Riff (formerly Databutton)
Oslo-based startup that’s aiming to put the power of AI-based assistants, chatbots, and automation, for better or for worse, in the hands of any and all.
Riff (formerly Databutton) has raised €19M across 2 funding rounds from 6 investors, most recently a Series A round in Oct 2025. Based in Oslo, Norway; active in AI. Data as of 28 Oct 2026.
Oslo, Norwaywww.riff.new ↗
Total raised
€19M
€18,554,461
Funding rounds
2
Investors
6
distinct backers
Active since
2023-09
latest 2025-10
Funding by year
EUR raised per yearRiff (formerly Databutton) — funding by year — interactive chart.
Data table
| Riff (formerly Databutton) — funding by year | |
|---|---|
| 2023 | €4.8M |
| 2025 | €14M |
Signals
High confidenceRaise-next likelihood61
base rate 44% for Series A
- ▲ In typical raise window
- ▲ Up-round momentum
- ▼ Low backer re-investment
Exit likelihood18
base rate 11% (2+ rounds)
- ▲ Recently backed by strong-exit-track investors
Timing: in window vs cohort gap · momentum up. Funding-only estimates, not predictions and not investment advice — see signals.
Funding rounds
2 rounds| Date | Stage | Amount | Investors | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-23 | Series A | €14M | Global Founders Capital,Illusian,Maki.vc,Northzone,Skyfall Ventures,Sondo | View deal → |
| 2023-09-14 | Seed | €4.8M | Maki.vc,Skyfall Ventures | View deal → |
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