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Q: When was byFounders last fund created?

byFounders last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-28.

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Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

$220 M

Location

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

byFounders is an early-stage venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 2017. The firm focuses on investing in technology startups from the Nordic and Baltic regions, known as the "New Nordics." Backed by the byFounders Collective, which includes over 40 experienced founders and specialists, byFounders adopts a "founder-first" approach, providing hands-on support and access to a collaborative community to help portfolio companies grow.

The firm primarily targets pre-seed and seed-stage technology companies that are innovative and socially responsible. Investments range from €500,000 to €4 million, with a goal of achieving 10-20% ownership at exit. ByFounders makes around 8-15 new investments each year across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, fintech, and greentech. In addition to capital, they offer a comprehensive platform that connects founders with resources and expertise to aid in scaling and international expansion. The team consists of experienced investors and operators dedicated to fostering successful partnerships.

Industry

Energy AI Travel Transportation Telecommunications Software Security Marketing and Advertising Healthcare Services Gaming Foodtech Food and Beverage Fintech Financial Services Edtech Education Consumer Products HealthTech AdTech TravelTech Deeptech SaaS ClimateTech

byFounders Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
byFounders Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Healthcare Services SaaS Software Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe	$5-10 m	$110 M	December 2017
byFounders Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Healthcare Services SaaS Software Energy HealthTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$115 M	June 2021
byFounders Fund III	Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech SaaS Software AI Deeptech ClimateTech	Pre-seed Seed	Europe	$5-10 m	$148 M	May 2026

Contacts

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Eric Lagier Founder & Managing Partner

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FAQs about byFounders

Is byFounders a venture capital or private equity firm?

byFounders is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is byFounders located?

byFounders is located in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark.

When was byFounders founded?

byFounders was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does byFounders invest in?

byFounders invests in companies and startups in Energy, AI, Travel, Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Security, Marketing and Advertising, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Fintech, Financial Services, Edtech, Education, Consumer Products, HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, Deeptech, SaaS, ClimateTech.

What is byFounders geographical focus of investments?

byFounders invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does byFounders typically invest in?

byFounders invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of byFounders investment?

byFounders usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for byFounders?

byFounders has around $220m assets under management.

When was byFounders last fund created?

byFounders last fund was created/launched in 2026-05-28

Is byFounders impact investor?

Yes, byFounders is impact investor.

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