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Jens Kristian Damsgaard

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Smart Money Rating: 93 out of 100

Partner, Open Circle Capital (+1 more)

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Open Circle Capital, Science Ventures Denmark A/S
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Record updated 21 September 2026

About

Jens is our Danish partner. He has been driving technology commercialization his entire career. From leading technology transfer in global reaching research organizations, over successful entrepreneur ventures to corporate venture and now a partner in Open Circle Capital. He holds an M Sc. and MPM from University of Southern Denmark, Executive Certificate from MIT and a Executive management certificate from INSEAD. He has outlicensed 75+ technologies from different areas to global players like Toyota (JP), GSK (UK), Honeywell (US) and Siemens (DE). He has managed 25+ investments in early-stage technology companies and done syndication with partners like Aker Capital, Novo, and Epidarex Capital / Ely Lilly.

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He holds an M Sc. and MPM from University of Southern Denmark, Executive Certificate from MIT and a Executive management certificate from INSEAD.Source (opens in a new tab)

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