Corporate Venturing Network - November Meetup
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the next Corporate Venturing Network meetup on Wednesday, 25 November 2026. The meeting is hosted together with KOMPAS VC, an independent VC and sister company of VELUX.
This time, we will dive into the theme “How to Spot the Next Big Thing” and explore a question at the heart of corporate venturing: How do we identify the startups and technologies that will matter tomorrow?
With new startups, technologies and business models constantly emerging, identifying what has real potential - and what is simply hype - can be challenging. Which signals should we pay attention to? How do we discover promising startups before everyone else does? And when is the right time for a corporate to engage?
Together with our host and guest speaker, we will explore different approaches to scouting and evaluating new opportunities - while creating plenty of space for members to exchange experiences and perspectives.
Programme
09:45 - Arrival, coffee and networking
10:00 - Welcome
Welcome by Startup Aarhus and KOMPAS VC
10:15 - Corporate Spotlight: KOMPAS VC & VELUX
Insights into how KOMPAS VC and VELUX approach corporate venturing, startup collaboration and the identification of new opportunities.
10:35 - Guest Perspective
Mads Heppelstrup, former Mærsk Growth, shares how they scouted and identified promising startups for both investment and venture clienting collaborations.
11:05 - Coffee break
11:15 - Roundtable Discussions
Facilitated discussions in smaller groups around the day's theme, sharing experiences and approaches across the network.
11:45 - Collective Reflections
Bringing together perspectives, key takeaways and reflections from the morning.
11:55 - Closing remarks
12:00 - Lunch and networking
12:30 - Optional Tour of LKR Innovation House (TBC)
To help us plan the catering, please register for the event here on Luma no later than November 18th.
The network brings together professionals working with corporate venturing, startup collaboration, open innovation, venture client initiatives, and corporate innovation across industries. The meetings provide a trusted space to exchange experiences, discuss common challenges, and learn from one another.
Stay for the afternoon
Following the Corporate Venturing Network meetup, all participants are invited to stay for an exciting innovation event hosted at the same location from 13:00-15:00.
Through keynotes and fireside conversations, the session explores challenges and opportunities within the domain of innovation, with a separate emphasis on collaboration between corporates and early-stage companies.
Please note: Registration for the afternoon event is included in the Corporate Venturing Network meetup registration. Simply indicate whether you plan to attend the afternoon event when signing up.