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Who are PSV Hafnium – the new independent VC fund, that is part of the PSV venture house? 🤔🏘️   Actually, the origin and history behind the name Hafnium capture the very essence and purpose of the fund. 🧬🔬    Led by Niels Bohr’s significant role in the first quantum revolution during the early 20th century, a group of researchers in Denmark 🇩🇰 discovered the new element, hafnium in 1922. The element was named after Hafnia, the Latin word for Copenhagen. Since then, hafnium has become vital to a wide range of technologies, from electronics to nuclear engineering.   This story epitomizes the nature of deep tech—a meticulous scientific discovery that evolves into impactful modern technology. Just like it champions the enduring scientific legacy of Denmark and the Nordics.   We believe today’s rapid advancements in deep tech will once again reshape our perception of reality, maybe even ignite a new technological renaissance altering human progress as it did in the 20th century.    PSV hafnium is designed to pioneer new groundbreaking inventions for the future, by taking early bets on visionary founders at the intersection of science, engineering and technology. Anchored in PSV's long-lasting partnership with DTU - Technical University of Denmark, and comprehensive understanding of the startup journey 👣, the fund is perfectly positioned to help founders patiently scale technological breakthroughs into impactful global solutions 🌐 ♻ .   👉 If you want to learn more about PSV Hafnium read our article about the launch https://lnkd.in/df3GR7He   And don’t hesitate to reach out to the team, Marianne Hyltoft, Anders Kjær, Maria Emilie Danø Hoffmann, Jakob Rybak-Andersen, Søren Jessen Nielsen, Susanne Palsten Buchardt, and Agnethe Leonora Hjarnø Boysen.   #Deeptech #Science #Engineering #EarlyStage #VC #PSVHafnium #PSVVentureHouse #Venturecapital

What does Teton have in common with NVIDIA CEO, Jensen Huang and Denmark's King Frederik? 🧐🤔 Well, the portfolio company in #PSVTech is one out of only 2 Danish startups (6 pilot projects in total) that got access to harness the power of Denmark's new supercomputer, Gefion 🧠🦾🦹 - the groundbreaking supercomputer established with funding from EIFO and Novo Nordisk Foundation in collaboration with NVIDIA. 🔮This marks a monumental leap forward not only for founders Mikkel Wad Thorsen and Esben Thorius' team at Teton but also for healthcare innovation. As Jensen Huang has said about the launch: "Gefion is going to be a factory of intelligence. This is a new industry that never existed before. It sits on top of the IT industry. We’re inventing something fundamentally new” With Gefion’s unparalleled processing power, Teton is taking spatial understanding in healthcare to the next level to help introduce an AI nurse for every patient 👩⚕️ Read all about the Teton and the 6 pilot projects in these two articles: Børsen https://lnkd.in/df36eK7B ITWatch https://lnkd.in/d9M2ngqv Danish Centre for AI Innovation (DCAI), Nadia Carlsten, PhD, Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen, Peder Lundquist #PSV #PSVTech #PSVventurehouse #VentureCapital #QuantumComputing #SovereignAI

Think You Know What a Founder Looks Like? Think Again!    In a world full of polished role models, Stine Mangor Tornmark reveals the real, messy, and exhilarating truth about being a founder—no filters✨ Stine is the CEO and co-founder of Openli, a Copenhagen based Legal Tech company on a mission to create compliance software.   In our series of founder interviews 'Breaking Bread with' from the PSV Paper, she shares how her time as an early employee at Trustpilot transformed her perspective and why she - despite or maybe due to her background as a lawyer - thrives in the chaos of startup life. As a mom of two, Stine juggles family commitments and her ambitious goals, proving that you don’t have to sacrifice your personal life for success💪   Fueled by a passion for data privacy, Stine wants Openli to empower individuals to reclaim control over their data. She wants to inspire others to see themselves as founders, regardless of their backgrounds or experiences🚀🤩   Dive into how she went from lawyer to tech entrepreneur, and how her journey is anything but ordinary: https://lnkd.in/du8a4y-G #Founderlife #Startupfounder #femalefounders #startuprolemodels #PSV #PSVventurehouse #PSVtech #venturecapital

Time's ticking⏳ Just a quick reminder to grab your spot for our Dual-Use Open Door Session on October 30th If you’re a founder looking to tackle today’s complex global challenges, developing dual-use solutions isn’t just a competitive advantage, it can be the key to building a resilient, secure, and future-proof busines🛡️⛓️ Our next Open Door session is dedicated to those founders, who need help find their footing in both civil and defence industries. Whether you're diving into dual-use possibilities or plotting your next move, this session is an opportunity to uncover new avenues. In case you don’t know these sessions yet, they are designed to serve as a casual and confidential environment where you can ask a seasoned investor for guidance. In other words this is ask us anything session, and we’ll do our best to give answers that can advance your startup on the journey🌟 This time around you’ll be in the safe hands of Jesper Hart-Hansen and Alberte Schmidt Koefoed Schmidt Koefoed, who are ready to help you explore how your technology can thrive in both civilian and defense markets ⛓️ Haven't signed up yet? Don’t wait—click below to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eySYGG9c

In today's world, dual-use solutions aren't just a competitive advantage—they're vital to building societal resilience and security 🛡️⚔️   Following the success of our first session, we're thrilled to announce another round. And once again, you'll be in great hands. Jesper Hart-Hansen and Alberte Schmidt Koefoed will be up for a no-strings-attached, confidential chat about the opportunities for your tech to thrive in both civilian and defence markets.    They'll help you:  🔑 Discover funding opportunities 🔗 Make strategic connections 💡 Unlock the full potential of your innovation   Whether exploring or developing dual-use solutions, this session is for you. Apply right here👉 https://lnkd.in/dMbDfbYD #DualUseInnovation #DefenceAndCivilian #SocietalResilience #TechForGood #VC #Venturecapital #PSV

Meet Maria Emilie Danø Hoffmann, the new and 4th Managing Partner at PSV Hafnium - a Swiss Army knife of expertise! 💪   Maria describes herself as a scientist by heart and as an investor and problem solver by profession👩🔬 🔍 With a PhD in physics from CERN (yes, she worked on the discovery of the Higgs boson!) and a track record leading green transformation and innovation projects at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Ørsted, Maria is the perfect blend of technical brilliance and commercial savviness.   Now at PSV Hafnium, she’s exactly where she thrives—at the heart of cutting-edge tech, making a real-world impact 🌍   When she’s not pushing the frontiers of deep tech, Maria’s likely exploring Copenhagen’s cultural and artsy spots, spending quality time with family (and many pets!), or diving into a thrilling sci-fi read 🔬📚   Please welcome Maria! We are thrilled to have you on board! 👏   #PSV #PSVHafnium #PSVventurehouse #Deeptech

🚀 We’ve got exciting news to share🚀 We are launching PSV Hafnium: Denmark's first focused deep tech fund! We are extremely proud to launch Denmark’s first 100% deep tech-focused investment vehicle - a remarkable €52 million fund (with a hard cap of €80 million) dedicated to supporting early-stage science-based technology startups across the Nordics. It’s a huge moment not just for us, but for the entire deep tech ecosystem. ♻️   Three years ago, we identified a significant gap in the Danish and Nordic ecosystems for a fund solely focused on deep tech. With strong industry foundations, exceptional scientific talent, and a commitment to sustainability, we embarked on this journey - even in a tough financial market.   Behind it, you find the powerhouse partner team, Marianne Hyltoft, Anders Kjær, Jakob Rybak-Andersen and the new fourth partner Maria Emilie Danø Hoffmann – welcome on board; you are already a massive gift to the team, to deep tech founders and everyone in our venture house 🌟   The fund's working title has been #PSVDeepTech for quite a while, but today marks the launch of the fund's first close and the announcement the name #PSVHafnium. Just like Hafnium’s discovery in 1922 sparked breakthroughs in aerospace and electronics, PSV Hafnium aims to fuel the next wave of technological advancements!   A huge thank you to our 'blue chip' investors, including European Investment Fund (EIF), Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, and DTU - Technical University of Denmark, along with #PSVFoundry and +45 deep tech investor collective. Together, we’re ready to accelerate the Nordic deep tech ecosystem 💫   As a fund rooted at DTU - Technical University of Denmark and built on over 20 years of venture investments, PSV Hafnium is perfectly positioned to help founders take their technology from lab to market🌱⚙️   Give a warm welcome to PSV Hafnium—read much more in the article 👀 #PSV #PSVventurehouse #PSVHafnium #Deeptech

Are Founder Factories the New Wave of Nordic Innovation?    In 2023, the rise of founder factories in the Nordic startup ecosystem is hard to ignore. With alumni from giants like Spotify and Trustpilot leading the charge, you might wonder: are these “founder factories” just fancy incubators for new businesses? Spoiler alert: there’s a lot more going on! 🤔   In the Nordics, we’re seeing a new generation of entrepreneurs leveraging their operational experience to spark a talent war among VCs eager to invest. Former PSV stars and now founders of Signal, Simon Bøttkjær and Jacob Graubaek Houlberg, emphasize how data-driven insights are helping VCs spot emerging talent from these founder factories.   Last year, every startup project from DTU - Technical University of Denmark’s MSc in Tech Entrepreneurship was led by founders with roots in successful startups. Yet, the distinction between established and emerging ecosystems shouldn’t be overlooked 🌱   What do you think—are founder factories reshaping Nordic innovation? Read along 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJcikDXC #PSV #PSVventurehouse #venturecapital #startup #ecosystem #founderfactory #founderfactories

🍞 Breaking bread with the founders of spektr: Mikkel Skarnager and Ciprian Florescu After their successful €40m exit with HelloFlow, the dynamic duo launched their new startup spektr and quickly secured €5m in seed funding. We've been lucky enough that they brought PSV Tech on board both the first and the second time around. We sat down with them to understand what drives them to go at it again, even when they're plenty settled for the rest of their lives. Small clue: their passion for building something more significant. This time, they're in it for the long haul. With a secret spot in Copenhagen, they sob and high-five their way through the ups and downs. Curious about their journey, challenges, and what's next? Dive into their story👇 https://lnkd.in/dau8iWi5   #PSV #PSVventurehouse #Venturehouse #VentureCapital #PSVPaper #Founders #Ecosystem #Breakingbreadwith #Techbbq #Techbbq2024

🚀 What a journey! Congrats to the whole Muninn team on their exit to Logpoint. PSV Tech have had the privilege of being part of Muninn’s ride from the very beginning as investors 💫 A huge shoutout to Andreas Frederik Wehowsky and Lars Thrane, the visionary founders behind Muninn. Their relentless drive and innovation in cybersecurity have truly set new standards in threat detection and network security. From an ambitious idea to a growing company, now joining forces with a strong ally like Logpoint! At #PSVTech, Richard Breiter played a key role in supporting Muninn throughout the journey, helping to guide and nurture their growth from the early stages to this milestone. For us at PSV, this isn’t just an exit—it’s a validation of our belief in backing visionary founders and cutting-edge tech. We’re excited to see how this new chapter with Logpoint will unfold - congrats to Muninn and Logpoint🌟 #PSV #PSVTech #PSVVenturehouse #Venturehouse #Founders #Exit