Serial entrepreneur and software developer.
I start software companies, back technical founders early, and have built and sold several of my own.
Bodø, Norway
About
Christer Hagen is a Norwegian serial entrepreneur and software developer based in Bodø. He founded Codebase and Not Another VC, is a partner at Advanti Estate, and writes software in the open. In 2026 he sold Docdir to Visma and placed in the top 4% of the Norwegian AI Championship.
Now
- Building Bedrifty, an AI-native CRM with built-in Norwegian company data.
- Building Advanti Estate, a commercial real-estate brokerage in Northern Norway.
- Investing pre-seed as an angel through Not Another VC.
- Exploring a few two-week sprint projects.
Work
CodebaseFounder · Technology studio & angelBedriftyFounder · AI-native CRMNot Another VCFounder · Pre-seed angel investingAdvanti EstatePartner · Commercial real estateSailsdockFounder · CRM for sales teams
RefenzeFounder · Fitness apparel
Investments
CodenordTailored software that removes bottlenecks in operations.PropdockReal-time insight into property portfolios for smarter decisions.VendoLets agents share campaigns landlords approve and pay for in seconds.FotovibeVisual content that helps sell homes and makes agents look good.SomevibeMeasurable, optimised social-media growth for growing companies.Advanti EstateBuys, sells and rents commercial property across Northern Norway.Exits
DocdirAI for real-estate sales documents. Sold to Visma in 2026.AcquiredUtleieoversiktenPortfolio calculator that gave investors full control and enabled exit.ExitOpen source
BadgetOpen-source finance platformPrismuiUI components built on shadcn/uiWriting
Selling Docdir to VismaWhy I build companies in BodøWhat apparel taught me about softwareContact
Building something? Let me know.
I back technical founders at pre-seed. A few lines about what you’re building is enough.
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