PreSeed Ventures

Deep-tech investor with over 8 years in venture capital, having led investments in more than 30 startups. Background in management consulting and industry, focused on lab-to-market journeys.

Christel Piron wields dual authority over DTU's operational venture platform and investment arm, and since 2017 has transformed university funding into a bridge between DTU research and Denmark's startup ecosystem.

Helle Uth, General Partner, has more than a decade specializing in pre–product/market-fit Nordic tech, known for hands-on, action-oriented support that cleared obstacles—e.g., OrderYOYO from discovery loan to 860M DKK exit.

Jakob Rybak-Andersen, founder and managing partner of Denmark's first deep-tech fund, structures spinouts from academic research and DTU patents via a Venture House model prioritizing sustainability and climate technologies.

Marianne Hyltoft, a DTU mechanical engineer with 20+ years including Bain and eight years internationally, leads Denmark’s DTU-spun deep‑tech VC that takes pre-seed technical risk to commercialize Nordic research globally.

Richard Breiter pairs engineering roots and prior investment management at SEED Capital with hands-on operator and company-builder experience within a venture-house platform, working closely with founders long before typical milestones.

Managing Partner at PSV Hafnium with a PhD in physics from CERN and experience at BCG and Ørsted; focused on climate-positive technology development.

Veteran of multiple GP roles with 25+ years in venture capital. Actively invests in deep tech, AI/ML, and fintech through personal vehicle while advising fund strategy on emerging technologies.

Investment professional skilled at analyzing startup fundamentals and identifying exceptional founding teams. Combines analytical rigor with judgment in deal sourcing and evaluation.

Principal at PSV Tech and former founder of the startup Chabber (a near-Y Combinator participant); brings operator experience to backing founders.

Susanne Palsten Buchardt, CEO of Algiecel and Venture Partner, led a €300M Novonesis biosolutions unit and held senior Ørsted roles, uniquely combining P&L industrial biotech and offshore wind expertise.

Passionate about storytelling and the Danish startup ecosystem. Skilled at capturing and amplifying founder narratives and building compelling brand stories.

Office manager ensuring operational smooth functioning and team welfare. Manages administrative functions and team logistics.

Drives ESG and impact agenda across the venture house and for founders. Combines sustainability focus with organizational energy and positive psychology to advance responsible innovation.

Physics student with strong analytical mindset and curiosity about fundamental principles. Supports deal sourcing with focus on deep tech and brings intellectual depth combined with entrepreneurial energy.

Chief People Officer overseeing company culture and team building. Brings HR and executive coaching expertise to support organizational development and founder leadership.

Chief Financial Officer with decade+ of accounting and financial control experience. Builds and optimizes financial frameworks while maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.

Board member of PSV Foundry; serial tech entrepreneur, professor and director of DTU Centre of Technology Entrepreneurship, leading the national 'Open Entrepreneurship' initiative.

Brand Marketing Manager at PSV Foundry with a background in the music industry, focused on storytelling and brand building.

Recently completed master's degree with expertise in digital strategy and business-IT transformation. Serves as strategic advisor on digital initiatives and ecosystem development.

Head of Brand & Communication at PSV Foundry, previously worked at leading Danish law firms on communication strategy and rebranding.

Board member of PSV Foundry; SVP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at DTU with 20+ years of international corporate innovation and leadership experience.

Sociology master's graduate focused on understanding founder personalities and team culture. Supports founders in building strong organizational culture while assessing founder-team dynamics.

Merete Lundbye Møller is an attorney-at-law with 27 years of legal experience and 15 years of board-level involvement across venture capital, life sciences, and media sectors. She has participated in over 800 transactions including venture investments, M&A, IPOs, and restructurings, and currently serves as Chairperson of the Board at Almenr Byggefællesskaber while holding a part-time position as Venture Partner and General Counsel at Sunstone Life Science Ventures. Her board priorities include sustainability, ESG, diversity, and digital transformation.

Brings psychology and business education with recruitment expertise. Contributes to team building and organizational culture development by identifying talent and supporting team formation.

Experienced accountant managing financial operations and reporting. Brings deep accounting expertise to fund administration and financial oversight.

Chair of PSV Foundry's board; former CEO and Group Head of Consulting at Devoteam Group, with experience growing companies from C-level, founder, angel and chairman roles.

ESG & Impact Analyst at PSV Foundry, studying an MSc in Finance and Strategic Management at CBS; previously worked on ESG at SimCorp and Capital Four.

Legal professional with M&A experience now supporting startup legal strategy. Brings pragmatic approach to building sustainable legal frameworks for emerging companies.

Board member of PSV Foundry; spent 13 years at the Danish Growth Fund and now serves as a professional board member assisting startups, funds and accelerators with fundraising.