Maria Emilie Kath Danø
InvestorManaging Partner at PSV Hafnium at PSV
Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark
About
Maria Emilie Kath Danø applies experimental-physics rigor from her CERN Higgs-discovery role to climate and deep-tech investing, combining physics and energy-systems diligence with BCG strategy and Ørsted venture-building.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechFintechHardwareSaaS
Experience
- PSVManaging Partner, PSV Hafniumcurrent2024 — present
- ØrstedManaging Director, Ørsted Ventures & Open Innovation2022 — 2024Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
- ØrstedHead of Innovation, Ørsted2020 — 2022Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark
- ØrstedLead Business Developer, Innovation, Ørsted Offshore2019 — 2020Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
- ØrstedSenior Business Developer, Innovation, Ørsted Offshore2018 — 2019Copenhagen Area, Capital Region, Denmark
- European Space Agency - ESAESA Astronaut Candidate2021
- Boston Consulting Group (BCG)Management Consultant2017 — 2018Copenhagen Area, Denmark
- CEAPh.D. Student2013 — 2016Paris Area, France
- CERNResearcher in Fundamental and Applied Physics (Ph.D. student)2013 — 2016CERN
- CERNR&D Assistant (Technical Student)2012 — 2013Geneva Area, Switzerland
- CERNResearch Intern (Summer Student)2011Geneva Area, Switzerland
- Harvard UniversityUndergraduate Research Assistant2010Greater Boston Area
- NomecoAccounting Assistant2008Copenhagen Area, Denmark
Education
- Paris-Sud University (Paris XI)Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics (Experimental Particle Physics)2013 — 2016
- Københavns Universitet - University of CopenhagenMaster’s Degree, Physics2008 — 2013
- Harvard UniversityVisiting undergraduate researcher2010
Skills & more
Project Leadership4New Business Development3Renewable Energy4Mathematical Modeling10Physics29Data Analysis16Science13Numerical Analysis10Statistics8Research6Big Data6Programming4
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Management ConsultingInnovation ManagementTeam LeadershipStakeholder ManagementExperimental PhysicsExperimentationInnovation DevelopmentMicrosoft OfficeFrom Maria's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended Paris-Sud University (Paris XI)14
Louis DussartVP, Europe at RTP GlobalThierry LaugelManaging Partner at Kurma PartnersClement SalqueAssociate at Bioqube VenturesEric De La FortelleManaging Partner at Cathay HealthAmir BanifatemiManaging Partner at K5 VenturesMohamed DiabakhateData Engineer at Digital Africa
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Also attended Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen77
Jesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesTommy AhlersFormer Danish Science Minister at Giant Ventures Global LlpClaus AnderssonGeneral Partner at Sunstone CapitalSten VerlandVenture Partner at Sunstone CapitalSophie Blomgren-HansenStudent Assistant at Sunstone CapitalTine LindgreenPrincipal at SEED Capital Denmark
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Also attended Harvard University1,173
Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGRyan IsonoDeal Partner at Felicis Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Ørsted7
Jasenko HadzicPrincipal at BackingMindsSusanne Palsten BuchardtVenture Partner at PSV Hafnium at PSVLotte RosenbergAdvisory Board at VÅR VenturesMarie Bugge SeverinsenExpert advisor at VÅR VenturesGustav Dalby HillmannFinance Assistant at Heartcore CapitalFrancis O’SullivanManaging Director at S2G Ventures
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Also worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG)681
David SzeAdvisory Partner at GreylockDave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Massimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalRasmus AreskougInvestor at DN CapitalRiccardo MontiOperating Advisor at P101 VenturesAntonio TurroniOperating Advisor at P101 Ventures
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Colleagues at PSV
Alexander Viterbo-Horten
General Partner of PSV Tech at PSV
Alice Bo Killemose
Director of Brand and Communication PSV Foundry at PSV
Anders Kjær
Founder and Managing Partner of PSV Hafnium at PSV
Bettina Andersson
Office Manager PSV Foundry at PSV
Camilla Møller Espersen
Head of ESG and Impact PSV Foundry at PSV
Christel Piron
CEO, PSV Foundry at PSV
Christian Dalsgaard
Investment Manager at PSV
Frederik Heugh Dabelsteen Wandall
Venture Analyst at PSV Hafnium at PSV













































