Hrönn Greipsdóttir, CEO of The New Business Venture Fund Kría, and Edda Lára Lúðvígsdóttir, Investment Manager for Fund Investments, recently attended TechBBQ in Copenhagen, one of the largest innovation and investor events in the Nordic region.
During the event’s Investor Day, Hrönn participated in a panel discussion entitled Building Europe’s Next Champions, which focused on how to create a favourable environment for Europe’s next generation of leading innovative companies and attract capital from institutional investors.
The panel was moderated by Daragh Brown, Regional Manager at the European Investment Fund (EIF). Hrönn was joined on the panel by Merete Clausen, Deputy Chief Executive of the European Investment Fund (EIF), and Peder Lundquist, CEO of EIFO.
During TechBBQ, Hrönn and Edda Lára strengthened relationships with state-backed investment funds across the Nordic region, met with representatives of venture capital funds, and engaged with investors and other key stakeholders in the innovation ecosystem. They also attended receptions at the Icelandic and Swedish embassies in Copenhagen, where they focused on raising the profile of Icelandic innovative companies and the opportunities they offer.
“TechBBQ was an excellent opportunity to strengthen The New Business Venture Fund Kría’s network, learn from others, share our experience, and engage in constructive discussions with investors and partners. These relationships are important for supporting Iceland’s innovation ecosystem and creating more opportunities for Icelandic companies to grow,” says Hrönn.
