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ITWatch has reported on HCA INVEST’s investment in Creative Force The article is written in Danish and is accessible behind a subscription paywall for those interested in the details:

HCA Invest Backs Creative Force with Strategic Funding   Copenhagen, Denmark — 10th of April 2024   HCA Invest is thrilled to announce its investment in Creative Force, a fast-growing Danish SaaS company that helps large brands optimise their digital content creation processes. This strategic partnership underscores HCA Invest's commitment to supporting the most promising technology/software companies in Denmark.   Creative Force is a digital content management software company designed to cater to the dynamic needs of retailers, commercial studios, and brands. The platform's edge lies in its ability to automate and optimise content production workflows, thereby enhancing efficiency, minimising costs, and delivering unparalleled quality. Creative Force offers brands a comprehensive end-to-end solution, seamlessly covering all phases of digital content management, from creation up until final storage, streamlining workflows across various stages.   Founders & Leadership Creative Force is led by CEO and Co-founder Thomas Kragelund and CTO and Co-founder Tejs Rasmussen, who previously founded and expanded Pixelz from an initial team of 10 to over 1,000 employees. Their Pixelz tenure complements their leadership at Creative Force, supported by CFO Thomas Green, whose previous role as Partner at PwC Denmark anchors the financial strategy of the company. Together, they guide a robust team poised for global growth and innovation in digital content management.   Tue Østergaard CEO of HCA Invest, states: "We're proud to support Creative Force, a venture led by a team with a stellar track record in the digital content space. This investment aligns with HCA Invest's principle of backing companies that have proven leadership capable of executing a visionary plan."   A Commitment to Technological Advancement The investment from HCA Invest aids Creative Force in continuing its work, underscoring a mutual interest in furthering digital transformation and innovation within the content management space. HCA Invest joins the ranks of existing shareholders such as EIFO, Hearst Ventures, and byFounders to support the continued progression of Creative Force.   For More Information For a deeper insight into Creative Force's solutions and how they're shaping the future of digital content creation, please visit https://lnkd.in/dWpQtVta.   Media Contact & Photo Tue Østergaard, HCA Invest CEO Email: [email protected] HCA Invest IC Member, Kasper Lihn, with Creative Force CEO, Thomas Kragelund:

HCA INVEST. Vi er fortsat i fuld gang. Ambitionen er at hjælpe selskaber med kapital og viden frem mod en IPO - så vi kan få flere danske vækstselskaber. Vores bestyrelse og investment committee består af: Lutz Könnecker, Kasper Lihn, Torben Harring, Leon Svejgaard Pedersen og undertegnede. Derudover er teamet Hugo M. T. og Jette Jakobsen. Hvis du har gode ideer eller selskaber der kunne være interessante for os er vi meget åbne. bh Tue Østergaard https://lnkd.in/dw5W-MKY

Vi er glade for at annoncere lanceringen af vores nye digitale bureau, HCA Media, en udvidelse af HCA - HC Andersen Capital. HCA Media er vores nyeste tiltag inden for strategiske digitale marketingtjenester. Vores vision er at skabe et skalerbart digitalt bureau, der kombinerer vores ekspertise inden for Investor Relations, Corporate Finance, Digital Marketing og de finansielle markeder. Vi adskiller os fra andre digitale marketingbureauer. Vi mener, der er plads til en ny spiller med et særligt fokus og en unik model for samarbejde med virksomheder, baseret på HCA - HC Andersen Capitals dybdegående forståelse af de finansielle markeder. Vores mission med Tue Østergaard i spidsen, er demokratisering og digitalisering, og at bygge videre på det fremragende arbejde, vores kollegaer i HCA Research, HCA Digital og HCA Advisory allerede udfører. Vores team består af Daniel J. Bertelsen og Olivier A. de Goeij, begge erfarne medarbejdere indenfor Digital Marketing, samt Emilie Håkonsson Lohse og Kathrine Wolf, specialister i Marketing Automation & Communications. Vi vil fortsætte med at rekruttere talent, så vores forretning og udvikling kan vokse sammen. Denne nye gren er en naturlig udvidelse af vores ønske om at tilbyde fuld service og one-stop shopping inden for Investor Relations. Vi ser frem til at supplere vores eksisterende tjenester med denne nye tilføjelse. Har du spørgsmål? Tøv ikke med at kontakte os eller læs mere på https://lnkd.in/ddeRpxWg

Leon Svejgaard Pedersen joins HCA INVEST's Board & Investment Committee.   We're thrilled to announce that Leon Svejgaard Pedersen is now a part of the HCA INVEST team, serving on our Board and Investment Committee. Leon's rich background in global equity management and his proven leadership skills are perfect for guiding our investments in Danish pre-IPO companies.   Leon's strategic vision and investment expertise are key to our mission of enhancing the Danish stock market. His roles as Managing Director of Growth Equities at CPP Investments | Investissements RPC, Head of Equities at BankInvest, and Head of Equities at Nordea Asset Management Investment Management equip him with unique insights. This experience makes Leon a pivotal addition to HCA Invest's team.   About HCA Invest:  HCA Invest, launching at the end of 2023, is a Danish venture fund that concentrates on pre-IPO investments. The fund aims to play a significant role in the final stage of a company's journey towards public listing or trade sale, focusing on providing strategic and financial support to help these companies achieve their full potential. The board will hereafter consist of Lutz Könnecker (Chair), Kasper Lihn, Torben Harring, Tue Østergaard and Leon Svejgaard Pedersen. Tue Østergaard is CEO.   #HCAInvest #VentureCapital #Leadership #DanishStockMarket

LAUNCH OF HCA INVEST We are pleased to announce the establishment of HCA Invest, a venture fund based in Copenhagen. Our primary focus is on investing in companies that are positioned for public listing within 1 to 4 years following our investment. Beyond our investment, we work closely with these companies to equip them with the tools and expertise needed for a smooth transition to public listing. HCA Invest leverages H.C. Andersen Capital's expertise in investor relations and ESG to offer a range of services aimed at professionalising portfolio companies as they embark on their journey toward public markets. Our dedicated Board and Investment Committee comprises: - Lutz Könnecker (Chairman) - Tue Østergaard - Torben Harring - Kasper Lihn As HCA Invest Fund 1 prepares for its launch in the second half of 2023, we remain committed to contributing positively to the Danish stock market landscape. We invite stakeholders and the wider community to stay updated on our initiatives and progress by following us here on LinkedIn. You can also explore the (paywall) article below for further reading. #HCAInvest #venturecapital #DanishIPO