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Unleash

Backed byNorthzone
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Unleash is an open-source feature management platform with 15+ activation strategies, real-time updates, and a powerful SDK ecosystem. Used by Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and thousands of companies to safely release features at scale.

Location
Oslo, Norway
Raised
$14M
Stage
Series B
Founded
2014
Category
Open Source
Funding
VC-backed
Team
50-100

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified

Founders of Unleash

  • Ivar Østhus
  • Egil Johansen

Investors backing Unleash

  • Northzone

Frequently asked questions

What does Unleash do?

Unleash is an open-source feature management platform with 15+ activation strategies, real-time updates, and a powerful SDK ecosystem. Used by Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and thousands of companies to safely release features at scale.

Where is Unleash based?

Unleash is based in Oslo, Norway.

When was Unleash founded?

Unleash was founded in 2014.

How much has Unleash raised?

Unleash has raised $14M in their Series B round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Unleash?

Unleash was founded by Ivar Østhus, Egil Johansen.

Who has invested in Unleash?

Unleash is backed by Northzone.

How Unleash would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Developers + open-source communities + enterprises wanting an OSS-first tool in this category, with optional commercial support.

02Problem they solve

Unleash is an open-source feature management platform with 15+ activation strategies, real-time updates, and a powerful SDK ecosystem. Used by Netflix, Goldman Sachs, and thousands of companies to safely release feature… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Unleash differentiates on the enterprise open source feature management solution. Backed by Northzone, $14M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Ivar Østhus + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Growth-stage GTM — multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.

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