RE Gründerhus

What RE Gründerhus does

RE Gründerhus (legal entity: AskersHus AS) is a regional startup hub, coworking operator, and circular-economy accelerator based in Asker, Norway, founded in 2003 and rebranded to its current identity in 2022-2023. The organization serves early-stage entrepreneurs, circular-economy startups, NAV-referred unemployed founders, and established businesses seeking corporate innovation partnerships in the Asker and Bærum region. Its activities are organized under four branded pillars — RE:START (incubation and courses), RE:LOCATION (coworking and meeting-room rentals), RE:GROUP (community networking), and RE:USE (circular-economy accelerator) — supplemented by the RE:IN Venture Studio for corporate challenge-driven innovation.

The core physical asset is a purpose-converted coworking facility at Torvveien 19 in Asker sentrum (completed January 2023), developed from a former parking garage into approximately 50 entrepreneur workstations across fixed desks (NOK 4,200/month), flexible desks (NOK 3,200/month), private offices for up to four people (from NOK 9,000/month), 10-day access passes (NOK 3,200), and bookable meeting rooms. The underlying technology stack is operationally light: physical space plus an Officernd booking platform, Wix-based web presence, and event-driven programming; the company does not develop proprietary software. Core technology assets consist of 22+ years of regional ecosystem data and a curated network of corporate partners including Tomra, Statkraft, Nordea, Hydro REIN, NCCE, and SINTEF.

RE Gründerhus monetizes through four streams: recurring coworking subscriptions, program-based incubator/accelerator fees, professional services (a NOK 2,500 NAV business assessment per candidate), and meeting-room rentals. Public-sector ownership by Asker kommune, Viken fylkeskommune, and Asker Næringsforening — together with a ~10% strategic stake held by Kjeller Innovasjon since May 2024 — provides structural funding and candidate-flow advantages beyond pure commercial revenue. The organization generates approximately 8 million NOK in annual revenue and has been operating at break-even in recent years.

Name

RE Gründerhus

Legal name

AskersHus AS

Website

https://restartup.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RE Gründerhus is a regional startup hub and circular-economy accelerator in Asker, Norway, providing coworking, incubation, mentorship, and corporate venture-studio programs to early-stage entrepreneurs, NAV-referred founders, and established companies in the Asker/Bærum region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Incubation and Coworking Services

NAICS

Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerator / Incubator-Backed ETA Programs (FSANALAD)

Keywords

• Startup incubation
• Coworking space
• Entrepreneurship support
• Circular economy accelerator
• Venture studio programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Asker

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Coworking Space Membership: Revenue from renting flexible office spaces, fixed desks, private offices, and day passes to startups and entrepreneurs. The facility converted from a parking garage offers various membership tiers.
2. Incubator and Accelerator Programs: RE:USE incubator program and RE:STARTUP programs provide structured startup development courses, mentorship, and guidance for entrepreneurs in circular economy and general startup phases.
3. Business Advisory Services: Individual guidance sessions, business plan development support, and professional assessments for entrepreneurs. Free guidance for registered candidates; Næringsfaglig vurdering (professional business assessment) priced at 2500 NOK.
4. Event Venue Rental: Modern meeting rooms available for booking by businesses and external guests, providing professional meeting spaces with easy booking and flexibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RE Gründerhus is a regional startup hub and innovation center in Asker, Norway that provides coworking space, structured startup incubation programs, mentorship, networking events, and circular-economy-focused accelerator programs. It operates across four service pillars (RE:START for startup establishment, RE:LOCATION for coworking facilities, RE:GROUP for networking, and RE:USE for circular economy acceleration), supplemented by a venture studio that matches established companies with innovators.

Product overview

RE Gründerhus operates as a unified startup hub and coworking ecosystem in Asker, Norway, organized around four core service pillars: RE:START (startup establishment support and courses), RE:LOCATION (coworking office facilities), RE:GROUP (networking and community), and RE:USE (circular economy accelerator). The company also offers a Venture Studio innovation program, a mentor program, and meeting room rentals. The portfolio functions as an integrated ecosystem where startups can progress from ideation through establishment, scaling, and networking, all within a single physical location focused on sustainability and circular economy principles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RE:START: Startup support program for entrepreneurs in Asker and Bærum region
• RE:LOCATION
• RE:GROUP
• RE:USE
• RE:IN Venture Studio

Products and services

• RE:START (Startup Asker og Bærum) Startup support and business establishment services for entrepreneurs in Asker and Bærum, including individual guidance, foundational courses, and workshops covering business planning, sales, marketing, and pitch training.
• RE:LOCATION (Coworking Space) Coworking space and office facilities offering fixed desks, flexible workspaces, private offices, and day passes in Asker, featuring 24/7 access, meeting rooms, and networking areas.
• RE:GROUP (Networking Services) Networking services connecting entrepreneurs within the Asker region, providing access to the local startup community through organized events, meetups, and collaborative opportunities.
• RE:USE (Circular Economy Incubator/Accelerator) Incubator program focused on circular economy solutions, offering acceleration support for startups developing sustainable business models with access to expertise and corporate partnerships.
• RE:IN Venture Studio Ten-week innovation program matching established companies with dedicated innovators to solve real challenges in circular economy, using Jobs-to-be-Done and Design Thinking methodologies.
• Mentor Program (Mentorprogram) Year-long mentorship program pairing entrepreneurs with experienced mentors from local businesses, offering approximately 10 sessions of one hour each to support business development.
• Meeting Room Rental Professional meeting room facilities available for booking, offering flexible and centrally located spaces for businesses and external guests.
• Næringsfaglig vurdering (Professional Business Assessment) Professional business assessment for NAV-funded candidates including CV review, business plan evaluation, and 3-year financial projection review, priced at 2500 NOK per assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 280-300 entrepreneurs supported since 2015
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Kjeller InnovasjoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 May 2024RE Gründerhus AS entered into partnership with Kjeller Innovasjon AS to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in Norway. Kjeller Innovasjon purchased approximately 10% ownership stake in RE Gründerhus. The collaboration aims to attract EU funding for technological and sustainable initiatives and strengthen the ecosystem in Akershus and Greater Oslo.
• Asker kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsker municipality is a key partner and owner of RE Gründerhus. The partnership includes operating Startup Asker og Bærum (the establishment service) and implementing projects to help entrepreneurs in the startup phase. RE has a partner agreement with Asker municipality.
• Viken fylkeskommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViken County Municipality (formerly Akershus fylkeskommune) is one of the three large owners of RE Gründerhus. The regional council collaborates on innovation projects and startup support in the Asker and Bærum region.
• Asker NæringsforeningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsker Business Association is a major owner of RE Gründerhus and collaborates on events, awards (including Årets Gründer competition), and promoting local entrepreneurship.
• Bærum kommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBærum municipality partners with RE Gründerhus through the Startup Asker og Bærum program, providing support for entrepreneurs in both municipalities.
• Ræder (Advokatfirmaet)supportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm Ræder provides legal services partnership to RE Gründerhus members. Offers legal guidance on intellectual property protection, contracts, licensing, and incentive schemes. Attorneys maintain a desk in RE premises and hold regular breakfast seminars on legal topics.
• NCCE (Norsk Senter for Sirkulær Økonomi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian Center for Circular Economy collaborates on circular economy programs, contributes to RE:USE incubator program, and co-organizes Den Store Sirkulærkonferansen.
• NordeasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerNordea Bank supports RE Gründerhus as a financial partner and sponsor, participating in pitch competitions as an investor panel member and contributing to startup ecosystem events.
• TomracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOMRA Systems ASA, a world-leading company in circular economy, collaborates with RE Gründerhus. As a Circular Venture Studio challenge provider, they work with entrepreneurs on circular solutions. TOMRA founders visited the RE opening.
• StatkraftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatkraft AS, Europe's largest renewable energy provider, participates as challenge provider in Circular Venture Studio programs, helping develop circular economy startups.
• SINTEFsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSINTEF research organization collaborates with RE Gründerhus on circular economy projects and innovation, including involvement in MudSim's drilling simulation technology development.
• Startup NorwaysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartup Norway collaborates on startup events and ecosystem activities, promoting Norwegian entrepreneurship nationally.
• Connect ØstsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerConnect Øst contributes to investor panels for pitch competitions and provides startup support services as part of the ecosystem.
• EntreprenerdysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEntreprenerdy collaborated on the RE:USE incubator program Spring 2023, contributing to the 14 entrepreneurs who participated in the intensive program.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Innovasjon Norge: Norway's national innovation agency, offering startup programs, grants, and advisory services across the country. Operates at significantly larger scale and provides overlapping support to entrepreneurs that RE Gründerhus serves regionally.

Regional players

• Aleap: Norwegian health-tech accelerator operating from the Oslo region. Comparable Norwegian accelerator focused on a specific vertical (health), with similar incubator programming structure and corporate partnership model.
• Nordic Innovation House: Nordic coworking and accelerator hub for scaling Nordic startups into Silicon Valley and New York. Comparable as a coworking-plus-program hybrid serving Nordic founders, though operating internationally rather than regionally in Norway.
• Oslo Business Region: Regional economic development and startup ecosystem organization for the Oslo region. Provides overlapping services in startup support, events, and municipal partnerships similar to those RE Gründerhus runs for Asker/Bærum.

Direct peers

• Katapult: Norwegian accelerator organization running impact and climate-focused programs for early-stage ventures. Highly comparable as a mission-driven accelerator operating in the Norwegian market with similar corporate and impact-investor partnerships.
• Kjeller Innovasjon: Norwegian incubator and innovation company that holds ~10% of RE Gründerhus following the May 2024 partnership and co-delivers the RE:USE accelerator. Operates a comparable startup incubation and innovation mandate in the Greater Oslo region.
• TheFactory: Oslo-based accelerator and innovation hub serving Norwegian startups with mentorship, programs, and corporate connections. Direct peer operating an incubator model with corporate challenge-provider partnerships in the same Norwegian ecosystem.
• Startup Norway: National nonprofit ecosystem organization that collaborates with RE Gründerhus on events and startup programming. Serves a similar constituency of Norwegian early-stage entrepreneurs with comparable community-building and event-driven activities.
• Norsk Senter for Sirkulær Økonomi (NCCE): Norwegian Center for Circular Economy, a core partner of RE Gründerhus that co-organizes the Den Store Sirkulærkonferansen and co-runs RE:USE. Operates a closely aligned circular economy mandate and shares programmatic infrastructure.

Others

• SINTEF: Europe's largest independent research institute, listed as a technology/research partner of RE Gründerhus. Provides R&D collaboration and validation support to member startups (e.g., MudSim), functioning as an enabling ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/REgrunderhus
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regrunderhus
• Instagraminstagram.com/regrunderhus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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