Schibsted is a longstanding media and e-commerce company founded in 1839, deeply rooted in news, entrepreneurship, and innovation. It serves over 2.6 million people daily across Norway through major brands including Aftenposten, VG, E24, Bergens Tidende, and Stavanger Aftenblad, making it a significant part of Norwegian daily life and media consumption.
The company is committed to its social mission of financing and protecting Norwegian democracy through a free press and is recognized as Norway’s largest media house with a large and premium print portfolio. Schibsted stays at the forefront of technological development to adapt to constant changes in the media business.
Beyond media, Schibsted operates extensive online marketplaces and subscription-based media services, offering a wide range of digital commercial platforms such as Finn.no, Blocket.se, oikotie.fi, and tori.fi. These platforms position Schibsted as a major player in the Nordic digital marketplace ecosystem.
Schibsted also provides services like podcasting through its Podme platform and invests in businesses locally and internationally, including financial services through brands like Lendo and FundingPartner. With a presence in multiple countries including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, France, Spain, Italy, Ireland, Poland, and the UK, Schibsted is a significant international media and tech company.
Headquartered in Oslo at Akersgata 55, Schibsted continues its legacy by delivering trustworthy journalism and connecting millions of users monthly through its media and marketplace platforms, now structured as a separate media company alongside its marketplace division Vend.
This combination of traditional media strength and advanced digital marketplace operations highlights Schibsted’s dual focus on maintaining high journalistic standards while leading innovation in online commerce.