Scale Capital Overview
Scale Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2012, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, with additional offices in Stockholm and Silicon Valley. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on enterprise software and deep tech sectors. It primarily invests in Nordic and German B2B technology startups, assisting them in scaling and succeeding in the US market. Scale Capital typically invests between €1 million and €3 million in Seed and Series A funding rounds, leading 90% of its investments. The firm has a portfolio of 28 companies, with 15 having established a presence in the US, and has achieved nine successful exits.
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Scale Capital
Investment focus
Invest in
- Nordics
- Western Europe 1 / 14
Customer types
- B2B
Product type
- Software
- Hardware
- Software-enabled hardware
- Materials
Industries / verticals
- AI Infrastructure & AI Model Development
- Developer Tools & Platforms
- IT Infrastructure & Cloud
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A
First ticket size
€1,000,000 - €3,000,000
Contact information
Investor/Partner
Kenneth Grunow
Founding Partner
Lars Jensen
Founding Partner
Jens Johansen
Investor
Brian Moller
Investor
Joachim Schelde
How to approach funds like Scale Capital
When approaching Scale Capital, founders should highlight a clear path to US market entry and demonstrate strong traction or validation in their home market. Emphasize your team’s ability to execute internationally and articulate how your B2B technology addresses a significant pain point for enterprise customers. Show readiness for rapid scaling and a data-driven approach to growth, as Scale Capital values operational discipline and measurable milestones.
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