Venture Capital

byFounders

byFounders is a founder led venture fund backed by a collective of Nordic and Baltic entrepreneurs. The team invests from pre seed to Series A and provides portfolio founders with direct access to experienced operators across the region. byFounders is known for strong community support, rapid founder feedback, and deep connections to the Nordic ecosystem. It has become one of the most influential early stage funds headquartered in Copenhagen.

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Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Category

Venture Capital

Stage

Pre-Seed to Series A

Profile

/denmark/venture-capital/byfounders

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