Rune Hven-Jensen

Co-Founder & General Partner atUgly Duckling VenturesFirm active Sep 23United States and Canada

Rune Hven-Jensen is a Co-founder & general partner at Ugly Duckling Ventures, which invests at seed, series a across sectors, with checks of $250K to $3M.

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Writes checks of$250K to $3MEstimate
Comes in atSeed, Series ALead preference not reported
Best routeA short note on LinkedInA warm intro from a founder they backed works better.

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Who is Rune Hven-Jensen?

Rune Hven-Jensen is a Co-founder & general partner at Ugly Duckling Ventures, which invests at seed, series a across sectors, with checks of $250K to $3M.

How much does Rune Hven-Jensen invest?

Rune Hven-Jensen invests through Ugly Duckling Ventures, which writes checks of $250K to $3M at seed, series a.

How do I pitch Rune Hven-Jensen?

A warm intro from a founder Ugly Duckling Ventures backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

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