Nicolaj Højer Nielsen
Overview
Nicolaj Højer Nielsen is a Danish entrepreneur and angel investor with extensive experience in building and investing in startups since 1999. He primarily focuses on pre-seed investments in IT and biotech sectors, particularly in Denmark and Spain. Over the years, Nicolaj has invested in over 30 startups, including notable exits such as Recon Instruments (sold to Intel), Penneo (IPO), Capdesk (sold to Carta), Sepior (sold to BlockDaemon), and Pento (sold to Tiger Global). In addition to his investment activities, Nicolaj is dedicated to fostering the startup ecosystem through various initiatives. He serves as an external lecturer at Copenhagen Business School, teaching entrepreneurship, and offers pro bono coaching and mentoring to emerging entrepreneurs. Nicolaj is also the author of 'The Startup Funding Book,' which provides practical guidance for securing funding and navigating the startup landscape. Nicolaj holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MSc in Marketing from Copenhagen Business School. His commitment to supporting startups and sharing his expertise underscores his significant role in the Danish entrepreneurial community.
Investment Focus
- Innovative business models
- Scalable solutions
- Strong founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Nicolaj Højer Nielsen invest in?
Nicolaj Højer Nielsen invests in Information Technology and Biotechnology, and is based in Andorra. Nicolaj Højer Nielsen is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Nicolaj Højer Nielsen invest at?
Nicolaj Højer Nielsen backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed and Early Stage.
Which regions does Nicolaj Højer Nielsen invest in?
Nicolaj Højer Nielsen invests across Denmark and Spain.
What companies has Nicolaj Højer Nielsen invested in?
Nicolaj Højer Nielsen's portfolio includes Capdesk, Pento, Penneo, Recon Instruments and Sepior.
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