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DanBAN

Angel network

Copenhagen · Pre-Seed–Series A · 12 people tracked

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Investment thesis

DanBAN is a non-profit association operating one of Europe's leading business angel networks. It connects private investors with promising early-stage startups and scaleups, typically stepping in during the early growth phases where both capital and expertise matter most. The network screens roughly 400-600 startups annually through its dealflow and presents the most promising cases to members via a digital platform and exclusive pitch events. Beyond investment facilitation, DanBAN builds a knowledge-sharing investor community, offers a Lead Angel corps for support through the investment process, runs 80+ events per year, and provides specialized investor education, including a board-focused Angel Program. It also works to strengthen framework conditions for startups and investors in Denmark.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
Check
$78K – $1.2M
HQ
Copenhagen, DK
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
5

Team · 12 people

from the firm's website
Anne Gjerding· Eventkoordinatorin

Event coordinator managing the practical execution of DanBAN's events and member support.

Brian Østergaard· Bestyrelsesmedlem (Board member)in

Board member of DanBAN.

Christian Klibo· Bestyrelsesmedlem (Board member)in

Board member of DanBAN.

Jesper Højberg· Bestyrelsesmedlem (Board member)in

Board member of DanBAN.

Peter T. Jensen· Næstformand (Vice Chairman)in

Vice chairman of DanBAN's board.

Pia Lykke Mathiasen· Bestyrelsesmedlem (Board member)in

Board member of DanBAN.

Ulla Heurlin· Bestyrelsesmedlem (Board member)in

Board member of DanBAN.

What they invest in

from 1 of 5 portfolio companies

Enterprise Software ×1Fintech ×1SaaS ×1

Investments · 5 tracked

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By year:2021 · 12020 · 12019 · 12016 · 14 dated

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Dealum provides software tools for business angel networks and investor groups to manage operations, collaborate, and streamline deal-making processes.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Rain Kivisik(Founder)

PartnerTrine H. Winther· solo GP

Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkAngel ForumBusiness Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.Central Texas Angel NetworkDakar Network Angels (DNA)Delaware Crossing Investor Group+14 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Beyond Leather MaterialsCaveaLegal DeskReFlow

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has DanBAN made?
DanBAN has 5 tracked investments.
What stage does DanBAN invest at?
DanBAN invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What is DanBAN's typical check size?
DanBAN typically writes checks of $78K – $1.2M.
What sectors does DanBAN focus on?
DanBAN focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is DanBAN located?
DanBAN is headquartered in Copenhagen, DK.
Who does DanBAN co-invest with?
DanBAN most often shares deals with Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V., FEA Angels, Golden Seeds, among 20 tracked co-investors.

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