Nordic IPO + Stock Market Day 2024
TechBBQ Day 0 - investors, potential IPO candidates and listed companies
10 September 08:00-12:30
Speakers announced
Jesper SøgaardCEO, Better Colletive
Jesper Søgaard is the co-founder and CEO of the digital sports media group, Better Collective, a publicly traded company dual listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and Nasdaq Copenhagen. He is also the co-founder of the venture capital fund, Dreamcraft Ventures.
Learn more about Jesper here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/je...
and more about Better Collective here: https://bettercollective.com/
Listed company case: Better Collective
Learn about the successful fast growing company Better Collective that was first listed on Nasdaq in Stockholm in 2018 and then dual listed on Nasdaq in Copenhagen i 2023. Learn from the CEO why did they choose to list what are the pros and cons?
Søren GleieCEO, Trophy Games
Søren Gleie, Trophy Games Founder & CEO. Never had a real job, loves numbers and games.
Learn more about Søren here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gl...
And more about Trophy Games here: https://trophy-games.com/
Listed company case: Trophy Games
Learn about Trophy Games, listed on Nasdaq First North since 2021. Trophy Games is a data- and business-driven game company that build games around real-world interests to immerse players in their passion online. Learn more about Trophy from the CEO and learn more about why they choose to list and the pros and cons of this journey.
Henrik BlouCEO, Gubra
Henrik Blou has been Gubra CEO since 2016. Prior to joining Gubra Henrik was part of various biotech start-ups (2006-2015) and worked as a management consultant with McKinsey & Co (2004-2006). Originally a biotech engineer by training.
Learn more about Henrik here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/he...
And more about Gubra A/S here: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Listed company case: Gubra
Learn more about Gubra and meet CEO Henrik Blou who speaks about the IPO and his experiences running a listed company. The company is based near Copenhagen offers expert preclinical research services enabling pharmaceutical and biotech companies to advance their drug development pipeline and was listed in 2023 raising 67 m EUR in the IPO.
Rikke Stampe SkovCEO, Impero
Rikke Skov is CEO at Impero, listed on Nasdaq First North Copenhagen in 2020. Rikke will be moderator of the panel discussion.
Learn more about Rikke here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ri...
and more about Impero A/S here: https://www.linkedin.com/produ...
Decision panel discussion: Why I consider to list my company?
When growing a company and raising capital at the same time often many different considerations come into play. What is important to the CEOs or early stage investor when considering capital-routes? Why do they consider to list, what are the pro’s and con’s, what makes them hesitant and what are the main priorities for them in the choice?
Christian StendevadCEO, Penneo
Christian Stendevad, CEO of Penneo since 2021, drives SaaS growth globally. Led Penneo's capital increase and Nasdaq Main Market listing. Previously, 17 years at Omada with VC/PE-backed international expansion experience.
Learn more about Christian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ch...
Learn more about Penneo: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Expert panel discussion: Why IPOs are sometimes wise?
When raising capital, many aspects are relevant to consider, a very important strategic choice, is choosing between the different financing sources e.g. IPO, V.C., loans or a combination. This panel, will discuss the Pro’s & con’s of choosing the IPO route.
Henrik TeisbækCEO, Veo Technologies
Henrik is a recognized entrepreneur with experience in co-founding numerous successful tech companies, before his love of sports and technology inspired him to start Veo. As CEO of Veo he won the EY Entrepreneur of the year in 2020. He holds a MSE from the Technical University of Denmark.
Learn more about Henrik Teisbæk https://www.linkedin.com/in/he...
Lear more about Veo Technologies https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Decision panel discussion: Why I consider to list my company?
When growing a company and raising capital at the same time often many different considerations come into play. What is important to the CEOs or early stage investor when considering capital-routes? Why do they consider to list, what are the pro’s and con’s, what makes them hesitant and what are the main priorities for them in the choice?
Mads WindCEO, Viggo Energy
Mads Wind is currently the Managing Director at ViggoEnergy, where he leads the expansion of ultra-fast charging solutions for electric vehicles in urban areas across Europe. His role focuses on enhancing the infrastructure for sustainable energy. Before stepping into his current position, Mads served as the CFO at Viggo, overseeing the financial operations and contributing to technological advancements within the company. He has also worked in financial and performance management roles at major firms such as Deloitte and KPMG, where he supported businesses in optimizing their financial strategies. Mads's educational background includes a Master’s degree in International Business from Copenhagen Business School. His experience and education equip him well to drive improvements in energy infrastructure, aiming to make sustainable energy more accessible and efficient.
Decision panel discussion: Why I consider to list my company?
When growing a company and raising capital at the same time often many different considerations come into play. What is important to the CEOs or early stage investor when considering capital-routes? Why do they consider to list, what are the pro’s and con’s, what makes them hesitant and what are the main priorities for them in the choice?
Adam KostyalVD, Nasdaq Sweden & European Head of Listings Nasdaq
Adam Kostyál is the President of Nasdaq Stockholm and the head of European Listings for Nasdaq.
Adam has been with Nasdaq for the past 13 years. He started his career at OMX as a Sales Director, and then became Head of the Strategic Initiative Groups in 2006. Most recently, Adam was VP of Market Technology Sales responsible for sales, account management, and business development for the European, Central and Eastern European regions. Prior to Nasdaq, Adam held various positions with Enron, Cell Network and Bloomberg.
He holds a BSc in Economics and Marketing from Vrije Universiteit de Bruxelles and speaks four languages including English, Swedish, Italian and French.
Learn more about Adam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ad...
and more about Nasdaq here: https://www.nasdaqomxnordic.co...
Investor panel discussion: What do investors look for in IPOs and listed SMEs?
Stock market investors are very different. For listed SMEs the retail segment is very important as they both bring some of the needed growth capital to the table, but also a large part of the liquidity in the stock. The institutional investors are also very important in this segment. As the company grows the need for raising increasing amounts of capital quite often increases as well - here the institutional investors play an important part. But what do they look for? and what do they look up for?
Tine UldalCountry Manager Denmark, Nordnet
Tine Vestergren Uldal has more than 19 years of experience from the financial industry working in different roles within savings and investments.
Currently, she is the Country Manager of Nordnet in Denmark where she is responsible for the almost 500.000 private customers that are investing via Nordnet.
Previously, she has held various positions in Nordea. She holds an MSc. in Business Administration and Commercial Law from CBS.
Investor panel discussion: What do investors look for in IPOs and listed SMEs?
Stock market investors are very different. For listed SMEs the retail segment is very important as they both bring some of the needed growth capital to the table, but also a large part of the liquidity in the stock. The institutional investors are also very important in this segment. As the company grows the need for raising increasing amounts of capital quite often increases as well - here the institutional investors play an important part. But what do they look for? and what do they look up for?
Klementina ÖsterbergCEO, GU Ventures
- Klementina Österberg is CEO of the globally top ranked Swedish investor and incubator firm GU Ventures. Their portfolio consists of 85 businesses of which a handful, 14, are publicly listed on Swedish and American stock markets.
Learn more about Klementina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kl...
and more about GU Ventures here: https://www.guventures.com/
Expert panel discussion: Why IPOs are sometimes wise?
When raising capital, many aspects are relevant to consider, a very important strategic choice, is choosing between the different financing sources e.g. IPO, V.C., loans or a combination. This panel, will discuss the Pro’s & con’s of choosing the IPO route.
Morten LindbladCEO, Nordic Data Group
Morten Lindblad is an entrepreneur and Active investor. With a strong background in founding and scaling businesses, Lindblad is key to guiding more than 20 companies through its early growth stages. With five ready for going public. His strategic insight and leadership is invaluable assets as the company’s navigates the competitive environment.
Learn more about Morten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mo...
Decision panel discussion: Why I consider to list my company?
When growing a company and raising capital at the same time often many different considerations come into play. What is important to the CEOs or early stage investor when considering capital-routes? Why do they consider to list, what are the pro’s and con’s, what makes them hesitant and what are the main priorities for them in the choice?
Tue ØstergaardCEO, HC Andersen Capital
Tue Østergaard is founder and CEO of HC Andersen Capital. HC Andersen Capital is focusing on digitalization of investor relations is working for a more democratic and strong equity market. Tue Østergaard is Chairman of the Board in GreenMobility and Solitwork.
Learn more about Tue here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tu...
and about HC Andersen Capital here: https://hcandersencapital.dk/d...
Expert panel discussion: Why IPOs are sometimes wise?
When raising capital, many aspects are relevant to consider, a very important strategic choice, is choosing between the different financing sources e.g. IPO, V.C., loans or a combination. This panel, will discuss the Pro’s & con’s of choosing the IPO route.
Sine LinderstrømDirector of SMEs and Entrepreneurship, Confederation of Danish Industry
Sine Linderstrøm is Director of SME and Entreprenurship at Danish Industry. Sine has more than 15 years of experience in the intersection between public policy and capital markets having worked at both the Danish Export- and Investment Fund as well as Finance Denmark.
Learn more about Sine here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/si...
and Confederation of Danish Industry here: https://www.danskindustri.dk/
Welcome
Vesa RiihimäkiHead of Startup & Growth Business, Nordea Finland
Vesa started composing Startup & Growth business in 2013. The Unit takes care of customer relationships in the start-up and growth customer market. It also cooperates closely with VC funds, business angels and accelerators. Startup & has 5000 scalable businesses as customers Nordicly. Key values are non-dilutive growth debt financing, global equity network and own activity as LP. Vesa joined Nordea in 1989. He has had several leadership positions in Business Banking, Transaction Banking and Finance Company area including a period of 10 years in Nordic positions.
Learn more about Visa Riihimäki https://www.linkedin.com/in/ve...
Learn more about Nordea https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Expert panel discussion: Why IPOs are sometimes wise?
When raising capital, many aspects are relevant to consider, a very important strategic choice, is choosing between the different financing sources e.g. IPO, V.C., loans or a combination. This panel, will discuss the Pro’s & con’s of choosing the IPO route.
Mark JessenDirector, Portfolio Manager, ATP
Mark Christoffer Jessen er Senior Portfolio Manager i ATPs afdeling for danske aktier og arbejder bl.a. med noterede small cap aktier. Han er Cand.merc. fra Aarhus Universitet og har været i ATP siden 2016.
Mark har som professionel investor god indsigt i aktiemarkedet, også aktier på First North København, hvor han følger selskabernes kommunikation til markedet. ATP har, ind til videre, investeret i en enkelt aktie på First North: Penneo, som efterfølgende i 2022 flyttede fra First North markedet til Nasdaq main market.
Learn more about Mark here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma...
And learn more about ATP here: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Investor panel discussion: What do investors look for in IPOs and listed SMEs?
Stock market investors are very different. For listed SMEs the retail segment is very important as they both bring some of the needed growth capital to the table, but also a large part of the liquidity in the stock. The institutional investors are also very important in this segment. As the company grows the need for raising increasing amounts of capital quite often increases as well - here the institutional investors play an important part. But what do they look for? and what do they look up for?
Frederik JespersenHead of Health Care, Corporate Finance, SEB
Frederik Dahl Jespersen is Director and Global Head of Healthcare in SEB’s Investment Banking division. Frederik has accumulated more than ten years of experience advising on Nordic ECM and M&A transactions a.o. leading the IPO of Gubra .
Learn more about Frederik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fr...
and more about SEB: https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Investor panel discussion: What do investors look for in IPOs and listed SMEs?
Stock market investors are very different. For listed SMEs the retail segment is very important as they both bring some of the needed growth capital to the table, but also a large part of the liquidity in the stock. The institutional investors are also very important in this segment. As the company grows the need for raising increasing amounts of capital quite often increases as well - here the institutional investors play an important part. But what do they look for? and what do they look up for?
Carsten BorringAVP, Global Listing Nasdaq
Carsten Borring is Head of Listings & Capital Markets at Nasdaq Copenhagen. Carsten
is responsible for all listed companies and investment funds in Denmark and has more
than 15 years’ experience with listing companies and the in-depth knowledge of the
capital markets. Prior to this Carsten served as Advisor in the Surveillance Department
of the Copenhagen Stock Exchange and were the driving force behind the alternative
marketplace First North, which launched in the Nordics in 2006.
Carsten Borring has achieved great technical skills from his former positions at the
Investment Bank Alfred Berg in Copenhagen and London and the Investment bank
Gudme Raaschou in Denmark, where he served as Vice President in the Corporate
Finance departments. Carsten Borring has an educational background as Master
science in Finance and Accounting from Copenhagen Business School, and Board
Masterclass at CBS.
Learn more about Carsten Borring https://www.linkedin.com/in/ca...
Learn more about Nasdaq https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Market opening with morning bell
Join us as we open the Copenhagen Stock Exchange!
10, 9, 8, 7, 6......
Peter Legind-HansenDirector at Listings in European Markets, Nasdaq Copenhagen
With more than 25 years’ experience on Copenhagen Stock Exchange, OMX Nordic Exchange Copenhagen and Nasdaq Copenhagen, Peter has gained a broad understanding of the entire exchange industry. Together with exchanges in Sweden, Finland, Iceland and the Baltic countries, the Copenhagen Stock Exchange is today a part of Nasdaq. Before that, he has been working in the financial sector for more than 10 years: in banking, pension and insurance. The last 18 years Peter has been working with new listings of Danish companies in Denmark and Sweden or helping Danish companies to Nasdaq US.
Peter has a Diploma (Economics and Marketing) HD (A) from Copenhagen Business School.
Learn more about Peter Legind-Hansen https://www.linkedin.com/in/pe...
Learn more about Nasdaq https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Market opening with morning bell
Join us as we open the Copenhagen Stock Exchange!
10, 9, 8, 7, 6......
Sara SjölinCopenhagen Bureau Chief at Bloomberg News, and todays host
Sara Sjølin is host of the stage of Nordic IPO + Stock Market Day. She recently joined Bloomberg as Copenhagen Bureau Chief, with a focus on Danish companies, the economy and politics. She previously worked as a stock-market reporter at Berlingske in Copenhagen and MarketWatch in London.
Learn more about Sara Sjölin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sa...
Learn more about Bloomberg News https://www.linkedin.com/compa...
Welcome
Katrine HoffCo-ceo, Association of Listed Growth Companies
Part of FBV on a daily basis. Experienced leader with extensive knowledge of growth listings in the Nordic region and investors in this segment. Most recently held the position of Head of the Danish Market at Spotlight Stock Market. Holds a Master of European Affairs from Lund University and a Master in Corporate Communication from the Copenhagen Business School.
Welcome
Rounding it up!
What were the key take aways of the day?When should you consider to list your company a nd when should you consider to invest in one?
Thomas Black-PetersenCEO, Association of Listed Growth Companies
Thomas Black-Petersen was the founder and entrepreneur behind the IT company Inspari A/S, from which he made an exit in 2016 after 10 years. Since then, he has focused on board work and has been involved with Danish Business Angels, where he has served as a board member since 2018. Thomas has invested in a wide range of startups and is the chairman of the investor board at the venture fund Nordic Eye Capital. Since the fall of 2021, Thomas Black-Petersen has been the CEO of FBV.
Current status on SME listings and the Nordic IPO market
How many new listing in the Nordics? How much IPO capital and differences in the markets?
Gold sponsors
Nasdaq is a leading global technology company serving corporate clients, investment managers, banks, brokers, and exchange operators as they navigate and interact with the global capital markets and the broader financial system. We aspire to deliver world-leading platforms that improve the liquidity, transparency, and integrity of the global economy. Our diverse offering of data, analytics, software, exchange capabilities, and client-centric services enables clients to optimize and execute their business vision with confidence.
Danske Bank is a leading financial institution in the Nordics. With a history spanning over 150 years, the bank has built substantial expertise in a wide range of financial services, including investment banking and capital markets. The bank's deep understanding of market trends and strong local presence make it a preferred partner for IPOs. Through personalized advice and customized financial solutions, Danske Bank helps companies realize their potential in the capital market.
DI – Danish Industry is Denmark’s largest confederation of employers, representing more than 17.000 companies across all industries and sectors. Our members include startups, investors, SMEs, and publicly listed companies. As the voice of Danish business, we influence public policy to improve the overall business environment for all companies. Going public can be an important milestone for a company’s access to funding and its ability to compete globally. Therefore, we work to promote easier access to stock market listings in Denmark.
Silver Sponsors
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Cision is a leading provider of Investor Relations and Disclosure services, supporting customers with effective Corporate Communications and media relations. We help organizations manage their communication strategies both within Denmark and on an international scale. Our comprehensive services ensure that your company’s key messages reach the right audience, whether you’re engaging with investors, stakeholders, or the media. Trust Cision to enhance your corporate communications and strengthen your media presence globally. Read more about our different solutions on www.cision.dk.
ABG Sundal Collier is a leading Nordic investment bank. We aim to enable businesses and capital to grow and perform with clients ranging from large listed corporates and global institutional investors to growth companies and professional private investors. We are the natural long-term partner to Nordic growth companies from scale-ups to listed companies, assisting with e.g. IPOs, capital raises, M&A and commissioned research.
It is a core focus for us to contribute to an active Danish market for IPOs and listed growth companies in general. Therefore, we continuously engage with all parties in the eco-system and support organisations like FBV.
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