ZURICH, Switzerland, July 2, 2026 — Nabtesco Technology Ventures (NTV) has invested in Alva Industries AS (Alva), a Norwegian deep-tech company developing ultra-compact, high-performance electric motors for robotics, aerospace, medical technology, defense, and advanced industrial automation applications.
NTV participated in Alva’s €15.5 million Series A2 financing round. The round is led by Nysnø Climate Investments, Sandwater, and Emerald Technology Ventures, which represents NTV via a CVC mandate.
Samsung Ventures’ investment from December 2025 is also being converted into shares as part of the round.
Headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, Alva has developed FiberPrinting™, a patented manufacturing technology for frameless electric motors. The technology enables motors that are exceptionally thin and lightweight, while maintaining high torque and cogging-free performance. These characteristics are increasingly important in advanced mechatronics, where compactness, weight reduction, precision, and performance are critical design requirements.
Alva’s technology is relevant across several of Nabtesco’s strategic domains, particularly where next-generation motion control systems require compact, lightweight, and high-performance actuation. In connection with the investment, Alva, OVALO GmbH, a Nabtesco Group company, and NTV will explore a strategic technical and commercial collaboration.
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“Alva’s technology addresses one of the most important bottlenecks in next-generation mechatronics: how to deliver high torque and precision in a lighter and more compact form factor,” said Hiroshi Nerima, Managing Partner, Nabtesco Technology Ventures. “We believe Alva’s FiberPrinting™ platform has broad potential across robotics, automation, medical, aerospace, and other advanced industrial applications. We are particularly excited by the opportunity to explore collaboration with OVALO and other Nabtesco Group companies in compact actuator systems and advanced motion control.”
As electrification, robotics, and automation continue to accelerate, demand is growing for actuation technologies that can deliver higher performance within tighter space and weight constraints. Through this investment, NTV aims to support Alva’s industrial scale-up and international growth, while also exploring strategic collaboration opportunities with Nabtesco Group companies.
About Alva Industries
Alva Industries is a Norwegian deep-tech company developing high-performance electric motors using its patented FiberPrinting™ manufacturing process. Headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, the company serves customers across robotics, defense, aerospace, medical technology, industrial automation, and autonomous systems. For more information, visit www.alvaindustries.com.
About Nabtesco Technology Ventures
Nabtesco Technology Ventures is a corporate venture fund launched in 2018 by Japan’s Nabtesco Corporation, in partnership with Emerald Technology Ventures, a global leader in technology venture capital. The fund deepens Nabtesco’s involvement in the development of disruptive ventures around the world, strengthening its pursuit of open innovation, a key pillar of Nabtesco’s growth strategy.
The €75 million fund invests primarily, but not exclusively, in robotics, motors, sensors, additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things technologies. Nabtesco Technology Ventures reinforces Nabtesco Corporation’s position as a global leader in manufacturing technology, accelerating investment and collaboration around the world.
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| Alva Industries | contact@alvaindustries.com +47 732 04 501 |
| Nabtesco Technology Ventures |
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