{"id":832,"date":"2025-05-06T14:48:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T12:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/?page_id=832"},"modified":"2025-08-14T17:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T15:00:21","slug":"who-is-venturenet-for","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/who-is-venturenet-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Who is VentureNet for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-51c0b34d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-who-is-venturenet-for\">Who is VentureNet for?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignwide is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-383042e8 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/who-is-venturenet-for\/#companies\">Corporations<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/who-is-venturenet-for\/#scientists\">Experts \/ Researchers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/who-is-venturenet-for\/#investors\">Investors<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--4\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/who-is-venturenet-for\/#customers\">Municipalities \/ Regions<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--5\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/who-is-venturenet-for\/#partners\">Clusters \/ Accelerators<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--6\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-accent-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/who-is-venturenet-for\/#suppliers\">SMEs \/ Start-ups<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_272749447-3-1024x597.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1736\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_272749447-3-1024x597.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_272749447-3-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_272749447-3-768x448.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_272749447-3-1536x895.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_272749447-3-2048x1193.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_272749447-3-18x10.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">\u201cToday, it\u2019s mainstream: for most companies across most sectors, ecosystem building is a critical pathway to build growth and resilience, with close to 50 percent of resilience leaders pursuing ecosystem strategies.\u2019\u2019<\/p>\n<cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/growth-marketing-and-sales\/our-insights\/growth-and-resilience-through-ecosystem-building\"><em>Growth and resilience through ecosystem building<\/em>, McKinsey &amp; Company, May 23, 2023<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d0ca1c1d wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"companies\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-08a2a807 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-corporations\">Corporations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">&#8220;The integrated network economy could represent a $100 trillion value pool by 2030, or about a third of the world&#8217;s total sales output&#8221; (ref. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/growth-marketing-and-sales\/our-insights\/growth-and-resilience-through-ecosystem-building\">McKinsey &amp; Co. 2023<\/a>). Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/capabilities\/strategy-and-corporate-finance\/how-we-help-clients\/portfolio-strategy\/ecosystem-strategy\">Ecosystem Strategy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">VentureNet can provide your organisation with access to cutting-edge innovation projects, next-generation technologies and secure marketplaces to build resilient supply chains and sales channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Technology recommendations and R&amp;D roadmap developed in collaboration with leading institutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Brand development recommendations and marketing support in relevant Hubs, clusters and ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B2B-matching with potential suppliers, sales channels, partners, innovation ecosystems, and marketplaces. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"#partnership\">Join as a Partner or Patron to learn more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Cancel or pause anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2301475851.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2301475851.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2301475851-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2301475851-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2301475851-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-caa7cd49 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"suppliers\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-08a2a807 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-smes-start-ups\">SMEs \/ Start-ups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you are a deep-tech start-up, scale-up or traditional family business looking for smarter ways to work and sell your products and services, VentureNet can be your partner and growth platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Showcase your capabilities to find customers, partners, advisors, financing, and marketplaces for growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visibility and B2B-matching with support for business development, targeted marketing and innovation\/R&amp;D.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join innovation projects and investment initiatives to build secure, resilient and competitive supply chains.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/about-venturenet\/join-us\/\">Join as a Member, Partner or Sponsor to learn more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Cancel or pause anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1561\" src=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-scaled.jpeg 2560w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-300x183.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-1024x624.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-768x468.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-1536x937.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-2048x1249.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/07\/AdobeStock_196435727-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-caa7cd49 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"scientists\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-08a2a807 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-experts-researchers\">Experts \/ Researchers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The global race for AI has been characterized by some as an end-game. There is intense pressure to invest in AI infrastructure in the midst of an uncertain geopolitical future. Interdisciplinary expertise is needed to apply AI responsibly, particularly in critical sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Join an international community of experts working to develop secure, reliable, competitive, and self-sovereign technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Showcase your capabilities, initiatives and research results to relevant stakeholders and ecosystems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build competitive consortia and R&amp;D proposals with leading public and private sector partners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B2B-matching with industry partners, R&amp;D roadmaps, and larger innovation and investment initiatives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/about-venturenet\/join-us\/\">Join as an Advisor, Partner or Sponsor to learn more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Cancel or pause anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2525431689.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2525431689.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2525431689-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2525431689-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/06\/shutterstock_2525431689-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-caa7cd49 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"investors\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-08a2a807 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-investors\">Investors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">VentureNet is working with national and regional institutions and industry clusters to interconnect strategic innovation and investment initiatives with public and private procurement channels, marketplaces, innovation ecosystems and support networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether you are an angel investor, family office, venture capital or private equity fund, VentureNet can be your partner and platform for dealflow discovery, evaluation, growth, and exit in collaboration with strategic partners and regional initiatives in the Ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Access to market insights, supply chain analysis, and national\/regional R&amp;D and investment initiatives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B2B-matching with start-ups, scale-ups, experts, advisors, distribution partners, and co-investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Early-access to opportunities with support networks and advanced data-driven matching and advisory tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/about-venturenet\/join-us\/\">Join as an Advisor or Ecosystem Manager to learn more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Cancel or pause anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_2473320849_1-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull customers has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-caa7cd49 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" id=\"customers\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-08a2a807 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-municipalities-amp-regions\">Municipalities &amp; Regions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Amidst aging populations, resource scarcity, and pressure to deliver healthcare, mobility, energy, civil security and social inclusion, municipalities need to do more with less. AI is a possible solution, but there are major risks in utilising AI in critical sectors, ranging from safety and security to rising costs, vendor lock-in and a loss of sovereignty (<a href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/inn-the-loop-human-guided-ai\/\">see research report<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In Denmark, Version2 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr.dk\/nyheder\/indland\/kommunerne-er-dybt-afhaengige-af-microsoft-og-deres-udgifter-stiger-og-stiger\">DR reported<\/a> that municipal payments for certain software licenses increased over 70% between 2018 and 2023 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dr.dk\/nyheder\/indland\/kommunerne-er-dybt-afhaengige-af-microsoft-og-deres-udgifter-stiger-og-stiger\">DR, 19.02.2024<\/a>). Few municipalities have sufficient resources and expertise to cope with all these challenges alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Through VentureNet, municipalities and regions can collaborate with experts, public and private sector partners on shared infrastructure and innovation projects for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ds4sscc.eu\/pilotoverview\">smart and sustainable communities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-checkmark-list\">\n<li>Reduce cost of digital and green transformation by collaborating on shared infrastructure and R&amp;D projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B2B-matching to access expertise, technology partners, and ecosystems to build secure data-driven services.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities to attract investment, businesses, talent, and partners by promoting local culture and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/nb\/about-venturenet\/join-us\/\">Join as a Partner and Ecosystem Manager to learn more.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Cancel or pause anytime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1071\" src=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_1236384691_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/venturenet.no\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2025\/04\/shutterstock_1236384691_1.jpg 2500w, 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