Tommy Andersen
Managing Partner at byFounders
Tommy Andersen
Managing Partner at byFounders
Copenhagen Municipality, Capital Region of Denmark
Overview
Work Experience
Founder & Managing Partner
2017 - Current
Responsible for byFounders’ overall fund strategy, investment decisions, portfolio management and investor relations. byFounders is a “for founders by founders” venture fund built on the foundation and backing of a strong byFounders Collective comprising a significant group of some of the most successful Nordic & Baltic entrepreneurs investing in and supporting a new generation of globally ambitious entrepreneurs from our region. Please send ALL funding requests to: https://byfounders.vc/#pitch-form-section Follow byFounders on: http://www.byfounders.vc Facebook.com/byfounders, Twitter.com/byfounders, Medium.com/byfounders
Chairman
2017
The main purpose of the panel is to analyze, discuss and suggest to the Danish Government how to: • Ensure that access to early-stage risk capital for entrepreneurs and startups is strengthened - both during startup and later growth phases - to the benefit of the overall Danish economy. • Identify better and smoother processes for international recruitment of highly skilled specialists for Danish startups and high-growth companies. • Ensure a strong Denmark, where we embrace the opportunities of the technological development in the best possible way to ensure inclusion of all Danes.
Member
2020 - 2020
The 14th Climate Partnership was established by Tommy Ahlers with the Danish Chamber of Commerce as the secretariat for the work. The members were selected representing the entire ecosystem, ie. entrepreneurs, researchers and investors. The task of the partnership was to shed light on the challenges and barriers, entrepreneurs and start-ups face as well as come up with concrete and feasible recommendations as to how better framework conditions can be established for green entrepreneurs and start-ups in Denmark. The partnership addressed the following themes: Capital, research, talent, data and procurement. The recommendations from the partnership were released to the public in June 2020.
Co-founder
2016 - 2017
Early stage companies need angels who invest on founder-friendly terms and advisors who have made the whole journey – from garages to exits and IPOs. Nordic Makers leverages the collective expertise and network of the partners to help entrepreneurs build great and enduring companies. Follow NM on: http://www.nordicmakers.vc SLUSH 2016, The Rise of the Angels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPK7YsRfM9w
Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
2009 - 2017
Established and grew a portfolio of 15 angel investments in Software/SaaS, IoT & Devices, Consumer Electronics and Green/Sustainable businesses.
Co-founder & CEO, Lead Investor
2009 - 2014
Founded Libratone in 2009 with Søren Louis Pedersen and Jes Mosgaard. Libratone speakers express the essence of Scandinavian design: simplicity, honesty and quality. Inspiration is taken from basic geometric shapes and lets form follow function. Libratone is dedicated to delivering freedom and purity of sound through its speakers and combines high performance with a warm listening experience. Under the soft and beautiful surface, Libratone speakers pack powerful technology and the distinctive fabric finish gives Libratone speakers a tactile craft quality, instead of a hard industrial look and feel. Provided angel investment in syndication with SEED Capital from 2010 through 2014. Libratone was acquired by an Asian Investor Group in June 2014. Member of the board and minority investor from June 2014 through December 2015.
Co-founder
2004 - 2009
Founded TechPeople in 2004 with Kim Fahrenholtz. TechPeople initially provided consultancy and recruitment services in relation to information technology and product development companies. In 2010 Kim Fahrenholtz acquired 100% ownership of TechPeople and today the company provides a wide range of consultancy and development services within embedded solutions, IT and business solutions.
Co-founder & CEO
2000 - 2009
Founded Embedit in 2000 with Kim Fahrenholtz. Embedit was a development and consultancy company specializing in embedded systems, including design and development of embedded software, microelectronics and mechanics. Activities throughout Denmark from three geographical sites and clients included enterprises within mobile communications and networks, medical devices, sustainable energy solutions and consumer electronics. Data Respons acquired Embedit in October 2006. Data Respons is a full-service, independent technology company and a leading player within computer solutions and platforms for the embedded solutions market and is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange (Ticker: DAT). Continued to lead Embedit post-acquisition in 2006 and 2007 and became Managing Director and Board member of merged Danish operation from January 2008 through March 2009.
Sales and Marketing Manager
1996 - 2000
From January 1996 through December 1998: Large Account Sales Manager with responsibility for TI Enterprise Software Development solutions. From January 1999 through August 2000: Marketing manager for Adaptive Software Group (spin-off from TI Software) with Scandinavian marketing responsibility promoting TI Enterprise Software Solutions.
National Account Manager
1993 - 1995
From October 1993 through July 1995: Account Manager with responsibility for selling Legent Systems Management solutions to enterprise clients in the financial sector. From August 1995 through December 1995: Computer Associates (CA) acquired Legent in July 1995. Transferred to Danish CA operation upon merger as National Account Manager for CA Systems Management solutions.