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Johan Lorenzen

Managing Partner at Upfin.vc

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark

Overview 

Johan Lorenzen is a prominent fintech entrepreneur and investor based in Copenhagen, Denmark, currently serving as the CEO and Managing Partner of Upfin.vc. With a strong background in venture capital and entrepreneurship, he has successfully invested in various startups like Holvi and Grandhood, showcasing his expertise in the fintech sector and strategic business development. Lorenzen's career highlights include leading Upfin.vc as CEO and Managing Partner, investing in notable fintech startups at various stages like Holvi and Grandhood, and serving on the boards of companies like Safello and Aiia, demonstrating his extensive experience in the fintech and venture capital industry.

Work Experience 

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Upfin.vc

  • CEO / Managing Partner

    2022 - Current

    Venture capital fund specialised in early-stage fintech

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kompasbank

  • Board Member

    2020

    Launching a new digital and licensed bank to accelerate growth for SME business

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Safello

  • Board Member

    2021 - 2022

    Sweden’s leading cryptocurrency brokerage. Early angel investor, board member during IPO.

Lorenzen

  • Angel Investor

    2017 - 2022

    Helping great entrepreneurs build the next generation Fintech companies. Private investor: Gilion (Ark Kapital), Vendi, Castle, Odin, Kuda, Aiia, Grandhood, The-Many, LightDash, Kompasbank, LiveFlow, Curve, Safello and others

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Aiia

  • Chairman

    2018 - 2021

    Acquired by Mastercard AiiA provides an easy to use, high-quality unified API access to European bank account information and account to account payments.

The Many

  • Board Member

    2018 - 2021

    Acquired by Selected Group. A fully digital investment platform that democratises access to alternative investments for retail investors. The-Many allows customers to build a property portfolio to receive income and profit share.

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Spiir A/S

  • Chairman

    2018 - 2021

    Acquired by Mastercard Spiir is a personal finance assistant (sub brand of Aiia). Spiir Connects to any Nordic bank and helps people gain insight and a better overview of their personal finances, and enables everyone to plan their spending.

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Grandhood

  • Chairman

    2017 - 2021

    Think pension, Just simpler. Digital pension provider that simplifies complexity, gathers your pensions and makes smart investments. Grandhood provides pension solutions for small business

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Holvi

  • CEO

    2013 - 2017

    Acquired by BBVA Built one of Europe’s first regulated fintech and neobanking platforms, a pan-European banking platform for small and micro businesses.

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Heartcore Capital

  • Venture capital investor

    2010 - 2013

    Leading European early-stage venture capital firm, formerly branded as Sunstone Technology ventures. Joined a five-person team as senior associate to help raise and manage the firms third-generation venture fund consisting of €85 million dedicated to early-stage technology. While at Sunstone Technology Ventures, the firm developed pan-European strategy, undertook many new investments, several exits and an IPO.

Education 

Investments 

ZTLment

Pre Seed

Total funding: $2M

Odin

Seed

Total funding: $5M

LiveFlow

Seed

Total funding: $4M

Kuda

Seed

Total funding: $92M

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