GrowthBond is a Danish fintech startup funded by the UN that provides SME finance for online marketing assisted by certified experts. It is estimated that a staggering 450 million companies worldwide are unable to get a loan from the traditional banking system because they operate solely in cash, cannot prove their creditworthiness, do not have collateral, or are unable to demonstrate a market opportunity. It is extremely hard for traditional banks to serve these small businesses when it is nearly impossible to evaluate the risk/opportunity and offer them small loans with low margins, compared to larger loans for big companies with high margins and less risk. That’s why we built GrowthBond, a platform designed to automate the credit assessment process for small business owners, which cuts waiting times by weeks, reduces loan operating costs, slashes minimum loans from thousands to hundreds of dollars, and enables real-time tracking of the deployment and financial return of the funds.

NordicLA activates business by connecting creatives and building bridges for international opportunities. NordicLA creates success stories for brands and creators by bridging international creative industry professionals in the music, entertainment and culture based industries from private to public sectors. Through cross-functional collaboration and events we build strong relationships between conventional brands and creators bridging the gap between Nordic and US creative industries. We unite people's minds and hearts across cultural borders through co-creation and dialogue. Our core value It is very important that you have connections that you can bring to the table were things are happening - we see it as our job to make sure you actually get the deals and that you get to meet the people that can make your dreams come true. When you work with NordicLA you get access to a powerful international network of professionals and we have a long track record of providing successes to our clients, both private and public companies. At NordicLA we: Create a dialog to solve, innovate and achieve results using a creative approach Bridge universal values while employing what we have learned from the Scandinavian approach to sustainability, sharing and sense of community. Bridge business for growing creative sectors, by connecting nordic artists and creatives locally as well as internationally Our goals and activities For artists and creative companies we allow them to activate in Los Angeles. We provide them a relationships and knowhow locally on how to navigate to get things done. For recording artists and artists of all kind we provide valuable resources and relationships and local knowledge on how the space work, that really save the artist a good deal of growing pants trying to operate in Los Angeles We operate by: Matchmaking between Nordic creatives and business for collaborative co-creation or innovation. Creating specialized programs to cross pollinate creatives and businesses Public and Private activations bridging communities and inspiring valuable relationships

We are on a mission. We've taken the old fashioned cash register and wrapped it in an App. It's digital, so go ahead and install it on an iPhone or iPad and bring all the good stuff from the webshop into the hands of the store associate. That's called omnichannel – with a fancy word. The team behind Ka-ching is made up of experts who have worked with e-commerce, mobile solutions, user-friendliness and strategy through many years. We came together to solve a significant and current problem in our society: The death of shops. Our background and experiences are the reason we have found new paths. This means that Ka-ching POS isn't just another modernised IBM cash register from the '70s. The apps we have created is designed to make you think about sales and customer service in a whole new way.

Loops Education consists of a small, dynamic and diverse group of people with one driving force: to make learning accessible to all, wherever they are and whoever they are. We have created an incredible system that we believe will make our vision a reality. ‍ We believe that learning is a journey that expands when driven by curiosity and exploration. That is why Loops works as a digital map, enabling you to create both individual and shared learning journeys for your participants, whether they are employees or students.

Battkomp designs, produces, and repairs li-ion batteries in the 0.5 to 10 kWh range for mobility applications. We strive to grow into a battery factory that builds high-quality, high-performance batteries for demanding applications. We source the best cells from our partners, and cover the module assembly, housing, and battery management part of the value chain. We have design, manufacturing, and maintenance in-house. We want to run the whole business from Norway, betting on automation instead of cheap labour, quality over quantity, reliability over price, local over foreign. We work with Oslo Kommune, Hesselberg Truck AS, Bolt, Buddy Bikes, and various other companies. We are looking to start a large research project in co-operation with UiO in the near future. We are 2 people and 5 3D-printers working full time at the moment.

Online marketplace for African imagery - Powered by online learning. Africa is rising and a visual reframing of the continent is emerging. A reframing crafted by African content creators, telling Africa's story of change. At Africa Reframed we connect a community of African photographers to the world’s leading companies and organizations to create and promote captivating imagery and bespoke projects that propel new storytelling from the African continent. Imagery in the Africa Reframed imagebank has been used by the worlds leading organizations such as: Gates Foundation, UN, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Ernst & Young, Spotify, NBC, Yahoo, Sitecore, Exxon, Cambridge University Press, Hearst, Condé Nast, Lloyds bank, Europe- an Investment Bank, Shell, AOL, ABC, NEC, CNBC, KPMG, Discovery, VISA, Deloitte, Accenture, Ogilvy, UPS, Viacom, Pearson, Barclays, BBC, Axel Springer, British Council, M&C Saatchi, ASUS, Del Monte, Time inc., RTL, Virgin, McKinsey, Airtel, Guardian, Uber, Orange, 3M, HSBC, Samsung, The World Bank and many more. We are looking for investors sharing our vision of Africa Reframed as a value-driven, profitable business that strives to alter the global community’s perception of the African continent while also building sustainable job opportunities for photographers across Africa. Alongside its sister organization, Commerce & Culture, Africa Reframed has managed an array of long-term projects with leading contemporary visual artists globally and organized photo exhibitions with more than 100.000 paying visitors across 3 continents. Among these, the largest exhibition to date with African photography in northern Europe. SDGs: Quality education and decent work and economic growth, SDGs 4 and 8, are an integrated part of the Africa Reframed business model. When the United Nations In 2015 was launching the SDGs with Project Everyone, they did so with a campaign to share the global goals with 7 billion people in 7 days. This happened via global broadcasts, outdoor advertising campaigns, cinema ads, mobile partnerships, and more. Because of the above, Images from our program were among the officially chosen for the campaign and were singled out by the global campaign team as good education and economic growth in action. Misson: Most of the imagery we encounter from the African continent tends to either depict the beautiful scenery and wildlife or scenes of poverty, war, and desperation. While these indeed are bona fide aspects and challenges, Africa is also a continent characterized by immense growth, varied opportunities, and not least, change. The mission of Africa Reframed is to capture and contribute to the spurring of this change by a visual reframing of the continent. A reframing that reflects African enterprise, innovation, and everyday life. Africa Reframed exists to create and promote this new imagery in the belief that by changing the visuals, we can help change the conversation. Thus an inherent part of Africa Reframed’s DNA, which is also mirrored in the name of the company, is to be a catalyst for the way the world looks at the African continent. The wish to illustrate the real Africa and thus to spur optimism and hope around its future makes the company strongly value-driven, and it is believed that such a shared view will help bind contributors, clients, and other stakeholders close together. In 2020 Africa Reframed received an investment from Innovation fund Denmark and was selected as a finalist for the SDG Tech Award.

Sherpa Edge is an buy-side execution desk for listed assets and Fintech idea center. We act as a linked agent for Exoé SAS in Paris and service over 30 institutional asset managers. We run a lean operation, and have years of experience in the financial markets. Our understanding of the regulatory landscape, trading protocols, and market network allow us to come up with operational efficiencies. We are both well known in the European Fixed Income markets and have both buy- and sell-side experience. Read more about us here: https://sherpaedge.net/

Campion is the AirBNB for camping - easy as that. During and a long time after the current pandemic people will have to explore and travel their nearby surroundings instead of getting on a flight to another country. Normal camping sites are not that inspirational and won't attract the people who are used to explore the world. That's why we want private landowners outside the cities to be able to rent out their grounds to campers - tents or a place to park the RV or caravan. Hosts set their own price and we take a small commission fee. Users can easily find, book and pay for the unique and never before explored places to go for the night. Spending time outdoors has proven health benefits and fosters a deeper connection to the awesome, wild world out there.

Bilhandel is your new car market - and it is completely free! BilHandel unifies cars, car parts and equipment in a userfriendly app and website, and it seeks to target people who either want to buy or sell cars. We give you a very broad overview that helps you complete a safe trade. The app and website enables you to search for cars in your local area, and you are also able to search for specialized parts across the country - it is entirely up to you. If you create an ad, BilHandel makes sure that your ad gets the most exposure when you aim to sell your car. Your ad will appear here on BilHandel, but also on AutoUncle, Jubii, BilEkspressen, BilGalleri and BilHandel Nordjylland. In total, your ad reaches over 500,000 car-happy Danes. And the best part is that you only have to create your ad once! Thus, with BilHandel you gain access to a huge marketplace only for cars, equipment and parts. Quite simple and easy!

Trusted Brands creates scalable, intuitive tools for efficient fashion consumption, streamlining the supply of secondhand clothing, extending the lifecycle and facilitating the perfect match between supply and demand to create a highly efficient, circular and engaging fashion industry. Its digital tools are designed for end-consumers as well as for industry players who would like to take their share of responsibility for the second most polluting industry in the world while automatically participating in circular economy in a profitable way.

Beanie is a Vinnova-funded aspiring fintech company that sprung out of Founder Institute, one of the world’s leading incubator programs. We are looking to transform the reward- and cashback market, allowing consumers to "earn" money on everyday purchases. Our industry is a growing, $80 billion global industry. Our MVP product will be released in Q1, 2021.

At Corsmed we develop the world’s most proficient MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) simulation platforms. Often referenced as “the flight simulator of MRI”, our platform is used to educate current and future MR-operators to better help patients all around the world. Join us on the journey to enable the future of healthcare for all!

At Skyfish, we celebrate innovation and integrity. Our nimble team is comprised of professionals not only from Denmark, but from all over the world. We delight in creating new solutions for our clients and consistently delivering a professional product. Our greatest success is when we work together to help our clients look effortlessly polished.

With Filestar you can quickly do anything with any file. It is an intuitive SaaS software that helps you save time, get rid of repetitive tasks and boost your productivity. Convert, compress, split, merge, and transform over 400 different file types. The core team is based in Stockholm but we have employees in Russia, Lithuania, Germany and Kenya as well.

FinlandWay® is a fast-growing education export startup operating in three continents. We are the most comprehensive and accessible preschool franchising and licensing system from Finland for growth markets. We offer affordable high-quality, scalable preschool package to create the world-leading educational experience based on play-based participatory pedagogy.