Accelerace
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Overview
What they do
Founded in 2008 by Peter Torstensen, Accelerace has grown into one of Europe's most established pre-seed accelerators and early-stage venture investors. Based in Copenhagen, the firm has supported over 1,000 startups and made more than 200 direct investments. They are distinctive for their highly structured 7-week investment programs and their "Allstars" community, which brings back successful alumni founders to mentor and invest in the next generation. Positioning themselves as Denmark's most aggressive early-stage investor, they aim to make up to 30 new investments per year.
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What they look for
Accelerace invests in "the best founders" with a deeply-rooted belief that "anyone can be a founder." They focus on pre-seed startups in the Nordics and Baltics, acting as a catalyst to help early-stage companies validate their models and raise subsequent seed funding.
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Stage
Pre-seed
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Sectors
SaaS, Healthcare, Climate, Food and agriculture
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Based
Copenhagen, DK
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Sources
2026-09-01accelerace.ioWe wholeheartedly believe that talent is the key to where it all begins. Skilled people with…
2026-09-01accelerace.ioRelevant for : Denmark-based startups in the pre-seed stage with proof of concept
Portfolio, cheque size and the rest
The 14 companies they have backed that we can see, the cheque they write, and whether they are deploying right now.
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