Tana
Tana is the next-generation knowledge tool that combines the flexibility of Roam with the structure of a database. Everything in Tana is a 'supertag' — a typed node that can carry fields, queries, and templates. It is the choice of productivity hackers who want to build a truly personal knowledge OS.
- Location
- Oslo, Norway
- Raised
- $4M
- Stage
- Seed
- Founded
- 2021
- Category
- SaaS
- Funding
- VC-backed
- Team
- 11–50
Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified
Founders of Tana
- Knut Melvær
- Tarjei Gjestland
Investors backing Tana
- Northzone
Frequently asked questions
What does Tana do?
Tana is the next-generation knowledge tool that combines the flexibility of Roam with the structure of a database. Everything in Tana is a 'supertag' — a typed node that can carry fields, queries, and templates. It is the choice of productivity hackers who want to build a truly personal knowledge OS.
Where is Tana based?
Tana is based in Oslo, Norway.
When was Tana founded?
Tana was founded in 2021.
How much has Tana raised?
Tana has raised $4M in their Seed round as of Jul 2025.
Who founded Tana?
Tana was founded by Knut Melvær, Tarjei Gjestland.
Who has invested in Tana?
Tana is backed by Northzone.
How Tana would pitch themselves
○ Auto-generated01Target customer
Power users — the core audience Tana's product is built around.
02Problem they solve
Tana is the next-generation knowledge tool that combines the flexibility of Roam with the structure of a database. Everything in Tana is a 'supertag' — a typed node that can carry fields, queries, and templates. It is t… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.
03Key differentiator
Tana differentiates on all-in-one knowledge management for power users. Backed by Northzone, $4M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Knut Melvær + team.
04Go-to-market strategy
Early-stage GTM — typically product-led growth (free tier or low-friction onboarding) paired with founder-led sales for the first 100 customers. Heavy content marketing + community presence on Twitter/X, LinkedIn, and category-specific Slack groups.