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Danske Bank

Bernstorffsgade 40, København V, Hovedstaden, 1577, Denmark

Overview

Nordic universal bank offering a full range of banking services.

Founded

1871

Deals · 12mo

2

Links

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Stage focus

Debt

Geographic focus

Denmark
Finland
Sweden

Sector focus

Banking
Finance
Financial Services

Investment portfolio

8rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
VOI Technology
Sep 2026Participated
$170 MDebt
ICEYE
May 2026Led
$348 MDebt
Acuvi
Aug 2025Led
$11 MDebt
Anocca
Jul 2021Led
$46 MSeries B
Sinch
Feb 2021Participated
$988 MDebt
Airtame
Jan 2021Participated
$6 MOther Equity
Aiia
Apr 2020Participated
$5 MOther Equity
Spiir
Dec 2018Led
$6 MOther Equity
VOI Technology
Sep 2026Participated
$170 MDebt
ICEYE
May 2026Led
$348 MDebt
Acuvi
Aug 2025Led
$11 MDebt
Anocca
Jul 2021Led
$46 MSeries B
Sinch
Feb 2021Participated
$988 MDebt
Airtame
Jan 2021Participated
$6 MOther Equity
Aiia
Apr 2020Participated
$5 MOther Equity
Spiir
Dec 2018Led
$6 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Danske Bank: 8 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Danske Bank: 8 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Series B10
Other Equity12
Debt22

Monthly Deal Activity

Danske Bank: 8 deals are recorded across 95 months.All available history.
Danske Bank: 8 deals are recorded across 95 months. All available history
MonthDeals
Dec '181
Jan '190
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Sector Breakdown

Danske Bank: Hardware & Robotics is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Danske Bank: Hardware & Robotics is the largest displayed sector by deal count (4 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Hardware & Robotics4
Enterprise Software4
Networks, Cloud & Communication3
E-Commerce & Retail2
Education & Workforce1
Fintech1
Manufacturing1
Health & Life Sciences1
Professional Services1
Space & Frontier Tech1
Transportation & Logistics1

Deal Size Distribution

Danske Bank: 8 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Danske Bank: 8 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M1
$5M-$10M2
$10M-$25M1
$25M-$50M1
$50M-$100M0
$100M-$250M1
$250M-$500M1
$500M-$1B1
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Danske Bank: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals).All available history.

Top 1 of 1 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Danske Bank: Europe has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (8 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
Europe8
Danske Bank: 13 co-investors are shown, with DNB sharing 2 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Danske Bank: 13 co-investors are shown, with DNB sharing 2 recorded deals. All available history
Co-investorShared deals
DNB2
Citi1
DNB Sweden1
Eiffel Investment Group1
Global Ventures1
Handelsbanken1
Mellby G ard1
Nidoco1
Nordic1
Ramsbury Invest1
Swedbank1
Swedbank Robur1
V%C3%A6kstfonden1

Investment Strategy

Danske Bank: Led accounts for 50% and participating for 50% of round participation.All available history.
Danske Bank: Led accounts for 50% and participating for 50% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led450%
Participating450%
Danske Bank: Single-lead accounts for 25% and co-led for 75% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Danske Bank: Single-lead accounts for 25% and co-led for 75% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead125%
Co-led375%

Team

Chris Vogelzang

CEO

Claus Hjorting

Functional Lead, Fintech legal

David Grundy

Group Head of Blockchain and DLT

Frederik Gjessing Vinten

Head of Group Development, Member of the Executive Board

Jon Schäffer

SVP, Group Head of Strategic Partnerships

Lars Malmberg

Group Head of Commercial Excellence, Group Development

Marie Louise Christiansen

First Vice President/Category Executive - Professional Services

Signe Schmith Nielsen

Chief Consultant