Investors in Denmark

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Seed Capital

Seed Capital is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm that backs Nordic technology startups from late seed to Series A. It supports Danish and Nordic founders aiming for global scale, typically investing initial tickets in the low millions of euros (roughly EUR 2-4m) or DKK several million, with follow-on rounds up to tens of millions. The firm prioritizes information technology, software, TMT, healthcare, fintech, consumer and SaaS, and emphasizes hands-on partnership, offering strategy, fundraising, legal and operational guidance to help companies scale internationally. Its portfolio includes notable companies such as Trustpilot, Vivino, Lunar, Templafy, Dixa and Coinify. Seed Capital manages multiple funds targeting the Nordic region, with a history dating back to 2004 and a track record of exits and growth, and has expanded investment activity across Denmark and the broader Nordics, including investments in IT, software and technology sectors.
Made 122 investments in Denmark

Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk is a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Denmark that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets medicines primarily for diabetes care and related chronic diseases. Its portfolio includes insulin therapies and other diabetes treatments, with a growing focus on obesity management, growth disorders, haemophilia, and cardiovascular conditions. The company emphasizes research and development to advance innovative therapies, including metabolic and cardiometabolic medicines, and aims to expand access to essential medicines worldwide. Novo Nordisk places a strong emphasis on patient safety, sustainability, governance, and transparent reporting, reflecting responsible business practices and ESG commitments. Operating globally, it pursues collaborations and partnerships to address global health needs and strives to improve health outcomes through scientific excellence and responsible stewardship of resources.
Made 57 investments in Denmark

PSV

PSV is an early-stage Nordic venture house established around three independent units: PSV Foundry, PSV Tech and PSV Hafnium, sharing a patient-capital ethos to help founders build meaningful deep-tech companies. Rooted at DTU and operating as a state-funded tech investor in Denmark, PSV supports more than 450 founders over two decades and maintains visibility into about 98% of the market to spot trends. It backs pioneering scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs across life sciences, information technology, advanced manufacturing and clean technology, with an emphasis on hands-on operational support and long-term partnerships. Beyond capital, PSV offers capabilities in brand and communications, legal, finance, people and culture, and ESG and impact integration tailored to each journey from first proof to global scale, focusing on sustainable growth and follow-on funding for portfolio companies across Denmark and the Nordic region.
Made 56 investments in Denmark

Heartcore Capital

Heartcore Capital is a European venture capital firm founded in 2007 in Copenhagen, Denmark, originally known as Sunstone Capital. It backs seed, early-stage and growth startups across Europe and, occasionally, the United States, with a focus on consumer technology and direct-to-consumer brands, as well as B2B2C models. The firm emphasizes founder-centric, long-term partnerships and provides strategic guidance and follow-on financing to help teams scale. It operates from offices in Copenhagen, Berlin and Paris and has backed more than 100 founding teams, managing over €700 million in assets. Its portfolio includes category-defining consumer internet brands such as TravelPerk, Tink, Neo4j, Boozt and Seriously.
Made 30 investments in Denmark

Syddansk Innovation

Syddansk Innovation is an Odense, Denmark-based organization that supports technology startups through incubation and related investment activities. The organization focuses on information and communication technology, big data, industry, cleantech, life science, and welfare technology, providing coaching, facilities, and access to funding to early-stage ventures. Founded in 1998, it acts as a platform for entrepreneurship in southern Denmark, helping startups commercialize innovations and scale their businesses.
Made 25 investments in Denmark

The Aventures

The Aventures is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm founded in 2021 that targets deep-tech startups at pre-seed and seed stages. The team comes from strong technical backgrounds in cloud infrastructure, data science, physics, machine learning, software development and business development. The firm acts as an active partner, leveraging its technical expertise to support founders and help bridge the knowledge gap between deep-tech ventures and traditional investors.
Made 2 investments in Denmark

Nordic Alpha Partners

Nordic Alpha Partners is a venture capital firm based in Hellerup, Denmark, focused on accelerating the growth of industrial greentech and green re‑industrialization across Europe. The firm targets technologies and business models that enable industrial, green or digital transformation, and supports ambitious management teams with a proactive, hands‑on approach. Its value creation framework combines capital with operational expertise, providing access to industry leaders and specialists to accelerate growth and scale internationally. Nordic Alpha Partners emphasizes sustainability alongside financial returns, aiming to reduce environmental impact through investments in energy transition, circular economy, and related manufacturing innovations. The firm acts as a collaborative partner, leveraging its experience across startups and scale‑ups to help portfolio companies navigate transformation and scale their global potential.
Made 11 investments in Denmark

Underground Ventures

Underground Ventures is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm that concentrates on geothermal technologies. Founded in 2024, it invests in early-stage geothermal technology companies across the entire value chain, from subsurface data analysis and drilling technologies to reservoir engineering and power production. The firm focuses exclusively on geothermal energy, supporting differentiated and transformative technologies and partnering with founders to accelerate the global adoption of geothermal solutions. While its activities emphasize collaboration, the firm seeks to scale the industry beyond traditional markets and advance projects across various geothermal resource types, including enhanced, conventional, and other innovative approaches.

Antler

Antler is a global venture capital firm and startup incubator based in Singapore that invests in early-stage technology companies and supports startups across sectors including healthcare, finance, consumer, and software. It builds a worldwide community of co-founders and provides access to talent, mentors, and expert advisors, along with expansion support and capital to help teams form, validate business models, and grow internationally. Antler emphasizes long-term partnerships with portfolio companies, continuing to back ventures through growth stages as they scale.
Made 10 investments in Denmark

Lundbeckfonden

Lundbeckfonden is a non-profit foundation based in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1954. Its main objective is to maintain and expand the activities of the Lundbeck Group and to provide financial support for research in biomedical and natural sciences. The foundation's assets are managed by a board of directors and it operates under the supervision of the Danish Civil Affairs Agency.
Made 9 investments in Denmark

North-East Venture

North-East Venture is the corporate venture capital arm of the North-East family office, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 2013, it operates as a multi-stage investor focused on fintech, e-commerce and online marketplaces, consumer lifestyle and sustainability, and advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality.
Made 9 investments in Denmark

European Innovation Council

The European Innovation Council is a Brussels-based European Union organization established in 2018 to support deep‑tech innovation by helping startups, researchers and technology transfer activities move ideas toward market. It operates a portfolio of programs including Pathfinder, Accelerator, Transition, STEP Scale Up and Pre-Accelerator, and collaborates with partners to provide funding, mentorship and resources across the innovation lifecycle. The council emphasizes high-impact, science‑driven technologies with broad societal benefit and promotes inclusion, with initiatives to involve women‑led projects. It engages the wider ecosystem through awards, events and community initiatives and monitors impact through data platforms. By coordinating with private investors and other stakeholders, it aims to accelerate the scale-up of European deep‑tech firms and strengthen Europe’s position in global technology leadership.
Made 21 investments in Denmark

Capnova

Capnova is an investment and development company in Denmark that provides capital, business experience and a strong network to help turn innovative ideas into successful businesses. It serves across Denmark with offices in Aarhus, Roskilde, Copenhagen, Viborg and Kalundborg. Established in 1998 as a venture investor, Capnova has invested in digital technologies, games, food tech, life science, industrial technologies and cleantech, supporting startups through early growth and scale, combining funding with hands-on support and network access.
Made 18 investments in Denmark

People Ventures

People Ventures is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm established in 2016 that invests in early-stage technology companies across digital health, enterprise software, and SaaS, with an industry-agnostic approach and a hands-on ethos supported by a team of co-founders, investors, executives, engineers, academics and industry experts to help shape and grow businesses.
Made 16 investments in Denmark

Investo Capital

Investo Capital is a Danish venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Aalborg. It concentrates on technology-driven ventures at early and growth stages, with emphasis on IT, software-as-a-service, and med-tech. The firm targets Danish companies with proven business models, clear strategic potential, and strong growth prospects, supported by competent management.
Made 4 investments in Denmark

Ugly Duckling Ventures

Ugly Duckling Ventures is a Nordic venture capital firm based in Copenhagen that makes seed and pre-seed investments in B2B software and technology, with emphasis on Medtech, Resilience Tech, and Business Services. It operates with a hands-on, partnership-driven approach, providing capital alongside strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to a practical network of industry contacts. The firm prioritizes strong founder teams and favors smaller initial investments with a path to follow-on funding to support durable growth and value creation beyond financial returns. Through its Nordic focus, Ugly Duckling Ventures supports early-stage companies across technology, hardware, and software as a service sectors, helping them accelerate product development and go-to-market execution. Notable portfolio companies include Eupry and Clock&Cloud.
Made 5 investments in Denmark

Upfin

Upfin is a specialized early-stage fintech investor. The firm is connected to Upfin Management, a Copenhagen, Denmark-based venture capital firm founded in 2022 that makes early-stage investments in finance technology companies.
Made 1 investment in Denmark

Planetary Impact Ventures

Planetary Impact Ventures is an impact investing firm based in Humlebæk, Denmark, focused on regenerative agriculture, sustainable food systems, and biodiversity. As an evergreen investor, it pursues patient capital with the aim of delivering fair financial returns while supporting systemic change and a reconnection with nature. The firm emphasizes long-term business models, humility, learning from nature, holistic wealth, and community building to advance regenerative practices and address funding gaps for regenerative ventures within planetary boundaries.
Made 1 investment in Denmark

The Footprint Firm

The Footprint Firm is an advisory and investment company focused on sustainability and impact. Founded in 2019 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, it operates across the Nordic region, pursuing opportunities to translate sustainability ambitions into strategic advantages for established companies and to back startups developing scalable, sustainable solutions. The firm works across multiple sectors, including food, construction, materials, and technology, with an industry-agnostic stance aimed at supporting the transition economy. It emphasizes collaboration, transparency, and value creation through responsible growth and climate-related goals.
Made 3 investments in Denmark

Morph Capital

Morph Capital is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm that backs early-stage startups across finance, technology and beyond. Founded in 2018, the firm concentrates on sectors such as fintech, health tech, legal tech, blockchain, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, e-commerce, ride-sharing and virtual reality, with a preference for founders-first collaboration. Morph provides hands-on support beyond capital, helping with infrastructure, growth planning, strategy, hiring, legal work and fundraising activities, and it partners closely with portfolio teams to co-create roadmaps and share risk. The firm emphasizes a long-term mindset and values Patience, Meritocracy and Commitment, aiming to build blueprints for startup success over a 25-year horizon. The Morph approach combines practical guidance, a supportive founder community, and a dedicated platform—the Morph House founder hub—to foster knowledge sharing and deep partnerships with early-stage companies as they scale.
Made 1 investment in Denmark

Den Sociale Kapitalfond

Den Sociale Kapitalfond is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It specializes in social investment, supporting Danish social entrepreneurs and enterprises that aim to improve social outcomes while delivering economic performance. The firm focuses on small and medium-sized companies and also invests in social impact bonds, providing capital and strategic guidance to scale social impact. It runs an accelerator program and maintains an international network of organisations and experts working with social ventures, impact measurement, and social venture capital. The organization seeks to foster growth within Denmark and has an office in Aarhus in addition to its Copenhagen base.
Made 1 investment in Denmark

NorthCap Partners

NorthCap Partners is a Denmark-based private equity and venture capital firm that backs technology companies in Northern Europe from seed to growth. Focus areas include information and communication technology, cloud computing, SaaS, communications, mobile and mobility, online services, and e-commerce. The firm targets B2B and B2B2C startups with international growth potential, often from Denmark and the Nordic region. Beyond capital, NorthCap Partners provides strategic support across development stages, including internationalization, go-to-market and sales processes, talent recruitment, and organizational development. The firm seeks to help portfolio companies scale and expand into international markets, leveraging a network across Northern Europe to accelerate growth. Since its inception, it has supported a range of ICT companies, helping them navigate early-stage to growth transitions while aiming for regional leadership in technology-enabled services.
Made 20 investments in Denmark

Emblem

Emblem is a European venture capital firm focused on pre-seed investments, based in Paris, that partners with early-stage founders to help them advance to Series A. It emphasizes a founder-centric approach with flexible deal terms and practical, hands-on support during the initial stages of company building. The firm primarily engages with pre-seed and seed startups in France, Denmark and Sweden, spanning sectors such as AI, SaaS, fintech and construction. The team comprises Bénédicte de Raphélis Soissan and Guillaume Durao as founders and general partners. Emblem's geographic and sector focus reflects its aim to back ambitious founders across Europe at the earliest stage of growth.
Made 1 investment in Denmark

Kost

Kost is a Copenhagen, Denmark–based venture capital firm founded in 2013 that invests in the food and bioeconomy sector, with a focus on technologies and hardware.

KRING

KRING is a Copenhagen-based startup studio that co-creates and launches companies, with a focus on sustainable development goals. The organization partners with entrepreneurs and corporates to develop solutions that address real end-user needs in health and well-being, affordable and clean energy, and related SDG areas, leveraging its venture-building expertise and in-house impact funds. It supports early-stage ventures, primarily in pre-seed stages, and seeks startups with strong alignment to KRING's portfolio, aiming for rapid, value-driven execution. Located in Denmark, KRING operates as a venture studio and impact investor, offering co-founder-like collaboration and strategic partnerships to build scalable businesses around meaningful social and environmental impact.

West Hill Capital

West Hill Capital is a London-based private equity and venture capital firm that provides growth capital and strategic advisory to technology-driven companies. Founded in 2014, the firm invests across sectors including business-to-business information technology, healthcare, financial services, energy and technology, primarily in the United Kingdom and Europe. It supports companies through early to growth stages, assisting with strategic planning, capital raising, and liquidity options, including exits via IPO or M&A. The firm also offers corporate finance advisory and often co-invests alongside clients, maintaining an aligned-interest approach. It engages with a network of family offices, private investors and wealth managers to facilitate direct investment opportunities and capital access.
Made 11 investments in Denmark

Nordic Makers

Nordic Makers is a seed-stage, hands-on venture capital firm focused on B2B software startups in the Nordics. Founded by experienced Nordic entrepreneurs, it operates from Stockholm and invests its own capital in pre-seed to seed-stage companies, typically offering €500k to €1m with follow-on capacity and founder-led support. The firm actively works with portfolio companies to help them reach the next growth stage and emphasizes a founder-centric, pragmatic approach, drawing on a network of regional technology executives and investors.
Made 7 investments in Denmark

Dreamcraft Ventures

Dreamcraft Ventures is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm founded in 2019 that invests in European tech-driven companies from pre-seed to Series A. The firm focuses on B2B, SaaS, and fintech sectors across the Nordics and Europe. Dreamcraft positions itself as venture engineers who support founders through engagements that go beyond traditional advice, aiming to accelerate growth by combining strategic guidance with hands-on collaboration.
Made 12 investments in Denmark

Kjøller

Kjøller is a privately held investment company controlled by Danish entrepreneur Magnus Kjøller. It invests in startups and scaleups as well as real estate assets, maintaining a diversified activity across venture, real estate, and financing. The firm provides active support to its portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance, legal sparring, and networking to help them grow. With an international footprint, Kjøller operates from Dubai and Denmark and pursues opportunities across these markets, including acquisitions and joint ventures such as the 2026 Digicon deal with Ventilation Ventures. The company reinvests profits from its ventures into new opportunities through its real estate arm, and it emphasizes hands-on involvement rather than passive investment.
Made 12 investments in Denmark

Industrifonden

Industrifonden is a Swedish venture capital firm founded in 1979 that manages an evergreen approach and focuses on early-stage technology and life sciences companies with Nordic and international potential. It backs transformative, scalable ventures across deep tech, AI, advanced materials, medtech, biotech, and related sectors, typically investing in small and medium-sized enterprises in Sweden and the Nordic region. The firm provides equity and debt financing and often takes board seats to support portfolio companies through growth. It pursues exits within five to ten years, via strategic sales or initial public offerings. Based in Stockholm with additional offices in Swedish cities, Industrifonden collaborates with other investors to back founders building long-term value.
Made 7 investments in Denmark

Unconventional Ventures

Unconventional Ventures is a Nordic early-stage venture capital firm based in Copenhagen that backs scalable technology startups at the pre-seed and seed stages. It prioritizes founders who are underrepresented, including women, LGBTQ individuals, people of color, and immigrants, and focuses on opportunities within Nordic and European markets with potential for global expansion. The firm emphasizes the convergence of climate, technology, and social impact, supporting portfolio companies with strategic guidance and access to an extensive network to help them scale. Its investment approach combines transparent, impact-driven aims with the goal of delivering meaningful financial returns for investors and positive social outcomes.
Made 2 investments in Denmark

2xN

2xN is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2021 that focuses on technology startups, with emphasis on deeptech and quantum-inspired technologies, and investments in mobility, edtech, and marketplaces. It supports early-stage ventures by providing capital and strategic guidance to help turn research-driven ideas into scalable products and services, aiming to advance innovations at the intersection of advanced technologies and practical applications.
Made 6 investments in Denmark

Nordic Eye Venture Capital

Nordic Eye Venture Capital is a Danish venture capital firm based in Copenhagen with additional offices in Zurich, London and San Francisco. It invests in carefully selected Nordic early-growth technology and lifestyle companies with potential to scale globally, aiming to add value and position portfolio firms for exits within roughly five years.
Made 8 investments in Denmark

North Ventures

North Ventures is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm that backs Danish growth companies and technology-driven startups. The firm invests from seed to Series A and focuses on sectors including AI, HealthTech, FinTech, and DeepTech. It provides more than capital, offering strategic guidance, fundraising advice, and access to a global network to support founders through early challenges and international scaling. The team combines experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and investment banking and pursues long-term partnerships, including co-investment opportunities within its network to help build enduring businesses.
Made 1 investment in Denmark

European Investment Bank

European Investment Bank is a key financial institution of the European Union that finances projects across Europe and beyond to promote sustainable development. It focuses on climate action, innovation, regional development, and infrastructure, providing financing through loans, guarantees, and advisory services to public and private sectors; supports large-scale infrastructure, technology development, and access to capital for enterprises; aligns with EU priorities such as the European Green Deal and digital transformation, including initiatives like InvestEU and Ukraine's recovery. It operates globally with a significant presence in the EU and neighboring regions, aiming to boost growth, create jobs, and improve living standards, while upholding transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.
Made 10 investments in Denmark

The Nordic Web

The Nordic Web is a Copenhagen-based organization founded in 2014 that takes an in-depth look at the Nordic technology scene and provides data-driven insights and analyses on the Nordic startup ecosystem.
Made 3 investments in Denmark

Promentum

Promentum is an independent, entrepreneur-focused advisory and support platform based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It helps startups navigate critical decisions across advisory, transactions, and long-term investing by pairing each entrepreneur with a dedicated senior advisor supported by a team with expertise in consulting, fundraising, M&A, and ownership transitions. The model provides ongoing access to senior expertise through a subscription structure that delivers practical guidance grounded in execution experience, balancing preparation with disciplined execution. Promentum emphasizes fair economics and strong alignment between founders and investors, aiming to provide continuity from early strategic sparring through complex transactions and active ownership. Led by Amer Ramzan, the firm prioritizes personal attention, long-term relationships, and informed decision-making across advisory, transaction, and investment activities to craft long-term value through thoughtful, incremental steps. It presents itself as an entrepreneur-friendly partner for fundraising, governance, and growth.
Made 6 investments in Denmark

Futuristic.vc

Futuristic.vc is a Nordic-focused venture capital firm founded in 2017 that backs early-stage technology startups through pre-seed and seed rounds. Based in Copenhagen with an additional office in Aarhus, it targets innovative SaaS, B2B, B2C and other technology sectors across Europe, with a particular emphasis on Nordic entrepreneurs. It provides initial funding and founder-first support, offering strategic guidance and mentorship during the earliest funding rounds while maintaining a non-interventionist approach to areas such as hiring and customer acquisition. The firm aims to help founders secure follow-on financing and scale their ventures. Its portfolio includes technology companies across mixed reality, AI, fintech, and other areas, including Portal One, Overstory, Pento and Medusa.
Made 3 investments in Denmark

Maersk

Maersk is a Danish global integrated logistics company offering shipping, transportation, and supply chain solutions. It provides ocean container shipping, ground freight, warehousing, cold chain logistics, customs brokerage, and project logistics, supported by digital tools such as online booking, tracking, and a digital platform for supply chains. The company serves diverse industries including FMCG, retail, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and automotive, and operates a wide network of ports and terminals. Maersk emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and sustainability, pursuing digitisation and decarbonisation of supply chains toward ambitious net-zero targets.
Made 3 investments in Denmark

Climentum Capital

Climentum Capital is a European venture capital firm founded in 2021 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in seed and Series A climate tech startups across Europe, focusing on hard tech, sustainable re-industrialization, and low-carbon, circular industries, with a bias toward early-stage companies that advance energy, industry and infrastructure transitions. The firm seeks to support portfolio companies through early funding and ongoing strategic guidance to accelerate commercial viability and scale across European markets.
Made 2 investments in Denmark

SOSV

SOSV is a global venture capital firm that provides early-stage and seed investments alongside structured accelerator programs and deeply resourced facilities to accelerate product development. Focused on deep tech, human and planetary health, and cross-border software, SOSV backs startups from pre-seed onward and runs programs that accelerate technical development, regulatory strategy, and fundraising. The firm maintains labs and engineering spaces with specialist staff in multiple regions, including the United States and Asia, to support portfolio companies in biosafety, chemistry, mechatronics, analytics, and electrical engineering. Programs such as HAX and other live events offer founders access to prototyping, testing, and investor networks. Annually, SOSV makes around sixty pre-seed investments (up to roughly $550k each) and participates in numerous follow-on rounds, leveraging a global portfolio and extensive co-investor network to help deeply technical startups scale and reach markets.
Made 11 investments in Denmark

byFounders

byFounders is a venture capital firm and community-driven investor focused on backing globally ambitious and impact-aware founders in the New Nordics, including the Nordics and Baltics. Based in Copenhagen with an office in San Francisco, the firm backs early-stage technology companies, typically at pre-seed and seed stages and sometimes Series A, prioritizing artificial intelligence, climate, health, and other tech sectors. It operates as a founder-friendly partner, providing access to a global network, operational expertise, and programs such as Basecamp to support portfolio companies. Backed by the byFounders Collective, a group of 40+ experienced founders and operators, the firm emphasizes transparent relationships, long-term partnerships, and follow-on investments in its portfolio. The approach combines a community-driven model with selective evaluation and active involvement to help startups scale in the Nordics and beyond.
Made 10 investments in Denmark

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners is a global investor in energy infrastructure, founded in 2012. The company develops and finances large-scale projects that support the energy transition, including solar and wind power, advanced bioenergy, energy storage, transmission, and low-carbon fuels. It operates in more than 30 countries across Europe, Asia and North America, managing approximately 37 billion euros in assets from over 200 institutional investors and employing a workforce of over 2,300 professionals. CIP seeks to create long-term value through sustainable, resilient energy infrastructure and has pursued strategic initiatives such as expanding UK battery storage capacity and scaling European biogas production.
Made 1 investment in Denmark

Headline

Headline is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 in San Francisco that operates globally with early-stage and growth funds, enabling investments across geographies and stages. The firm maintains presence in the United States, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, supporting founders from seed to Series B and beyond, and leading rounds at every stage. Headline Asia, based in Tokyo, serves as the firm's venture arm for East, South and Southeast Asia, focusing on sectors such as business software, media, financial services, healthcare, AI, fintech, e-commerce, big data, cloud technology and other technology domains. The firm backs a diverse portfolio of companies across consumer and enterprise technology, and aims to partner with founders to identify local trends, provide strategic support, and lead rounds to help ventures achieve growth and impact.
Made 10 investments in Denmark

Prehype

Prehype is a venture development firm that builds new businesses in partnership with leading corporations and venture capitalists. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York with offices in London, Copenhagen, Sydney and Detroit, it guides early-stage ventures through its programmatic approach, including AI-powered venture building (Audos), SaaS spin-out funding (Freespin Ventures), entrepreneurship education (Applied Entrepreneurship), an Entrepreneurs-in-Residence network, and an operator program called In-Between Time. The firm also pursues seed investments within its network and runs partner incubation programs with global brands such as Diageo, News Corp, Mondelez, LEGO, and Verizon. Its portfolio includes ventures that have achieved exits to major platforms, notably Barkbox, along with other startups such as basno.com and Managed By Q. Prehype publishes books on entrepreneurship and AI, notably Me, My Customer & AI and The Acorn Method, and its founder Henrik Werdelin is recognized as a leading innovator in business.
Made 2 investments in Denmark

Blue Horizon Corporation

Blue Horizon Corporation is a Zurich-based venture capital firm founded in 2016 that invests in the agriculture and food ecosystem, including plant-based, food tech, and processing and distribution. It backs early-stage founders and growth-stage roll-ups across the biology, technology, and agriculture spectrum to build sustainable food systems. The firm partners with farmers, food producers, and distributors to scale mission-aligned ventures and pursues a Double Positive approach, aiming for strong financial returns alongside tangible environmental benefits. Blue Horizon maintains a European focus and has backed over 100 companies, including 3 unicorns, with 53% of portfolio companies founded by women. It supports its investments through active involvement and industry insights, helping portfolio companies scale across their lifecycle.
Made 3 investments in Denmark

Wellington Partners

Wellington Partners is a European venture capital firm headquartered in Munich with offices in London and Zurich. Established in 1998, it invests in early-stage and growth-stage technology and life sciences companies across Europe, with focus areas including digital health, software, electronics and photonics, resource efficiency, therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics and industrial biotechnology. The firm provides resources to entrepreneurs to fund their strategies and typically leads financing rounds ranging from €0.5 million to €20 million, with its own commitment up to €15 million depending on the maturity of the company.
Made 5 investments in Denmark

Concentric

Concentric is a European venture capital firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Copenhagen. It focuses on early-stage investments in software-driven technology companies across sectors including financial services, mobility, real estate, industrials, and logistics, primarily in Europe. The firm pursues an activist, hands-on approach, leveraging its network and deep operating experience to support portfolio companies through growth. Typical investments range from €0.5 million to €5 million over the life of an early-stage company, targeting opportunities in major Northern European tech hubs. Concentric emphasizes building close partnerships with sector-defining founders and providing strategic value beyond capital to help companies scale.
Made 3 investments in Denmark

Rulebreaker Ventures

Rulebreaker Ventures is a private investment company and family-office style investor focused on venture-scale technology startups, with a primary footprint in Denmark and the Nordics and a strategic presence in London. Founded by Gregers Kronborg, the firm backs ambitious entrepreneurs building scalable business models with international potential, drawing on a track record of direct and indirect investments in tech companies such as Trustpilot, Spotify, Klarna, Napatech, Tobii and Nimsoft. Based in Copenhagen's business hub, Rulebreaker Ventures combines hands-on investment activity with regional collaboration and strives to help portfolio companies expand globally.
Made 2 investments in Denmark

Karolinska Development

Karolinska Development is a Swedish venture capital firm focusing on life sciences, healthcare and related technologies across Europe, with a Nordic emphasis. It invests in early-stage and growth-stage opportunities in pharmaceutical R&D, medical research, healthcare technology, gene research, drug delivery, biotechnology and life science tools and services. The firm aims to be a lead investor in its portfolio, typically pursuing co-investments, and targets a small number of projects annually (up to five). It supports portfolio companies through staged financing and strategic guidance, often partnering with innovators from academic institutions, and pursues exits via sale or out-licensing of products. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Stockholm.
Made 3 investments in Denmark