Carsten Gjoertler Salling

Carsten Gjørtler Salling is a General Partner at Dreamcraft, where he leads investment strategies for B2B/C Digital Entertainment and manages functions such as Capital Formation, Investor Relations, and Marketing & PR.

With a background encompassing leadership roles in the Danish Army and Maersk, Carsten brings extensive experience in strategic sourcing, innovation, and business development.

His education includes studies at the Danish Army Officers Academy, Copenhagen Business School, and various programs focusing on leadership, finance, and business administration.

Carsten's key competencies lie in leading strategy and innovation projects, building high-performing teams, decision-making under pressure, corporate entrepreneurship, and investment and corporate finance.

He has been involved as an investor, advisor, and board member in startups since 2018, with a particular interest in tech-driven companies in the Nordics and Europe.

Carsten's notable investments include GRID, Hiber, Humani, We Are Learning, and MazePay, showcasing his diverse portfolio in platforms ranging from esports data to immersive learning content.

Throughout his career, Carsten has built a reputation for setting stretched targets, delivering results, and optimizing capital allocation for optimal returns on investments.

He has international work experience in the USA, Latin America, Europe, West Africa, Qatar, and Afghanistan, further enriching his global perspective.

Formerly associated with organizations such as Kvantify, We Are Learning, Humani, and GRID esports, Carsten has held roles varying from Lead Investor & Board Member to Investment Manager and General Partner at Dreamcraft Ventures.

Carsten's professional journey underscores his passion for investing, innovation, and team building, making him a seasoned venture engineer in the tech-driven startup landscape.