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Last Thursday at CBS, students joined us for an engaging event with CBS Ventures, diving into the world of venture capital. 🎓 The room was full of energy, with thoughtful questions during the Q&A and conversations continuing long afterward. One of the top questions of the night was: “What do you look for in a startup when considering an investment?” 👀 Our answer? We focus on the team, market potential, and a clear value proposition. A strong, passionate team can truly make the difference in overcoming challenges and driving growth! The event featured a deep dive into venture capital, where we shared our framework for evaluating companies and sparked fresh perspectives on the VC landscape. The night wrapped up with drinks, networking, and plenty of new ideas. 🌟 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us! Cc. Freja Sommerskov, Casper Nicolai Bjarnason, Eric Lagier

Exciting news from our portfolio: Monta is officially launching in the U.S.! 🇺🇸 With the vision to connect 1 million charging points within five years, Monta is entering a rapidly growing U.S. market, where EV adoption is catching up to Europe’s pace. Building the future of EV infrastructure, Monta’s platform seamlessly connects every part of the ecosystem, providing seamless, reliable charging experiences for both drivers and operators. Congrats to Casper H Rasmussen and the entire Monta team on this incredible milestone! 🌟

We are pleased to share that our portfolio company, PipeBio, has been acquired by Benchling. The acquisition brings together Benchling’s leadership in cloud-based R&D software with PipeBio’s expertise in high-throughput bioinformatics, driving future innovation in biologics discovery. Moving forward, PipeBio will play a pivotal role within Benchling, enhancing key areas such as sequence intelligence, high-throughput screening, and AI-powered tools for seamless collaboration between lab teams. We wish Jannick Bendtsen, Owen Bodley, and the entire PipeBio team all the best in this exciting next chapter with Benchling. Please find the full press release linked in the comments 🔗

For AI companies, the right infrastructure is critical to unlocking their full potential. As the first European hyperscaler, DataCrunch is transforming the AI compute landscape with scalable, cost-efficient solutions for companies like Sony, powered by energy-efficient GPU clusters in Iceland and Finland. We’re excited to have led their $13M seed round alongside J12, Oskari Saarenmaa, Tuomo Riekki, Lasse Espeholt, and others, to support Ruben Bryon and his team as they scale DataCrunch to meet the growing demand for AI infrastructure. For more on the investment round and why we’re backing DataCrunch, check out our blog and the TechCrunch article, linked in the comments section below. 📖 Cc. Martin Krag, Magnus Hambleton, Daniel Stenson

🌍 ESG & Impact aren’t just buzzwords—they're foundational to building sustainable, future-proof companies. But how can we embed these priorities into our portfolio management to drive both positive outcomes and strong financial returns? In this article, we delve into how we integrate ESG & Impact principles throughout our portfolio management process, providing practical insights on how to make a meaningful difference while maintaining high performance. Here’s what we cover: 1️⃣ Creating a lasting commitment to ESG & Impact within portfolio companies. 2️⃣ Defining a clear framework that enhances both strategy and execution. 3️⃣ Implementing ESG best practices to improve decision-making. 4️⃣ Continuously measuring and refining our approach for long-term impact. 💡 Dive into the full article, link in the show notes. #ESG #ImpactInvesting #Sustainability #VentureCapital #FutureOfInvesting #PortfolioManagement

We’re thrilled to announce our investment in Lovable ! 🌟 🤔 Why? In today’s world, developer productivity has skyrocketed thanks to tools like GitHub Copilot, and while no-code platforms have made strides, building truly powerful applications still requires technical expertise. But what if anyone could build and launch high-quality products by themselves, no matter their coding skills? That’s exactly what Lovable is enabling: empowering individuals to create products that would typically require full teams of developers, designers, and more. Lovable is building an AI-powered environment where users can: 💡 Describe their project in simple terms 💡 Get real-time code generated and preview it instantly 💡 Modify the product via chat 💡 Deploy with just one click So that, whether you're a novice or a seasoned developer, Lovable simplifies product creation, enabling you to bring your vision to life faster and more intuitively. With a founding team led by Anton Osika (creator of GPT Engineer, one of the fastest-growing GitHub repos) and Fabian Hedin (an engineering powerhouse from Depict and CurbFood), we’re confident in their ability to revolutionize the way we build products. We’re excited for what’s to come and can’t wait to see Lovable unlock endless possibilities for builders everywhere. 🚀 Hummingbird Mattias Miksche Bjarke Klinge Staun Siavash Ghorbani Fredrik Hjelm Stefan Lindeberg Magnus Hambleton

Want to break into venture capital or learn how VCs support innovative startups? Join us for a special byFounders x CBS Ventures event on October 24th! You’ll gain exclusive insights on venture capital and byFounders’ story and investment thesis, followed by a Q&A session. Stick around afterward for drinks and networking with the byFounders team. Event Highlights: - Presentation on Venture Capital & byFounders: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how VCs help startups grow and what byFounders looks for in their investments along with practical tips for getting into venture capital. - Q&A Session: Your opportunity to ask questions and gain expert insights on venture capital, startup funding, and more. - Networking & Refreshments: Wrap up the event with drinks and a chance to connect with fellow attendees and the byFounders team. 🗓️Date: October 24th, 2024 ⏱️ Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM 📌 Location: CBS Solbjerg Plads, Copenhagen 🔗 Secure your spot now through the link (tickets are delegated on a first-come-first-served basis): https://lnkd.in/e6jzhAqc

byFounders is looking for a Visiting Analyst in Stockholm! 🇸🇪 Are you curious to dive into the world of early-stage investments? 🌱 This is your chance to start your career in venture capital, joining a team where everyone has the autonomy to lead deals, participate in investment decisions, and drive projects. You’ll be working alongside Magnus, Sara, and the rest of the byFounders team and community to help us find and back the most ambitious founders building transformative technologies for tomorrow. Join us for 5 months, starting in February 2025. Apply now! (Deadline: 15 October) 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gMBFqKwU

ESG factors, along with impact considerations, are no longer just a trend - they’re essential. But how do you effectively integrate these priorities into the core of your investment strategy without sacrificing other key goals? In this post, we explain how we integrate our fund’s ESG & Impact priorities directly into the investment process, providing you with insights that go beyond theory and moving into practical execution 🌿 Ready to jump into... 1️⃣ Embedding the positioning choice into the investment process. 2️⃣ Codifying the investment framework by defining an ideal investment profile. 3️⃣ Complementing the investment process with ESG best practices. 4️⃣ Refining existing processes with ongoing measurement and reporting. Whether you're an investor looking to sharpen your approach or a founder eager to align with funds that prioritize sustainability, this article provides a roadmap for integrating ESG & Impact effectively. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dZYdJKNm #ESG #ImpactInvesting #VentureCapital #Sustainability #ESGGoals #byFounders #NewNordics #ImpactInnovation Sara Rywe Line Ettrich Caroline Frantl Larsson Casper Nicolai Bjarnason

Building a distinct brand means being clear on what you stand for as much as what you choose to stand against 🍀 In this case we're specifically talking about our fund’s positioning of balancing ESG & Impact priorities with other strategic dimensions. Join us as we cover tough choices made, our positioning framework, and how we translated them into a clear strategy with tangible KPIs to ensure full accountability. 👉 Get all the details in the full article: https://lnkd.in/dmviM454 #ESG #ImpactInvesting #VC #SustainableInvesting #FundStrategy #ESGGoals #StartupEcosystem #byFounders