As a idea factory, incubator and investor, Askeladden & Co identifies opportunities, develop concepts and scale up companies. Our sweet-spot is in traditional industries that - until now - have seen limited consolidation, limited innovation, too high prices and a customer journey that has been standing still since the 90s.   Our investments and startup journeys so far:  Cutters | Adams Matkasse | Freska | Lotel | Lorry Restaurant | Wellbee

AuroraDelta is a Finland–Bangladesh innovation platform that builds multiple impact‑driven projects under one umbrella – from waste management and circular economy to smart ports, logistics, renewable energy, technology and skills development. Our goal is to connect Finnish expertise and financing with Bangladeshi growth sectors, creating commercially viable solutions that also deliver strong social and environmental impact. At this stage AuroraDelta is a pre‑startup initiative led by a Bangladeshi founder living in Finland, with experience in grassroots entrepreneurship, cross‑border business, and community leadership. We already have a portfolio of 6–7 project concepts, where waste management is only the first pilot, alongside ideas in port development, shipping, textiles, tech, renewable energy and financial inclusion. We are now looking for a mission‑aligned co‑founder who can help shape AuroraDelta into a real company: validating which projects to prioritize, building partnerships in Finland and Bangladesh, and preparing for funding. A strong fit could bring skills in business development, fundraising, impact investing, operations, or sector expertise (waste/circular economy, logistics, ports and shipping, energy, or digital platforms). You should be comfortable working in a very early‑stage, high‑uncertainty environment, co‑creating the vision, and taking ownership of pilots and investor outreach.

Copenhagen Finance Partners is a niche consultancy specialising in Business Finance, with a clear mission: to make senior-level financial expertise more accessible, flexible, and affordable for companies across industries. We are not a traditional consultancy. We do not parachute in, deliver a report, and leave. Instead, we build long-standing relationships with our clients — embedding ourselves in their business, learning their systems, their people, and their ambitions — and staying there. The longer we work together, the more value we bring. Our focus is squarely on the areas that sit closest to business decisions: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Finance Business Partnering, and Strategic Finance. These are the disciplines where great financial insight translates directly into better management decisions, smarter resource allocation, and stronger business performance.

We are a boutique talent management and influencer marketing agency that specializes in bridging the Influencer type of storytelling with data-driven performance. Originally founded as the innovation project "Vimacy," we rebranded to symbolize a close-knit of high quality influencers mixing the words "Enclave" and "Universe". Starting with a traditional agency business model, we are moving towards AI first approach BUT maintaining a human in the loop, As we notice the importance of Personal relationships with brands. The "AI-First" Evolution This model aligns with the vision of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), who have stated their intention to back "AI-first" business models. Following a16z’s thesis that the next era of industry leaders will have AI at their core rather than as an add-on, we are building Enclaverse toward an automated, data-native infrastructure. By treating the creator economy as a technology stack.

ScaleupXQ is a growth partner designed to help B2B companies accelerate their sales and scale their operations. We specialize in supporting businesses through critical phases of expansion — providing the strategy, tools, manpower and expertise needed to drive sustainable growth. Our mission is simple: to help ambitious companies build high-performing commercial organizations, enter new markets, and sell more, faster. We do this by combining growth strategy, revenue design, and hands-on execution across sales, marketing, and customer success. Whether you’re expanding into new markets, refining your sales model, or scaling your commercial engine, ScaleupXQ provides the guidance and operational muscle to make it happen. We act as an extension of your team — bringing deep expertise, data-driven insights, and a bias for action to every engagement. In short, ScaleupXQ helps B2B companies sell more and transform growth potential into commercial success — faster, smarter, and more predictably

Lyfta is building the operating system for strength training. Today, millions of people go to the gym without a clear plan, without tracking properly, and without understanding whether they’re actually progressing. Most tools in the space optimize for engagement, not outcomes. We think that’s the wrong approach. Strength training is one of the highest-leverage activities for long-term health, but only if it’s structured, consistent, and measurable. That’s what we’re building, a system that helps people train with clarity, track real progress, and improve over time. Lyfta is already used by over a million people globally, with strong growth month over month. We’re still early, but the ambition is clear: build the product people rely on to get stronger, not just another app they use occasionally.

Carbon Footprint Tool for the Construction Industry Making accurate emission understanding accessible to all, empowering even non-experts to confidently own carbon reduction decisions from early-stage to project completion. On a mission to accelerate sustainable construction the story Founded in 2021, Reduzer was started with a mission to accelerate sustainable construction and help the industry make better decisions - earlier in the project. We truly believe that good, sustainable choices can be made across all phases of a project, but the earlier the better. Based on research from Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Reduzer is now an emerging software for carbon calculations across the construction industry and is trusted by more than 70 customers across the Nordics. The software is used widely in many construction projects, spanning from developer and architects to consultants and contractors. In 2025, Reduzer secured a financing round led by Momentum Partners, Futurum Ventures and Construct Venture - with the aim to continue developing the platform and enable more sustainable construction. We are a team of 15 dedicated people with a passion for sustainability and for making it accessible to everyone through smart software solutions. Our headquarters are located in Oslo.

Today Swedish households has lost 10 million SEK on failed handyman services. This happens 365 days a year. Where 8% of all reports to the Swedish Consumer Agency concern contractor services - clear evidence of a market in crisis. By combining AI, customer obsession and extreme intensity Ampy is not only becoming one of the fastest growing service groups in the Nordics, but also saving an industry that has been in decline for the past 30 years. Our solution is to build the largest electrician group in the nordics while being manically focused on our customer in each detail. We're currently a team of A-players in 4 countries and are growing for every week.

Contentway er et kreativt content marketing-bureau. Vi hjælper vores kunder med at nå det rigtige publikum. Sammen med vores kunder skaber vi maksimal effekt gennem dagblade, nyhedssider, nyhedsfeeds, sociale medier og branded content. Tematiske udgivelser i førende dagblade er vores visitkort. Her dykker eksperter ned i aktuelle temaer, og virksomheder kan kommunikere thought leadership i en målrettet udgivelse. Temaaviserne trykkes i fuld størrelse sammen med dagblade som Børsen og Jyllands-Posten.

Denmark’s Space Sector Landing Pad Space Denmark is a newly created, independent umbrella for Denmark’s space ecosystem. We create cohesion through networking activities, community-building efforts, and targeted international engagement. Our focus is on raising the visibility of Danish space companies and connecting them to people and opportunities that matter. A Changing Sector The space sector is moving fast. Denmark is home to both experienced players and emerging talent, and interest in the field is growing. As the landscape evolves, there’s a need for a neutral platform that can support progress without getting in the way. That’s where we come in. Action with Purpose We design initiatives that respond to real needs in the ecosystem. Delegation visits, insight reports, and direct support to organisations are some of the ways we work. Our approach is flexible and changing to the demands of our members and the sector. Why We Started Space Denmark was founded to fill a gap. The idea came from direct conversations with people in the sector who were already doing the work but needed someone to connect it. We built something that could grow with the sector – simply focused on bringing a new level of ambition to Denmark's space sector.

At ChroniCare, we're creating a world where no one faces chronic illness alone. We're chronic disease patients and caregivers building the solution we wish existed. While many patients that have life-altering chronic conditions receive adequate medical support, they often feel lost and alone navigating all the practical and emotional challenges that come with such diagnosis. Our app connects patients through disease-specific peer-to-peer communities, allowing them to share experiences, track what matters, and support one another on their disease journey.

Swed Fintech AB is developing tech-driven investor outreach and capital allocation programs to help emerging finance talent bridge the gap between academic theory and professional practice through advanced, systematic learning. There is a critical gap between traditional finance education and the demands of a modern, technology-driven investment ecosystem. Many talented individuals struggle to translate academic knowledge into real-world investor relations, capital allocation, and relationship management skills. This problem affects graduates, career changers, and even early-stage professionals — limiting their ability to build successful careers and slowing innovation in the financial sector. Swed Fintech AB is tackling this problem by integrating advanced tech, systematic research, and global best practices into a unique internship program. Interns work side-by-side with senior professionals to gain firsthand exposure to capital raising, investor outreach, and allocator psychology, while also interacting with modern CRM systems, outreach automations, and AI-based research tools. We blend human skills with technology to deliver a transformative learning experience rooted in Nordic excellence and strategic thinking. At Swed Fintech AB, we believe humanity will thrive in a future where fintech, automation, and AI transform 99% of repetitive tasks — freeing people to focus on higher-value problem solving and innovation. Seeing how many young finance professionals struggle to access practical, meaningful opportunities, we were inspired to bridge this gap by combining world-class training with technology-driven solutions. We are motivated by a mission to transform humanity through excellence in frontier research and technology, helping shape a better financial, healthcare, and learning landscape for everyone.

Commentsell is a fast-growing SaaS company helping local businesses leverage social media to drive real-world customer engagement and sales. Our platform connects stores and shoppers in a simple, scalable way that enhances marketing impact and generates measurable results. Trusted by hundreds of stores and expanding internationally, Commentsell is redefining how local commerce works in a digital-first world. We are a small, ambitious team with global plans and are looking for talented people to help us scale our product, technology, and customer success to the next level.

Sikr is the first company specializing in Cyber Security (CS) for Small and Midsized Enterprises (SMEs). We have a product, we have a few paying customers, and we are EU-funded though the Danish National Coordination Center for Cyber Security. Which is documented at https://ncc-dk.dk/ under supported projects pool 2, and their post on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/posts/ncc-dk-danmark-cybersecurity-coordination-centre_ncc-dk-netv%C3%A6rksm%C3%B8de-05022025-save-the-activity-7282724478550241280-YCw3 "Sikr" is in Danish pronounced "sikker" which means "safe", and we own the domain sikr.it & sikr-it.dk. We have developed a platform that helps SMEs to get basic CS, in a way that is as easy for the company to implement our products, while it is very non-intrusive and hands-off for us, and while it is as cheap as possible. The problem SMEs have with CS: Complexity and Cost: Many existing IT security solutions are designed for large corporations, making them overly complex and financially out of reach for SMEs.​ Lack of Resources: SMEs often lack dedicated IT departments, leaving them vulnerable to cyber threats without adequate protection or support.​ This issue leaves smaller businesses exposed to cyber risks, with limited options for effective and manageable security solutions, that in theory could have been avoided very easily. Why does this matter? Cybersecurity is not just a concern for large corporations; SMEs are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, which most often puts them out of business. By providing a user-friendly, and affordable security solutions, Sikr empowers smaller businesses to protect their digital assets, maintain customer trust, and ensure business continuity.

NoCFO is a fast-growing startup transforming how small businesses handle their finances. We combine powerful automation with an easy-to-use platform that replaces manual bookkeeping and removes financial stress from entrepreneurs. With support from Holvi and strong momentum across Finland, we’re on a mission to build the most automated financial platform in Europe. Join us and help shape the future of how businesses run their finances.