Is It Time to Pivot from Corporate to Co-Founder? Great startups don’t fail because of bad ideas - they stall because they can’t reach the market. From deep-tech to consumer products, many early-stage ventures have strong teams and promising solutions - but lack the commercial insight to grow. Commercial Co-Founder is a programme designed for professionals ready to pivot out of traditional commercial roles and into high-impact roles within early-stage startups.

SKJOLDET is flipping the script on digital fraud. Instead of reacting too late, we proactively detect and disrupt fraud in real time – keeping businesses and individuals one step ahead. Our browser extension protects almost 20,000 users for free while generating unique, anonymized fraud intelligence. That we sell to various industries to disrupt fraud. We’ve already scanned 55M+ sites, issued 60,000+ proactive warnings, and cover ~90% of fraud in Denmark. This real-time, user-side data powers actionable insights for telcos, banks, and cybersecurity companies – helping them cut fraud losses, reduce chargebacks, and strengthen customer trust. With unique data, proven traction, and a growing team of AI and cybersecurity experts, SKJOLDET is building the future defense against digital fraud – locally, faster, and smarter.

Dokport is transforming healthcare by making it fast, simple, and accessible for everyone. Our doctors are available 24/7 via chat, helping patients without waiting times or unnecessary barriers. We are a growing Finnish company where every team member has a real impact on how healthcare evolves. We founded Dokport because we believe everyone deserves timely, fair medical care. By combining medical expertise with efficient digital delivery, we are building the future of healthcare: simple, scalable, and human. At Dokport, you’ll work with talented colleagues in medicine and technology, in a culture built on ownership, learning, and flexibility.

FEESH...the feed for your fish Aquaculture is the fastest-growing food sector and is vital for meeting the protein needs of a growing global population. Yet, its growth is constrained by reliance on two unsustainable protein sources: fishmeal and soy protein concentrate (SPC). Fishmeal is produced from wild-caught fish, putting pressure on already fragile marine ecosystems, while soy production drives large-scale deforestation and carries a heavy carbon footprint. Both are also subject to volatile global markets, making aquafeed production environmentally damaging, expensive, and vulnerable. Insects, particularly Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL), are an attractive and more sustainable alternative. They can be produced locally, upcycle organic waste streams into valuable protein, and have a low environmental footprint. However, despite this potential, insect meal remains a niche ingredient in aquafeeds. The main barrier is chitin, a fiber-like polymer in the insect exoskeleton that reduces digestibility and locks away valuable proteins. This limits inclusion rates of BSFL meal in aquafeeds to just 2–8%, far below the levels needed to meaningfully replace fishmeal and soy. At FEESH, we are solving this problem by applying a precision microbial fermentation platform, enhanced with ultrasonication pre-treatment, to upgrade BSFL meal into a high-performance protein ingredient. Our process disrupts the chitin-protein matrix, making proteins more bioavailable, reducing indigestible fiber, and enriching the lipid fraction with beneficial fatty acids such as EPA and DHA. Additionally, fermentation produces bioactive peptides and immunostimulatory compounds that improve gut health and disease resilience in fish. The result is a fermented insect meal with digestibility levels reaching 90–95%, enabling high inclusion rates of >20% in aquafeeds without compromising fish growth, palatability, or welfare. By combining biological and physical processing, FEESH unlocks the true nutritional potential of insects, transforming them from a niche supplement into a viable replacement for fishmeal and soy protein concentrate. This matters because the aquafeed industry needs scalable, circular, and climate-friendly solutions. Our innovation reduces dependence on environmentally destructive feed sources, cuts CO₂ emissions, and strengthens food system resilience. For insect producers, it creates new market opportunities with higher-value products. For aquafeed formulators and fish farmers, it delivers a sustainable, locally produced protein that supports both performance and animal health. And for society, it contributes to global food security and a more sustainable bioeconomy. FEESH is pioneering the next generation of aquafeed ingredients, designed not just to sustain aquaculture, but to make it thrive responsibly.

Calibras digitalizes manufacturing workflows and provides strategic digital transformation consultancy for manufacturing companies. Our platform, Elector, is a European Manufacturing AI that provides a flexible and sovereign intelligent workspace for manufacturing suppliers and consultants, reducing the time they spent on analytical & documentation generating workflows by up to 60 %, at a lower price and with on-premise option.

At Envo, we simplify energy optimization for real estate by helping property owners, banks, and advisors reduce CO₂ emissions and lower operational costs. We’re a young, agile startup based in Copenhagen, where creativity, independence, and collaboration are at the heart of our work. Our mission is to empower our clients with smart, user-friendly tools that guide them in making their buildings more energy efficient. We’re committed to sustainability and innovation, and every team member has the opportunity to shape our products and company culture.

Kaboozt is a rapidly growing software company based in Aarhus C, Denmark, specializing in SEO and link building. We operate one of the world’s largest online marketplaces for buying and selling links, connecting businesses with high-quality link opportunities to improve their online visibility. With a dedicated team of 15 employees, we thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where innovation and efficiency drive our success. Our development department, led by our CTO, works closely with our publications/operations and sales teams to continuously enhance our platform and provide cutting-edge solutions. At Kaboozt, we value flexibility, collaboration, and innovation. We encourage our developers to explore AI, new technologies, and automation to improve our services. We believe in short paths from idea to implementation, allowing our team members to take ownership and make an impact. If you’re looking for an opportunity to work with modern technologies like Laravel, React, TypeScript, and AI, while being part of a growing company with a strong culture, Kaboozt is the place for you. Join us and help shape the future of SEO and link building! 🚀

Our private investment firm focuses on acquiring established, profitable companies with strong operational foundations and a legacy of success. Many business owners face the challenge of succession planning, struggling to find a buyer who will not only preserve what they’ve built but also drive continued growth. We solve this problem by providing a seamless transition that safeguards the company’s core values, employees, and long-term vision. We take a highly selective approach, partnering with visionary leaders who care about their company’s future. By deploying capital, strategic resources, and operational expertise, we unlock untapped potential, ensuring sustainable growth and enduring value under new ownership. Our goal is to create long-term prosperity for the businesses we acquire and the stakeholders we serve, securing their legacy while positioning them for the future.

Chargitect is a startup based in Bergen, Norway. Through our fully integrated and intelligent charging management system, we are enabling the transition to electric heavy-duty road transportation. With our system, transportation companies maximizes the utilization of their vehicle fleet and charging infrastructure, by minimizing energy costs and charging related downtime.

At Cocoach.com, we are revolutionizing how coaches build and scale their online businesses - through the power of AI. Our all-in-one platform supports professional and aspiring coaches by providing everything they need to grow their following, build their websites and apps, acquire clients, and succeed in the ever-evolving digital space. We are on the lookout for a talented Brand Manager to take ownership of all our owned media channels and help us shape the next chapter of our growth story.

We're future-proofing the chocolate industry. We are tackling a major environmental issue in the food industry—chocolate production’s significant contribution to deforestation and unsustainable farming practices. This problem affects not just chocolate manufacturers but the entire food supply chain. With growing concerns over climate change, labor issues, and the vulnerability of cacao supply, there’s an urgent need for alternatives. Our solution benefits both manufacturers and consumers by offering a product that is environmentally friendly and reduces the demand on traditional cacao farming. Endless Food Co is creating THIC (This Isn’t Chocolate), a chocolate alternative made from upcycled ingredients. It delivers the same indulgent experience but without the environmental impact of traditional cacao farming. Our product integrates easily into existing chocolate applications, offering a sustainable choice for manufacturers. We saw the environmental and ethical challenges of chocolate production and wanted to create a solution. Combining our passion for food innovation and sustainability, we founded Endless Food Co to offer a delicious, eco-friendly alternative that future-proofs the chocolate industry.

HP-appen is a learning platform where students can prepare for the SweSAT exam (Högskoleprovet), a Swedish university admission exam with 100k test takers yearly. We are helping young people to study for university admission tests by building an interactive and gamified study platform, so they can get into their dream education. We launched our platform 2023 and have more than 20 000 registerered users.

Failup Ventures is a new globally operating early-stage venture capital fund. Founded by three previous Finnish entrepreneurs and angel investora – Failup Ventures backs early-stage startups with strong, mission-driven teams. Failup’s typical initial investments range from 200K€ to 1M€ with the capability to follow up with larger tickets.

Bookinghero stands as Denmark's premier app and marketplace dedicated to booking services primarily in the Beauty, Health, and Wellness sectors. Our expansive network of specialists spans across the entire country, providing you with access to nearly all of Denmark's salons and service providers within a single, convenient platform. At Bookinghero, we empower consumers like you to effortlessly search, book, and complete payments for a wide array of treatments and services, all with just a few simple clicks. Our mission at Bookinghero extends beyond simplifying booking processes for both existing and new customers. We are committed to streamlining operations for service providers like you, ensuring that managing bookings becomes a seamless endeavor. Bookinghero's ultimate objective is to become the ultimate digital tool, fostering stronger relationships between service providers and their customers while driving revenue growth. We are dedicated to helping you create lasting connections with your clientele and achieve higher turnover.

About Rezet Sneaker Store In the heart of downtown Copenhagen Rezet Sneaker Store sprouted from between the cobblestones, soon to become an influential player within the vibrant sneaker scene attracting sneakerheads from all over. Since 2011 Rezet has evolved into an established multi-brand destination for carefully curated footwear, apparel, accessories and lifestyle products spanning from niche labels to well-known actors in the game. We’d like to think of ourselves as a creative movement at the intersection of fashion and culture, producing visual experiences and engaging stories while cultivating a dedicated and ever-growing community.