Wellington, Seed Capital lead DKK 13m Tonsser series-A

Wellington Partners and Danish VC Seed Capital have led a DKK 13m series-A funding round for Copenhagen-based football social network Tonsser.

Alongside the two venture funds, several international business angels also joined in the capital injection.

Tonsser plans to use the investment to further develop its product and roll out the platform internationally.

Company
Headquartered in Copenhagen, Tonsser is a social network for amateur football players.

The app connects players, scouts and clubs, allowing football players to showcase their abilities in a broad forum.

People
Seed Capital – Niels Vejrup Carlsen (partner).
Tonsser – Peter Holm (CEO, co-founder).

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