Rune Mai

Overview

Rune Mai is a Danish entrepreneur and investor specializing in fintech and technology ventures. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of Aiia, a European open banking platform that was acquired by Mastercard. With over a decade of experience in the fintech field, Rune has been instrumental in accelerating financial innovation in Europe through a quality, security, and compliance-driven approach to open banking APIs. Aiia connects to an estimated reach of 337 million European citizens through 2,900 connected banks. In addition to his role at Aiia, Rune serves as an angel investor and board member for several companies, including Heartwood Nordic, Valified, TaxHelper, Shouter, Leagues.gg, Clever Cost, Robot At Work, and Pandektes. His investment focus primarily includes software services, with a geographical emphasis on Denmark. He typically invests between $1 million and $5 million in seed to late-stage companies. Rune's professional background also includes positions at eBay and Mastercard, where he held senior product and technology roles. He is open to board and advisory positions, indicating his willingness to share his expertise with other businesses. His diverse investment portfolio and speaking engagements suggest that he is an active and influential figure in the fintech and startup ecosystem, particularly in the Nordic region.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Scalable business models
• Strong management teams
• Clear market differentiation
• Potential for significant growth
• Alignment with personal values and interests

Portfolio Companies