BioInnovation Institute is a biotechnology incubator and accelerator located in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in November 2018. It focuses on supporting early-stage life science startups, particularly in the fields of medical technology, pharmaceuticals, health technology, therapeutics, bio-industrials, and biotechnology. The institute provides various resources to entrepreneurs and researchers, including funding of up to 10 million DKK, business acceleration, access to laboratories, office space, and a robust network. BioInnovation Institute aims to foster innovation and commercialization of new solutions in human and planetary health, helping startups navigate the challenges of bringing their ideas to market. Additionally, it offers further financial support through its Venture House program, which provides risk-free convertible loans to enhance teamwork and scientific advancement among its portfolio companies.

Novo Holdings, established in 1999, is a Danish asset management firm based in Copenhagen. It serves as the investment arm of the Novo Nordisk Foundation, managing its assets and wealth. The company's primary focus is the life science sector, with a diversified portfolio comprising equities, bonds, real estate, infrastructure, and private investments. Novo Holdings maintains a significant influence on Novo Nordisk A/S and Novozymes A/S, ensuring these companies align with the Novo Group's visions and values. It also invests in early and growth-stage life science companies through its venture capital arm, Novo Ventures, which targets investments ranging from USD 5 million to USD 30 million.

Denmark's Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) serves as a single point of contact for Danish firms seeking risk-tolerant government finance. We aspire to help successful enterprises that can expand the Danish economy and green the world on a daily basis, guided by professionalism and an international perspective.

Seed Capital is an investment firm that focuses on late seed-stage technology companies in Denmark with global potential. The firm typically invests between 1 to 3 million euros in funding rounds ranging from 1 to 6 million euros. Annually, Seed Capital aims to invest in 15 to 20 new companies, primarily from the Nordic region. With a strong network of angel investors and international venture capitalists, Seed Capital often collaborates with other investors to support its portfolio companies through various stages of growth. In addition to financial backing, the firm provides valuable assistance in areas such as management support, business development, strategic planning, and operational guidance. Seed Capital has a successful track record, having invested in notable companies like Trustpilot, Vivino, and Endomondo, contributing to their development into significant players in the tech industry.

Vaekstfonden – The Danish Growth Fund – is the Danish state's investment fund. We strive to improve access to risk capital to enable Danish businesses to innovate, and to generate growth and new jobs. In close collaboration with banks and domestic and international private investors, we finance companies from all sectors nation-wide. We can accompany you for the entire journey – from your company’s infancy through growth phases to expansion abroad and even to an initial public offering.

Rockstart is an early-stage accelerator and impact investor based in Amsterdam with international reach, founded in 2011. It supports purpose-driven founders building in energy, health, agrifood, and emerging technologies by providing capital, hands-on mentorship, and access to a global network of co-investors, mentors, partners, and corporates. The firm operates across Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Bogota, and maintains a team of professionals who help startups scale, connect to markets, and navigate funding rounds. Rockstart has backed more than 350 startups, with a focus on generating positive social or environmental impact while achieving growth.

Established in 2020, the European Innovation Council supports innovative startups and researchers with promising ideas, focusing on early-stage companies with positive environmental, social, or governance impacts. It co-invests alongside private investors.

Founded in 2012, Founders is a startup studio based in Copenhagen, Denmark, that focuses on incubating and funding technology companies. The company partners with entrepreneurs who share a common vision, collaboratively working to refine their ideas and bring them to fruition. Unlike traditional investors, Founders does not require startups to have established traction before engaging, emphasizing the importance of the underlying motivations and team dynamics. By providing both financial support and a robust startup platform, Founders aims to enable innovative ventures to develop and succeed in the competitive tech landscape.

PreSeed Ventures is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 and located in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. It specializes in investing in early-stage companies, particularly in the life science, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology sectors within Denmark and Sweden. The firm operates at the pre-seed stage, providing essential support to founders as they transform their startup visions into successful businesses. With a strong foundation in the technological research environment at Denmark's Technical University, PreSeed Ventures leverages its extensive experience in nurturing promising startups while minimizing risks associated with early investments. In 2020, the firm launched its first commercial venture fund, continuing its mission of fostering innovation and growth among emerging companies.

2xN is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, specializing in early-stage investments. The firm focuses on identifying and supporting promising startups, providing them with the necessary capital and resources to grow and develop their businesses. By targeting innovative companies in their formative stages, 2xN aims to foster entrepreneurship and drive economic growth in various sectors.

Founded in Copenhagen, Denmark in 2014, Dreamcraft Ventures is a venture capital firm investing in European tech-driven companies from pre-seed to series A. They focus on gaming, esports, B2B SaaS, and decarbonization sectors.

Heartcore Capital, established in 2007 in Denmark, is an early-stage venture capital firm with a global outlook. It manages multiple funds totaling approximately €770M, focusing on early-stage and growth opportunities across Europe and the United States. With offices in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Berlin, and Paris, Heartcore invests in over 100 exceptional founding teams from 13 countries, backing category-defining companies in sectors like software, healthcare, and technology. The firm is known for its human approach, supporting not only business growth but also individual founders.

Accel, established in 1983, is a prominent venture capital firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. The firm specializes in investing in early and growth-stage technology startups, focusing on sectors such as software, cloud technologies, consumer services, enterprise, healthcare, fintech, and security. Accel's portfolio includes notable companies like Atlassian, Facebook, Slack, and Spotify, reflecting its ability to identify and support entrepreneurs building businesses that drive next-generation industries.

Vækstfonden, also known as the Danish Growth Fund, is a venture capital firm established in 1992 and headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, with additional offices in Vojens and Jutland. It focuses on enhancing access to risk capital for Danish businesses across various sectors, from seed stage to growth and expansion phases. The firm specializes in both direct investments and fund of funds investments, targeting small and medium enterprises, particularly in the life sciences and technology sectors. Vækstfonden operates through five investment groups: Life Science Ventures, Growth Capital, Fund of Funds, Technology Ventures, and Need-Driven Ventures. It typically invests between DKK 5 million and DKK 25 million, acquiring up to a 25% equity stake in its portfolio companies. Additionally, Vækstfonden collaborates with banks, private investors, and Danish financial institutions to provide loans, guarantees, and co-investment opportunities, supporting companies throughout their entire growth journey, including international expansion and potential public offerings.

The EIC Accelerator is a Horizon Europe funding program that provides assistance to start-ups and SMEs that have an innovative, game-changing product, service, or business model that has the potential to create new markets or disrupt existing ones, and have the ambition and commitment to scale up, are seeking substantial funding, but the risks involved are too high for private investors to invest alone

byFounders is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm and founder-led collective that invests in early-stage technology startups across the Nordic and Baltic regions. Founded in 2017 by accomplished entrepreneurs, it operates on a founder-centric model described as for founders, byFounders, providing capital and hands-on support to help ambitious startups scale. The organization emphasizes collaboration among founders and accelerates growth through mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a regional network.

NorthCap Partners, established in 2007, is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It specializes in investing in technology companies across various stages of development, from seed to growth. The firm focuses on information technology and software, with a particular emphasis on cloud computing (SaaS), communications, mobile/mobility, online services, and e-commerce. NorthCap Partners prefers to invest in business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-business-to-consumer (B2B2C) fields, with a strong preference for companies based in the Nordic region, particularly Denmark. The firm typically invests between €1 million and €5 million, seeking companies with a turnover between DKK5 million and DKK50 million. It aims to provide strategic support to its portfolio companies, often taking a board seat, and frequently co-invests with local and international VCs. NorthCap Partners focuses on United States pricing for exits.

Scale Capital is a Danish venture capital firm based in Copenhagen that backs early-stage B2B technology startups in the Nordic region, with occasional investments outside the Nordics. It targets seed to Series A rounds and supports companies in software, artificial intelligence, analytics, digital health, cloud, cybersecurity and related enterprise technology areas. The firm aims to help portfolio companies expand into the United States and has additional offices in New York and Silicon Valley alongside its Copenhagen headquarters.

Established in 2009, Lundbeckfonden Ventures is an evergreen life science venture fund wholly owned by the Lundbeck Foundation. It invests up to €50 million annually, operating independently and generating returns to support its activities.

Established in 2019, IDC Ventures is a global venture capital firm focusing on FinTech and marketplace startups. It invests in Series A to growth-stage companies across Europe, the US, and Latin America, with a primary focus on Brazil and Mexico.

Verdane is a specialist growth equity investment firm that partners with sustainable, tech-enabled Northern European businesses to help them reach the next stage of international growth. With over €3bn in total commitments and over 120 investments since 2003, Verdane invests behind three core themes: Digital Consumer, Software Everywhere, and Sustainable Society.

Maj Invest Equity is a Denmark-based asset management and private equity firm founded in 2005 and headquartered in Copenhagen. It serves professional and institutional clients through asset management and strategic asset allocation services, and manages investments for institutional clients and related funds. In private equity, it advises funds on investments in unlisted companies and provides discretionary investment services to clients, with international activity including advising funds on investments in regions such as Europe and beyond, and sectors like microfinance, energy and fertilizers. The firm emphasizes investment in small and medium-sized companies and combines active investment approaches with prudent portfolio construction to support long-term value creation for its clients.

Founded in 2013, North-East Venture is a corporate venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It focuses on investing in innovative startups across various sectors including fintech, e-commerce, consumer lifestyle and sustainability, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and augmented reality.

Established in 2019, Nordic Secondary Fund invests in European scaleups post Series-A round, with a focus on proven business models and primarily targeting companies from the Nordic and Baltic regions.

SOSV, established in 1995 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a global venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. It focuses on deep tech innovations in the health and environmental sectors, supporting founders with breakthrough technologies through its HAX and IndieBio startup development programs. SOSV provides resources, facilities, and lab equipment to accelerate product development and scale, with a track record of helping its portfolio companies secure subsequent funding rounds led by top-tier investors.

The Aventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2021 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in innovation-driven, deep-tech companies at the pre-seed and seed stages. With a team that possesses a strong technical background in areas such as cloud infrastructure, data science, machine learning, and software development, The Aventures aims to bridge the knowledge gap between deep-tech founders and traditional investors. The firm is committed to actively engaging with the startups it invests in, tailoring its involvement to meet the specific needs of the founders. Through its investments, The Aventures targets sectors including application software, artificial intelligence, cleantech, space technology, and other information technology domains across the United States and Nordic countries.

Adelis Equity Partners is a Nordic private equity firm focused on lower-mid-market and buyout investments. It pursues organic and acquisition-based growth in sectors such as niche industrials, retail, life science, consumer, healthcare and medical technology, and business services. The firm targets portfolio companies with revenues approximately €25 million to €400 million and enterprise values around €20 million to €200 million, often takes a board seat and seeks majority ownership. Founded in 2012 and based in Stockholm, it maintains a regional presence with an office in Copenhagen to pursue opportunities across Denmark, Sweden and the wider Nordics.

Maersk Growth is the partner for external innovation for Maersk, serving as the corporate venture capital arm that invests in startups and new technologies to decarbonize transportation and shipping. Founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, the company focuses on climate tech and energy transition opportunities and pursues collaborative proof-of-concept initiatives within logistics and supply chain technologies, aligning investments with Maersk's strategic priorities. By supporting early-stage ventures and partnerships, Maersk Growth aims to accelerate solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and advance sustainable growth across global logistics networks.

Founded in Denmark in 1998, Polaris is a private equity firm focusing on mid-market companies primarily in the Nordic regions. It invests across various sectors such as commercial services, manufacturing, industrials, and information technology.

LIFTT is a venture capital firm established in 2019 and located in Turin, Italy. The firm focuses on investing in technology companies, aiming to support innovative ventures that demonstrate potential for growth and impact. By targeting the technology sector, LIFTT seeks to foster the development of new ideas and solutions, contributing to the advancement of the industry while generating returns for its investors.

Morph Capital, established in 2018 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a venture capital firm that focuses on investing in early-stage companies led by promising founders. The firm specializes in providing support in various critical areas, including establishing infrastructure, developing growth plans, strategizing, facilitating hiring, and managing legal matters. Additionally, Morph Capital assists its portfolio companies with future fundraising efforts, encompassing both soft and hard funding. The firm's primary investment interests lie in the finance, legal/regulatory, software as a service (SaaS), and blockchain sectors, emphasizing its commitment to the B2B and technology landscapes.

Nordic Eye Venture Capital is a Danish venture capital firm with offices in Copenhagen, Zurich, London and San Francisco. It invests in Nordic early-growth technology and lifestyle companies that have global growth potential. The firm provides hands-on support and strategic guidance to help portfolio companies pursue exits within about five years.

PreSeed Ventures is a venture capital firm headquartered in Kongens Lyngby, Denmark. Founded in 2000, it targets early-stage investments in companies active in life science, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology, with a focus on Denmark and Sweden.

Prehype is a venture development firm headquartered in New York City with additional offices in London, Copenhagen, and Sydney. Established in 2010, the company partners with corporations and venture capital firms to build new businesses. Prehype's approach involves identifying problems or opportunities and resolving them through startup-like methodologies. Notable ventures include Bark & Co (BarkBox) and Managed By Q.

Accelerace, established in 2008, is a leading accelerator based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in pre-traction startups across Denmark, the Nordics, Baltics, and Italy, focusing on sectors such as fintech, edtech, cleantech, and digital health. Notable alumni include Trustpilot and Labster. Additionally, Accelerace organizes the Nordic NOME mentor network for life science startups.

ABRY Partners, established in 1989 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, is a private equity firm specializing in buyouts and growth capital investments. It focuses on media, communications, business services, and information services sectors, with a particular interest in television and radio broadcasting, cable television, and digital media. The firm typically invests between $25 million to $150 million of equity per transaction, seeking to hold investments for three to seven years. ABRY Partners is a registered investment adviser and manages multiple funds, including ABRY Partners VI, V, IV, and VII, as well as ABRY Mezzanine Partners.

Templafy ApS, established in 2013, specializes in template and document management solutions. Its core product, the Templafy platform, connects and manages an organization's entire document ecosystem. Key features include template and content accessibility, dynamic personalization, document automation, brand and content validation, template governance, and PowerPoint productivity services. Templafy serves a wide range of industries, including banking, consulting, education, insurance, and legal, with a global presence across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company's innovative platform automates business document creation, ensuring brand compliance, governance, and improved productivity. It supports over 800 enterprise customers worldwide, such as KPMG and IKEA, and has raised $200 million in funding from prominent investors.

Axcel is a Nordic private equity firm founded in 1994 that focuses on mid-market companies. It has a broad base of Danish and international investors and has raised four funds with total committed capital of about DKK 10 billion. The firm has completed more than 45 investments and facilitated more than 80 bolt-on acquisitions to drive growth in its portfolio companies. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Axcel operates across sectors including industrials, business services, consumer goods, healthcare and technology, supporting companies in Denmark and the Nordic region.

Impilo AB, established in 2017, is a Stockholm-based private equity firm with an additional office in Copenhagen, Denmark. It specializes in buyout and growth capital investments in the healthcare sector, focusing on pharmaceuticals, medical technology, medical devices, care services, and preventative care segments. Impilo primarily targets unlisted companies in the Nordic region with revenues between SEK 200 million and SEK 1.5 billion, investing between SEK 100 million and SEK 1 billion. The firm prefers majority stakes but can also take minority positions, and it considers both public and private investments if a controlling position is available. Impilo's investment strategy aims to contribute positively to the communities and markets in which its portfolio companies operate, fostering long-term success.

Capidea, established in 2006, is a Danish private equity firm based in Copenhagen. It specializes in long-term investments in small and medium-sized companies, primarily targeting majority stakes in trading, distribution, service, and manufacturing sectors. Capidea focuses on facilitating generational changes, management buy-outs, and management buy-ins, as well as providing capital for growth and add-on acquisitions. With approximately DKK 1.5 billion (EUR 200 million) under management across two funds, Capidea aims to support competitive businesses through strategic partnerships.

North Ventures is a venture capital investment firm established in 2019 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The firm focuses on investing in technology-driven startups, specifically targeting companies in their seed to Series A stages. With a preference for Danish growth companies, North Ventures aims to support innovative businesses that have the potential for significant impact and expansion in the technology sector.

CataCap Management is a private equity firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2011. It focuses on investing in small and medium-sized companies across Denmark, applying active ownership and a hands-on, structured approach to portfolio development to drive rapid and sustainable growth and create long-term value for stakeholders.

3B Ventures, founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, operates as a traditional non-venture capital entity focused on fostering innovation. The company supports entrepreneurs who aim to create market-disrupting enterprises while addressing one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations. By leveraging artificial intelligence and a data-driven approach, 3B Ventures identifies investment opportunities and selects startups based on extensive data points gathered from a global network of partners. The firm emphasizes a commitment to making a noticeable difference through its funding decisions, concentrating on technology companies primarily in the Nordic and Southeast Asian regions.

Pleo is a Copenhagen-based company founded in 2015 by Jeppe Rindom and Niccolo Perra, dedicated to transforming business spending for modern teams. The company offers an all-in-one platform designed to simplify the expense management process. Its innovative solution includes smart company cards and a user-friendly mobile application that automatically matches receipts and tracks spending in real-time. Pleo's platform eliminates the need for traditional expense reports and streamlines bookkeeping tasks by integrating directly with accounting software, providing businesses with comprehensive visibility and control over their expenditures. By focusing on making employees feel valued at work, Pleo aims to enhance the overall experience of managing business spending.

Chainalysis designs and develops anti-money laundering software for cryptocurrency businesses and financial institutions. Its platform offers REACTOR, an interactive investigation tool that identifies offenders, visualizes data, and shares results; Kryptos, a risk assessment tool for understanding cryptocurrency activity and investment opportunities; and an API that provides transaction-based risk scoring with source and destination of funds. The company also provides activity monitoring reports, due diligence tools, and cyber threat intelligence derived from the deep web to help analysts estimate criminal revenues and identify emerging threats. Additional offerings include real-time API access and web-based investigation software for due diligence and customer verification, as well as tools to identify cyber criminals and attribute cyber threats. Chainalysis serves government agencies, banks, exchanges, insurance firms, and other cryptocurrency businesses. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York, it maintains offices in Copenhagen, Tokyo, and Singapore.

Founded in 2021, Climentum Capital is a venture capital firm based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in European seed and series A climate tech companies, focusing on sustainable, low-carbon, and circular industries.

NOON Ventures, founded in 2020 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a venture capital firm focused on investing in transformative technologies that address environmental and climate challenges. The firm aims to be the preferred partner for green entrepreneurs by concentrating its investments in a select few companies, allowing for close collaboration and support. This approach emphasizes co-development, with NOON Ventures dedicating significant time and resources to work alongside entrepreneurs in building sustainable businesses. By prioritizing impactful innovations in the technology sector, particularly within Northern Europe, NOON Ventures seeks to foster lasting change and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Ramboll Group is a global engineering, architecture, and consultancy company headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. The firm specializes in creating sustainable solutions across various sectors, including buildings, transport, urban design, environment and health, energy, and management consulting. Ramboll is dedicated to designing the cities and communities of the future, emphasizing innovative approaches that benefit clients, end customers, and society as a whole. The company values the creativity, knowledge, and integrity of its employees, fostering diverse teams to achieve effective and innovative outcomes. Through its commitment to sustainability and long-term solutions, Ramboll aims to make a meaningful impact in the markets it serves.

Founded in 1917, PFA is a Danish public pension fund that ensures financial security for its participants. It operates as an insurance company and manages its assets through its executive management team.

Lunar is a digital challenger bank founded in 2015 by Ken Villum Klausen, headquartered in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden. It provides a mobile-based banking app that allows consumers to manage their personal finances through a variety of services, including insurance, savings, budgeting, loans, and investments. The company operates with a banking license and has introduced both free accounts and a subscription-based service called Lunar Premium. Additionally, Lunar facilitates online money transfers and payments, offering functionalities such as balance checking and account opening. By partnering with local banks, Lunar enhances security and simplifies banking processes for its customers. With a presence in Aarhus, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo, the company employs over 180 individuals and aims to expand its personal and business banking operations while striving for profitability in attractive banking markets. Lunar has successfully raised €104 million from several investors.