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AI in the Viking Venture Portfolio: LeadDesk

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, and Viking Venture’s portfolio companies continuously adapt to the shift. Here is how LeadDesk leverages AI.

John Ingve Eielsen about Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence in the Viking Venture Portfolio: Xait

Learn how our companies leverage artificial intelligence to drive efficiency, enhance customer experiences, and stay ahead. First up, Xait.

Annual Recurring Revenue: What is ARR and how to calculate it

ARR could contain several revenue streams, and often, there can be some confusion on which streams to include. In this article, we will explore these different aspects of ARR, highlighting their significance in the SaaS industry.

The Investment Process for a SaaS Company A Comprehensive Overview

How to navigate the investment process as a SaaS business

This article offers a practical guide to what you can expect when discussing with potential investors. While specifics might vary among different investors, we’ll outline the investment process and highlight the essential considerations.

Erik and Jostein - Find the right investor for you

How to find the right investor for your company

Are you curious as to what companies Viking Venture invests in? Our focus is solely on Nordic business-to-business (B2B) software companies. Our niche investment focus gives us in-depth experience with software companies.

The State of the Nordic SaaS Market 2023

State of the Nordic B2B SaaS market

As we close the chapter on 2024, we reflect on the state of the Nordic B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) market and look ahead to what 2025 may bring.

5 important factors to consider when evaluating your sales incentive models

This fall, we brought together all the VPs of Sales from the Viking Venture portfolio to discuss the pros and cons of different sales incentive models and the key rationale behind the models.

5 tips for managing your Board efficiently

The Board is the highest governing body of a company between General Assemblies. It has several important roles. This article focuses on the more practical aspects of running a board as a CEO and on business-oriented tasks for a growth company, leaving the compliance part out for now.

How to build a great management team

Building a high-performing management team is a key task in the life of any CEO. This article describes what challenges Business-to-Business (B2B) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) CEOs face when building their team and provides some insights and tips on how to succeed.

The five stages of CEO leadership

The role of a Chief Executive officer (CEO) changes a lot during a company’s growth. Understanding these transitions is key to a successful tenure as CEO in a fast-growing company.

The ultimate strategy playbook to scale your SaaS business

This strategy playbook reveals all you need to know to set the strategic direction for your software business and prepare for your growth journey. Get the insights into how we run strategy projects with our business-to-business SaaS companies.

How to succeed with your SaaS Growth Strategy

This blog post introduce a framework for B2B SaaS growth that can help you strategize for success. By breaking down the key elements of growth and identifying the levers you can pull to drive growth. This framework provides a clear roadmap for you to follow as they navigate in a competitive market.