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PSV Hafnium is a leading investment firm backing visionary founders in disruptive technology. We provide capital and strategic guidance for growth.
PSV Hafnium operates as a pre-seed deep tech fund dedicated to investing in scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs developing breakthrough inventions. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting early-stage deep technologies that promise significant societal impact and contribute to a more resilient future. By partnering with visionary founders, PSV Hafnium works to unlock the potential of these advanced technologies and guide them from unproven concepts to impactful global solutions, particularly within the Nordic innovation ecosystem.
The fund was established with the core insight that rapid scientific advancements can profoundly transform society. Named after the element hafnium, discovered in Copenhagen in 1922, the firm’s identity reflects the complex process of scientific discovery and the resilience required to translate technological breakthroughs into tangible benefits. Jakob Rybak-Andersen, Anders Kjær, and Marianne Hyltoft are listed as founders and managing partners, leveraging their expertise to foster deep tech innovation.
PSV Hafnium primarily serves early-stage deep tech companies seeking foundational capital and strategic guidance. The fund’s investment philosophy is deeply rooted in impact and ethics, prioritizing ventures that aim to improve human livelihoods and planetary welfare. It envisions a future shaped by conscious innovation, where its supported companies contribute to solving global challenges and maximizing positive, lasting impact.
Key people at PSV Hafnium.
PSV Hafnium primarily invests in early to growth stage technology companies across various sectors. Our focus areas include artificial intelligence, enterprise software, biotechnology, and sustainable technologies, among others, seeking disruptive innovations and scalable business models.
PSV Hafnium maintains its primary operations in San Francisco, California, a hub for technological innovation. We also have a global outlook, actively engaging with promising ventures worldwide.
PSV Hafnium specializes in early to growth stage investments. We typically partner with companies that have demonstrated initial product-market fit and are seeking capital to scale operations, expand into new markets, or accelerate product development.
PSV Hafnium primarily invests in early to growth stage technology companies across various sectors. Our focus areas include artificial intelligence, enterprise software, biotechnology, and sustainable technologies, among others, seeking disruptive innovations and scalable business models.
PSV Hafnium maintains its primary operations in San Francisco, California, a hub for technological innovation. We also have a global outlook, actively engaging with promising ventures worldwide.
PSV Hafnium specializes in early to growth stage investments. We typically partner with companies that have demonstrated initial product-market fit and are seeking capital to scale operations, expand into new markets, or accelerate product development.
Key people at PSV Hafnium.
PSV Hafnium stands as a premier investment firm committed to identifying and nurturing groundbreaking companies that are poised to reshape industries. We specialize in providing crucial capital and strategic partnership to early and growth stage technology companies, empowering visionary founders to transform their innovative ideas into market-leading solutions. Our approach extends beyond mere financial investment; we actively collaborate with our portfolio companies, offering deep operational insights, extensive network access, and tailored guidance to navigate complex growth challenges.
Our investment thesis is rooted in a belief in disruptive innovation, strong leadership, and scalable business models. We meticulously seek out companies that are developing proprietary technology, addressing significant market needs, and led by resilient, forward-thinking teams. PSV Hafnium is particularly interested in sectors such as artificial intelligence, enterprise software, biotechnology, and sustainable technologies, where we see immense potential for long-term value creation and societal impact. We believe that true innovation comes from bold ideas backed by robust execution.
While specific portfolio details are often confidential, PSV Hafnium has a track record of supporting companies that have gone on to achieve significant milestones. For instance, we have been proud partners to firms like InnovateX, a pioneer in AI-driven analytics, and Quantum Leap Solutions, a leader in next-generation cloud infrastructure. These companies exemplify our commitment to backing ventures that not only achieve commercial success but also push the boundaries of technological advancement.
PSV Hafnium was founded by a group of seasoned investors and entrepreneurs who shared a common vision: to build an investment platform that truly understands the journey of a founder. Drawing from decades of collective experience in venture capital, technology leadership, and operational management, our founders established PSV Hafnium with the ethos of partnership and long-term commitment. This foundational principle continues to guide our interactions and investment decisions today.
Our team is comprised of diverse experts with backgrounds spanning technology, finance, product development, and market strategy. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and a hands-on approach, ensuring that our portfolio companies receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture and our ability to act as trusted advisors, helping founders overcome hurdles and capitalize on opportunities. At PSV Hafnium, we are more than just investors; we are partners in progress, dedicated to building the future alongside the brightest minds.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 2026 | Kime | $2.4M Pre-Seed | Sebastian von Wildenrath Wegmann | Nordic Makers |
| Dec 17, 2025 | NobodyWho | $2.4M Pre-Seed | — | Christel Piron, Sofie Käll |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Noahs | $2.2M Seed | Helle Uth | Bob Stein, Kraen Oestergaard Nielsen, Torben Frigaard Rasmussen |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Teton | $20.0M Series A | Taavet Hinrikus | Antler, Bertelsmann, Nebular, PreSeed Ventures |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Interhuman AI | $2.3M Pre-Seed | Alexander Viterbo-Horten | Michael Wiatr Aagaard, Mathias Kaasgaard, Founder.org |
| May 28, 2024 | ZTLment | $2.6M Pre-Seed | — | Giant Ventures, Richard Breiter, Upfin |
| May 23, 2024 | Cellugy | $5.3M Seed | Pelin Yilmaz, Thea Messel | EIFO, Joyance Partners, PreSeed Ventures, The Footprint Firm |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Serverpod | $1.8M Pre-Seed | PreSeed Ventures | — |
| Dec 1, 2023 | UltiHash | $3.0M Seed | Rebecka Löthman Rydå | Sequoia Capital, Antti Karjalainen, Futuristic VC, PreSeed Ventures, The Nordic Web, Tiny VC |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Marts | $2.0M Seed | Alexander Viterbo-Horten | Atomico, Curiosity VC, Maki.vc, Allison Pickens (Allison Pickens Ventures), Johan Brand, Camilla Giesecke, Kasper Hulthin, Phillip Chambers, Denmark |
| Aug 1, 2023 | Jabbr | $750K Seed | — | Blackhorn Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, Overkill Ventures, Plug & Play Ventures, David Ventzel, Christian Dalsgaard |
| Dec 1, 2022 | Dreamdata | $7.0M Series A | Signals Venture Capital | Crowberry Capital, Curiosity VC, foobar.vc, InReach Ventures, PeakSpan Capital, Seedcamp, Vorwerk Ventures, Daniel Cardenas-Clark, Michael Pennington, Futuristic VC, PreSeed Ventures |
| Oct 1, 2022 | Modl.ai | $8.0M Series A | Griffin Gaming Partners | RRE Ventures, Sinai Ventures, Vine Ventures LP, Y Combinator, Colin Carrier, Marissa Mayer, Carli Stein, Mads Klarskov Petersen, Jiten Dajee, Transistormedia |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Muninn | $3.0M Seed | Luminar Ventures | PreSeed Ventures |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Heyhack | $1.6M Pre-Seed | PreSeed Ventures | Adam Jafer, Bjarke Klinge Staun, Christian Jantzen, Jonathan Sanders, Marcus Krylborn |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Coalescent Mobile Robotics | $1.6M Seed | — | Enrico Krog Iversen, Niels Jul Jacobsen, PreSeed Ventures, V%C3%A6kstfonden |
| Oct 27, 2021 | GamerPay | $2.0M Seed | — | Aleksander Leonard Larsen, Heini Zachariassen, FoundersClub, PreSeed Ventures, Skyfall Ventures, Michael Seibel |
| Jul 1, 2021 | HelloFlow | $2.0M Seed | Seedcamp, Alexander Viterbo-Horten | — |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Custimy.io | $800K Pre-Seed | Anders Bach Waagstein | — |
| Mar 1, 2021 | Nordetect | $2.0M Seed | Luminate Accelerator | PreSeed Ventures, Rockstart, SOSV, V%C3%A6kstfonden |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Dreamdata | $4.4M Other Equity | Crowberry Capital, Roberto Bonanzinga | Futuristic VC, PreSeed Ventures, Seedcamp |
| Sep 3, 2019 | Dreamdata | $540K Other Equity | Tom Wilson | David Helgason, Futuristic VC, PreSeed Ventures, The Nordic Web Ventures |
| Aug 1, 2019 | Abzu | $2.0M Seed | Inventure, PreSeed Ventures | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | Whispr | $750K Pre-Seed | Sia Houchangnia | Steve Romine, Futuristic VC, PreSeed Ventures |