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PSV
PSV is a Denmark-based venture house that supports early-stage startups through investments and ESG guidance. It operates three units: PSV Foundry, PSV Tech, and PSV Hafnium, focusing on various sectors including software, AI, and deep tech.
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Overview
PSV, rooted at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), operates as a venture house with a focus on supporting early-stage startups. Founded through decades of collaboration with researchers and entrepreneurs, PSV is structured into three units: PSV Foundry, which serves as an evergreen funding arm; PSV Tech, dedicated to pre-seed software and AI investments; and PSV Hafnium, which focuses on deep-tech ventures. The firm aims to clear the path for founders by providing tailored capital solutions that address the unique challenges of early-stage companies, particularly in the pre-product/market fit phase. PSV is committed to ethical practices and emphasizes environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in its investment strategy.
Focus
PSV invests primarily in pre-seed and seed stages, particularly in software-driven companies that are AI-native and focused on real products and use cases. PSV Hafnium, a dedicated deep-tech fund, supports science-based technologies and aims to back companies that contribute to climate action and environmental sustainability.
Support
PSV provides not only capital but also strategic support tailored to the unique needs of each startup. The firm emphasizes founder teams, learning velocity, and the transition from initial proof to a repeatable business model. Through its various units, PSV reinvests returns into initiatives that close early-stage funding gaps and foster collaboration within the innovation ecosystem.
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