
Seed Capital
Description
Seed Capital is recognized as Denmark's largest seed-stage venture capital fund, strategically headquartered in Copenhagen. The firm primarily focuses on investing in ambitious technology companies that demonstrate significant growth potential, with a strong emphasis on sectors such as B2B SaaS, fintech, and deep tech. Their investment philosophy centers on identifying and nurturing early-stage ventures, providing not only crucial capital but also strategic guidance to help these companies scale from their foundational stages.
The firm's investment strategy involves providing initial cheques typically ranging from $700,000 to $2.8 million (DKK 5-20 million), often leading or co-leading funding rounds. Beyond the initial investment, Seed Capital is known for its capacity to provide substantial follow-on funding, supporting portfolio companies through subsequent growth stages. For instance, their latest fund, Seed Capital V, closed at DKK 1 billion, equivalent to approximately $140 million, underscoring their significant financial capacity to back promising startups throughout their lifecycle.
Seed Capital distinguishes itself by offering more than just financial backing. They actively engage with their portfolio companies, leveraging their extensive network, operational expertise, and strategic insights to accelerate growth. This hands-on approach includes support in areas such as talent acquisition, market expansion, and fundraising for later rounds. Their robust portfolio includes over 100 companies, a testament to their long-standing commitment to fostering innovation within the Nordic tech ecosystem and their proven track record of identifying and scaling successful ventures.
The firm plays a pivotal role in the Danish and broader Nordic startup landscape, acting as a cornerstone investor for many of the region's emerging tech leaders. Their deep understanding of the local market combined with an international outlook positions them as a key partner for founders aiming for global impact. Seed Capital's consistent fundraising success and growing portfolio underscore its enduring influence and commitment to driving technological advancement in the region.
Investor Profile
Seed Capital has backed more than 222 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 51 rounds, about 23% of its total and boasts 33 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Seed, Series Unknown, Series A rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in Denmark, United States, United Kingdom.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Health Care, E-Commerce.
- Led 3 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $700K – $2.8M.
Stage Focus
- Seed (39%)
- Series Unknown (35%)
- Series A (8%)
- Series B (6%)
- Pre Seed (4%)
- Series C (4%)
- Series D (1%)
- Angel (1%)
- Post Ipo Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- Denmark (84%)
- United States (7%)
- United Kingdom (5%)
- Sweden (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Health Care
- E-commerce
- Biotechnology
- Fintech
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Saas
- Financial Services
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