GRO

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the GRO People & Culture Forum 2024 — an inspiring day filled with engaging discussions, actionable insights, and collaboration. ✨ A big thank you to our speakers: - Mikkel Holm Sørensen from Implement Consulting Group for sharing strategies on driving a high-performance culture - Charlotte Kure Juul from Adform for her insights on hiring the right people - Ane Nysveen Hellum from Promon for guiding us through performance management processes 🗓 The day’s agenda was packed with round-table discussions, individual action planning, and group sparring sessions, giving everyone space to connect, reflect, and strategize for the year ahead. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day a success. Here’s to building even stronger teams and cultures in 2024 and beyond!

🌍 Last week, we had the privilege of welcoming Carsten Grønbech-Jensen, the Permanent Representative of Denmark to the European Union, to the GRO office for a conversation on Europe’s future. Moderated by our very own Kirsten, the discussion tackled pivotal topics, including the recent U.S. elections, the green transition agenda, and European competitiveness. Ambassador Grønbech-Jensen shared invaluable insights into how Europe can strengthen its position on the global stage through a commitment to advancing tech-driven solutions and fostering competitiveness. Conversations like this fuel our passion for investing in the ideas and technologies that will shape tomorrow’s Europe. 🚀

Cybersecurity isn’t just about advanced tech—it’s about human behavior. Secomea highlights a critical truth: when systems are overly complex, people look for workarounds, which can create vulnerabilities. This isn’t just a concern for industrial environments—it’s a critical consideration for all cybersecurity technology providers. Simplifying user experiences without compromising security is essential. For Secomea, this entails bridging the gap between IT and OT with a solution designed to be intuitive and secure, helping teams stay focused on what matters most—innovation and efficiency—without compromising safety.

Congratulations to Queue-it for being recognized as a nominee in the TECH category at the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 awards in Copenhagen! 🎉 Being honored among such innovative companies is a testament to Queue-it's impact in driving innovation in the tech space. Kudos to the team for this achievement, and here’s to many more milestones ahead. 🚀

A big thank you to wemuda for sharing your expertise at GRO! 🎉 Rumle and Thomas gave an insightful session on building scalable, efficient, and user-focused software. They covered topics like tech stack selection, software architecture, and future development trends. Your non-technical approach taught us a lot and sparked meaningful conversations. Kudos to wemuda for helping us grow and inspiring new ways of thinking about software development! 💡

🌟 Last week, we brought together our Customer Success leaders for an inspiring full-day session focused on refining our operating models and elevating our approach to customer journeys. 💡 The day included insightful workshops led by Kvadrant Consulting, which dived deep into customer journeys and their alignment with key customer success trends. This in-person session was the culmination of an engaging series of four Customer Success webinars, during which we explored every aspect of the customer success operating model. 👏 A huge thank-you to all participants and especially our fantastic presenters—Melissa Henley from KeyShot, Jody Shilliday from Adform, Matti Stoor from Tacton, and the full team from Kvadrant Consulting—for sharing their expertise and shaping meaningful discussions. Moments like these strengthen our commitment to unleashing the power of software to make life better! 🚀

Exciting opportunity to join the team! 🚀 Bencke & Partners is helping us find a talented and experienced Accountant to join our Partner and CFO, Gitte Kindvig, and her team here at GRO. If you're driven, curious, and eager to join a team that values independence, this is the perfect fit for you. Explore the role and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dQsTutzQ We're looking forward to welcoming you to our team!

📢 Last week, our CFO and Partner Gitte Kindvig hosted our annual CFO Network Day at our Copenhagen office! Bringing together CFOs from across our portfolio, the event offered a fantastic opportunity to dive into key industry topics and share insights. With expert presentations from PwC, EY, Adform and Queue-it, we explored: 💼 Strategic perspectives on exits and finance structuring 🔍 Practical options for R&D capitalization in daily operations 🛡️ A comprehensive look at cybersecurity risks and proactive measures Thank you to our guest speakers and everyone who joined us for a day filled with valuable knowledge exchange and networking. It was a day well spent, strengthening connections and fostering collaboration across our portfolio. Looking forward to the continued insights and innovation this network brings!

We were delighted to attend the Nordic Private Equity Forum 2024 by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK and proud to have our very own Johan Olsson represent us! Congratulations to the organizers on an impactful platform that explored the future of private equity in the Nordic and UK markets and highlighted the trends shaping our industry. We're looking forward to connecting and collaborating again in the future!

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, protecting code and sensitive data from reverse engineering is critical. Andrew Whaley and Promon's recent guide, "Obfuscation Explained: A Comprehensive Guide to Code Protection Techniques," dives deep into this essential layer of security for developers. From name and control flow obfuscation to advanced white-box cryptography, code obfuscation techniques make your software harder to decipher—deterring intellectual property theft and safeguarding user data. With the global application security market expected to reach $25.3B by 2030 (Fortune Business Insights™), the demand for robust security measures is stronger than ever. For anyone working on app security, Whaley’s guide offers practical insights and tools to stay ahead of threats. Check it out for a deeper look at how these strategies protect your application’s most sensitive components and maintain its integrity in a complex threat environment.