Diversify

What Diversify does

Diversify is a Norwegian nonprofit organization (Org nr: 921 310 161) founded in 2019 by Chisom Udeze, an Economist and DEIB Strategist with prior affiliations including the European Commission, United Nations, ExxonMobil, and The Economist Group. The organization tackles systemic inequities across four pillars — Health & Wellbeing, Economic Justice, Migration Society & Integration, and Global Issues & Inequality — serving a hybrid mix of corporate employers, government and public institutions, civil society organizations, and individuals including women, BIPOC, immigrants, and marginalized groups.

The portfolio operates through several sub-brands: Diversify Consult (paid DEIB strategy and training services), HerSpace (co-creation community launched 2020), HerTech (Women in Tech incubator launched 2022), the Diversify Nordics Summit (annual flagship conference launched 2022, billed as the largest DEIB conference in Northern Europe), plus programs Zenith Mentorship, Ascent women's peer community, Rize entrepreneurial competition, and Blaze Inclusion Awards. Content distribution includes two podcasts (Is Everyone in the Room, Overnight Wisdom) and a blog across the four pillars. There is no proprietary technology platform; the stack consists of standard digital tools for event management, virtual sessions, and community engagement, distributed via website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Spotify.

The business model is a four-stream nonprofit blend: professional services fees from Diversify Consult, event ticket revenue (early-bird and standard), corporate partnerships and sponsorships (e.g., Thon Hotels as venue/strategic partner), and voluntary donations through a "Support Our Work" program. Go-to-market is event-driven (annual Summit, monthly D&I sessions, workshops, lunch-and-learns) layered with community-led growth through HerSpace and ongoing content publishing. Customer logos include DNB, Yara International, Oslo Business Region, Trondheim kommune, and the Norwegian Refugee Council. The team is lean (four named staff including the founder) and revenue figures, funding rounds, and headcount are not disclosed.

Name

Diversify

Legal name

Diversify

Website

https://diversify.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Diversify is a Norwegian nonprofit (founded 2019) operating a portfolio of DEIB programs including the Diversify Nordics Summit, Diversify Consult, HerSpace community, and HerTech incubator, serving corporates, governments, NGOs, and marginalized groups across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

DEIB Consulting Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Summits & Invitation-Only Forums (MPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hybrid Conferences & Conventions (In-Person + Streamed) (MPAGAOAC), Communication, Collaboration & Conflict Resolution Skills (EDAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Diversity inclusion consulting
• DEIB strategy services
• Community engagement programs
• Social impact nonprofit
• Workplace inclusion training

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. DEIB Consultancy Services: Diversify Consult provides diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategy services to companies, institutions, governments and civil society organizations. This includes developing sustainable DEIB strategies and embedding measurable diversity and inclusion initiatives.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for the annual Diversify Summit and other paid events, workshops, and conferences.
3. Partnerships and Sponsorships: Corporate partnerships and sponsorships for events and programs, with organizations like Thon Hotels serving as venue and strategic partners.
4. Donations and Support: Voluntary organization accepting donations and support through its 'Support Our Work' program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Diversify is a Norway-registered nonprofit (voluntary organization, Org nr 921 310 161) that delivers DEIB consultancy, an annual summit, and community-based programs for corporations, government bodies, and individuals from underrepresented groups. Its core offerings include the Diversify Consult advisory service, the Diversify Nordics Summit conference, the HerSpace inclusive community, the HerTech technology-focused incubator, and structured programs (Zenith mentorship, Ascent peer community, Rize entrepreneurial competition, and the Blaze Inclusion Awards).

Product overview

Diversify is a nonprofit organization that operates as a multi-program portfolio organization focused on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB). The organization comprises a main nonprofit entity plus several sub-brands: Diversify Consult (DEIB strategy consulting services for companies and institutions), HerSpace (an inclusive co-creation community launched in 2020), and HerTech (a women-in-tech incubator launched in 2022). The flagship event is the Diversify Nordics Summit, the largest DEIB conference in Northern Europe. Additional programs include Ascent (women's peer community in Oslo), Zenith Mentorship (national mentorship program), Rize (entrepreneurial competition), and the Blaze Inclusion Awards. Content offerings include two podcast series: 'Is Everyone in the Room' and 'Overnight Wisdom.' The organization operates at the intersection of health, economic justice, migration/society/integration, and global issues/inequality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diversify Consult Bespoke DEIB advisory and consulting service for organizations, including DEI strategy, training, and inclusion program design, delivered to corporate and public-sector clients.
• Diversify Nordics Summit Annual conference and community gathering for DEIB practitioners, corporate leaders, and individuals from underrepresented groups in the Nordics, featuring keynotes, panels, and networking with tiered ticketing and corporate sponsorships.
• HerSpace Inclusive community platform that brings together women and individuals from marginalized groups in Northern Europe for connection, dialogue, and mutual support, accessed through membership.
• HerTech Technology-focused incubator program supporting women and underrepresented founders building technology ventures in Northern Europe, providing mentorship, resources, and a launchpad for ventures.
• Zenith Mentorship Structured mentorship program pairing individuals from underrepresented groups with senior leaders and professionals to support career growth and leadership development.
• Ascent Peer community and leadership development program for emerging leaders from underrepresented backgrounds, providing cohort-based learning, peer support, and skill-building.
• Rize Entrepreneurial competition and venture support program for underrepresented founders, providing prize funding, mentorship, and visibility to help launch and scale ventures.
• Blaze Inclusion Awards Inclusion awards program recognizing individuals and organizations advancing DEIB outcomes across the Nordics, delivered as a branded recognition and visibility initiative associated with the annual summit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies with more diverse management teams see 19% higher revenue from innovation (referencing BCG study cited in Diversify materials)

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thon Hotel OperacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 August 2025Venue partner for the 'Unlocking Opportunity: Harnessing the Power of Norway's International Talent' event. Partnership for event hosting, networking, and venue provision.
• Oslo Business RegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSiw Andersen, CEO of Oslo Business Region, serves as speaker and partner in Diversify talent activation initiatives aimed at leveraging Norway's international workforce.
• Nivishe Foundation (Kenya)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Health Equity Series session focusing on 'Harnessing Holistic and Culturally Competent Care for Mental Health and Wellbeing' with global perspectives from Kenya and beyond.
• Systemic JusticecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo-part collaboration on Climate Justice series examining intersectionality in climate work and building community power for systemic change.
• DesignitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Inclusive by Design' session exploring inclusive design principles and translating DEIB theory into practice.
• Nordic TalksminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOngoing collaboration partner for Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace series and other virtual sessions.
• DNBcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWenche Fredriksen, SVP Head of Inclusion & Diversity at DNB, participates as speaker and thought leader in Diversify events and programs.
• Yara InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEdson Lopes, Global Senior Leadership Development Manager & DEI, participates as speaker at Diversify events.
• Norwegian Refugee CouncilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAma Afrifa-Tchie, Global DEI Specialist Adviser, and Zainab Musa participate as speakers at Diversify events.
• The ConduitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership on 'Real Talk' event series and book launch for 'Everything Is Not Enough'. Astrid Sundberg, Director of Impact Partnerships, serves as ongoing collaborator.
• Inner Development GoalsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on 'Lunch & Learn: Driving Sustainability and Inclusion through Inner Development Goals' session with Dr. Fredrik Lindencrona.
• Network for WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNikol Mard founded Network for Work to accelerate professional opportunities for internationals in Norway. Ongoing collaboration on events and job seeker support programs.
• Papillon BergenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeila Rossow founded Papillon Bergen, a social impact organization working to ease transition of foreign women in Norway. Collaboration on events and community building.
• Charge IncubatorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness incubator providing support and advising for Network for Work and other entrepreneurial initiatives connected to Diversify ecosystem.
• Generation MobilityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization working towards seamless transition for international professionals. Collaboration with Network for Work on joint events and resource sharing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Web Summit: Web Summit operates some of the world's largest tech conferences (Lisbon, Rio, Vancouver, etc.) with heavy sponsorship and ticketing revenue. Broader incumbent comparable on the events/community/sponsorship business model that Diversify's summit aspires to, though at materially larger scale.
• SXSW: SXSW is a US-based large-scale conference and festival combining tech, film, music, and culture with heavy sponsorship and ticketing revenue. Broader incumbent comparable on the multi-track flagship event and sponsorship ecosystem model.
• TED: TED operates a global conference platform built around ideas, community, and content (podcasts, videos) with sponsorship and licensing. Broad incumbent comparable on the conferences-plus-content-plus-community model that Diversify has begun to replicate at smaller scale.

Direct peers

• Inner Development Goals: Inner Development Goals is a Sweden-based nonprofit initiative building skills, community, and partnerships for sustainable development and inner growth, with whom Diversify has a documented Lunch & Learn collaboration. Direct comparable as a values-aligned, Nordic nonprofit using events and partnerships to drive impact.
• Slush: Slush is a Helsinki-based nonprofit organizing one of the world's largest founder/tech conferences with a strong community and partnership model. Direct structural comparable to the Diversify Nordics Summit — Nordic-rooted, event-centric, nonprofit-led community organization with annual flagship gathering.
• Catalyst: Catalyst is a long-established nonprofit research and advisory organization focused on advancing women in the workplace through research, consulting, and events. Direct comparable to Diversify Consult's DEIB advisory work and the research-driven, intersectional approach Diversify markets.
• Lean In Foundation: Lean In is a women-empowerment nonprofit founded by Sheryl Sandberg operating peer circles, educational content, and corporate partnerships globally. Closely comparable to Diversify's women-focused peer communities (Ascent, HerSpace), mentorship (Zenith), and corporate partnership model.
• The Female Quotient: The Female Quotient is a women/equality-focused media and events business that hosts the Equality Lounge at CES and builds community among corporate equality leaders. Closely comparable to Diversify's combination of executive-level DEIB events, brand-driven community, and corporate sponsorship model.
• The Conduit: The Conduit is a London-based members club and events platform focused on social impact and purpose-driven business, and a documented Diversify partner. Direct comparable on the events-plus-impact model and cross-sector convening function.

Regional players

• TechBBQ: TechBBQ is a Copenhagen-based nonprofit organizing a large Nordic tech/startup conference with community and partnership programs. Regional comparable on the Nordic-event-community model; operates in a different geography than Diversify and focuses on tech/startup rather than DEIB.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@diversifynorway
• Facebookfacebook.com/DiversifyNorway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diversify
• Instagraminstagram.com/diversify_norway

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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