Nedre Vats, Norway · Startup AutoStore is a Norwegian robotics and warehouse automation company that invented the cube storage system, a high-density automated storage and retrieval technology used by major retailers, logistics providers, and manufacturers worldwide. The system uses robots moving on a grid to retrieve bins from a densely packed cube, dramatically increasing warehouse storage capacity while reducing the physical footprint required. AutoStore went public on the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2021 and serves over 1,250 installations across 50+ countries. The company is one of Norway's most valuable technology exports and a global leader in warehouse robotics innovation.
Oslo, Norway · Startup Oda is an Oslo-based online grocery delivery company that has built one of Europe's most efficient automated grocery fulfillment operations. Originally launched as Kolonial.no, the company rebranded to Oda and developed proprietary warehouse automation technology that enables it to pick and deliver grocery orders at significantly lower cost than traditional supermarkets. Oda expanded into Finland and Germany and has raised over $400 million from investors including SoftBank. The company represents Norway's most ambitious attempt at reimagining grocery retail through technology and logistics innovation, offering a compelling alternative to the dark-store model pursued by rapid delivery startups.