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Zenia W. Francker

Investor

Management team at CVX Ventures

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark

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Zenia: together at Harvard Business School Online
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About

Zenia W. Francker is a Director at CVX Ventures with experience across venture capital, growth equity, and startup ecosystems in Europe and the Nordics. She has held roles including CEO, CRO, and investment director at organizations including Infravia Capital Partners, SEED Capital, and Founders House, with expertise spanning investments, go-to-market strategy, sales, and M&A. Francker has been involved in startup mentoring and ecosystem development initiatives focused on diversity and fundraising in Denmark and across Northern Europe.

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Experience

  1. CVX VenturesDirectorcurrent2024 — presentCopenhagen
  2. IntentionalInvestor Leadcurrent2023 — present
  3. Francker ConsultStrategic Consultantcurrent2012 — present
  4. Seed Capital DenmarkDirector of Platform2022 — 2023
  5. Digital Hub DenmarkDirector of Investments2021 — 2022
  6. Mesh CommunityBoard Member2020 — 2022
  7. Matrikel1CEO2018 — 2020
  8. Mesh CommunityCRO2016 — 2018
  9. Founders HouseCEO2013 — 2016
  10. RUC Alumni AssociationBoard Member2012 — 2014
  11. U.S. Embassy in the Kingdom of DenmarkCommercial Service2012 — 2013
  12. Venture CupNational Manager2011 — 2012
  13. Venture CupRegional Manager, Copenhagen2010 — 2011
  14. Venture CupRegional Manager, Zealand (part time)2008 — 2010
  15. Noa NoaSales Consultant2002 — 2006

Skills & more

Relationship BuildingAnalysis6Business Networking11MarketingStrategic PartnershipsInvestmentsFundingEntrepreneurship84New Business Development29Start-ups99Pitching12Public Relations50
+4 moreStrategic CommunicationsMarketing StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentProject Management

Languages Danish · English · Norwegian · Swedish

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Colleagues at CVX Ventures

George Chapipis
Investor at CVX Ventures
Joakim Herrestrup
Head of Partner Relations at CVX Ventures
Katrine Gilberg
Head of Board & Advisory at CVX Ventures
Kim Drud Abildgaard
Board & Advisory Manager at CVX Ventures
Louis Wolff-Petersen
CSO at CVX Ventures
Mathias Sønke Pedersen
Board & Advisory Manager at CVX Ventures
Oscar Thybo
Senior Manager of Board & Advisory at CVX Ventures
Sara Nahon
Investment Manager at CVX Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Zenia W. Francker?
Zenia W. Francker is a Director at CVX Ventures with experience across venture capital, growth equity, and startup ecosystems in Europe and the Nordics. She has held roles including CEO, CRO, and investment director at organizations including Infravia Capital Partners, SEED Capital, and Founders House, with expertise spanning investments, go-to-market strategy, sales, and M&A. Francker has been involved in startup mentoring and ecosystem development initiatives focused on diversity and fundraising in Denmark and across Northern Europe.
Where does Zenia W. Francker work?
Zenia W. Francker is Management team at CVX Ventures.
Where did Zenia W. Francker go to school?
Zenia W. Francker studied at Harvard Business School Online (Business); Roskilde University (Bachelor of Business Administration & International Communication); NLP Skolen (NLP Master Practitioner, Coaching and Presentation).

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