Building with Purpose

About us

Building with Purpose

We partner with founders to build and invest in ventures that matter

About us

From Vision to Venture

KRING is a venture studio and fund that builds and invests in startups tackling complex challenges in health, wellbeing, and sustainable energy.

We focus on pre-seed and idea-stage ventures, where bold thinking meets the right support to grow.

We co-create ventures from the ground up, infusing AI into product building, market validation, go-to-market, and growth.

As founder or a team, you get access to KRING's toolbox, AI plays, and playbooks for every stage, from building and scaling your venture to long after launch.

Our team works side-by-side with founders and corporates on strategy, product, brand, recruitment, and operations, while bringing the capital, network, and investor readiness to unlock funding and scale.

If you're a founder or building a startup, let's turn it into a business that lasts.

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News & Updates

The latest stories, launches, and milestones from the KRING ecosystem.

KRING has exited TestaViva

KRING has exited TestaViva

When founder-driven problem insight meets venture building in practice

2025-12-18

Q3 showed strong momentum across KRING's portfolio

Q3 showed strong momentum across KRING's portfolio

Q3 marked a phase of strong momentum and maturing performance across the KRING portfolio.

2025-11-28

We're excited to announce our investment in Carelog

We're excited to announce our investment in Carelog

Carelog is an AI-powered note-taking assistant that helps clinicians and other professionals turn conversations into accurate, structured documentation.

2025-11-12

When Two Worlds Meet and Create Real Value

When Two Worlds Meet and Create Real Value

At KRING, we bring together entrepreneurs and corporate leaders to build ventures that create real impact.

2025-10-22

KRING and InstallatørGruppen establish a new joint tech company

KRING and InstallatørGruppen establish a new joint tech company

KRING and InstallatørGruppen launch Spectia to digitize workflows, compliance, and sustainability reporting in the installation industry

2025-09-11

The Rise of Venture Studios: Join KRING at TechBBQ 2025

The Rise of Venture Studios: Join KRING at TechBBQ 2025

The way startups are built is changing with a shift from traditional founder-led venture capital models.

2025-07-31

Europe's Digital Future Requires Courage and Responsibility

Europe's Digital Future Requires Courage and Responsibility

KRING founder Jesper Kring was profiled by ITWatch in their series on leaders shaping the IT industry.

2025-07-16

Why Summer Is the Best Time to Rethink Business and Technology

Why Summer Is the Best Time to Rethink Business and Technology

KRING partner and CTO Corey Henderson was profiled by ITWatch in their summer series on IT industry leaders.

2025-07-15

Orklys Spins Out as a New Green Energy Venture

Orklys Spins Out as a New Green Energy Venture

Orklys is dedicated to accelerating the green energy transition through bold ideas and sustainable ventures.

2025-06-12

AI and the Future of Venture Building

AI and the Future of Venture Building

Highlights from the KRING Investor Event 2025 gathering investors, founders, and partners for discussion.

2025-05-22

KRING Invests in ejendom.com

KRING Invests in ejendom.com

KRING announces investment in ejendom.com to drive the green transition in real estate with AI.

2025-03-20

Team

Martin Kring

Martin Kring

CEO & Co-founder

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Jesper Kring

Jesper Kring

Chair and Co-founder

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Corey Henderson

Corey Henderson

Partner & CTO / Head of AI

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Martin Kaas Haislund

Martin Kaas Haislund

Partner & Early Stage Ventures

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Martin Nellemann

Martin Nellemann

Finance & Operations Director

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Thomas Refdahl

Thomas Refdahl

Partner & Head of Growth and Portfolio

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Johan Rishede Duus

Johan Rishede Duus

Senior Growth Hacker

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Philip Vaarskov

Philip Vaarskov

Growth & Marketing Lead

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Tobias Israelsen

Tobias Israelsen

Venture Builder

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Hannah Robinson

Hannah Robinson

Venture Analyst

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Oscar Thorbjorn Grennes

Oscar Thorbjorn Grennes

Venture Analyst

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The KRING Network

A network of founders, investors, and advisors helping ventures thrive.

David Heinemeier Hansson

Former board member (Shopify)

Brit Helby

Board professional

Ole Hvelplund

Former CEO NGF Nature Energy

Lars Green

Former CFO Nordyllands

Anja Monrad

SVP Western Europe at Dell

Jorgen Raguse

Former co-founder of Tradecraft

Steen Parsholt

Board professional

Simon Krudgaard

Former Co-founder & Partner at Ambio

Dote Brink Clausen

Former CEO Karova Group

Founder-in-Residence

A residency for founders at the earliest stage

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Bring your early-stage idea to KRING and secure investment, guidance, and industry connections

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