Who we are
SVVY is organised as a limited liability company. The team currently consists of Johanne Iversen, Nicolas Richard Manskow, Josefine Akselsen and Trym Jarle Vårdal — pictured from left to right.
Three more team members aren't in the photo: Joakim Askeland, Plebeian Andri C. De la Cruz and Vetle Svendsen. You can find everyone's LinkedIn profiles on the home page.
SVVY was founded by four students from NMBU in Norway in 2024, and will remain located in Norway.
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Why SVVY exists
Across Europe, thousands of university seats remain vacant each year: a silent symptom of demographic decline, uneven regional enrolment, and pressure on universities.
Meanwhile, across the Global South, many qualified students are blocked from international study by high costs, limited access to information, and reliance on outdated agent networks.
SVVY exists to bridge that gap.
We transform unused educational capacity into accessible opportunity by connecting universities with the right students — directly, transparently, and efficiently.
Our platform enables institutions to fill under-enrolled programmes while empowering students to apply, finance, and complete their studies abroad without the middlemen and the hidden fees,
At SVVY, our motivation stems from a strong desire to make a difference – to do something different by connecting the Global North with the Global South. We believe innovation happens when we bring diverse perspectives together, so we talk with universities, professors, and students. We all need each other.
We'll keep you updated as we grow, guided by global insights and a shared mission to build something meaningful.
Collaborators
NMBU has played a key role in guiding and supporting us throughout our journey. We've had valuable conversations with professors and lecturers to better understand the potential of our company. Their involvement has been essential for shaping and developing SVVY further.
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SVVY has established a collaboration with Innovation Norway, receiving support to further develop our innovative solutions. This partnership marks an important step in our journey towards sustainable growth and impact.
WebsiteOur mentors
Learning from those who have been there.
Our mentors bring decades of experience across business, law, and technology.
Geir Olav Iversen
Entrepreneur and business leader with more than 40 years of experience.
Kjell R. Manskow
Business lawyer with 25 years of experience, including 18 years as PwC partner.
Torstein Skulbru
Developer with 15 years of experience, specializing in mobile architecture.
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela
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