VELUX FOUNDATION
Velux Foundation supports non-profit organizations or individuals in carrying out projects that fulfill unmet needs in vital areas of society. It is comprised of the two non-profit foundations VILLUM FONDEN and VELUX FONDEN. Velux Foundation supports environmental, social, and cultural purposes in Denmark and internationally. The foundation is currently developing an international program in Central and Eastern Europe. It is primarily focused on Denmark but increasingly international.
Current Advisors List
Peter Bengtsen Senior Advisor, Historian of Ideas @ Velux Foundation Advisor
Astrid Kann-Rasmussen Boards of Observer @ Velux Foundation Board_observer
Jimmie Nielsen Senior Adviser @ Velux Foundation Advisor
Bo Terkelsen Financial Adviser @ Velux Foundation Advisor
Peter Landrock Boards of Directors @ Velux Foundation Board_member
Anja Boisen Boards of Directors @ Velux Foundation Board_member
Eva Bentsen Boards of Directors @ Velux Foundation Board_member
Mikkel Klougart Senior Advisor @ Velux Foundation Advisor
Current Employees Featured
Lars Hansen
Lars Hansen CEO & Executive Director @ Velux Foundation CEO & Executive Director
Ane Hendriksen
Ane Hendriksen Executive Director @ Velux Foundation Executive Director
Jens-Joergen Pedersen
Jens-Joergen Pedersen Senior Advisor, Head of Programme of VILLUM FONDEN @ Velux Foundation Senior Advisor, Head of Programme of VILLUM FONDEN
Jens Kann-Rasmussen
Jens Kann-Rasmussen Chairman of the Board @ Velux Foundation Chairman of the Board 2015-03-01
Thomas Overvad
Thomas Overvad Chief Investment Director @ Velux Foundation Chief Investment Director
Per Skovsted
Per Skovsted Chief Investment Officer @ Velux Foundation Chief Investment Officer
Henrik Tronier
Henrik Tronier Senior Adviser, Head of Programme of VELUX FONDENs @ Velux Foundation Senior Adviser, Head of Programme of VELUX FONDENs
Michel Kristensen
Michel Kristensen Senior Adviser, Head of Programme @ Velux Foundation Senior Adviser, Head of Programme
Founder
Villum Kann Rasmussen
Investments List
Date | Company | Article | Money raised |
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2021-02-01 | Czechitas | Velux Foundation investment in Grant - Czechitas | 26 M CZK |
2016-11-26 | ScienceMatters | Velux Foundation investment in Seed Round - ScienceMatters | 380 K USD |
2013-07-13 | Be My Eyes | Velux Foundation investment in Grant - Be My Eyes | 300 K USD |