--- title: Vaekstfonden - Startup Match Score & Focus Areas description: Is Vækstfonden the right VC for you? See how their thesis aligns with your startup and discover more active investors focusing on life sciences and technology. --- [![Höpöhöpö_logo_black](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6_logo_black.png)](https://www.hopohopo.io/?hsLang=io) - [For Startups](https://www.hopohopo.io?hsLang=io) - For Investors & Accelerators - [Screen your deal flow with AI](https://www.hopohopo.io/for-investors?hsLang=io) - [Source deals from co-investors and accelerators](https://www.hopohopo.io/source-deal-flow?hsLang=io) - [Help your portfolio fundraise](https://www.hopohopo.io/portfolio-fundraising?hsLang=io) - [For BANs](https://www.hopohopo.io/business-angel-networks?hsLang=io) - [Pricing](https://www.hopohopo.io/pricing?hsLang=io) - Resources - [Maritime Venture program](https://maritime-venture.com/) - [Startup Fundraising Essentials](https://www.hopohopo.io/fundraising-essentials?hsLang=io) - Investor lists - [EdTech investors in Europe](https://www.hopohopo.io/edtech-investors?hsLang=io) - [FinTech investors in Europe](https://www.hopohopo.io/fintech-investors?hsLang=io) - [HealthTech investors in Europe](https://www.hopohopo.io/healthtech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Climate & Sustainability investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/climate-and-sustainability-investors?hsLang=io) - [Gaming investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/gaming-investors?hsLang=io) - [SpaceTech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/spacetech-investors?hsLang=io) - [SportsTech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/sporttech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Enterprise Software investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/enterprise-software-investors?hsLang=io) - [DefSec investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/defsec-investors?hsLang=io) - [Marine Tech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/marinetech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Mobility investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/mobility-investors?hsLang=io) - [PropTech investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/proptech-investors?hsLang=io) - [Energy investors](https://www.hopohopo.io/energy-investors?hsLang=io) - [Top 10 Active investors in Berlin](https://www.hopohopo.io/top-investors-berlin?hsLang=io) [Log in](https://start.hopohopo.io/) [Sign up](https://start.hopohopo.io/?signup=true) # Vaekstfonden Overview Vækstfonden, established in 1992, is Denmark's state-owned investment fund dedicated to enhancing access to risk capital for Danish businesses. It provides financial support through direct investments and fund-of-funds strategies, focusing on small and medium-sized enterprises across various sectors, particularly life sciences and technology. The fund operates through five investment groups: Life Science Ventures, Growth Capital, Fund of Funds, Technology Ventures, and Need-Driven Ventures. Vækstfonden typically invests between DKK 5 million and DKK 25 million, acquiring up to a 25% equity stake in portfolio companies. Collaborating with banks, private investors, and financial institutions, it offers loans, guarantees, and co-investment opportunities, supporting companies from early stages to international expansion and potential public offerings. Is Vaekstfonden the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Vaekstfonden, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io. ## Vaekstfonden VC Fund ![Vaekstfonden logo](https://www.hopohopo.io/hubfs/ecosystem-logos-from-platform/2658-a7a52039d5be96ea47b93a6cd2171b9a.png) ## Investment focus ### Invest in - Nordics 1 / 9 Investment role Lead and follow Stages Seed, Series A First ticket size DKK 5,000,000 - DKK 25,000,000 ## Contact information Managing Director, Head of Mid-size and Global Risk Henrik Elstrom ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Partner & Head of Life Science Mads Lacoppidan ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Director, Tech & Venture Lending Kim Lundberg ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Director Jakob Sode ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) Senior Investment Manager Asger Tidemand ![LinkedIn](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/carbon_logo-linkedin-grey.svg) ![Email](https://27245214.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net/hubfs/27245214/H%C3%B6p%C3%B6h%C3%B6p%C3%B6%20-%20Website%20visuals/Icons/Sign-At--Streamline-Core.svg) ## How to approach funds like Vaekstfonden When engaging with Vækstfonden, founders should highlight how their business addresses significant market needs and demonstrates scalable impact, as the fund values clear growth potential and societal contribution. 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