Welcome to Oslo.Small by design. Easy to navigate. Hard to ignore.
At Oslo&Co, we open doors, share what we know, and put you in the room with the right people.
Oslo builds companies the world notices.
The C-suite is a phone call away, collaboration trumps hierarchy, and important meetings are a ten minute walk apart. Founders find early-stage funding and incubators here. Established companies find economic stability and a city small enough to test the infrastructure of the future in.
Oslo makes room for people who arrive.
Oslo welcomes entrepreneurs, researchers, students, and the partners and families who come with them. We help you find your footing, connect with communities and networks, and build the life you want.
A compact city that opens up.
Bring an event here and everyone who comes feels the difference before the programme starts. Flat structures make it easy to reach the people you want, and the fjord and the forest are both inside the city limits.
Status Oslo
The numbers behind Oslo. For investors, founders, talent and event organisers getting to know Oslo.
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1.5 million people
in Greater Oslo
Top-ranked city with under 2 million people in the Global Cities Index
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1 in 3 residents
with an international background
2nd among Nordic capitals for residents born abroad
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3,500+ startups and growth companies
headquartered in Greater Oslo
858 companies backed by venture capital
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12 unicorns
companies that have reached valuations of US$1bn or more
1 company valued at US$10bn or more
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€6,014 average monthly pay
14th of 313 cities for estimated pay
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5.92 million overnight stays
in hotels and similar establishments, up 23.7% on 2022
80 international conferences, up 16%
About Oslo&Co
Oslo&Co works on behalf of the city to strengthen and promote Oslo internationally. We attract investors, talents and visitors.
More about usTell Oslo's story with us.
The Oslo brand is a narrative, an evidence base and a shared library, owned by the City of Oslo and used by everyone who promotes the city internationally.
See the Oslo brand
Latest from Oslo&Co
All news- 16 June 2026
Oslo is among Europe's best cities. Few know it. Now the city's key players unite behind one shared story.
Oslo ranks #11 among European cities but performs poorly on international “lovability”. Oslo&Co is now launching the narrative that will close the gap.
- 1 March 2026
A joint effort to strengthen Oslo’s international position
The initiative will give Oslo greater impact in the global competition for investment, talent, and visitors.
- 1 March 2026
Oslo Business Region becomes Oslo&Co
For many years, you have partnered with us to strengthen Oslo’s startup ecosystem and build the city’s international position. Your engagem…