
People Ventures
Description
People Ventures is an early-stage venture capital fund based in Taastrup, Denmark, specializing in investments across the Nordic region and beyond. The firm primarily targets innovative companies within the SaaS (Software-as-a-Service), marketplace, and consumer tech sectors. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying promising startups with strong founding teams, scalable business models, and a clear vision for growth. As an early-stage investor, People Ventures aims to be a foundational partner, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance and operational support to help nascent companies achieve significant milestones.
The fund typically deploys initial cheques ranging from DKK 1 million to DKK 5 million. This translates to approximately $144,100 to $720,500 USD, based on current exchange rates. Beyond the initial investment, People Ventures also reserves capital for follow-on rounds, demonstrating a commitment to supporting their portfolio companies through subsequent growth phases. Their investment criteria emphasize the quality of the team, the scalability of the solution, and the potential for market disruption.
People Ventures prides itself on being an active investor, leveraging its network and expertise to assist founders with strategic development, talent acquisition, and market expansion. Their commitment to fostering growth is evident in their diverse portfolio, which includes over 20 companies, featuring notable names like Monta, GoBoat, and Liva Healthcare. This broad range of investments reflects their dedication to identifying and nurturing promising early-stage ventures within their core sectors, aiming to build the next generation of tech leaders from the Nordics and beyond.
Investor Profile
People Ventures has backed more than 30 startups, with 3 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 20 rounds, about 67% of its total and boasts 0 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Pre Seed, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Denmark, Sweden, United States.
- Strong thematic focus on Internet of Things, Information Technology, Health Care.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $144.1K – $720.5K.
Stage Focus
- Seed (53%)
- Pre Seed (30%)
- Series A (13%)
- Series Unknown (3%)
Country Focus
- Denmark (73%)
- Sweden (17%)
- United States (10%)
Industry Focus
- Internet Of Things
- Information Technology
- Health Care
- Software
- E-commerce
- Fashion
- Network Hardware
- Telecommunications
- Wireless
- Apps
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