Activities inFounders Growth Club
Startups are often building something new, which means the challenges they face are always different but rooted in sameness. That’s why our activities come in many shapes, depending on what’s deemed most useful. Sometimes it’s a one-on-one with a founder who’s been through it before. Other times it’s a group session to hear how others are approaching things like funding, AI or hiring. And when it’s needed, we take time to go deep on a specific theme. The point is to give you clear input quickly, with no fluff. Each session is shaped by people who’ve done it, who are doing it now, or who are just one step ahead.
Growth Sprint
Quarterly
3-month program where you get matched with a Growth Advisor to tackle a strategic challenge you’re facing right now.
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A focused push on a real challenge, guided by someone who’s been through it before.
The Growth Sprint is a 3-month program where you get matched with a Growth Advisor (a founder or operator with relevant experience) to tackle a strategic challenge you’re facing right now. It’s designed to create momentum, structure, and accountability - without adding fluff to your calendar.
Here’s how it works
You share your current focus or challenge. Growth Advisors browse the list, and if someone feels they can help, they’ll reach out for a quick intro call. If it feels like a good fit on both sides, you continue the conversation with 1:1 check-ins over a 3-month period. We recommend at least 4 sessions, but you can do up to 6.
While the Sprint is centered around a specific challenge, such as go-to-market, hiring, or expansion, you can use the time however it’s most useful. Your advisor is there to share their experience, pressure-test your thinking, and help you move forward.
Timeline for the Growth Sprint
1st of August - Deadline for joining: You have completed the onboarding form and shared a link for Growth Advisors to schedule a meeting with you.
6th of August - The Sprint Growth Advisors receive an overview of all attending founders in this Growth Sprint and their respective focus areas. They have 3 days to review and book intro calls for the week after.
11th - 15th ofAugust - Intro calls between Growth Advisors and Founders take place (20–30 min).
18th - 22nd of August - Matches are made based on mutual fit. FGC supports the process and ensures everyone is aligned.
From 25th of August - You can set up your first one-on-one. From there, it can be spread over the next three months—we recommend a minimum of four sessions, with a maximum of six.
Founders Growth Camp
Bi-yearly
Honest input, sharp strategy, and real talk – away from the office.
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Take a day out of the office together with likeminded and get fresh perspectives.
Join us for two days packed with real founder stories, and hands-on work to sharpen your international growth strategy.
At Founders Growth Camp, we bring together a small group of ambitious founders who are either scaling globally - or gearing up for it. You’ll sit in on unfiltered panels with founders who’ve already made the leap, and work hands-on with your own international strategy. Get real-time feedback from peers, seasoned advisors and investors who’ve been through it all.
All of this in a relaxed setting, with time to connect over wine, good food, and straight-up conversations with the FGC crew and our network.
When?
25th and 26th of September 2025
Where?
Dallund Slot, Dallundvej 63, 5471 Otterup
What to expect?
- Work hands-on with your international strategy
- Share your scaling hypotheses with expert feedback
- Real-talk panels with founders who’ve done it
- A tight group of like-minded scaleup founders
- Wine tasting, great food, and honest conversations
This is not a conference.
It’s a working retreat for founders who mean business.
Spots are limited. Apply now to join the camp.
The price of attending is 2.500 DKK and covers accommodation, food, beverages and the entire program.
Founders Circle
Monthly
A peer coaching forum for members of Founders Growth Club who want to grow personally and professionally.
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Where founders grow - by learning from each other, openly and with intention.
The Founders Circle is a peer coaching forum for members of Founders Growth Club who want to grow personally and professionally - by tapping into the experiences of other founders.
Each Circle meets monthly (online or in person) in a confidential setting, guided by simple tools that create space for honest, real conversations.
The sessions are structured but founder-led. You bring your current challenges, whether personal, professional, or relational and get perspectives, feedback, and support from people who get it. It’s not therapy. It’s focused, peer-driven growth rooted in coaching principles and mutual accountability.
Whether you’re navigating team dynamics, fundraising, or just trying to stay sane - it’s a space to grow stronger, together.
Rolling out Autumn 2025 or Spring 2026
International Funding Academy
Yearly
A founder-built fast track to investors beyond Denmark. And a trip to Slush.
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Three hands-on sessions to help you prepare for raising internationally
Funding Academy is designed for founders who want to sharpen their fundraising strategy and get investor-ready - without guessing what international investors actually expect.
Across three focused half-day sessions, you’ll work with experienced founders, investors, and legal and financial experts. You’ll get the tools and input to strengthen your investor story, prepare the right materials, and avoid common pitfalls.
Participation in the Funding Academy is open to all FGC members. You’ll also have the chance to join a separate FGC delegation to Slush, 18th -20th of November.
It cost 3.500 DKK to attend the Funding Academy - everything included.
Session one - How to get international funding
1st of October
Facilitated by entrepreneur and advisor Søren Nielsen. Get a take on the current investment climate from a Scaleup Founder’s point of view.
Learn how to:
- Build a structured investor pipeline
- Use one-pagers to land meetings
- Nail your pitch narrative and deck
- Avoid the classic mistakes Nordic founders make when pitching abroad
Session two - Get your dataroom ready for funding
22nd of October
With experts from EY, Danske Bank Growth, and Bech-Bruun. International investors expect a lot from your data room - and legal maturity is often a dealbreaker.
This session covers what international investors expect during due diligence - and the legal and financial traps founders often fall into.
- What to include in your dataroom and how to prepare it
- Overview of the five most common founder pitfalls in term sheets
- How to maintain a healthy cap table - and why it matters to investors
- What’s realistically possible when fixing cap table issues (e.g. secondaries, capital reductions)
- Key terms to watch for - like liquidation preferences - that can create long-term challenges
We’ll also bring in examples from real cases, and Søren will share practical founder insights on what’s often overlooked.
Session three - Pitch and Get Feedback
12th of November
With experienced founders.
This is where you put your work to the test. You’ll pitch in front of the group and get direct, structured feedback on your story, delivery, and materials.
- Pitch live and get input on clarity, flow, and investor relevance
- Hear from founders who’ve raised internationally - how the process differs and what they wish they’d known
- Get insights into how investor expectations shift when you go beyond local markets
Slush 2025
Yearly
Join us on our participation at Slush 2025 in Helsinki.
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Ready to put your funding strategy into action?
Join Founders Growth Club at Slush 2025 in Helsinki – one of the most founder-focused tech events in the world.
You can join the Slush trip either as:
A standalone activity
Perfect if you want hands-on investor engagement, pitch feedback and peer learning – without having attended the workshops in Denmark.
An extension of the Funding Academy program
If you joined the three workshops in October and November, this is where you activate your preparation – on stage and in real life
What's included in the Slush trip?
- How to Hack Slush – half-day pitch and feedback workshop
- Half day Seminar at the Danish Embassy in Helsinki (18th of November)
- Ticket to Slush 19th - 20th of November
- Dinner and peer networking with founders and ecosystem
- A trusted community to share the journey with
Price: 4.000 DKK
You decide whether you want to
- Join Slush only
- Join both the Danish workshop track and the Helsinki trip
- Or start with one, and add the other later
Take a look at the 'International Funding Academy' activity to read more about the add on.
1:1 Counseling
Weekly
Tailored advice to help you tackle your biggest growth challenge.
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Tailored advice to help you tackle your biggest growth challenge.
Get 100 hours of dedicated support from experienced founders and startup consultants - customised to your scaleup’s needs.
You decide the focus. Whether you’re exploring new markets, preparing to raise funding, or tackling another strategic challenge – we’ll tailor the support to match.
Common focus areas include
- Scaling internationally – Choosing the right market, defining your local ideal client, and setting up scalable lead-gen.
- Raising international funding – Securing warm investor intros, crafting compelling materials, and sharpening your story.
Examples of advisory support
- Market selection and opportunity analysis
- Defining and validating the local ideal client
- Building scalable lead generation funnels
- Strategies for securing warm investor intros
- Creating investor one-pagers that open doors
- Storytelling to win investor confidence and capital
Price: 25.000 DKK
Expert Support
Speed dating with experts who are ready to guide you in your challenges.
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Information coming.
Frequently Asked Questions
Scaleup Founder
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How do I apply?
Apply under ‘Join The Club’ – we follow up with a call to ensure there’s a fit.
How much time does it take?
You decide. Expect one key activity a month. The more you put in, the more you get out of it.
What do I get as a member?
Members are given the option to participate in the following:
- 1:1 mentoring with seasoned founders
- Roundtables on real challenges (think market entry, hiring, or exits)
- Off-site events: 1–2 days in Denmark, focused on topics like fundraising, international growth, or exit strategies
- Academies focused on M&A, IPO, international expansion
- Access to 100+ hours of tailored consultancy (co-financed by the scaleups themselves)
What if we don’t meet all the criteria yet?
We look at potential too. If you're close to the thresholds and scaling fast – don't hesitate to apply. We want the right mindset, not just the numbers.
What industries do you work with?
We focus on tech and innovation-driven companies, but any scalable business with international ambitions is welcome.
What makes this different from other programmes?
It’s built by founders, for founders. No lectures, just shortcuts. You’ll work with people who’ve scaled companies like yours – not consultants.
Who can join?
We work with ambitious Danish scaleups that meet (or are close to) these criteria:
- 10+ employees
- DKK 10M+ in annual revenue
- DKK 10M+ in raised capital
- Clear international growth ambitions
Read more about the requirements under 'The Club'.
Will FGC help with funding or IPO?
Yes. Through IPO Academy and our investor network, we provide deep-dive guidance and introductions to capital and public markets.
Growth Advisor
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Can I decline a mentoring request if I’m busy?
Absolutely. You’re never locked in. We check availability before each request.
Can I join if I live abroad?
Absolutely. Many of our advisors are based in global hubs – Berlin, London, New York. We meet virtually and in person.
Do I get paid?
Yes. We offer compensation for active contributions – DKK 1,250/hour.
How are mentors matched with scaleups?
We curate matches based on sector, stage, and challenge. No generic pairings - it has to create real value.
Who qualifies as a Growth Advisor?
You’ve built, scaled, and (probably) exited. You’ve raised funds, grown internationally, and want to pass it on. We look for founders, co-founders or execs with real-world scaleup experience. Read about the requirements under ‘The Club’.
General
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Is there a cost to join?
No. Membership is free for selected scaleups and advisors. The project is publicly funded.
What is Founders Growth Club?
FGC is a founder-to-founder network designed to help Danish scaleups grow internationally. Backed by Denmark’s Board of Business Development, we provide actionable advice, strategic connections, and tailored support from those who’ve done it before.
Who’s behind FGC?
FGC is led by Canute by Thursday and Erhvervshus Hovedstaden, in partnership with FBV and top advisors and organisations like Crayon, Danske Bank Growth, EY, Microsoft Denmark & DI.
Why only scaleups?
Because this group is under-served. Most programmes focus on startups or traditional SMEs. We’re filling that gap.