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APX10 A/S

APX10 is a leading SaaS company providing advanced solutions to utilities and municipalities. APX10 helps utilities become more data-driven, and our mission is to support infrastructure optimization and sustainability through our digital analytics platform. Our company has offices in Aarhus, just 1 min walk from the Central Station, Aalborg and Milwaukee, USA. We are currently 15 employees and expect to grow steadily over the following years as we enter more international markets in Europe and North America. APX10 is a portfolio company of Cimbria Capital, a private equity investment firm based in the United States and Denmark conducting growth and expansion capital investments in the Water Economy.

Kaffe Bueno

Kaffe Bueno is a Danish bioscience company based in Copenhagen, we upcycle coffee by-products into active and functional ingredients for cosmetics, nutraceuticals and functional foods. Our vision is to change the world sees coffee - from a caffeinated beverage to a sustainable resource for health and wellbeing. Our mission is to unlock coffee's health and commercial potential by taking advantage of the whole spectrum of its bioactive compounds. Some of the things we do: - Produce KAFFOIL: an active cosmetic ingredient upcycled from coffee grounds. It's used for healthy ageing, hair care, moisturising, and improving the skin barrier. You can find it in over 15 brands worldwide, including NIVEA. KAFFOIL is also used as an ingredient in food & beverage. - Produce KAFFIBRE: upcycled defatted coffee fibre used as an ingredient in cosmetics and food & beverage. - Circular partnerships: we upcycle spent coffee grounds from local businesses in Denmark into toiletries (hand soaps, shampoos, lotions and creams) and have a private label brand for these. - New products coming soon, all derived from molecules from within coffee.

zupply

We are an impact-driven startup from Denmark with the mission to make zero-waste constructions happen with our circular material platform. Our product is an end-to-end solution that leverages data and automation to make it easy to efficiently plan, manage, and circulate building materials. We are a team of experts in engineering, construction and enterprise SaaS development, and we are turning material waste into profits for construction projects. More importantly, we avoid up to 1.5% of the global CO2eq emissions resulting from the construction industry.

Copenhagen Atomics A/S

We are changing the world! Copenhagen Atomics is building the next generation nuclear reactors for the world based on molten salt technology. This provides a cheap and clean energy source that aims to change the energy system in general. A thorium based molten salt reactor is small, efficient, safe and is burning the nuclear waste from current nuclear plants.

NorthQ

Founded in Copenhagen, NorthQ is a leading-edge manufacturer and service provider of Energy Management devices. Based on extensive expertise with connected devices, we pioneer in retrofit meter reading solutions for the industrial and domestic sectors. Powered by innovation and effectiveness, both the hardware and the software of our cloud-based solutions are developed internally. This enables us to provide rapid development of tailor-made industrial metering and energy management solutions for a wide variety of business clients. Our mission is to deliver valuable business insights for energy, indoor climate and predictive maintenance, in order to inspire our customers to improve operational efficiency. In this way, we aim to help our customers use their resources more responsibly, towards their business, communities and the environment.

Fischer Lighting

Fischer Lighting is a sustainable front-runner who has developed a unique circular business model where waste is transformed into new beautiful lamps that make buildings more sustainable and people healthier. In 2023, Fischer Lighting saved more than 53 tons of discarded lamps from being thrown away, and with the concepts ReUse, ReDesign, and ReCreate, unique lighting solutions are created in a beautiful and industrial design that meets all the requirements of a new lighting fixture. In addition to environmental sustainability, social sustainability is also an important part of the concept. Therefore, all the old lamps are separated and assembled by people on the edge of the labor market in Denmark. At the same time, the lamps are equipped with the latest technology, which, among other things, enables circadian lighting, which can stimulate the production of hormones in our body and create better well-being for people in buildings.

ENZIDIA

Enabling the bioindustrial revolution with the fastest enzymes. Many of the hardest climate and environmental problems can be solved through synthetic biology. But biosolutions are held back by the enzyme efficiency bottleneck. The ENZIDIA Enzyme Engineering Platform will address this with 10^4 to 10^7 times higher efficiency than current technologies.

Drivn

Drivn, is dedicated to revolutionizing how companies track and manage their carbon emissions related to employee transportation. We understand the pressing need for businesses to address their environmental impact, particularly concerning CO2 emissions from employee commuting, which is a significant contributor to climate change. Drivn offers an innovative solution that automatically tracks and analyzes employee commuting data in real-time, providing companies with valuable insights into their carbon footprint. By leveraging advanced technology and data science, and machine learning we empower businesses to make informed decisions and implement sustainable transportation strategies. Our mission is to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions, improve sustainability, and contribute to a greener future. We believe that by offering a user-friendly platform and actionable insights, we can make a meaningful impact on the global fight against climate change while enabling companies to align with their environmental goals and responsibilities.

Bluewhale ApS

Bluewhale ApS sends thousands of secure emails around the world every day. We are passionate about making a difference during a time when the stringency for data security is constantly increasing. We have specialized in secure and encrypted email since 2007. We have in-depth understanding of the typical secure communication requirements of both small and large sized organisations, whether they are in the private or public domain. With this knowledge gained from working alongside our diverse set of customers, we have developed a versatile and robust piece of software from the ground up. We continuously develop our solutions to the highest standards. Together with our customers we develop our software to meet their changing requirements and individual needs. Security is our main focus and our systems are easily integrated into established IT architectures while managing secure communication in a structural and seamless way. Since the beginning our aim has been to design an easy to operate solution, that adheres to the highest encryption standards, while accomodating large file transfers, all via a secure point to point communication channel – ultimately demonstrating to your recipients that you take the security and privacy of their data seriously. We are proud to fulfill our goal every day.

Startak

Climate change is one of the biggest challenges humanity is facing. Solar power is expected to play a big role in reducing the use of fossil fuels. We make solar power plants more efficient and cost competitive, by increasing the energy production. At Startak we design and manufacture control systems for solar trackers used in large solar photovoltaic plants, to increase the energy production by 10-20% (depending on latitude). We provide our customers with a simple to use, modern and reliable hardware and software solution that is designed to give you peace of mind and control for the lifetime of your solar plant.

Nordsense

Nordsense is on a mission to make the world more sustainable through efficient waste, reuse, and recycling management. With an end-to-end solution based on IoT smart sensors, Nordsense provides the technology and data needed to transition to cost- and carbon efficient waste and resource operations.

1KOMMA5 DK A/S

1KOMMA5° Denmark (formerly Viasol, one of the earliest and largest solar providers in Denmark) is a climate tech company revolutionizing how homeowners transition to green energy. We offer fully integrated solutions for solar panels, heat pumps, and energy storage, all connected via our proprietary energy management system, Heartbeat. We are solving the complexity and inefficiency in the green energy transition. Homeowners today face fragmented offerings, lack of transparency, and poor service when trying to make their homes climate neutral. 1KOMMA5° solves this by offering a seamless, one-stop-shop experience with smart tech, premium installation, and ongoing optimization—all under one roof. With deep market experience as Viasol and now part of the 1KOMMA5° group, our mission is to make every home in Denmark energy independent, affordable, and climate-friendly—contributing to a healthier planet and future-proof energy economy.

Real-Time LCA

Real-Time LCA is a powerful platform that enables companies to understand, reduce, and document the climate impact of their building projects during design and construction. 🏘️ By automating LCA calculations, it reduces the effort required for impact assessments by 50-90%. Users can perform collaborative, efficient, and accurate Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) that comply with international standards, certification schemes, and regulations. The platform streamlines LCA processes from BIM to reporting, allowing all stakeholders to visualize, track, and document carbon emissions to meet regulations, reported through our standard templates, or leverage your sustainability data in other applications through our API. 🙌

Behold

Behold helps animals change people. Our technology turns everyday wildlife encounters into moments of discovery. It meets people where they are, whether at home, on their devices, or in their communities. It shifts how they see nature and their role in it. It is entertainment with a purpose, designed to inspire and influence behaviour in subtle but meaningful ways. But we are not just here to tell stories. We are building a network of thousands of garden cameras, creating the largest database of residential wildlife sightings. A powerful tool for conservation, citizen science, and understanding the changing natural world. Our first product, Behold Cam-1, became a massive success on Kickstarter – hitting its funding goal in under 2 hours, and raising almost $400k in pre-orders. We're now bringing that product to market. It’s an opportunity to join at the earliest stages—with all the challenges and rewards that come with it.

Perma Padel ApS

Perma Padel is on a mission to become a leading global racket sports brand and equipment manufacturer, defined by an unwavering commitment to premium performance, sustainability, and innovation. Perma Padel is the first to apply a novel industrial manufacturing process for padel rackets using 100% recyclable thermoplastic carbon fiber, unlocking a new era of performance, sustainability, and scalability. By moving from manual labor to precision automation, we slash manufacturing time significantly, while delivering a product that is twice as durable as the competition. Our Core Innovations Include: MonoFrame™: A supercar-inspired unibody design that removes the traditional hollow internal frame. This creates a stronger racket with a larger, more forgiving sweet spot. OmniCore™: High-grade foam from edge to edge. This eliminates dead zones, maximizes energy return, and significantly reduces vibration to lower the risk of injury. FutureFiber™: Our proprietary thermoplastic carbon fiber allows for a fully circular model. Unlike toxic epoxy-based rackets, our materials are 100% recyclable and enable zero-waste manufacturing. We have already secured a launch partnership with Denmark's biggest retailer and have an organic waitlist of over 700 players. We are currently finalizing product development for a Summer 2026 launch.