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Flex Funding

We’re building a Nordic financing hub for small and medium-sized businesses. We give ambitious companies a real alternative to traditional banks. Our platform connects businesses directly with investors, helping make financing faster, more flexible and transparent. We’re a small, creative and fast-paced team based at Copenhagen Fintech Lab. Join us and help build the next chapter of Nordic SME finance.

Zilo

Zilo is a Danish content editor built for the AI search era. AI Overviews have arrived in Denmark: 56.9% of the 850 Danish keywords we measured ourselves now trigger one. Yet the established content tools are all built English-first - none of them are anchored in the Danish SERP. Zilo scores your text live while you write, against two yardsticks at once. The SEO score benchmarks against the pages actually ranking in the Danish top 10 for your keyword. The AI citability score measures whether your text covers the facts that AI Overviews and the SERP actually cite. Both are fully explainable: open weights, evidence behind every component - and a suggestion is only shown if it measurably lifts the score. From analysis to deliverable: traffic value in kroner, prioritized next actions, shareable briefs, and publishing straight to WordPress - no plugin required. Built in Denmark by Mads Nordskov (19 years in SEO, founder of Passioness). Currently in closed beta with Danish SEO professionals.

CircuCity

CircuCity is a circular e-commerce platform built to make sustainable consumption easier, more practical, and honestly, more appealing in everyday life. At its core, it is a marketplace where people can buy and sell second-hand items alongside new sustainable products, all within one ecosystem designed to extend product life cycles. But it’s not just about transactions. It’s about shifting habits. The problem we are addressing is rooted in the linear economy — the “take, make, dispose” model that still dominates global consumption patterns. Products are manufactured, purchased, used briefly, and discarded, often long before their functional life ends. This cycle drives resource depletion, carbon emissions, and growing waste streams. At the same time, consumers are becoming more aware of environmental challenges. Many want to make better choices, but the systems around them are fragmented and inconvenient. Second-hand markets exist, of course. But they are often scattered across multiple platforms, inconsistent in quality, and sometimes lacking trust. Sustainable alternatives, on the other hand, can be expensive or difficult to find. As a result, the intention to consume responsibly frequently clashes with convenience, price, and habit. People default to what is easiest — and that often means buying new, fast, and disposable. CircuCity bridges this gap. We provide a unified, user-friendly platform where circular choices are not an afterthought but the default. By integrating resale, reuse, and sustainable new products into one marketplace, we reduce friction in the decision-making process. Users can extend the life of items they no longer need, discover quality second-hand goods, and support more responsible brands — all in one place. Beyond functionality, we are building incentives into the system. Through mechanisms such as reward points, engagement challenges, and community features, CircuCity makes sustainable behavior visible and rewarding. The goal is not to lecture or guilt consumers into better habits. It is to design a system where circular consumption feels natural, economically sensible, and even motivating. Why does this matter? Because structural change requires behavioral change, and behavioral change requires better infrastructure. People cannot be expected to consistently choose sustainability if the systems around them prioritize speed and disposability. By making circular options more accessible, trustworthy, and engaging, we aim to shift consumption patterns at scale. CircuCity is not claiming to solve overconsumption overnight. But we believe that by extending product lifespans, reducing unnecessary waste, and empowering conscious consumers, we can contribute to a more regenerative economic model. In the long run, small individual decisions — when supported by the right platform — can accumulate into meaningful systemic impact. That is the space we operate in: practical sustainability, built into everyday commerce.

Behavix

Behavix is on a mission to revolutionize how behavioral data is collected, analyzed, and utilized powering up the ResTech movement within Market Research industry. Headquartered in Helsinki with a strategic base in New York City, Behavix can helps panel companies and app/web publishers to start collecting deep and unique online behavioral data across the key digital platforms, while delivering value to data users with AI-driven data feed solutions.

Tech Nordic Advocates

Tech Nordic Advocates is Northern Europe’s largest and only pan-Nordic/Baltic tech startup organisation. We’re a not-for-profit community that brings entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and experts together to fuel innovation, collaboration and growth across the region and internationally. We’re part of Global Tech Advocates, a worldwide tech community of 48 hubs, across 60 countries and 30,000 tech leaders – helping to connect our ecosystem to the world.

TaxHelper

TaxHelper’s mission is simple. Help people get the tax deductions they are entitled to, without needing to decode a system that was never built for them. We combine software with a no cure no pay model to make tax help accessible and tied to real outcomes. We are building the easiest way to uncover and claim relevant, commonly overlooked deductions, using plain language and clear guidance from start to finish. In Denmark, 83% of our customers had missed deductions on their tax assessments before using TaxHelper. Nationally, around 1 million Danes are estimated to miss deductions each year, equal to roughly 11 billion DKK. TaxHelper exists to close the gap and put money back where it belongs, in people’s accounts. We keep building and improving, expanding the product and service based on real customer needs.

Fimento

Fimento is an AI-native platform that brings clarity to complexity in financial decision-making. It helps businesses make smarter, faster decisions through AI-driven insights by combining advanced analytics, automation, and deep industry knowledge to turn complex data into clear, actionable outcomes that drive growth and efficiency.

Cadran

We are an early-stage company developing retail software for the global watch and jewellery industry. Our customers work with high-value objects, but often rely on generic systems not designed for their industry. We develop a specialized platform for operations and documentation that improves efficiency and transparency without compromising quality.

Normark Defence Aps

At Normark Defence, we are at the forefront of advancing defence capabilities through innovative technologies. At Normark Defence, we empower the next generation of defence capabilities. With extensive experience in the Danish defence sector and a strong background in business development and specialized knowledge, we create innovative technologies.

21-Draw

21-Draw is an online art education platform built together with artists from Disney, Marvel, DreamWorks and other leading studios. We create high-quality video courses, books and tutorials that help people learn drawing, character design, illustration, animation and digital art in a practical, structured way. Our material is used by students around the world, from beginners picking up a pencil for the first time to working professionals who want to sharpen their skills. After growing internationally for many years, we’re now building a new production hub in Stockholm where we focus on developing courses, recording with artists, producing marketing material and gradually bringing more of our content creation in-house. The goal is to build a team that can produce world-class educational content efficiently, creatively and with a modern, AI-supported workflow. 21-Draw has always been a small, focused and fast-moving team. People here get a lot of ownership, direct impact and the chance to shape how we work. We value clear communication, structured execution and genuine interest in art and creativity. Even though we operate globally, we keep a warm and personal work culture where ideas can move from discussion to production quickly. If you want to help build a creative studio in Stockholm that collaborates with some of the best artists in the world and produces content that inspires hundreds of thousands of students, you’ll fit right in. Let me know if you want a shorter tagline, a mission statement, or an “Our Story” section for the same profile.

Kihleo

Kihleo is a medtech startup developing an early warning system for urinary tract infections in older people with incontinence receiving care at home or in nursing homes. UTIs are one of the most common reasons for acute deterioration, confusion, and hospitalisation in this group. They are challenging to detect early, because symptoms are often vague, many older people cannot clearly communicate discomfort, and home care staff and nurses have minimal time. Today, detection is primarily reactive. Staff notice that something is wrong, then order urine tests and start treatment when the infection is already well underway. This leads to unnecessary suffering, avoidable admissions, and a high use of antibiotics. Kihleo’s solution is a small sensor placed in the diaper that measures biomarkers in the urine every time the person voids. When the diaper is changed, the sensor is read, and data is sent to a secure backend. Algorithms and predictive models analyse patterns over time and provide early, trustworthy indications that an infection may be developing, days before clinical symptoms are usually recognised. The system is not a diagnostic tool. It is a decision-support and early-warning system that integrates into existing workflows and helps staff decide when to look more closely, consult a nurse or doctor, and perform standard diagnostic tests. The value is threefold. For older people, it means faster and more targeted treatment, fewer severe infections, less confusion, and a better day-to-day quality of life. For relatives and care staff, it provides reassurance, objective data, and more time for actual care rather than crisis management. For the public sector, it helps prevent avoidable hospitalisations and complications that are both expensive and resource-intensive. Kihleo is working with a hardware partner on sensor development and is already in dialogue with Danish municipalities about pilot projects. The long-term vision is to create a scalable, data-driven platform for early detection of infections and other complications in elderly care, using everyday materials like diapers as non-invasive data sources.

Nembedemand

NemBedemand er en moderne og komplet SaaS-løsning udviklet til bedemænd og begravelsesforretninger. Vi digitaliserer en branche, der traditionelt har været præget af tunge processer, og giver selvstændige bedemænd de værktøjer, de behøver for at tilbyde familier en enkel, professionel og omsorgsfuld oplevelse. Vores mission: At kombinere teknologi, brugercentreret design og menneskelig forståelse for at skabe den bedste oplevelse før, under og efter en begravelse – for både virksomhederne og de pårørende. Hvad vi bygger 🚀 Udviklet i tæt samarbejde med fagfolk dækker NemBedemand hele værdikæden i en moderne bedemandsforretning: Øge synligheden og den lokale online tilstedeværelse Optimere planlægning og håndtering af begravelser Forenkle administration og automatisere fakturering Koordinere samarbejdspartnere og leverandører Gøre det nemt for pårørende at modtage information og få adgang til et digitalt mindested Da ingen begravelsesforretninger arbejder helt på samme måde, er NemBedemand designet til at være fleksibel, modulær og let at tilpasse til lokale workflows og behov. En ny fase med Simplifia Group 🌍 NemBedemand er for nylig blevet opkøbt af Simplifia Group, Frankrigs førende aktør inden for teknologiske og servicemæssige løsninger til bedemænd og familier. Opkøbet markerer starten på en ny vækstfase, hvor NemBedemands lokale ekspertise nu kombineres med Simplifias teknologiske og operationelle styrke. Sammen arbejder vi med større ambitioner og en tydelig international retning.

Buna & CO.

We are Buna & Co., a café located on Vesterbrogade. Along with food, specialty coffee, and fragrances, we’ve created a space in our basement for art exhibitions and fragrance showcases. Buna is not usual cafe, It's a creative living room "more than coffee, It's a lifestyle". Our goal is to make our gallery a welcoming and inspiring space where artists can freely exhibit their work and connect with the community.

Oppa Oppa - Korean Skin Care

Oppa Oppa is a Danish skincare store bringing the best of Korean beauty to Scandinavia. We curate and import top-rated Korean skincare products — from well-known favorites like Anua and Beauty of Joseon to insider picks still undiscovered in the West. Our mission is to make premium Korean skincare accessible, trustworthy, and enjoyable for everyone in Denmark. By combining authentic Korean expertise with Scandinavian simplicity, we help people achieve healthy, glowing skin through products that truly work. Oppa Oppa is currently in its early growth stage, expanding our online presence and building a passionate community through creative content, social media, and e-commerce.

GORILLA AGENCY

BOLD. disruptive. AMBITIOUS. MEMORABLE. GORILLA AGENCY is an internationally recognized award winning creative agency with over 100+ awards, honors and nominations at 20+ award programs globally. We focus on communicating complex messages, social good and impact campaigns. Creativity can change the world. We know because we've done it. We want to bridge the gap between profit and purpose, and help facilitate a positive change through advertising. We work with brands and organisations that want to facilitate change. Those that aren't afraid of using their voice and engage in tough conversations. Our campaigns have questioned the the status quo, challenged what's possible for an agency to do and was founded on the principle that creating positive change is more important than making profit.