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.

Radiant is a B2B Growth Consultancy of 40 Consultants dedicated to sales. We operate within four industries: Tech, Consulting, Professional Services, Finance and we're present in the Nordics, Italy, France, Germany, and Poland. We have our HQ in Denmark from where we invest a lot in culture, with our yearly workcation to Sitges.

Horaizon is an AI consulting and product company helping organisations turn the hype around artificial intelligence into measurable business outcomes. The problem we see every day is twofold: • Uncertainty — businesses know AI will change how they operate but don’t know where to start. • Inefficiency — companies waste time and money experimenting with generic tools that don’t address their specific needs. At Horaizon, we bridge that gap by working alongside organisations as if they were our own. We design and implement AI systems that are cost-effective, secure, and directly aligned with their workflows, from reducing customer support costs by 10x to automating time-consuming financial processes. Whether a client comes to us with excitement or hesitation about AI, our role is the same: to provide clarity, trust, and results, helping them adapt and scale in a future where AI is not optional but essential.

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.

Nuvve powers the future of flexible energy by turning electric vehicles (EV), batteries, buildings, and distributed assets into dynamic grid resources. At the core is Nuvve’s advanced platform for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and intelligent energy management, orchestrating real-time bidirectional charging, load optimization, and grid services. By harnessing an ecosystem of electrification partners, fleets, stationary storage, and smart EV chargers, Nuvve helps utilities and communities unlock flexibility at scale — enhancing reliability, accelerating electrification, and lowering costs. Nuvve enables a clean energy future where mobility, buildings, and infrastructure work together to support a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable grid. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Nuvve operates globally and online at nuvve.com

PayTjek is developing an AI-powered payroll verification platform that helps employees detect and resolve salary discrepancies through automated collective agreement analysis and intelligent error detection. Payroll errors are a widespread and costly problem, with billions lost each year because employees never uncover them. Payslips are often complex and difficult to understand without specialist knowledge of collective agreements and labor laws — expertise usually reserved for lawyers, union representatives, and HR professionals. This leaves everyday workers, from healthcare staff to teachers, at risk of losing money they are rightfully owed. PayTjek democratizes payroll expertise. Employees simply upload their payslip, and our AI analyzes salary data, cross-references it with relevant collective agreements, checks against work schedules and contracts, and flags discrepancies or missing payments. The results are delivered in clear, plain language, giving workers both understanding and actionable next steps. Our technology is built to interpret even the most complex Danish labor agreements, with a roadmap to expand across European markets. We are driven by a strong sense of fairness. Payroll verification has long been out of reach for the people who need it most. Without the right tools, employees have been left powerless in the face of errors. PayTjek exists to change that — to return knowledge, transparency, and financial control to workers, starting with healthcare employees in Denmark and expanding to empower workers across Europe.

💚 About Chamberly AB Founded in 2023, Chamberly AB is a fast-growing Swedish startup on a mission to make mental well-being more accessible and supportive through technology. Our mobile app which is available on iOS and coming soon to Android, offers a safe, anonymous space for mental support. With over 100K downloads and an outstanding 4.8/5 rating globally, we’re proud to be making a meaningful impact. Join us in shaping the future of mental health support. We sometimes call Chamberly the tinder of mental health due to its highly interactive UI that connects listeners with users that want to vent about certain topics. Chamberly isn’t just a mental health platform, it’s a place to find your permanent emotional well-being partner that shares the same interest and life experiences as you, allowing users to wander off with their new found best friend. We are young founders that leverage the latest AI technologies to build powerful features that make Chamberly a safe, highly-effective and fun place to be in.

Wardn is an ESG platform tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. We make sustainability reporting simple, actionable, and compliant—without the complexity. From identifying relevant ESG data to generating reports and insights, Wardn helps companies turn ESG from a burden into a strategic advantage. Each company on Wardn gets a digital ESG Profile—a living, visual format that makes it easy to share progress with customers, investors, and other stakeholders. It’s designed to increase transparency, build trust, and move ESG beyond a static PDF. We also integrate AI across the platform. Our AI supports both data collection and strategy—helping clients identify the right ESG data, analyze their performance, and receive tailored recommendations for improving their sustainability efforts. Whether it’s selecting better suppliers, reducing emissions, or engaging employees more effectively, Wardn makes it easier to take the next step. We’re building a future where ESG is not just about reporting—but about real action. And we’re looking for people who want to build it with us.

Nord Creatives is a Denmark-based content agency helping ambitious DTC brands across the Nordics and Europe scale with high-performing paid social creatives. We specialize in data-driven content that blends strategy, storytelling, and platform-native editing, designed to be scroll-stopping and convert.

Milva er en innovativ dansk techvirksomhed, der udvikler avancerede softwareløsninger til ressource-, miljø-, og materialekortlægning i byggebranchen. Vores mål er at hjælpe både private aktører og offentlige myndigheder med at effektivisere deres processer gennem præcis registrering, prøvetagning og afrapportering. Vores løsninger gør det nemt for kunderne at overholde lovgivning og bidrage til et bedre arbejdsmiljø. I Milva er vi ved at revolutionere måden, man dokumenterer materialer og eksisterende ejendomme på. Med vores software, Milva, har vi vendt hele processen på hovedet og omdanner en eksisterende bygning til en minedrift frem for den bunke affald, som det oftest opfattes i dag. I processen nedsætter vi tidsforbruget, standardiserer data og automatiserer afrapporteringen for lovpligtige processer. Den korte version er, at vi med vores digitale værktøj i hånden under en fysisk inspektion af huset kan finde ud af, præcist hvad det indeholder af materialer, miljørisiko og muligheder. En Milva-rapport bliver beriget med en masse ekstra data og udregninger, på baggrund af de informationer, som der er indsamlet på matriklen. Informationer som enten er lovpligtige, nødvendige eller snart bliver det. Det er mega smart, hvis vi selv skal sige det, at automatisere tidskrævende skrivebordsopgaver og standardisere dataformatet. Alle aktørerne i byggebranchen, de offentlige instanser og endda civilsamfundet har interesse i den data vi dagligt indsamler og behandler. Denne information kan vi bruge til at optimere logistiklinier, projektøkonomier, arbejdsmiljø, forsyningssikkerhed, affaldsstatistikker og meget, meget mere på sigt. Vi har fundet en lille niche som ingen andre udvikler digitalt, men som alle har interesse i. Nogle vil endda kalde det fundamentalt for udviklingen af fremtidens digitale byggeindustri. Men hvis vi skal være helt ærlige, så er det de økonomiske besparelser og effektiv compliance vores kunder oplever i dag, der er den primære årsag til væksten på vores SaaS. Det med cirkularitet og bæredygtighed har større potentiale i fremtiden. Et enormt potentiale!

Affluency is an AI-powered Co-Pilot for traders and investors, a platform that combines advanced trade journaling, personal development, and real-time feedback to help users achieve both financial and mental mastery. We’re solving a major problem in the trading world: Most traders don’t fail due to poor strategy, they fail due to a lack of discipline, emotional control, and self-analysis. Our platform collects and analyzes trading data, emotional patterns, and behavioral decisions to deliver AI-generated insights in real-time. Through interactive widgets, structured checklists, and psychological feedback, Affluency becomes a daily companion that helps users grow, not only as traders, but as individuals. We are bridging the gap between technical trading and mental performance, a connection that has been largely overlooked in the market. Why now? The timing has never been better. The global surge in retail trading and investing combined with the rise of AI has created a massive demand for smarter, more personalized trading tools. Millions of traders are entering the market, yet most platforms still focus only on technical features, ignoring the psychological and behavioral aspects that truly define long-term success. At the same time, the fintech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and users now expect intelligent, real-time support that adapts to their unique trading behavior and emotional patterns. Affluency is at the intersection of these trends. By launching now, we meet a growing demand for tools that go beyond charts and indicators, tools that help traders master their discipline, emotions, and strategic decision-making through AI-driven insights and personal development. We’re not just riding a wave, we’re shaping the next generation of trading platforms.

Thyr is a modern travel platform helping curious and style-driven explorers plan, experience, and share unique journeys with ease. We offer inspiring travel stories, digital guides, and curated products – like Lightroom presets, ready-made itineraries, and online travel courses – designed to make travel feel more accessible and personal. Whether it's a weekend in the Norwegian fjords or a solo trip through Southeast Asia, Thyr.no helps users make the most of their time, budget, and adventure.

Swirl is the go-to wine discovery app for anyone who wants to find wines they truly enjoy. With truly personalised recommendations, expert tools, and an easy-to-use wine tracker, Swirl helps users build confidence in their wine choices. Whether you're browsing at a store or ordering at a restaurant, Swirl ensures every sip is the right one.

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.

Axiom Novus is a specialised engineering firm focused on the energy and renewables sector. We provide expert advisory and technical solutions, helping clients navigate complex engineering challenges with clarity and precision. Our approach emphasises practical, professional communication without unnecessary jargon, ensuring that our clients receive clear, actionable insights tailored to their needs. Our focus is on enabling our societies to implement the green transition efficiently in a socially and commercially sustainable way.