About
Rune Theill is CEO and Founder of Rockstart, an early-stage investment firm he has led since 2011, focusing on purpose-driven ventures in sustainability and regenerative sectors. The firm has invested in approximately 400 early-stage companies, with early investments achieving a 3x distributed to paid-in ratio. Theill's portfolio includes notable exits such as Hubs (acquired by Protolabs for approximately $330 million) and ongoing investments in companies including Sympower, Dexter Energy, and Ribopro.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- RockstartCEO & Foundercurrent2016 — presentAmsterdam Area, Netherlands
- RockstartFounder2011 — 2016Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- SympowerPre-seed investor2016 — 2025Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- HubsPre-seed investor2013 — 2021Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Venture CupJury member2011 — 2019Online
- Codeplace.comBoard Member2015 — 2017Porto, Porto, Portugal
- Nu det jul.dkFounder2008 — 2012Lejre Kommune, Region Zealand, Denmark
- StartupbootcampAssociate2010 — 2011
- Venture Cup DenmarkProject Manager2010 — 2011
- Takeout.dkTechnology2006 — 2010
- Kræftens Bekæmpelse (Danish Cancer Society)Project Manager2008Copenhagen Area, Denmark
Skills & more
Fundraising24Strategic Communications23Software Development18Online Marketplace4Project Management4Analytical Skills4Deal Sourcing2Community Development2Logistics Management2Entrepreneurship99Start-ups99Business Development99
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Venture CapitalBusiness StrategyLeadershipManagementE-commerceStrategyMarket ResearchOnline AdvertisingBusiness PlanningMarketingOnline MarketingWeb DesignLanguages Dansk · English
From Rune's professional profile.
Colleagues at Rockstart
Ali Morrow
Partner at Clay Capital
Anastasiia Smirnova
Financial Controller at Rockstart
Antoan Stanev
Web, Design & Automation Lead at Rockstart
Barbora Rudgalvytė
Deal Flow Fellow at ASIF Ventures
Bram de Zwart
Advisor at Positron Ventures
Buddy Foster
Associate at Mudita Venture
Camila Rueda
Accelerator Programs Manager, LATAM at Rockstart
Camilo Cárdenas Leyva
Administrative Assistant, LATAM at Rockstart
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Rune Theill?
- Rune Theill is CEO and Founder of Rockstart, an early-stage investment firm he has led since 2011, focusing on purpose-driven ventures in sustainability and regenerative sectors. The firm has invested in approximately 400 early-stage companies, with early investments achieving a 3x distributed to paid-in ratio. Theill's portfolio includes notable exits such as Hubs (acquired by Protolabs for approximately $330 million) and ongoing investments in companies including Sympower, Dexter Energy, and Ribopro.
- Where does Rune Theill work?
- Rune Theill is CEO & Co-founder at Rockstart.
- Where did Rune Theill go to school?
- Rune Theill studied at Copenhagen Business School (Cand.Soc, Organizational Innovation & Entrepreneurship); Copenhagen Business School (BA, English & European Studies); University of Birmingham (Bachelor of Science, SME mangement).
Founder mafias
Copenhagen Business School mafia36
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Jeppe RindomM.ScFounded PleoJesper KringMaster of Science - MSFounded HomeBob +2Thorbjørn RønjeB.ScFounded Risika +1Henrik ZillmerBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)Founded Room +1Hanna Marie AsmussenSummer SchoolFounded Localyze +1Emil MunkBachelor's degreeFounded Balance +1
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University of Birmingham mafia14
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Katie SunnucksBachelor of Science (BSc)Founded Vantage BiosciencesLyndsey FiskMaster's degreeFounded Bon LemónsOsman KentBSc (1st) Joint Hons.Founded NumecentEla MadejErasmus exchangeFounded CredictiveAnthony MilletBScFounded BrickxRonjon NagB.Sc. (1st class Hons)Founded Agemica
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Rockstart mafia5
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Venture Cup mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Copenhagen Business School309
Jeppe RindomCo-founder & CEO of PleoLinaInvestor at InvestinorAntonio GrifoniAssociate at P101 VenturesThomas JuvinManaging Director Europe at Burda Principal InvestmentsAlexander KremerPartner at Keen Venture PartnersNicolaj ReffstrupFounder, Ganni at Giant Ventures Global Llp
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Also attended University of Birmingham91
Hal TilyVenture Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpStephen ChambersGeneral Partner at SOSVAlexa TanAssociate, ESG & Impact at Openspace VenturesSikander ChahalPrincipal at TRANSCENDSunir KapoorNon-Executive Chairman at Kibo VenturesChloe LeggeInvestor at Extantia Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Rockstart46
Bor BoerManaging Director at CapagroJohan van MilTeam member at Peak, an early-stage fund backed by entrepreneursHeleen Dura – van OordEntrepreneur and investorRenato Valdés OlmosEntrepreneur in Residence at PeakDesirée PetterssonImpact Operations Associate at SET VenturesJulia PadbergPartner at SET Ventures
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