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Tapp

Tapp is developing a software-only POS suite—tap-on-phone payments, eshop self-order, Native AI data platforms, and AI-assisted menu/setup - to help small UK service businesses ditch expensive hardware POS, solve slow service and rising operating costs, and stay compliant by default, powered by our ultra-fast UX, AI onboarding, leading AI features, and embedded payments. Independent cafés, massage parlors, and any other service spots are squeezed by hardware terminals, clunky back-office flows, and staffing shortages—which translates to slower turnover, longer queues, and lost revenue. Operators also face VAT/receipt/tips complexity and card-data obligations that traditional POS doesn’t simplify. The market is crowded, but legacy and “one-size-fits-all” tools still mean slow UI, multi-minute setup, and rigid pricing. Our analysis of UK-relevant providers shows many still require dedicated hardware or fragmented QR solutions—creating cost, training, and integration friction for small teams. Whilst providing insights on all the data collected, without the user having to ask. Tapp replaces boxes and paper with a phone-first POS: - Tap-to-Pay on iPhone & Android: take contactless cards/Wallets directly on staff or owner smartphones—no reader required. Fully productised in our “Staff” flow. - QR self-order, eshop & pay: guests scan, order, tip, and receive receipts digitally; staff stay focused on giving the best service, not card machines. - AI onboarding & menu import: snap a menu or upload a file; Tapp auto-parses categories/items, generates a store description, and lets owners tweak with guardrails (VAT, pricing, tags, duration). - Built-in compliance for UK SMBs: support for e-receipts, VAT invoice scenarios, and transparent tip/service handling—plus card-data best-practice via our payments stack. - Embedded payments on Adyen: unified acquiring, wallet rails, refunds/chargebacks, payouts, and potential embedded finance/share—with clear IC++ economics and SoftPOS fees. - Elite performance: our internal tests show UX runs 2.7× faster LCP and 3.3× less blocking than a leading competitor—keeping staff in “flow” during rush. Why this wins: zero hardware CAPEX, minutes-not-weeks deployment, faster service cycles, and fewer receipt/VAT/tips headaches—all in a single app the team already knows how to use (their phone). Feature depth is production-ready across signup/KYC, menu, staff, orders, payout views, and refunds per our shipped user stories. Whilst (soon) providing industry-breaking intelligence to make the small merchants play in the big leagues. We started Tapp after watching small venues spend too much on terminals and too long wrestling slow software—only to still miss orders at peak. We dug into the UK compliance tangle (VAT, receipts, tips) and saw a chance to bake the rules into the workflow, not bolt them on. Then we validated the experience with hard performance data and a best-in-class payments partner so owners can serve more customers with less kit and less stress. That’s why we’re doing this: give time back to small operators with a POS that is fast, compliant, and delightfully simple.

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.

Meaningful Entrepreneurship

Reimagining how we create value in a changing world. Meaningful Entrepreneurship is an educational project by Startup Guide, which has supported 15k+ entrepreneurs and mapped 70+ ecosystems globally. This initiative began with a research report based on insights from 400 aspiring entrepreneurs across Denmark, revealing that traditional entrepreneurship education no longer resonates with the new generation of founders. Our purpose is to support founders in building ventures aligned with their values through tools and learning experiences socially and environmentally meaningful.

Heycirc

In modern society, living circular is difficult and time-consuming, therefore discouraging people from doing so and in turn damaging our progress towards a sustainable society. To tackle this problem, we're building Heycirc: An AI-powered, all-in-one marketplace for circular services. It enables people to easily buy/sell second-hand, lease (out), swap, repair, and refurbish, in turn making circular living the easiest and overall best option for consumers and business alike. Our vision is to become the world’s leading circular economy platform, empowering millions to embrace circular living, while creating a new standard for how we produce, use, and recover goods

Nearby

Across cities, countless square meters are sitting unused – basements, garages, parking spots, and storage rooms. At the same time, people are struggling to find space: the driver without a parking option, the student with too many moving boxes, or the small business in need of affordable storage nearby. Today, the market is fragmented. On one side, people rely on Facebook groups and classifieds – messy, insecure, and inefficient. On the other side, traditional self-storage companies offer standardized units, but often at high prices and in inconvenient locations. What’s missing is a trusted, flexible platform that brings everything together – where you can easily find, rent, and share all kinds of space, from a neighbor’s garage to professional self-storage, in one seamless experience. That’s the gap we’re here to fill with Nearby.

Supernova Publishing

Supernova Publishing is a new publishing house with a bold mission: spread knowledge through fresh, original, and engaging projects across a variety of fields. We believe in the power of storytelling as a universal language that sparks curiosity and makes learning fun. Through adventure and imagination, we strive to inspire young minds all over the world. We’re committed to creating meaningful stories with a positive impact on our planet and to collaborating with the most creative, passionate, and visionary people out there. At Supernova Productions, we develop IPs, books, and ideas – and we’re always open to new partnerships.

COWBOY CREATIVE AGENCY

Cowboy Creative is af design agency located in Copenhagen, Denmark. Right now, I'm a one woman army creating web sites, graphics and visual identities that know how to attract, engage and connect with my clients ideal audience. My mission is to help brands stand out with authenticity, boldness and style — whether it's through a complete brand identity, a stunning website, or everyday graphics. I take a hands-on, collaborative approach that begins with understanding my audience and their vision. By blending creativity, strategy, and a touch of playfulness, I create solutions that help brands connect, grow, and stand out —wherever their ideal target groups are. I've been running the company alone since October 2024 and I'm more than ready to share the journey and learn from new people.

Vibrant

Payments today are fragmented, rigid, and impersonal. Merchants deserve simplicity, speed, and intelligence. We exist to free merchants from complexity and turn payments into a growth engine — by empowering ISVs as the true distribution channel. We build unified payments for companies. We are app. 20 employees based in Aarhus and Copenhagen.

WE.GROUP

WE.GROUP is a community-first platform connecting people through movement and social connection. From runs and rides to saunas, pilates, and mindful moments, we create high-quality, affordable experiences for all levels. As we scale we need to make our events and experience available to as many people as possible. By providing a seamless experience we give our community the best possible experience.

Wiheads

We build products that make you smile. We are a small, independent team spread across the globe, united by a passion for crafting products that transform routine actions into delightful moments. One of our products is Wishes, a personalized digital wishlist. Wishes makes it easy to note down your desires, share gift ideas with loved ones, and see your dreams come to life.

Dibbel AS

Dibbel er en norsk startup som utvikler en moderne SaaS-løsning for bygg- og anleggsbransjen som skal effektivisere dokumentasjon og kalkulasjonsarbeid . Vi har vært i utvikling i 2 år og er skapt av gründerne selv, som både bygger produktet og driver selskapet. Vår visjon er å gjøre hverdagen enklere for byggebransjen gjennom intelligent programvare som effektiviserer prosesser både i felt og på kontoret. Dibbel vokser raskt, og vi ser et enormt potensial i bransjen -- derfor trenger vi dyktige folk som vil være med på reisen videre! Vi har et unikt team som kombinerer praktisk erfaring fra byggebransjen hos ledende underentreprenører, teknisk innsikt fra høyt presterende teknologiselskaper og strategisk salgserfaring fra suksessrike startups. Denne sammensetningen gir oss en verdifull fordel når vi utvikler og leverer Dibbel -- markedets beste driftssystem for underentreprenører.

Tuttelu

Tuttelu was created from a vision to make it easier for families with children to have diapers and baby care products of the highest quality delivered straight to their doorstep. Our vision behind the bamboo diaper stems from the desire to create a diaper solution made from more natural materials, while also being gentler on delicate baby skin. We aim to help set the standard for the products your child’s skin comes into contact with, while ensuring they have as little impact as possible on our shared planet.

Story-Lab Learning

Story-Lab Learning is a new kind of content agency built for the AI era. We create short, animated, and interactive learning modules – crafted by humans, powered by AI. Our focus is on microlearning that fits naturally into the workflow, using tools like We Are Learning, HeyGen, Vyond and more. We help companies train employees, partners, and customers through explainer videos, mini-scenarios, and immersive content. Our clients include Enterprises, EdTech platforms, LMS providers, HR/learning teams, and consultancies. We’re not just content creators — we’re also proud resellers of best-of-breed content creation tools like We Are Learning, enabling us and our partners to stay ahead of the curve in immersive and efficient learning production. Story-Lab is currently in an exciting early stage, with traction, great tools, and a growing network of collaborators. Now we’re looking for the right people to help us scale — and shape the future of learning. Anders Börde – Founder of Story-Lab Learning Anders is a EdTech entrepreneur with a strong track record of building digital learning ventures across the Nordics. He has held key roles at Telenor and founded Moblrn, as well as led international sales at We Are Learning – a pioneering platform for AI-driven 3D learning content. Anders combines strategic insight with hands-on execution and has helped global enterprises scale modern learning solutions. At Story-Lab Learning, he brings together creativity, technology, and AI to shape the future of microlearning.

Herkules AI

Vi hjælper Bid Managers med at vinde flere offentlige udbud, og gør det nemmere at samarbejde om at lave tilbud. Udbud fra starten indeholder often mange dokumenter, og det tager lang tid at lave tilbud. Bid Manager opgave er først og fremmest at lægge en strategi, men fokus blive ofte alt det administrative arbejde, det vil vi gerne hjælpe virksomheder med, så de kan fokusere på innovation.

INMOLD A/S

We are a small, dynamic R&D company, specializing in roll-to-roll (R2R) imprinting technologies. Our work bridges the gap between cutting-edge research and commercial applications, involving collaborations and partnerships with universities, research institutes, and industry leaders. This enables us to stay at the forefront of innovation and contribute to the industrialization of micro- and nanofabrication technologies.