THE HISTORY OF SX

Startup Extreme was created by passionate founders in 2015, with the goal of showcasing the Norwegian startup scene to the world. Seven years on, Norway has evolved into one of Europe's fastest growing startup ecosystems.

We believe that true connections don't happen in office meeting rooms, on video calls, or at traditional events and conferences; but when people are put in situations that allow them to be real, authentic, and a little outside of their comfort zones. So what better arena to meet upcoming startup founders, eager investors, and curious corporate innovators than outside in the Alps of the Nordics.

A group of people walking in line with their alpin ski on the shoulder. photographer: Kalle Hägglund

Inspired by the OUTDOORS 

Setting the stage to showcase the best from our startup ecosystem, the link to extreme sports and nature is an obvious choice. Risking your life skiing from the top of an alpine mountain might seem like insanity to many, yet in Norway it´s viewed as nobel. A mentality our Norwegian entrepreneurs bring to their startup creations.

Thats why we say:
"Startup Extreme is only for people with Extreme Startup Mentality".

We believe in the power of entrepreneurship
We believe entrepreneurs are the most powerful change-agent know to humans
We believe all aspiring and ambitious entrepreneurs deserve world class investors and supporter on the path to creating startups success stories of tomorrow.

We know that entrepreneurship can be learned
We know that inspiring arenas and conversations builds us stronger
We know that being together on the quest to change the world, will brings us faster to success

what they say

"It’s hard to capture in words how amazing this inaugural event was. Even calling it an event seems out of place;  'experience' hits much closer to home"

"One of the best tech events to attend in June"

"Startup Extreme sported the perfect mix of activity and downtime to give its participants an opportunity to have the sort of deep conversations that makes this type of event worth while"

VIDEO OF PAST EVENTS