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Klaus Nyengaard

Investor

Investor at Nordic Makers

Copenhagen, Denmark

Writes $5K – $50K checks · typically $25K

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About

Former CEO of Just-Eat, which he grew from 35 to over 1,000 employees ahead of its £1.47B IPO.

Experience

  1. Saltfoss EnergyChief Executive Officercurrent2024 — presentCopenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  2. Nordic Makers – Backing Ambitious EntrepreneursCo-founder & Partnercurrent2016 — present
  3. Conference ManagerChairmancurrent2022 — presentCopenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  4. Familie & Vækst/Family & GrowthChief Whatever, Foundercurrent2013 — presentCopenhagen Metropolitan Area
  5. ChurchDeskBoard Membercurrent2018 — present
  6. ChurchDeskChairman2013 — 2018Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
  7. The Association of Tech Startups in DenmarkBoard member & co-founder2020 — 2026
  8. LetsBuildBoard Member2013 — 2025
  9. LetsBuildCEO, Co-Founder, Partner2018 — 2022Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
  10. LetsBuildChairman, Co-founder & Partner2013 — 2018
  11. LetsBuildCo-founder & Partner2013Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  12. Woomio | Influencer Marketing SoftwareBoard Member2022 — 2024Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  13. TechBBQCo-founder & board member2019 — 2020
  14. TechBBQCo-founder & Chairman of the Board/Steering Committee2012 — 2019Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
  15. TreatwellChairman2013 — 2019London Area, United Kingdom
  16. SmartGuy Group A/SChairman2013 — 2014Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
  17. Just-EatCEO2008 — 2013Copenhagen Metropolitan Area
  18. Just-EatChairman2008 — 2012
  19. JP/Politikens HusVP Digital Media2005 — 2008
  20. InfomediaCEO2002 — 2005
  21. 20 Minuten GmbHE. Vice President2001 — 2002
  22. MobliCo-founder, CEO2000 — 2001
  23. Scandinavia OnlineCOO, co-founder of SOL.dk1997 — 2000
  24. Foreningen for Dansk Internet Handel/FDIHBoard Member/- Observer1997 — 1999Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
  25. McKinsey & CompanyAssociate1994 — 1997

Skills & more

Digital Marketing11Entrepreneurship19Start-ups68Digital Media24E-commerce42Marketing Strategy3Management17Online Advertising14Google Analytics2Leadership22Business Strategy13Management Consulting15
+12 moreOnline MarketingStrategyCMSConversion OptimizationSocial Media MarketingAccount ManagementSEMSEONew Business DevelopmentNew MediaWeb AnalyticsEmail Marketing

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Investments

Investor

CaribooClickmechanicCloakroomDealCircleEasySizeFamlyGenieBeltGrand PMSMonzoPanionPeergradePlandayshipbeatSpotahome LimitedStarOfServiceTradonoTreatwell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Klaus Nyengaard?
Former CEO of Just-Eat, which he grew from 35 to over 1,000 employees ahead of its £1.47B IPO.
Where does Klaus Nyengaard work?
Klaus Nyengaard is at Nordic Makers.
What check size does Klaus Nyengaard write?
Klaus Nyengaard typically writes checks of $5K – $50K.
What companies has Klaus Nyengaard invested in?
Investments tracked here include Cariboo, Clickmechanic, Cloakroom, DealCircle, EasySize, Famly, GenieBelt, Grand PMS, Monzo, Panion, Peergrade, Planday, and 5 more.
Where did Klaus Nyengaard go to school?
Klaus Nyengaard studied at Aarhus University (Cand. oecon., Economics and management - master thesis: "Innovation"); Cranfield University (Management); Silkeborg Amtsgymnasium.

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