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Kristian Jul Røsjø

Kristian Jul Røsjø

Partner at Antler, leading early-stage investments in Norway

Oslo, Norway
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Joined August 2025
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Kristian Jul Røsjø successfully transitioned from a distinguished diplomatic career with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, serving as Consul in New York and First Secretary in Jakarta, to the fast-paced world of tech venture capital. This unique background provides him with a global perspective and negotiation skills crucial for international investment. proptechnorway+1
As a Partner and co-lead of Antler's Norwegian operations, Kristian is a key player in early-stage investment, specializing in 'Day Zero' funding. He is known for prioritizing strong founder teams over initial ideas, guiding hundreds of entrepreneurs, and leading significant fundraising and partnership initiatives for the firm. shifter+1
He has a keen eye for emerging trends in the startup ecosystem, identifying areas like recruitment tech, mental health solutions, and energy optimization as having high potential but also significant competition. He also recognizes the transformative power of AI, seeing it as both a threat and an opportunity for existing SaaS products. shifter

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Dec 4, 2025