Founders

Founded in 2012, Founders is a startup studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that focuses on incubating and funding technology companies. The company partners with entrepreneurs who share a common vision, collaboratively working to refine their ideas and bring them to fruition. Unlike traditional investors, Founders does not require startups to have established traction before engaging, emphasizing the importance of the underlying motivations and team dynamics. By providing both financial support and a robust startup platform, Founders aims to enable innovative ventures to develop and succeed in the competitive tech landscape.

Joshua Karjala-Svendsen

Co-Founder and Head of Technology

Simon Sylvest

Co-Founder and Partner

Stefano Zorzi

Partner

Past deals in Denmark

Embla

Series A in 2023
Embla is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2021 that specializes in online medical weight loss treatment. It offers a comprehensive platform that combines evidence-based treatments, prescription medications, and personalized coaching to support sustainable weight loss. Additionally, Embla provides a mobile application that features expert-led diet and exercise programs, as well as guidance on sleep and body movement, all aimed at facilitating effective weight management. Through its digital tools and resources, Embla seeks to empower users in their weight loss journey.

Pleo

Series C in 2021
Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, focused on transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies expense management through smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform automatically tracks work-related spending, matches receipts, and provides real-time analytics, eliminating the need for traditional expense reports. Additionally, Pleo integrates with various accounting software, allowing businesses to gain comprehensive visibility over their expenditures and streamline bookkeeping tasks. Through its innovative approach, Pleo aims to enhance the spending experience and empower employees at work.

Pleo

Series C in 2021
Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, focused on transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies expense management through smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform automatically tracks work-related spending, matches receipts, and provides real-time analytics, eliminating the need for traditional expense reports. Additionally, Pleo integrates with various accounting software, allowing businesses to gain comprehensive visibility over their expenditures and streamline bookkeeping tasks. Through its innovative approach, Pleo aims to enhance the spending experience and empower employees at work.

LifeX

Seed Round in 2019
LifeX Aps is a co-living startup in Copenhagen and Berlin. It helps in settling in a new city with end-to-end relocation services, including a flexible housing subscription in a community of like-minded, events to meet new people and help with all the practicalities of moving. It focuses on strengthening its community through activities and events where everyone can participate. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

LifeX

Pre Seed Round in 2018
LifeX Aps is a co-living startup in Copenhagen and Berlin. It helps in settling in a new city with end-to-end relocation services, including a flexible housing subscription in a community of like-minded, events to meet new people and help with all the practicalities of moving. It focuses on strengthening its community through activities and events where everyone can participate. It was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Pleo

Series A in 2018
Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, focused on transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies expense management through smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform automatically tracks work-related spending, matches receipts, and provides real-time analytics, eliminating the need for traditional expense reports. Additionally, Pleo integrates with various accounting software, allowing businesses to gain comprehensive visibility over their expenditures and streamline bookkeeping tasks. Through its innovative approach, Pleo aims to enhance the spending experience and empower employees at work.

SnappCar

Series B in 2017
SnappCar is a peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that offers a comprehensive solution for individuals looking to share their private vehicles. By facilitating connections between car owners and renters, SnappCar aims to provide an alternative to traditional car ownership while promoting sustainability. The platform allows car owners to list their vehicles for rental, specifying availability dates, which helps reduce the overall number of cars on the road in Europe. Operating in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark, SnappCar not only addresses transportation needs but also offers a more economical and environmentally friendly option for users.

Pleo

Seed Round in 2017
Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, focused on transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies expense management through smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform automatically tracks work-related spending, matches receipts, and provides real-time analytics, eliminating the need for traditional expense reports. Additionally, Pleo integrates with various accounting software, allowing businesses to gain comprehensive visibility over their expenditures and streamline bookkeeping tasks. Through its innovative approach, Pleo aims to enhance the spending experience and empower employees at work.

Pleo

Seed Round in 2016
Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, focused on transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform that simplifies expense management through smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application. This platform automatically tracks work-related spending, matches receipts, and provides real-time analytics, eliminating the need for traditional expense reports. Additionally, Pleo integrates with various accounting software, allowing businesses to gain comprehensive visibility over their expenditures and streamline bookkeeping tasks. Through its innovative approach, Pleo aims to enhance the spending experience and empower employees at work.

Son of a Tailor

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Son of a Tailor is a Denmark-based company located in Copenhagen that specializes in custom-fitted T-shirt tailoring services. The company focuses on providing clients with wardrobe essentials tailored to their exact measurements, utilizing innovative processes to minimize waste in clothing production. By prioritizing high-quality materials, Son of a Tailor aims to deliver ethical and sustainable clothing options that stand apart from mass-produced garments.
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