Meet ourScaleup Founders

Our Scaleup Founders chart new ground – building on what came before and opening the way forward.

Jonas Overgaard

CEO

Maksym Plakhotnyuk

Founder & CEO

Martin Damm Jensen

CEO

Anders Meinert Jørgensen

Co-founder & CEO

Andreas Kofoed Sørensen

Co-founder

Kenneth Skorpen

CEO

Shahar Silbershatz

Co-founder & CEO

Mogens Sejer Iversen

Founding Partner CEO

Stefan Krumbaek

co-founder & group ceo

Thomas Kragelund

Co-Founder & CEO

Rasmus Vinge

Co-founder & CEO

Nadia Jun

Founder

Christian Nyhus Andreasen

Co-founder & CEO

Casper Hofmann

Founder & CEO

Niels Christian Møller

CO-Founder & CEO

Alexander Skjøth

Co-founder & CEO

Nicklas Selmer Rathje

Founder & CEO

Lisa Dalsgaard

Founder & CEO

Mads Plet

Co-founder & CEO

Frank Aaquist

CEO

Mads Emil Dalsgaard

Co-Founder & Co-CEO

Anders Kristoffersen

Co-founder and COO

Magnus Maduro Nørbo

CEO

Mads Enevoldsen

CEO

Henrik Overgaard

Founder & CEO

Johan Toft-Nielsen

Founder & CEO/CO

Nanna Schultz

Founder & CEO

Oliver Venndt

Chief Software Solution Architect

Kasper Skjold

CRO

Kim Graae

Co-Founder & Partner

Alexander Bogh Rasmussen

VP Strategy and Innovtion

Jesper Ring

CEO

René Dalsgaard Larsen

Founder & CEO

Thomas Mardahl

Co-founder & CEO

Andreas Iversen

CEO

Michael Tobiassen Hansen

Founder & CEO

Rikke Rocatis Kristensen

Founder

Mads Troelsgaard

Founder & CEO

Mads Kjer

Co-Founder & CEO

Martin Have

Founder & CEO

Michael Sørensen

Co-founder

Mikkel Kristiansen

CEO

Tim Lykke Myhrvold

Founder & CEO

Tina Randrup

Co-Founder & CEO

Jimmy Engelbrecht Sørensen

Founder & CFO

Becoming aScaleup Founder

Our Scaleup Founders chart new ground – building on what came before and opening the way forward.

Requirements for
Becoming a Member

When you apply as a Scaleup Founder, you apply as the front figure of the company you have built. To join FGC, your company must meet at least three out of four requirements – three known as The Rule of 10, and the fourth being international scaling ambitions. If you are on the verge of meeting the criterias, do not hesitate to apply. We look at potential too.

Employees10+

Raised in funds (DKK)10m+

Annual Revenue (DKK)10m+

We Offer Support for Scaling Founders

Network & Knowledge Sharing

Gain insights from experienced founders who have scaled businesses before.

Get warm introductions to relevant networks, investors, and experts - locally and globally.

Join roundtables focused on critical growth challenges, where you’ll receive hands-on input from those who’ve been in your shoes.

Workshops & Offsites

Join in-depth workshops and offsite events tailored to the needs of scaling companies.

Examples include the Funding Academy – a series of four half-day sessions focused on preparing for your next raise, capped off with a trip to Slush – and the FGC Camp, a 24-hour offsite for members to connect, share experiences, and get input from growth advisors.

These formats create space for focused learning and peer exchange.

1:1 Scaling Strategy

Work directly with an experienced founder consultant to tackle key strategic challenges.

Get tailored guidance on market selection, ICP refinement, commercial scaling, fundraising, and more.

Programs range from 10-50 hours and require co-investment from the participating scaleup.

Growth Advisors Our Backbone

Our Growth Advisors are what we call the knowledgeable frontrunners. They have created the maps for the roads less traveled as they have pioneered the scaling journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Scaleup Founder

Can Founders Growth Club assist with funding or IPO?

Yes. Through our IPO and our investor network, we provide guidance and introductions to capital and public markets.

How do I apply?

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 and apply under ‘Join The Club’ – we follow up with a call to ensure there is 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.

Is there a cost to join?

No. Our membership is free for those who meet our requirements for acceptance, but certain activities may require co-investment. The project is funded by Danish Board of Business Development and the Danish Industry Foundation.

What do I get as a member?

Members are given the option to participate in the following:

- 1:1 mentoring with experienced founders

- Roundtables on real challenges (think market entry, hiring, or exits)

- Off-site events: 1–2 days, focused on topics like fundraising, international growth, or exit strategies

- Academies focused on M&A, IPO and international expansion

What if we do not meet all the criteria yet?

We look at potential too. If you are close to the thresholds and scaling fast – do not 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 is a Scaleup Founder?

A Scaleup Founder is a founder building a company beyond the startup stage – with traction, a scalable business model, and ambitions that reach beyond Denmark. In Founders Growth Club, that typically means at least 10 employees, DKK 10m+ raised, DKK 10m+ in recurring revenue, and a clear appetite for international growth.

Read more about the requirements to become a Scaleup Founder under "Join The Club".

What makes this different from other programmes?

It is built by founders, for founders. No lectures, just shortcuts. You will work with people who have 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 'Join The Club'.

Growth Advisor

Can I decline a mentoring request if I am busy?

Absolutely. You are 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 of DKK 1,250/hour for contributions that require preparation.

How are mentors (Growth Advisors) matched with Scaleup Founders?

We curate matches based on sector, stage, and challenge. No generic pairings - it has to create real value.

What is a Growth Advisor?

A Growth Advisor is an experienced founder, co-founder, or key executive who has scaled a company internationally – and is ready to pass that experience on. Not as theory. As practical, first-hand advice from someone who has been down the wrong roads, learned the right lessons, and can help other founders scale smarter.

Read more about the requirements to become a Growth Advisor under "Join The Club".

Who qualifies as a Growth Advisor?

You have built, scaled, and (probably) exited. You have 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

What is a Growth Advisor?

A Growth Advisor is an experienced founder, co-founder, or key executive who has scaled a company internationally – and is ready to pass that experience on. Not as theory. As practical, first-hand advice from someone who has been down the wrong roads, learned the right lessons, and can help other founders scale smarter.

Read more about the requirements to become a Growth Advisor under "Join The Club".

What is a Scaleup Founder?

A Scaleup Founder is a founder building a company beyond the startup stage – with traction, a scalable business model, and ambitions that reach beyond Denmark. In Founders Growth Club, that typically means at least 10 employees, DKK 10m+ raised, DKK 10m+ in recurring revenue, and a clear appetite for international growth.

Read more about the requirements to become a Scaleup Founder under "Join The Club".

What is Founders Growth Club?

FGC is a founder-to-founder community designed to help Danish scaleups grow internationally. Backed by Denmark’s Board of Business Development and the Danish Industry Foundation, we provide actionable advice, strategic connections, and tailored support from those who have done it before.

Who is behind Founders Growth Club?

FGC is led by Canute by Thursday, Erhvervshus Hovedstaden, and Danish Tech Startups in close collaboration with FBV and our Growth Partners: Danske Bank Growth, EY, EIFO, and Danish Industry.

Why only scaleups?

Because this group is under-served. Most programmes focus on startups or traditional SMEs. We are filling that gap.