Cyber Angel Academy - Fall 2026, Aarhus
Four perspectives on cybersecurity. One stronger investment perspective.
This autumn, Cyber Angel Academy brings together investors, cybersecurity experts, researchers, founders and industry leaders for a four-part event series in Aarhus.
Across four events, we explore cybersecurity from four different perspectives - from understanding how hackers think and how the market is evolving, to discovering what research tells us about the future and how investors can identify the strongest opportunities.
Each event combines expert insights, real-world perspectives and conversations designed to help investors build a deeper understanding of cybersecurity as an investment space.
01 - Inside the Hacker Mind
October 1 · 12:00–17:00 · Aarhus
Think like a hacker - and find where security breaks
Step inside the mindset of the people who find the cracks before everyone else. Inside the Hacker Mind explores how hackers think, approach systems and uncover vulnerabilities - and what investors, founders and cybersecurity professionals can learn from that way of thinking.
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02 - Where’s the Money in Cyber?
October 20 · 14:00–17:00 · Aarhus
Understanding the market, the buyers and the next cybersecurity opportunity
Cybersecurity is evolving fast, driven by new threats, regulation, technology and changing customer needs. Where’s the Money in Cyber zooms out to explore the forces shaping the cybersecurity market - and where new opportunities are emerging for companies and investors.
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03 - What’s Next in Cybersecurity?
November 5 · 13:30–16:30 · Aarhus
From cyber research to the next breakthrough
Research often sees tomorrow’s challenges before they become today’s headlines. What’s Next in Cybersecurity brings us closer to emerging cybersecurity research, technologies and threat landscapes - and explores how new knowledge can translate into real-world solutions and investment opportunities.
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04 - How to Spot a Cyber-winner
November 17 · 14:00–17:00 · Aarhus
Picking winners in cybersecurity
The final event turns the lens towards investment. How to Spot a Cyber-winner explores what investors should look for when evaluating cybersecurity companies - from market potential and differentiation to scalability, risk and the qualities that make a cyber startup stand out.
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Four events. Four perspectives. One ecosystem.
The Cyber Angel Academy event series is designed to build knowledge progressively. Together, the four perspectives provide a broader understanding of the cybersecurity landscape - the threats, the market, the technology and the investment opportunities.
Join one event or follow the full series to connect the dots between cybersecurity expertise and smarter investment decisions.
The Goal of Cyber Angel Academy
Educating Investors
Providing in-depth training to business angels, exited founders, and industry experts to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity investments.
Cultivating Investments
We aim to introduce interesting startups to investors and thereby support startups in raising funding to secure growth.
Building Connections
Strengthening networks between investors, startups, and industry leaders to drive collaborative growth and impactful investments in the cybersecurity industry.
Who is Cyber Angel Academy made for?
Business Angels: Private investors eager to explore opportunities in cybersecurity but lacking the industry or technical knowledge to make informed decisions.
Exited Cybersecurity Founders: Entrepreneurs who have successfully exited their ventures and are now looking to reinvest their expertise and capital into new startups.
Industry Experts: Professionals with extensive experience in cybersecurity seeking to expand their influence through startup investments.
Venture Funds: Institutional investors focused on scaling promising startups and enhancing the Danish cybersecurity ecosystem.
Why Cyber Angel Academy?
We are on a mission to build a robust ecosystem for cybersecurity startups in Denmark. By educating and connecting investors with the cybersecurity sector, we aim to transform the perception of cyber investments from high-risk to high-potential. Our academy bridges the gap between startups and the capital they need to develop solutions, ensuring a secure and thriving cyber industry in Denmark.
The main goal is to educate investors to identify and support cybersecurity startups, resulting in greater capital flow into the sector. This is crucial to support the development of technologies that protect critical infrastructure and businesses.
Join the Movement
Whether you're an experienced investor, a cybersecurity founder, or someone new to angel investing, Cyber Angel Academy is your gateway to the future of cybersecurity. Together, we can build a more secure, innovative, and resilient digital economy.
