The evolution of knowledge work has been marked by waves of innovation, from the advent of word processors to cloud-based collaboration tools. Today, we’re witnessing the dawn of a new paradigm — one where artificial intelligence transforms not just how we process information but how we think and create. This is why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Tana, where we previously led the seed round, and which has now raised a $14M Series A financing led by our friends at Tola Capital, with participation by Northzone, Alliance VC, and firstminute capital.
Tana is pioneering the AI-native workspace — a platform that makes digital knowledge work feel as natural as having a conversation with a trusted colleague. By ingeniously combining a sophisticated knowledge graph, object-based note-taking, and customizable AI agents, Tana dramatically reduces the cognitive friction between thinking and doing. The result? A seamless journey from initial thought to structured, actionable output in seconds.
The founding team’s background speaks for itself. CEO Tarjei Vassbotn brings deep product and AI expertise from his time at Google, while COO Olav Kriken is one of Nordic’s preeminent growth leaders. CTO Grim Iversen has a long tenure in information modeling and productivity systems, having played a pivotal role in developing the original Google Wave project.
What sets Tana apart is its architectural foundation — a graph data structure that doesn’t just store information, but captures the rich web of metadata and connections between concepts and objects within your notes, represented as “nodes” in the graph. This sophisticated foundation enables AI interactions that transcend the limitations of document-level AI, delivering contextually aware and surprisingly intuitive responses. The platform’s commitment to natural interaction extends to voice, recognizing that in the advent of AI human-computer interaction will shift from keyboards to microphones.
As an early adopter of Tana, I’ve been consistently impressed by their implementation of agentic AI — one of the most sophisticated I’ve encountered in the productivity space. The system’s ability to understand context and execute complex tasks feels less like using a tool and more like collaborating with an intelligent assistant. Just talk to Tana and watch the magic happen.
This forward-thinking approach has already catalyzed a passionate global community of users — affectionately known as “Tanarians” — who have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible with the platform while it’s been in early access.
The transition from fragmented productivity tools — the familiar chaos of docs, spreadsheets, slide decks, and emails — to an integrated, AI-enhanced workspace represents a fundamental shift in how knowledge workers will operate in the coming decades. Tana isn’t just building better tools; they’re reimagining the very nature of human-computer interaction.
We’re excited to continue supporting Tana on this journey and can’t wait to see more people experience the transformative power of a truly AI-native workspace. The future of work is being written in Tana, one node at a time.
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