# Erik Balck Sørensen

> Erik Balck Sørensen is a Series C investor at Vaekstfonden (Copenhagen) backing Apps and Computer. See 5 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Vaekstfonden](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/v%C3%A6kstfonden)
- Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Total investments: 5
- Last investment: Jan 2025
- Lead investor: 40%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ersoerensen/

Erik Balck Sørensen is a Series C investor at Vaekstfonden in Copenhagen focused on Apps and Computer. Responsible for new investments and business development within the ICT portfolio. Co-founder of Billetto.dk, Downtown.dk, BloggersDelight.dk and TakeOffer.dk. Executive Director or chairman in Downtown, Billetto and Rushfiles. Holds multiple board positions in other Danish ICT companies. Erik has extensive experience with management, businessdevelopment, fundraising and sales from the IT and gaming industry, and has working experince from USA, France and Belgium. Graduated MSc in Business, Language and Culture with study visit in USA – fluent in English and French.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apps | 1 | 20% |
| Computer | 1 | 20% |
| Software | 1 | 20% |
| Aerospace | 1 | 20% |
| Space Travel | 1 | 20% |

7 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Series C | 1 | 20% |
| Series D | 1 | 20% |
| Funding Round | 1 | 20% |
| Venture - Series Unknown | 1 | 20% |

### Country

| Country | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Denmark | 2 | 40% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 20% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Orbex Space | Founded in 2015, Orbex is Europe’s leading private launch services company, focused entirely on supporting the needs of the small satellite industry.Orbex has developed one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world. They launch customer satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from aunique, modern launch location in the heart of the European continent.They offer a flexible core launch service and a wide suite of supporting services that make life easier for customers. Their European location means shorter supply lines, easier communications and reduced operational costs. Their advanced launch vehicle means higher reliability, more flexible mission profiles and a regular, scheduled launch service. | $28.6M | Series D | Jan 29, 2025 |  |
| Orbex Space | Founded in 2015, Orbex is Europe’s leading private launch services company, focused entirely on supporting the needs of the small satellite industry.Orbex has developed one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world. They launch customer satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from aunique, modern launch location in the heart of the European continent.They offer a flexible core launch service and a wide suite of supporting services that make life easier for customers. Their European location means shorter supply lines, easier communications and reduced operational costs. Their advanced launch vehicle means higher reliability, more flexible mission profiles and a regular, scheduled launch service. | $20.8M | Series C | Apr 18, 2024 |  |
| Orbex Space | Founded in 2015, Orbex is Europe’s leading private launch services company, focused entirely on supporting the needs of the small satellite industry.Orbex has developed one of the most advanced, low carbon, high performance micro-launch vehicles in the world. They launch customer satellites into polar and sun-synchronous low Earth orbits from aunique, modern launch location in the heart of the European continent.They offer a flexible core launch service and a wide suite of supporting services that make life easier for customers. Their European location means shorter supply lines, easier communications and reduced operational costs. Their advanced launch vehicle means higher reliability, more flexible mission profiles and a regular, scheduled launch service. | $45.8M | Series C | Oct 18, 2022 |  |
| BLAST Premier | BLAST Premier is an esports entertainment company that specializes in broadcast studio shows, arena events, and online content. | $13.5M | Venture - Series Unknown | May 14, 2020 |  |
| First Agenda | FirstAgenda is designed to seamlessly facilitate administrative work from agenda sending to meeting preparation- and the holding of the meeting itself. With FirstAgenda, you can be confident that you have the most updated versions of the meeting material. Your material is always accessible for review - wherever you are. | $2.6M |  |  |  |

5 of 5 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Heartcore Capital](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/heartcore-capital) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [Octopus Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/octopus-ventures) — VC Fund, 3 deals together
- [BGF Ventures](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/bgf-ventures) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Scottish National Investment Bank](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/scottish-national-investment-bank) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Vaekstfonden](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/v%C3%A6kstfonden-43cc) — VC Fund, 2 deals together
- [Creandum](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/creandum) — VC Fund, 1 deal together

## About Vaekstfonden

VC Fund · Hellerup, Denmark

Vaekstfonden – The Danish Growth Fund – is the Danish state's investment fund. We strive to improve access to risk capital to enable Danish businesses to innovate, and to generate growth and new jobs. In close collaboration with banks and domestic and international private investors, we finance companies from all sectors nation-wide. We canaccompany you for the entire journey – from your company’s infancy through growth phases to expansion abroad and even to an initial public offering.

5 contacts available at Vaekstfonden.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Birgit Norgaard | Member of the Board of Directors | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/birgit-norgaard |
| Ulrik Spork | Advisor | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/ulrik-spork |
| Annette Lohse | Business Supporter | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/annette-lohse |
| Asbjørn Holmlund | Analyst | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/asbj%C3%B8rn-emil-holmlund |
| Christian Anker-Ladefoged | Analyst, VF Venture | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/christian-anker-ladefoged |

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## FAQ

### What does Erik Balck Sørensen invest in?

Erik Balck Sørensen invests primarily in Apps, Computer and Software startups, most often at Series C and Series D stage. Most of the 5 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in Denmark. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Erik Balck Sørensen last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Erik Balck Sørensen closed in Jan 2025. Shizune tracks 5 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

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