publishing, EBooks

Jamie Brooker is the Founder & Strategic Advisor at Kahoot!

## Luis Cuende
- Type: Angel
- Location: Madrid, Madrid, Spain
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A
- Focus: Software, Computer, Ethereum

Luis is a hacker and free culture lover who founded various startups since he got involved in free software development at age 12.He was awarded as the best hacker of Europe under 18 at age 15.He was also an Advisor to the Vice-president of the European Commission, Neelie Kroes, who is in charge of the EU's Digital Agenda.He hasalready released his first book, that reached the #1 in Amazon's Business category. Although he is 19 he is not attending college and believes a huge change in the educational system has to be made.Luis defines himself as a crypto-anarchist, and because of that he's a Bitcoin lover.His latest startup, called Stampery, wants to provide a digital certification method by using Bitcoin's technology to get rid of notaries.

## Jake Brukhman
- Type: Angel
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Financial Services

Jake Brukhman is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at CoinFund.

## Nicolaj B. Petersen
- Type: Angel
- Location: Oslo, Oslo, Norway
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: B2B, SaaS, Video Conferencing

Founder of Dirtybit.

## Barthélémy Kiss
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Pre-Seed
- Focus: Video Games, 3D Technology

Barthélémy Kiss

## Matteo Leibowitz
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed
- Focus: Computer, Ethereum, Software

Matteo Leibowitz

## Albert Armengol
- Type: Angel
- Location: Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Pre-Seed
- Focus: Mobile Apps, Apps, Software

Albert Armengol took up his MBA at Esade.

## Ryan Sean Adams
- Type: Angel
- Relevant deals: 1
- Stages: Seed, Series A, Angel
- Focus: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Finance

Ryan Sean Adams

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