BioInnovation Institute is an accelerator and early-stage life science incubator based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Founded in 2018, it supports startups in human health and related life sciences by providing funding, mentorship, and access to labs, office space, and professional networks to accelerate product development and commercialization. The organization funds ventures through grants and convertible loans and offers business acceleration programs designed to advance scientific research into market-ready solutions across medical technology, therapeutics, pharma, health tech, bio-industrials, and biotechnology.

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.

Novo Holdings is a Danish holding and investment firm managing the assets of the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Established in 1999, it invests globally in life science companies at all stages of development, with a portfolio also including equities, bonds, real estate, and infrastructure.

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.

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.

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.

Founded in 2012 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Founders is a startup studio that partners with visionary individuals to build technology companies. They invest as first-money partners, focusing on the 'why' and 'who', while collaboratively developing the 'what' and 'how'.

Founded in 2012 and based in London, UK, 2xN is a venture capital firm that primarily invests in early-stage technology companies.

A European early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2007, Sunstone Life Science Ventures invests in novel pharmaceutical ingredients for human therapeutic use. With a focus on the life science sector, they manage multiple funds totaling over €570M, investing across Northern and Western Europe.

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.

Accel is a venture capital firm founded in 1983 and based in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in San Francisco, London, and Bangalore. It focuses on early and growth-stage technology startups, investing across software, cloud, data analytics, mobile technology, consumer services, fintech, security, healthcare, and information technologies. Accel seeks to partner with entrepreneurs to build world-class companies that define new categories and drive growth. Its portfolio includes notable technology companies such as Atlassian, Dropbox, Slack, Spotify, Etsy, Cloudera, DJI, Braintree, and Lookout Security, among others.

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.

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.

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.

byFounders is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in early‑stage technology companies across the Nordic and Baltic regions, providing capital and practical support to founders seeking to build globally ambitious businesses. The organization is a collective of accomplished entrepreneurs who invest in and mentor the next generation of startups, operating on a founder‑centric ethos described as for founders, byFounders. Its focus includes information technology and related tech sectors, with a hands‑on approach that helps portfolio companies scale and navigate the regional ecosystem through active involvement in growth strategy and governance.

Scale Capital is a Danish venture capital firm founded in 2012 and based in Copenhagen, with offices in New York and the San Francisco Bay Area. It backs early-stage technology startups, with a Nordic focus on B2B software, artificial intelligence, analytics, digital health, and related tech sectors, and it also supports cross-border expansion to the United States. The firm typically participates in Seed to Series A rounds, providing investment checks in the €1-4 million range to help validate business models and accelerate growth. While primarily Nordic in origin, Scale Capital seeks to help portfolio companies scale internationally and win in the US, applying a technology-led, sector-focused approach to building resilient, scalable businesses.

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.

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.

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.

Nordic Secondary Fund is a Copenhagen-based venture capital and growth equity firm that specializes in secondary investments in European technology scaleups. It targets companies in the Nordic and Baltic regions that have completed Series A rounds and demonstrated scalable business models, with a focus on growth-stage opportunities across Europe.

Founded in 1995, SOSV is a global venture capital firm headquartered in New Jersey. It focuses on seed-to-growth stage investments in deep tech innovations, primarily in bio-tech/life sciences and hardware/robotics sectors, with a commitment to human and planetary health.

Founded in 2012, Adelis Equity Partners is a Stockholm-based private equity firm specializing in lower mid-market investments across the Nordic region. The firm focuses on organic and acquisition-based growth investments in niche industrials, retail, life science, consumer, healthcare, medical technology, and business service sectors.

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.

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.

Morph Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in early-stage startups across sectors including B2B, financial services, information technology, ad tech, fintech, health technology, legal technology, SaaS, blockchain, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, e-commerce, ride-sharing, and virtual reality. The firm supports its portfolio companies by assisting with infrastructure setup, growth planning, strategy development, talent hiring, legal work, and fundraising preparation.

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. Established in 2000, the firm focuses on early-stage investments in life science, information technology, advanced manufacturing, and clean technology companies operating in Denmark and Sweden. It seeks to support startup growth through funding and strategic guidance, helping ambitious ventures move from concept to market in the Nordic region.

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.

Established in 2021 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, The Aventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments. They focus on deep-tech companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, bringing together expertise from backgrounds such as cloud infrastructure, data science, machine learning, software development, and business development.

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.

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 is a Nordic-based private equity firm focused on healthcare and health-related industries in the Nordic region. It targets buyouts and growth investments in companies operating in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, medical devices, healthcare services, care services, and preventative care. The firm prefers majority stakes but may consider minority investments, and tends to invest in unlisted companies, while retaining the option to invest in publicly listed entities with a controlling position. Based in Stockholm with an additional office in Copenhagen, Impilo supports portfolio companies to drive sustainable development in their communities and markets.

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.

Underground Ventures, established in 2024 and based in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology companies. It specializes in investing in geothermal energy technology startups, aiming to facilitate global geothermal deployments. The firm commits up to $40 million over a period of 3 to 5 years to support these innovative ventures.

Established in 2020 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, NOON Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments. It specializes in backing transformative technologies with significant potential to address environmental or climate challenges. Unlike traditional investors, NOON limits its investments to few companies, aiming to be a true co-developer of businesses alongside entrepreneurs.

Founded in 2020, 2150 is a venture capital firm headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark. It invests in technology companies focused on shaping sustainable cities of the future.

Founded in 2013, Concentric is a venture capital firm based in London with additional offices in Copenhagen. It invests in early-stage European technology businesses, focusing on software-driven companies operating in sectors such as financial services, mobility, real estate, industrial, and logistics.

ISS, founded in Copenhagen in 1901, is a leading global facility services company that operates in over 50 countries. With a workforce of more than 510,000 employees, ISS provides a comprehensive range of services including cleaning, catering, security, property management, and support services. The company serves a diverse clientele across various industries such as aviation, banking, healthcare, and technology, aiming to enhance workplace environments and employee performance. ISS emphasizes the development of its workforce through training and encourages team spirit and self-governance among its employees. The company is also committed to adhering to health, safety, and environmental regulations, and it demonstrates its social and ethical responsibilities through its Code of Conduct and membership in international agreements such as the UN Global Compact.

Stylepit is an online fashion retailer based in Copenhagen, Denmark, specializing in delivering a wide range of clothing and accessories for men, women, and children. Founded in 2000, the company operates exclusively online, eliminating middlemen and overhead costs to provide competitive prices directly to customers. Stylepit offers a diverse selection of products, including dresses, skirts, pants, jeans, jackets, coats, hoodies, sweatshirts, shoes, and various accessories. The retailer ships to more than 20 countries worldwide, catering to a global customer base.

Castellum is one of Sweden's largest real estate companies, managing a diverse portfolio valued at SEK 89.2 billion, which includes office, warehousing, logistics, and public sector properties across a total leasable area of 4.2 million square meters. The company operates in 20 cities in Sweden, as well as in Copenhagen and Helsinki, emphasizing a decentralized management structure that ensures a strong local presence. Castellum is recognized for its sustainability initiatives, having received awards for its efforts, including being ranked first globally in the offices-and-logistics sector by GRESB and achieving the Level Gold award from the European Public Real Estate Association for sustainability reporting. It is also the only Nordic real estate and construction firm included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, signifying its commitment to sustainability. Castellum's business model focuses on developing and renting properties, with investments in new construction, extensions, reconstructions, and acquisitions aimed at enhancing property density and quality while maintaining low financial risk.

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.

Kompas VC is a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm founded in 2021 that specializes in early-stage investments in sectors such as prop tech, construction tech, clean tech, Industry 4.0, and enterprise software. The firm manages a $160 million fund that focuses on late Seed and Series A technology companies across Europe, Israel, and the United States. Kompas VC aims to support ambitious founders who are developing innovative technologies to enhance the sustainability and health of buildings, minimize the environmental impact of the construction and manufacturing sectors, and improve organizational operations through digital technology and automation.

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.

ATP Private Equity Partners, established in 2001, is a leading European investment firm specializing in private equity. It invests directly, indirectly through secondary markets, and in fund of funds strategies. The firm primarily focuses on buyout funds targeting growing or mature companies in Western Europe and North America, with commitment sizes ranging from €3 million to €100 million per fund. Additionally, it considers co-investment opportunities with portfolio funds, typically between €10 million and €15 million. ATP PEP seeks to allocate 60% to 75% of its program to buyouts, 5% to 10% each to venture capital and secondary/distressed funds, and up to 10% to co-investments. The firm aims to take an advisory board seat in its portfolio companies. With approximately €7 billion under management, ATP PEP has an annual investment program of €400-500 million. It operates from offices in Copenhagen, Denmark, and New York, USA, and is a subsidiary of The ATP Group.