Norwegian construction technology company Birdsview has secured EUR 3.7 million, approximately NOK 40.5 million, in a funding round led by Sarsia. The syndicate includes Butterfly Ventures, Proptechfonden, Kiilto Ventures, Nordic Makers, and Momentum, while existing investors Eviny Ventures and Farvatn Venture also took part; angel investors Erik Bakstad from Ardoq, Gunnar Hvammen, and Herman Flinder joined as well. The capital will support commercial expansion, industrial scaling, and international growth for the company's non-destructive concrete inspection platform.
Technology That Works Like an MRI for Concrete
Birdsview has built a hardware and software platform that functions like an MRI for concrete, enabling engineers to inspect structures without drilling or causing damage. It combines ground penetrating radar, LiDAR, and 3D tracking technology with proprietary algorithms to generate detailed digital models. These models show rebar position, thickness, cracks, voids, and corrosion, and they can be integrated directly into building information modeling workflows as ready-to-use files.
From Utility Poles to Infrastructure Inspection
The company was founded in Trondheim by Olav Skogen and Simen Husøy while they were engineering students at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. They first developed sensor systems to detect hidden rot in wooden utility poles, and one of Norway's largest grid operators began using the technology. Birdsview later applied the same sensing principles to concrete, launched its first concrete product in January 2025, and now operates from Bergen and Oslo with 14 employees.
Investor Support and Market Outlook
Sarsia partner Jon-Kåre Hansen said the firm has followed Birdsview for some time and is impressed by the team and its leading technology for assessing concrete structures. He added that preserving existing buildings based on a deep understanding of their condition will become increasingly important for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The global concrete inspection service market is valued at USD 1.92 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 3.84 billion by 2035, with an 8.5 percent CAGR.
Early Traction and Real-World Results
Since launching its platform, Birdsview has scanned more than 100 concrete structures, including buildings and bridges. After starting direct pre-sales in March 2026, customers in eight countries adopted the solution within weeks. In one Bergen project, the system mapped rebar under a basement floor and saved a contractor approximately NOK 200,000 and two weeks of work by avoiding unnecessary demolition.
Commercial Partners and Scaling Plans
Birdsview's client roster already includes Vinci, Bouygues Construction, EllisDon, Sweco, Asplan Viak, and Rambøll. The company competes primarily with manual scanning service providers rather than materials science laboratories, focusing on replacing drilling-based inspection methods. Chief Executive Officer Olav Skogen described the round as an important milestone and said the Nordic investor consortium understands both the technology and the market.
A More Sustainable Approach to Concrete Maintenance
Concrete production is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, and extending the use of existing buildings and bridges is becoming a practical way to reduce environmental impact. Birdsview's non-destructive scanning allows engineers to make informed decisions about renovation and resource efficiency without unnecessary demolition. This aligns with investor priorities around sustainable construction and the efficient use of existing assets.
By helping engineers extend the life of existing concrete structures, Birdsview addresses both rising maintenance costs and the construction sector's significant carbon footprint. The fresh funding gives the company resources to scale its sensing and AI platform across multiple countries while continuing to serve major contractors and engineering firms. With growing regulatory and commercial pressure to preserve infrastructure rather than rebuild, Birdsview is positioned to play a practical role in the shift toward more sustainable construction.