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Is interest in startups in Iceland decreasing?

Is interest in startups in Iceland decreasing?

First rule of writing non-fiction online is that ending your headlines with a question mark is completely lame (and the question is usually easily answered with a “no”). However, this time around, this question is honestly something I’ve been thinking about over the last couple of weeks. I’m

Nordic startup organisations announce strategic partnership

Late last week, a group of seventeen startup organisations in the Nordics announced they signed a manifesto to form a strategic partnership. The partnership, which according to a statement is to “creat[e] a channel for strategic cooperation and decision making,” has not been formalised yet, and exactly what shape

The Technology Development Fund's role in the Ecosystem

The Technology Development Fund's role in the Ecosystem

Everyone somewhat involved with startups in Iceland knows of TDF (Technology Development Fund). The fund gives out grants to a lot of companies, and is the lifeline of many in the early stages. While some might argue that angel investments are lacking in Iceland, the TDF definitely takes part in

Everest VR to be part of permanent Everest exhibit at the Royal Geographical Society

VR producers Sólfar and RVX have donated their collaborative product, Everest VR, to the Royal Geographical Society in London. The VR experience will become a permanent part of their Everest exhibit. The donation of EVEREST VR is meant to support the Society’s contemporary charitable and educational work in promoting

Feedback Friday: Stock Options in Icelandic startups

A couple of weeks ago I sent out a Northstack Memo titled “Do startups in Iceland offer stock options?” discussing whether companies used them or not, and if not, why. I got a lot of feedback on that post, some of which is published below. If you have any thoughts,

Vivaldi adds built-in screenshot options and more in new update

Vivaldi, the browser founded by former Opera founder Jon von Tetzchner has released a new version. The new screenshot feature lets users save and share entire webpages, even outside of the currently visible area, as they browse. It also allows taking a screenshot of a selection, including the user interface

The Nordics aren’t going to be the next Silicon Valley

But they could be something even more exciting for a new generation. “Si c’était à refaire, je commencerais par la culture.” Jean Monnet Let’s get one thing out of the way first. Silicon Valley is great. But every time I hear some one say that the Nordics could