London, March 13, 2026 – GRO is pleased to announce that Ben Hopper has joined the firm as Investment Partner in its London office. 

Ben joins GRO from Stirling Square Capital Partners, where he was Managing Director and Head of Technology Investing. During his time at the firm, he built and led the technology and software investment practice, bringing deep sector expertise and more than a decade of experience partnering with ambitious European growth companies. 

His appointment reinforces GRO’s commitment to building a leading Northern European software investor with a truly international footprint. 

“We are very pleased to welcome Ben to GRO,” said Lars Dybkjær, Managing Partner at GRO. “His outstanding track record in technology and software investing, combined with his experience leading high-performing teams, further strengthens our platform. This is an important step in the continued expansion of GRO and developing our international presence.” 

Ben’s addition underscores the strategic development of GRO’s London office as a key lever in the continued expansion of the firm’s European platform. With an increasingly international team and portfolio, GRO continues to attract leading talent from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, further strengthening its position across Europe’s software investing landscape. 

GRO has established itself as a leading specialist investor in advanced B2B software companies, supporting management teams through a structured and collaborative value-creation approach. The firm’s continued growth reflects both strong portfolio performance and its ambition to remain a partner of choice for leading software businesses in Northern Europe. 

Commenting on his new role, Ben said: “I am delighted to join GRO at such an exciting stage in the firm’s development. GRO’s focused strategy, strong track record, and collaborative culture make it an outstanding partner for ambitious software businesses. I look forward to working with leading software companies as they scale internationally and helping build out the London office as GRO continues to expand its presence across Europe.” 

About GRO 

GRO is a Northern European private equity firm focused on accelerating growth for advanced B2B software companies. Leveraging decades of software investing and operational scaling experience, GRO partners with management teams to strengthen scalability and execution. Through active ownership, strategic guidance, and a deep network of peers, experts, and operators, GRO helps its companies to achieve long-term success with the power to transform industries. www.grocapital.dk. 

Media Contact 

Lars Dybkjær, Managing Partner: ld@grocapital.dk 

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