Planet 9 Venture

What is Planet 9 Venture?

Planet 9 Venture is a venture capital firm specializing in Pre-Seed, Seed, and Early Stage investments. They identify promising startups and provide financial support ranging from a minimum investment of $200,000 to a maximum of $400,000, with their sweet spot centered around $300,000.

Their investment focus is on contributing to startups that have the potential to make a positive imprint on the world, aligning their efforts with the United Nations sustainability goals. They particularly emphasize sectors such as Ocean, Life Science, and Renewable Energy. The firm's expertise is bolstered by a team of seasoned investment professionals with vast experience in these verticals.

Key team members include Kristin Odfjell with expertise in healthcare, clinical trials, and sustainability; Johan Odvar Odfjell who specializes in international finance, investments, and operations; and Karina Halstensen Birkelund with her knowledge in renewable energy, investments, and finance.

Their target regions primarily cover the Nordic countries and Silicon Valley.

Planet 9 Venture is committed to sustainable development and supports initiatives in gender equality, ensuring healthy lives and well-being for all ages, careful management of ocean resources, and accelerating the transition to net zero energy.

They have a diversified portfolio including venture funds like Sterling Road, Hadean Ventures, Katapult Accelerator, and Ulu Ventures, and startups such as EthicIRIS.AI, Evoy, and Cimon Medical. Planet 9 Venture marks a new era of diversified investment following a century of industrial shipping, signified by the sale of JO Tankers to Stolt Nielsen in 2016.