In the European Union alone, more than 1.5 million paint buckets are discarded daily, constituting a disposal of 340 tons of single-use plastic that is incinerated each day. Starting from early 2023 (2025 in Denmark and Slovenia), manufacturers are obligated to cover the disposal costs of their packaging based on sustainability criteria. In Denmark, this translates to an estimated 15% fee on paint buckets. Furthermore, the conventional round shape of packaging has proven suboptimal for logistics and transportation. Beyond its environmental impact, the traditional paint bucket poses challenges for professional painters. These challenges encompass ergonomic issues during handling, such as the strain of lifting two buckets simultaneously, which exceeds recommended weight limits according to the Working Environment Authority. Painters also find themselves in awkward positions when pouring paint into a roller bucket for wall application. The demanding physical nature of the painting profession in Denmark results in accelerated fatigue and early retirement for painters. Additionally, issues like lid leakage due to dried paint and the use of fragile, porous plastic contribute to unexpected spills, particularly during abrupt vehicle stops. Our innovative solution involves a cardboard box housing two patent-pending plastic bags, each containing 5 liters of paint. This packaging not only enhances the workflow for professional painters but also reduces costs and lowers carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions by approximately 65% per unit. The box's design facilitates easy and ergonomic transportation, allowing for a 45% increase in units per pallet. The box is opened, and one of the bags is inserted into a standard roller bucket used by painters. The bag effortlessly opens and seamlessly fits into the roller bucket, wrapping around the edges, and enabling the painter to begin work promptly. This functionality is made possible through an innovative patented design and specific plastic welding techniques.

Even Founders is a nonprofit organization operating throughout the Nordic region, to create new women founders and increase funding opportunities for them. We work with founders, investors and ecosystem partners to tackle one of the biggest gaps in the startup space. Our organization provides two primary services: the Startup School and our comprehensive database. The Startup School offers a cost-free educational program designed specifically for women, teaching them the essentials of founding a company. Meanwhile, our extensive database serves as the premier source of information on women-founded companies, helping investors in discovering new investment opportunities. We are founders, investors, operators, innovators and researchers with first-hand experience from both sides of the table.

At SkinChange.AI we have a mission to make a difference for patients and medical practitioners within skin diseases. We work with both web and smartphone technology, incorporating AR and AI technology. We focus on creating an environment with an informal culture and focus on independent execution, thus we offer possibility for remote work and our office is located at AI-Innovation House, Vejle, Denmark.

RobSub is developing a robotic solution that will revolutionize the maintenance and repair of utility pipes. The solution is based on a UR16e robot arm, for which end-of-arm tools are being developed. RobSub collaborates with industrial partners such as HOFOR, VandCenter Syd, and Aarhus Vand. The team consists of three permanent employees and two student assistants, all with engineering backgrounds as well as commercial and technical profiles. RobSub has an office and development facilities in Odense.

SMRT Systems is a cloud-based business management platform designed by dry cleaners for dry cleaners. Originally founded in San Francisco, we have our main engineering hub in Malmö Sweden and our HQ in the Raleigh NC. We are a passionate team of builders on a mission to help digitalize the dry cleaning and laundry across the globe. Our tech stack includes Typescript / React / Tanstack / GraphQL / AWS ECS / CouchDB Python / PHP / NodeJS.

We're an innovative biotech startup specialising in alternative protein on a mission to tackle food scarcity caused by overpopulation and climate change. We're redefining the way we feed the world with the help of mushrooms. We're addressing global food scarcity - a critical issue impacting billions. As traditional agriculture struggles to meet the growing demand for protein, strains resources, leading to deforestation, excessive water use, and increasing emissions. Our solution provides sustainable and nutritious alternative protein which plays a role in mitigating food scarcity challenges. The founders, driven by a shared passion for both scientific innovation and ecological preservation, came together to address this urgent issue. We believe that our actions today can create a lasting positive impact on the world, ensuring that future generations have access to nutritious food without compromising the health of our planet.

Velocity capital works with visionary companies building for sustainable growth. Founded by Allan Sønderskov Darré, Velocity brings capital and expertise from day zero to IPO. Every day our team works closely with our portfolio companies, which consists of a wide range of businesses across industries and growth stages.

Today, 7 of 10 Swedes walk around with an untreated skin problem. And even WITH a referral, you have to wait up to 6 months to get qualified help. No more. We started Dr Hud because we believe that skin patients deserve a better healthcare experience. Several of us have ourselves suffered from skin problems, long waiting times and incorrect assessments, and unfortunately we are not alone. The team, which consists of both dermatologists and people with many years of experience in healthcare scaleups (incl Doctrin, Kry, Uber and others), aim to offer a service that is better for patients, doctors and the healthcare system as a whole. Let's fix skin. One rash, mole or itch at a time.

House 4 House is an educational toy start-up based in Copenhagen. House 4 House sets ignite children's imagination through building toy houses inspired by different climate zones around the world. Social sustainability is central to our business model and we donate a third of our profits to support families upgrade their own homes. Over 90% of the toys manufactured today are made fom plastics. Our award-winning launch product, House 4 House Tropical, has over 60 building blocks made from natural marterials, sourced from and manufactured in Europe. House 4 House Tropical was longlisted for Dezeen Product of the Year 2022 and has been featured in Dutch Design Week, Circular Cities Week and the Museum of Design Atlanta. House 4 House challenges the traditional 'dolls house' design to get kids thinking creatively about how architecture can work with nature. Modular components can be configured in endless ways, encouraging open-ended play. House 4 House blocks and animal figures nurture children’s interest in the environment to inspire the builders of tomorrow! In January House 4 House partnered with Muji at Illum to kickstart the sales of House 4 House Tropical. We are now looking for a CSO to join our team!

We are an Aarhus-based consultancy firm, specializing in delivering exceptional IT talents with a primary focus on web development. Our core mission is to establish the perfect workspace for our employees, where they can thrive in a supportive and collaborative environment. We believe that fostering a strong sense of union and camaraderie not only enhances individual growth but also fuels innovation and excellence in our projects. At our consultancy firm, we are dedicated to nurturing talent, embracing cutting-edge technologies, and exceeding client expectations with our tailored web development solutions.

We are a team of seasoned entrepreneurs taking on one of the largest industries in the world - financial services and insurance. But we can’t do it alone and are looking for exceptional people to join us. We are the fastest-growing AI company specializing in all things outdoor adventure compliance. Our software suite provides small business owners with the products and services required to be compliant with their local rules and regulations. We are starting with boats, which makes us the first AI-driven boating company in the world. With significant backing from top investors and experienced operators, we are committed to leveraging state-of-the-art technology to create a world where everyone can safely access adventure forever.

Roots of Malmö is an innovative fermented beverage producer. We primarily produce kombucha, but also other interesting fermented beverages. All production takes place in our new brewery in Malmö, Sweden. Our kombucha is raw (unpasteurized), low in sugar, high in taste, and a great alternative to sodas or alcoholic beverages. Tastes good, does good.

Vocaire is a startup that focuses on empowering physical therapists with AI technologies. The problem we are solving is that PTs cannot be 100% present during their consultation since they have to focus on administrative work and other tasks. The founders of our startup are previous elite sportsmen who experienced firsthand the inefficiencies of the current system. Physical therapy is a crucial part of the recovery process for many individuals who have experienced injuries or other physical limitations. However, the current system is highly inefficient and often requires PTs to spend a significant amount of time on administrative tasks. For example, PTs may have to spend time scheduling appointments, documenting patient progress, and communicating with other healthcare providers. This leaves less time for PTs to focus on their patients and provide the best possible care. At Vocaire, we believe that technology can help alleviate this problem. By leveraging AI and other advanced technologies, we aim to streamline administrative tasks and give PTs more time to focus on their patients. Overall, we believe that Vocaire has the potential to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of physical therapy. By leveraging AI and other advanced technologies, we aim to empower PTs to provide the best possible care to their patients. We are excited about the potential of our platform and look forward to continuing to innovate in this space.

Markedets førende fordels- og rabatportal Visma LogBuy forhandler og formidler rabatter og fordele til medarbejderne i Danmarks største virksomheder, kommuner og organisationer. Vores mål er at sørge for, at alle brugere, virksomheder og udbydere af rabatter får mest muligt ud af vores koncept. LogBuy har eksisteret siden 2002 og blev i februar 2017 en del af Visma, som efterfølgende også blev en del af vores navn. Visma er grundlagt i Oslo i 1996 og har her mere end 20 år senere omkring 14.000 medarbejdere på verdensplan, hvor af over 1200 befinder sig i Danmark.

Unlisted is building a global ownership platform for unlisted companies and investors. As of now we are companies succeed with employee stock ownership plans, raising capital and ownership management. We are a purpose driven company. Our long term goal and vision is to democratise entrepreneurship and wealth creation. We are achieving that by building providing entrepreneurs with tools which makes it easer for them to succeed. And we are allowing more people get access to equity and be part of the big value creation in the unlisted market.