Together, we unleash the power of software
to make life better.

That’s our purpose — and the reason we partner with ambitious software leaders and founders building for long-term impact. GRO exists to support those who scale with intent, combine clarity with ambition, and shape the industries they work in

Built for what
comes next.

There’s a moment in every scaling journey when growth becomes less about speed and more about direction. When progress brings complexity, and clarity becomes the edge that moves you forward. When capital alone won’t get you there — what’s needed is structure, focus, and conviction.
GRO was built for that moment, and for the people leading through it: experienced founders and executives who are thoughtful about what comes next

Leaders who want to scale with intent, shape their category, and leave something stronger behind.

This kind of growth calls for long-term commitment, operational depth, and perspective without prescription. That’s the kind of partnership GRO offers: steady, informed, and available when it matters most

The principles we operate by

Principles and beliefs
you can build on.

The right partnership starts with alignment — not just in ambition, but in how things get built. At GRO, we believe in clarity over control. In working with, not above. In insight that’s shared early, not expertise delivered late

These aren’t slogans. They’re our principles. Beliefs that shape how we collaborate, make decisions, and show up when it matters the most

Niels Henrik Sodemann, Co-Founder
QueueIt
“This is a team that shows a genuine care for the people they work with and a deep understanding of the businesses they partner with.”
Søren Abildgaard, CEO
KeyShot
“Leadership is about taking others with you — customers and teams alike.”
Thomas Leurent, Co-Founder and CEO
Akselos
“We cannot succeed as individuals — but we need strong individuals to succeed as a team."
Michael Ferdinandsen, Co-Founder and CEO
Secomea
“We needed the knowledge. The coaching. The kind of partner who had done this before. It required a little bit of boldness.”
Mona Vaupel Knudsen, Partner, Head of People & Culture
GRO
“We partner to clarify the path and build cohesive, high‑performing teams that deliver — enjoying the journey together.”
Portfolio of 16 leading software companies across Nothern Europe
Assets Under Management, cumulative
€1.2 billion
Who we are

Built on decades of real operational scale.

We’re investors, operators, and product thinkers. Growth partners with deep experience in helping advanced software companies scale — not just once, but across many journeys. What unites the people behind GRO is a shared mindset: we lead with trust, bring operational clarity, and stay curious about each founder’s vision

Over the years, that approach has shaped how we work, from early partnerships to our expansion across Northern Europe

A team that shows up with perspective — and earns trust by being in the room when it matters most.

Meet the team
How we work

Our role
as partner.

No two scale journeys are the same — but there are patterns. We build conviction together, drawing from what we’ve seen work across dozens of software companies. That means helping founders and leaders navigate critical inflection points with the support of real operators, proven strategies, and peers who’ve faced similar decisions

It’s not about top-down answers or one-size-fits-all frameworks. We bring a map — and walk the path with you

From go-to-market optimization to product strategy and team design, we co-create the structure that fits your stage and vision

JUNE 2015
GRO Fund I of €135m launches with backing from Danica Pension and first investment in Trifork
OCTOBER 2019
GRO Fund II closes at €255m launches with backing from leading Nordic institutions
OCTOBER 2020
First exit from GRO Fund I with the sale of Boyum IT to Volpi Capital
MAY 2021
First IPO from GRO Fund I with Trifork listing on Nasdaq Copenhagen
JUNE 2021
First CV in association with exit of Trackunit from GRO Fund I to GRO CV
MARCH 2022
GRO closes of GRO Fund III at €600m
AUGUST 2022
First GRO Fund III investment into Netigate
AUGUST 2022
GRO opens office in London
JULY 2023
First cross-fund investment with GRO Fund I sale of Tacton to Rubicon Technology Partners alongside GRO Fund III
JUNE 2024
GRO announces final close of GRO Generation I at €150m
APRIL 2025
GRO Fund II exits Omada to Kirk Capital and GRO Fund III
APRIL 2025
First GRO Gen I investment into Secomea
JUNE 2015
GRO Fund I of €135m launches with backing from Danica Pension and first investment in Trifork
OCTOBER 2019
GRO Fund II closes at €255m launches with backing from leading Nordic institutions
OCTOBER 2020
First exit from GRO Fund I with the sale of Boyum IT to Volpi Capital

From insight to impact — together.

GRO Software
Summit 2025

120+ leaders came together on April 10th, 2025, to share perspectives from the field
Explore our approach

Forums where scale meets
shared experience.

Across our portfolio, founders and executives face different product domains, market dynamics, and growth paths, but many of the strategic challenges are shared. That’s why we invest in the flow of insight between them. GRO Academy is built on peer connection: a community of leaders and founders who share a mindset

Become part of a bigger ecosystem.

Our extended network of experienced operators and advisors are there to support your journey. Whether it’s integrating AI into engineering workflows, building predictable new logo growth, or navigating international expansions, the goal is the same: learn faster, and scale smarter

meeting us

No pitch.
Just perspective.

Whether you're thinking through your next chapter or taking on your next challenge, our approach and network are open to experienced founders and operators looking for clarity, support, and momentum

We believe the best partnerships often begin before there's a mandate — with a question, a challenge, or a shift in direction worth unpacking
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