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Jeppe Høier is a Venture Partner at Antler, a global early-stage venture capital firm. He is known for his extensive operational background and expertise in scaling technology companies, working closely with founders to build and grow their businesses.
Jeppe Høier, through Antler, invests in early-stage technology companies across a wide range of sectors. His focus includes SaaS, Fintech, AI, deep tech, and climate tech, looking for innovative solutions and strong founding teams with global ambitions.
Jeppe Høier works as a Venture Partner at Antler, a leading global early-stage venture capital firm that builds and invests in the next generation of impactful companies.
Jeppe Høier is a Venture Partner at Antler based in Copenhagen, Denmark, where he focuses on sourcing early-stage technology startups across Europe. Before joining Antler, he served as a Partner at Maersk Growth, the corporate venture arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk, executing venture investments and acquisitions within the global supply chain sector. He also operated as a Partner at Northcap from 2017 to 2022, backing more than 20 companies and overseeing over $100 million in assets under management. Høier holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School and previously gained investment experience at Creandum. Recently advising on a €5 million seed round for Verdane in 2025, his current focus centers on pre-seed and seed-stage opportunities across the software, financial technology, and climate technology sectors, facilitating the expansion of Nordic startups into global markets.
Jeppe Høier is a distinguished Venture Partner at Antler, a leading global early-stage venture capital firm renowned for building and investing in the next generation of impactful companies. In his pivotal role, Jeppe is instrumental in Antler's mission to identify, nurture, and scale high-potential startups from their earliest stages. He brings a unique blend of strategic insight and hands-on operational experience, making him an invaluable asset to the founders he supports.
As a Venture Partner, Jeppe is deeply involved in the entire investment lifecycle. This includes sourcing promising entrepreneurial talent and innovative ideas, conducting thorough due diligence, and providing ongoing strategic guidance to portfolio companies. He works closely with founders, offering mentorship on critical aspects such as business model refinement, market entry strategies, product development, and operational efficiency. His expertise is particularly crucial in helping startups navigate the complex challenges of early-stage growth and prepare for subsequent funding rounds.
Jeppe's investment focus aligns with Antler's broad mandate to back transformative technology companies across diverse sectors. While Antler is sector-agnostic at its core, Jeppe often focuses on areas ripe for disruption and innovation. This includes, but is not limited to, Software as a Service (SaaS), Fintech, Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep tech, and climate technology. He seeks out strong founding teams with clear visions, scalable business models, and the ambition to create significant global impact. His operational background provides him with a keen eye for evaluating a startup's execution capabilities and long-term growth potential.
Prior to joining Antler, Jeppe Høier built a robust career marked by significant contributions to high-growth technology companies. Notably, his experience as Head of Operations at Pleo, a highly successful fintech company, provided him with firsthand knowledge of the intricacies involved in rapidly scaling a technology business. This role equipped him with invaluable insights into building robust operational frameworks, fostering efficient teams, and managing rapid expansion. His entrepreneurial journey also includes involvement in other ventures, giving him a founder-centric perspective that resonates deeply with the entrepreneurs he advises at Antler.
While specific individual investments by a Venture Partner are often part of a broader firm's portfolio, Jeppe's impact is evident in the quality of founders he helps bring into the Antler ecosystem and the strategic support he provides to accelerate their development. His contributions are vital to Antler's overall success in identifying and empowering the next wave of global tech leaders. Through his mentorship, network, and practical advice, Jeppe Høier embodies Antler's commitment to fostering innovation and building enduring companies.
