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Rikke Kjær Damgaard

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Rikke Kjær Damgaard

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Overview

Rikke holds a BSc in International Business and Politics and an MSc in Finance and Strategic Management from Copenhagen Business School. Her career spans strategy consulting, private equity, and fintech.

She spent 2.5 years at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as part of the PIPE (Principal Investors and Private Equity) team, working primarily on buy- and sell-side due diligence projects across a range of industries, with a focus on B2B SaaS.

Earlier, Rikke gained experience as a Student Associate at A.P. Moller Holding during her master’s studies and as a Business Analyst in Deloitte’s Finance & Performance team serving the public sector.

She also brings hands-on startup experience from her time at YouLend, a London-based fintech, where she spent one year full-time in London and one year part-time remotely from Copenhagen.

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Joined SEED

May 2025

When I'm not working

I love going to festivals and playing all kinds of sports! I've actually just started a 7-a-side football team with some friends.

Deep dive

Discovering inspirational startups within e.g., SaaS and FinTech.

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What I’m reading

A bit of everything! I have a particular love for fiction and enjoy a wide range of authors - from Thomas Korsgaard's gritty realism to Khaled Hosseini's emotional rollercoasters.

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What gives me energy

Engaging with and learning from passionate people.

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Why did you join SEED Capital / VC?

I joined VC to meet inspiring founders and be part of their journey from the very start. Joining the Seed team specifically has given me the exciting opportunity to learn from a team with deep experience in helping many great companies scale.

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