Is It Time to Pivot from Corporate to Co-Founder? Great startups don’t fail because of bad ideas - they stall because they can’t reach the market. From deep-tech to consumer products, many early-stage ventures have strong teams and promising solutions - but lack the commercial insight to grow. Commercial Co-Founder is a programme designed for professionals ready to pivot out of traditional commercial roles and into high-impact roles within early-stage startups.

Football Travel: Crafting Unforgettable Football Experiences Football Travel is a specialized Danish-owned company dedicated to orchestrating seamless and authentic football travel experiences. Since our inception in 2008, we've leveraged our deep industry expertise to facilitate journeys for over 50,000 fans, ensuring each trip to the world's most iconic football stadiums is both memorable and hassle-free. Our core mission is to bridge the gap between passionate football enthusiasts and the live game experience. We meticulously handle all essential components of a football trip – from securing match tickets and selecting suitable accommodations to arranging flights – effectively simplifying the entire travel planning process for our clients. This comprehensive approach allows travelers to immerse themselves fully in the vibrant atmosphere of international football without the logistical complexities typically associated with such trips. We pride ourselves on being experts in the field of football travel. This expertise is built on years of experience and direct engagement with the football landscape. We provide access to matches across more than 80 clubs in major global leagues, including the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and even NFL games in Europe. Our platform is designed to offer a transparent and user-friendly booking process, giving customers control over their preferences while benefiting from our curated selections and competitive pricing. A key differentiator for Football Travel is our commitment to a holistic experience. We don't just provide tickets; we curate complete travel packages. This includes offering a range of hotel options – from budget-friendly to luxury, often near stadiums – and flexible flight choices from various airports. Our detailed pre-departure information and dedicated customer support further underscore our commitment to a high-quality service delivery. We also ensure peace of mind with our ticket and match guarantee, providing reliability in a dynamic event landscape. Our operational model is centered around understanding diverse fan needs. Whether it's a first-time stadium visit, a group pilgrimage, or an annual tradition for a seasoned supporter, we customize itineraries to match individual preferences and budgets. This adaptability extends to offering experiences beyond the match itself, such as insights into local football culture or recommendations for exploring the host city. At Football Travel, we channel our passion for football into creating accessible and extraordinary travel opportunities. We aim to be the trusted partner for anyone looking to experience the thrill of live football, backed by a proven track record and a dedication to service excellence.

Brinna AI is building the next-gen brand intelligence platform, powered by AI — to help global companies take control of their brand at scale. Brand management today is fragmented, manual, and inefficient — making consistency and creativity hard to maintain. Brinna AI changes that. Our agentic platform automates and augments brand management, unlocking new levels of speed, precision, and brand coherence. We’ve spent the last five years running a leading Brand Management agency. That hands-on experience and first-hand view of the problems led us here — to reimagine how brands are built and scaled in the age of AI.

Nord Creatives is a Denmark-based content agency helping ambitious DTC brands across the Nordics and Europe scale with high-performing paid social creatives. We specialize in data-driven content that blends strategy, storytelling, and platform-native editing, designed to be scroll-stopping and convert.

Affluency is an AI-powered Co-Pilot for traders and investors, a platform that combines advanced trade journaling, personal development, and real-time feedback to help users achieve both financial and mental mastery. We’re solving a major problem in the trading world: Most traders don’t fail due to poor strategy, they fail due to a lack of discipline, emotional control, and self-analysis. Our platform collects and analyzes trading data, emotional patterns, and behavioral decisions to deliver AI-generated insights in real-time. Through interactive widgets, structured checklists, and psychological feedback, Affluency becomes a daily companion that helps users grow, not only as traders, but as individuals. We are bridging the gap between technical trading and mental performance, a connection that has been largely overlooked in the market. Why now? The timing has never been better. The global surge in retail trading and investing combined with the rise of AI has created a massive demand for smarter, more personalized trading tools. Millions of traders are entering the market, yet most platforms still focus only on technical features, ignoring the psychological and behavioral aspects that truly define long-term success. At the same time, the fintech ecosystem is rapidly evolving, and users now expect intelligent, real-time support that adapts to their unique trading behavior and emotional patterns. Affluency is at the intersection of these trends. By launching now, we meet a growing demand for tools that go beyond charts and indicators, tools that help traders master their discipline, emotions, and strategic decision-making through AI-driven insights and personal development. We’re not just riding a wave, we’re shaping the next generation of trading platforms.

EAB is a dynamic startup founded in Helsinki, based in Berlin revolutionising how artists safeguard, monetise, and enhance their creative legacies. Grounded in the Solana Foundation ecosystem in 2023, EAB is pioneering Europe’s first Artist-powered bank and Copyright Vault, delivering innovative digital banking, smart contract solutions, Token licensing, and AI-driven metadata protection. Our mission bridges blockchain innovation, financial empowerment, and cultural preservation.

CETO Innovation is developing a predictive maintenance solution for district heating networks, combining an in-pipe probe with data-driven failure predictions. Our technology enables early detection of pipeline issues, reducing downtime, maintenance costs, and energy waste while optimizing infrastructure management. We are addressing the challenges of aging district heating infrastructure, where reactive maintenance leads to inefficiencies and unexpected failures. By integrating real-time data analysis with in-pipe diagnostics, we aim to provide a smarter, more sustainable approach to pipeline management.

HealthBuddy empowers individuals to take control of their health through accessible, innovative, and patient-centered digital solutions. Focused on delivering high-quality digital health solutions, HealthBuddy collaborates closely with healthcare providers and people living with disease to create tools that meet real-world needs. Our mission is to make digital health solutions an integral part of everyday care, improving outcomes and the quality of life for patients everywhere.

We have a passion for helping inspiring people and companies grow. Stride Partners helps promising growth companies on key CEO agendas with spikes within raising capital and strategy consulting. We are an energetic team with backgrounds from top tier investment banking, management consulting and investing across company stages.

We've grappled with the complexities of managing SaaS subscriptions in past roles, and we believe it doesn't have to be this hard. Traditional solutions in the market often felt elusive and burdened with top-down procedures, offering little joy to the end-user. This sparked the idea for Cardboard. Our goal is simple: take away these headaches and make SaaS management straightforward and even enjoyable. Rooted in a love for simplicity and a good user experience, Cardboard aims to make your life easier. From Norway to the world, we're excited to redefine how businesses interact with software subscriptions one company at a time.

At Itterno, we're revolutionizing how the world handles digital legacies. In an era where our lives are increasingly online, we're tackling a crucial challenge: what happens to our digital selves when we're gone? We've created a groundbreaking platform that helps families and executors navigate the complex world of digital assets after a loved one passes away. Think of us as the bridge between traditional end-of-life services and our digital future. Our mission? To bring peace of mind to families during their most challenging times and empower our partners - funeral directors and estate planners - with cutting-edge technology that sets them apart. We're not just a tech company; we're pioneers in an emerging industry that's as much about empathy as it is about innovation. Our team is building solutions that protect memories, secure sensitive information, and simplify what can be an overwhelming process. Itterno is where compassion meets code. We're a Danish startup with global ambitions, backed by a vision to redefine how we approach digital life and death. If you're ready to make a real impact, to solve complex problems, and to be at the forefront of a new tech frontier, Itterno is your launchpad. Join us in shaping the future of digital legacy management. Together, we're not just writing lines of code - we're writing the next chapter in how humanity deals with life in the digital age.

At Funga Farm we grow the highest quality organic mushrooms with a distinct focus on sustainability. Our integrated laboratory, production facility, and farm allows us complete transparency and control over every aspect of our production. Mushrooms are one of, if not the most, sustainable crops to grow. Their texture and umami flavor also rival meat in ways very few products can. Mushrooms are the food of the future and they still have so much more to offer. Here at Funga Farm we aim to lead the way in building a culture around the wonderful and diverse world of mushrooms.

Private investment company. Private investment company of Magdalena Fredlund Husby and Ståle Fredlund Husby. We support individuals with bold ideas that bring about a brighter future for our children: we work, invest, and do what is needed to make things happen. We start up, join or help grow up to three new ventures annually.

Anilyze is a stealth-mode startup leading the transition to secure animal health data management for all stakeholders in the industry. We use proprietary hardware and software to improve traceability and accountability, bringing humans and animals closer together. All while driving advancements in both animal welfare and public health.

Tricent helps organizations make their file-sharing more secure and compliant without sacrificing collaboration. Tricent puts the responsibility of proper file-sharing management in the hands of administrators as well as every member of the organization who shares files. We've recently relocated our headquarters to the vibrant heart of Vesterbro, Copenhagen’s coolest and trendiest neighborhood! Formerly a working-class area, Vesterbro has transformed into a dynamic cultural hub, attracting creatives, innovators, and forward-thinkers from all corners of the globe. From its eclectic mix of cafes, bars, and galleries to its lively atmosphere and rich history, Vesterbro embodies the spirit of innovation and creativity that defines Tricent. But wait, there’s more! Rumor has it that Vesterbro holds the title for the most expensive housing area in Copenhagen, adding an extra touch of exclusivity to our new home. And yes, we’ve heard the whispers about Vesterbro being a ‘hipster’ paradise… Whatever that means! But one thing’s for sure, we’re excited to be part of such a dynamic and thriving community. By the way, we share offices with our good friends and partner APPS People Here’s to new beginnings, endless possibilities, and making waves in Vesterbro!