How to Spot a Cyber-winner
Picking winners in cybersecurity
What makes a cybersecurity company investable, and how do you identify real potential in a highly technical and rapidly evolving market?
The Investor Perspective focuses on the considerations behind identifying and evaluating cybersecurity startups. Through perspectives from both venture investors and business angels, explore how opportunities are assessed – from case selection and due diligence to evaluating early-stage potential and distinguishing promising companies from hype.
The session will give you practical perspectives to strengthen your ability to identify, assess, and invest in cybersecurity startups.
Program
14:00 - Arrival and networking
14:15 - Welcome by Startup Aarhus
14:20 - Masterclass: Investing in cybersecurity
What does it take to invest in the next generation of cybersecurity companies? Farid Singh from Nexwin and Startup Wise Guys will take us behind the scenes of cybersecurity investments, covering case selection, due diligence, and how promising cybersecurity startups are developed.
16:15 - Insights from a business angel
What does it take to spot potential in early-stage cyber startups? Lars Neupart, angel investor, DanBAN member and founder of Resiliate, will share insights into how investors assess early-stage cyber cases, identify promising opportunities, and distinguish real potential from hype.
17:00 - End of day
Who is this for?
Cyber Angel Academy is designed for current and potential investors looking to strengthen their understanding of cybersecurity, including business angels, exited founders, industry experts, and venture funds.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Make sure to register by November 11 to secure your spot.
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Where's the Money in Cyber?
Understanding the market, the buyers and the next cybersecurity opportunities
Where are the biggest opportunities in cybersecurity - and what does the market actually need?
This session explores cybersecurity through the eyes of the organizations buying, building, and implementing security solutions. Gain perspectives on the Danish security tech ecosystem, real-world security priorities, AI and security, and the challenges of bringing cybersecurity solutions to market.
For investors, understanding the customer and the market is key to understanding the opportunity. The session brings together perspectives from across the cybersecurity ecosystem to help you better assess market needs, commercial potential, and the realities facing cybersecurity startups and their customers.
Program
14:00 - Arrival and networking
14:30 - Welcome by Startup Aarhus
14:40 - An introduction to STS and the ecosystem in an aorund Aarhus
Peer Kristensen from Security Tech Space will share insights into the key players, collaborations, opportunities and challenges driving this development, and where he sees the cyber ecosystem in Aarhus is heading next.
15:00 - The industry perspective
How does a large organisation like Norlys adopt new services while keeping security at the forefront? Kasper Tindbæk, CISO at Norlys, will share insights into how they work with new technologies.
15:35 - AI and security
AI and security is a very hot topic at the moment. Daniel Skov Jacobsen, Founder Bastio AI and Serpwise AI, will share insights into what's happening in this part of the market.
16:10 - The startup perspective on accessing the market
How does the market look from a startup perspective, and how can startups best navigate an increasingly complex and fast-moving landscape? Anders Søndergaard, former co-founder of Coana will share his experience and insights on this topic.
17:00 - End of day
Who is this for?
Cyber Angel Academy is designed for current and potential investors who want to strengthen their understanding of cybersecurity and their ability to identify and evaluate promising startups.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Make sure to register by October 14 to secure your spot.
Where's the Money in Cyber?
Understand the cybersecurity market from the buyer, startup, and industry perspective. Explore what organizations actually need, where the m
What's Next in Cybersecurity?
From cyber research to the next breakthrough
Some of tomorrow’s most important cybersecurity companies may begin with the research being conducted today.
The Research Perspective takes you inside the cybersecurity research environment at Aarhus University. Meet leading researchers, explore selected research projects, and gain insight into emerging technologies and ideas that could develop into solutions with real-world impact.
For investors, understanding emerging technologies can provide an important perspective when evaluating early-stage opportunities. This session brings you closer to the research shaping the future of cybersecurity – and the technologies that could become tomorrow’s solutions.
Program
13:30 - Arrival and networking
14:00 - Welcome by Startup Aarhus
14:10 - Developing Cyber Talent: Insights from Denmark’s Cybersecurity Community
Jens Myrup, Professor and National Coach of the Danish Cyber Team, will share insights from being at the heart of Denmark’s cybersecurity community, and his perspective on developing the next generation of cyber talent.
14:45 - The Role of Universities in Cybersecurity
What role can universities play in strengthening the cybersecurity ecosystem? Kaj Grønbæk, Head of Department at Computer Science, Aarhus University, will share insights into AU Cyber and the university’s role in cybersecurity research innovation with a look at the IFD Defence Cyber initiative.
15:15 - A sneak peak into the lap: An introduction to cybersecurity research projects
In this session, handpicked research projects will take us inside the labs to explore emerging technologies, innovative ideas, and research that could shape the future of cyber.
16:30 - End of day
Who is this for?
Cyber Angel Academy is designed for current and potential investors who want to strengthen their understanding of cybersecurity and their ability to identify and evaluate promising startups.
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Make sure to register by October 30 to secure your spot.
What's Next in Cybersecurity?
Get closer to the cybersecurity research shaping what comes next. Meet leading researchers, explore emerging technologies, and gain insight
ALBA Fall Connect
Building a successful life science company takes more than great science.
Join ALBA Fall Connect for an afternoon of insights, inspiration and networking with professionals from across the life science ecosystem.
Three speakers will share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities of building and growing a life science company, covering:
- Regulation and compliance
- Entrepreneurship
- People and culture
Connect with industry professionals, exchange knowledge and gain new perspectives on what it takes to build a successful life science business.
Registration: Sign up via INCUBA
ALBA Fall Connect
Explore what it takes to build a successful life science company, from regulation and entrepreneurship to people and culture.
Fundraising Day: funding for food and bioresource companies
Looking for funding to grow your food or bioresource startup?
Join Fundraising Day, hosted by Food & Bio Cluster Denmark, to explore funding opportunities and learn how to finance your next stage of growth.
Get insights from industry experts and organisations including EIFO, Innovation Fund Denmark and Nordea, covering topics such as:
- Public grants and funding programmes
- Venture capital and investment opportunities
- Finding the right type of investor
- Financing business growth and development
- Accelerator programmes and EU funding
Practical information
Price: DKK 475 (free for Food & Bio Cluster Denmark members)
Registration deadline: 1 December 2026
Fundraising Day: funding for food and bioresource companies
Explore funding opportunities for food and bioresource startups, from public grants and venture capital to finding the right investors.