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CircuCity

CircuCity is a circular e-commerce platform built to make sustainable consumption easier, more practical, and honestly, more appealing in everyday life. At its core, it is a marketplace where people can buy and sell second-hand items alongside new sustainable products, all within one ecosystem designed to extend product life cycles. But it’s not just about transactions. It’s about shifting habits. The problem we are addressing is rooted in the linear economy — the “take, make, dispose” model that still dominates global consumption patterns. Products are manufactured, purchased, used briefly, and discarded, often long before their functional life ends. This cycle drives resource depletion, carbon emissions, and growing waste streams. At the same time, consumers are becoming more aware of environmental challenges. Many want to make better choices, but the systems around them are fragmented and inconvenient. Second-hand markets exist, of course. But they are often scattered across multiple platforms, inconsistent in quality, and sometimes lacking trust. Sustainable alternatives, on the other hand, can be expensive or difficult to find. As a result, the intention to consume responsibly frequently clashes with convenience, price, and habit. People default to what is easiest — and that often means buying new, fast, and disposable. CircuCity bridges this gap. We provide a unified, user-friendly platform where circular choices are not an afterthought but the default. By integrating resale, reuse, and sustainable new products into one marketplace, we reduce friction in the decision-making process. Users can extend the life of items they no longer need, discover quality second-hand goods, and support more responsible brands — all in one place. Beyond functionality, we are building incentives into the system. Through mechanisms such as reward points, engagement challenges, and community features, CircuCity makes sustainable behavior visible and rewarding. The goal is not to lecture or guilt consumers into better habits. It is to design a system where circular consumption feels natural, economically sensible, and even motivating. Why does this matter? Because structural change requires behavioral change, and behavioral change requires better infrastructure. People cannot be expected to consistently choose sustainability if the systems around them prioritize speed and disposability. By making circular options more accessible, trustworthy, and engaging, we aim to shift consumption patterns at scale. CircuCity is not claiming to solve overconsumption overnight. But we believe that by extending product lifespans, reducing unnecessary waste, and empowering conscious consumers, we can contribute to a more regenerative economic model. In the long run, small individual decisions — when supported by the right platform — can accumulate into meaningful systemic impact. That is the space we operate in: practical sustainability, built into everyday commerce.

Brand Leadership Community

The Brand Leadership Community (BLC) is a Copenhagen-based startup that has evolved from a series of events into a living learning and relationship ecosystem designed for the professionals behind the world’s leading brands. We serve as a strategic knowledge bridge connecting Brands, Agencies, and Technology Vendors—including iconic Nordic names like Maersk, LEGO, Pandora, Aller Media, and Bang & Olufsen (B&O). The Problem We Are Solving Modern brand building is increasingly complex, yet professionals face three critical roadblocks: o The "Martech Gap": Organizations invest millions in complex enterprise software (from a landscape of 14,000+ vendors) but fail to maximize its value due to siloed knowledge and a lack of platform-specific expertise. o Impersonal Networking: Traditional industry conferences are often impersonal "sales pitches" where real peer-to-peer connection is rare and tactical insights are often hidden rather than shared. o Leadership Isolation: Senior leadership can be lonely, and many operators lack a confidential space to compare notes, share "crime scene" stories of failed implementations, and solve challenges with trusted peers. Our Solution We facilitate "relationships that matter" through a multi-layered platform for professional growth: o Strategic Event Formats: We run premium, intimate gatherings like Masterminds and energetic Jam Sessions that prioritize facilitated problem-solving over standard presentations. o Specialized Tech Tribes: We build software-focused sub-communities (e.g., Adobe, Google, and Amplitude tribes) where practitioners help each other drive adoption and innovation. o Knowledge-Based Publishing: Through BLC Insights Magazine, we translate live conversations into evergreen editorial content, creating a repository of peer-endorsed wisdom that guides decision-making. o High-Value Networks: We facilitate high-ticket Network Groups where senior managers workshop real-world problems in an exclusive, non-technical setting. Why We Do It & Current Focus We believe that better content leads to better conversations, and better conversations lead to stronger brands. In an AI-heavy landscape, authentic human connection and peer-led learning have become the ultimate premium. As we enter 2026, BLC is transitioning from "momentum to maturity" by professionalizing our operations through a structured OKR framework. Our current growth focus is centered on student engagement. We are actively recruiting ambitious Interns and Student Workers, primarily those studying Marketing, International Business and/or Business Administration, who want to act as "process engineers". These recruits will help build practical structures and playbooks while serving the architects of global brand leadership.

Heibjerg ApS

Heibjerg is a Danish robotics startup developing autonomous, chemical-free robots for pavement and outdoor area maintenance. Our core product is an autonomous weeding robot that operates in complex environments such as cemeteries, housing associations, and parks. The robot combines advanced navigation, sensor fusion, and AI-based vision to reduce manual labour and environmental impact.

Gettier

Gettier lets domain experts — not just data teams — build an AI-ready data foundation bottom up: verifiable, traceable, understandable by humans and AI. Built for mission-critical areas, it lets experts easily create ontologies from their own knowledge, so every AI answer traces back to trusted facts.

wordworks ApS

Vi gør hverdagen smartere for professionelle Vores mission er at hjælpe folk i en specifik branche med at arbejde mere effektivt og få hurtigere adgang til den viden, de har brug for. Vi udvikler en digital løsning, der gør det nemt at finde præcise svar og dermed sparer tid og mindsker fejl. Projektet er i en tidlig fase, men potentialet er stort, og vi arbejder mod en løsning, der kan skaleres til flere markeder over tid. Vi går målrettet efter at skabe et produkt, der gør en reel forskel i dagligdagen for brugerne. Hvis du vil være med til at bygge noget nyt og spændende fra bunden – og samtidig være en del af et team, der brænder for at gøre komplekse ting enkle – så tag fat i os. (Bemærk: Vi deler ikke yderligere detaljer her. Information gives efter NDA er underskrevet.)

Lightr ApS

Lightr is an innovative tool for live events that incorporates the audiences' smartphones into the events through a web application, turning their smartphones into controllable light fixtures - making spectators into participants. Our mission with Lightr is to take the known Coldplay LED wristband phenomena and make it more accessible, more interactive and greener.

Upsite

Upsite is the real estate industry's preferred tool for planned operations, maintenance, energy optimization, and climate-proofing of properties. A digital platform that transforms property data into actionable plans. With increasing regulatory demands on property owners, including the EU taxonomy, building directives, and certification schemes, Upsite provides property owners with better insights into property conditions and optimization opportunities. Upsite simplifies property management through operational plans based on property data. The platform helps property owners plan maintenance, optimize energy use, and climate-proof buildings in compliance with regulations such as the EU taxonomy and building directives. It offers a clear overview of property conditions, financials, and energy ratings while facilitating documentation for ESG and CSRD reporting. Upsite aims to redefine property management by combining technology and sustainability. Our vision is to establish a global standard for green property management through collaboration and shared solutions within the industry. The goal is to make sustainability an integral part of the future of property management and to support property owners in making informed and sustainable decisions.

Red Fox Cycles

We are a small Copenhagen-based start-up specializing in designing and manufacturing hand-built bikes and components for gravel and road purposes. We pride ourselves in excellent craftmanship, attention to detail and a why-so-serious attitude. We want to put smiles on people's faces by delivering something they can take pride in and have fun with, possibly even with their own participation in the design process.

Livey

Livey is here to make pay-per-view streaming accessible to all, and bring the value to the people that make it happen. We know your content isn’t just a hobby — it’s a career. A goal. A dream. Let’s make it a reality with a live-streaming platform with interactive viewing experiences designed to support your goals.

Versano

Vi er ambitiøse på vores kunders vegne! Vores mission er at skabe knivskarpe digitale marketing løsninger, der skaber reel værdi for vores kunder. Med den fulde kunderejse for øje kan vi være kundernes sparringspartner, når de skal skabe nye marketingstrategier. Gennem årene har vi specialiseret os inden for tracking, AI-systemer, hjemmesideudvikling, SEO og betalt annoncering på Google, Meta og LinkedIn. Vi har et stærkt hold af marketingspecialister og udviklere, og vi tror på, at de bedste resultater skabes gennem tillid og transparens.

Starklass

Starklass is an innovative education platform that offers a variety of engaging, ​small-group classes online. Unlike traditional classes, Starklass classes give learners ​the unique opportunity to explore their interests in-depth via interactive, live ​video by experienced, independent educators. When Starklass was founded in 2023, homeschoolers were the first to discover ​our classes, but it wasn’t long before kids in conventional schools began ​supplementing their education with fun and unique, interest-based classes. ​During the COVID-19 pandemic, Starklass became vital to families who wanted ​to keep kids learning, social, and pursuing their passions. Today, Starklass offers more than 42 live online classes to more than 500+ learners ​in 3 countries.

Plain Insurance

At Plain, we are building AI infrastructure for commercial insurance distribution, redesigning business insurance for a new generation. Trusted by startups and SMEs, we're already live with our own business insurance, changing the way entrepreneurs and business owners protect their dream – and everyone helping them achieve it. Read more at https://plain.insurance

Buility

Companies often fail when building new products or services, because figuring out what people want is too difficult. So... we let companies create feedback chats that figure out what people want by asking smart questions based on what people say. All feedback gets summarized and categorized - and insights are found automatically. We see a future where all people are innovators, eager to use their skills and insights to improve things beyond their own sphere. Our mission is to be the bridge that connects individual contributions to real-world changes, enabling anyone, anywhere to have a direct impact on the products and services they care about.

Leya

The next few years will bring a revolution in how we interact with computers. It’s not just chat; more things are coming in AI than ever previously thought possible. We’re bringing it to lawyers because they deal with lots of text daily, and because frankly, they deserve delightful software. We are fast-moving, highly ambitious, love shipping, and deeply care for our users. We are on a rocket trajectory, live with 1000s of lawyers, and the biggest firms in several markets, backed by Benchmark, SV Angel, and Y Combinator, and are having a blast doing it. At Leya, you won’t only experience the future, but you’ll get to dictate it.

NHTA

NHTA is a Global Market Access consultancy specialized in evidence generation, health economics, market access, and communication. Our mission is to elevate the bar for market access and health economics. We want to deliver the optimal solution – nothing less. It is not always easy to practice what you preach, but we try to. To meet the future standards of market access we have chosen to let our work be guided by values instead of profit margins. To deliver the optimal solution our recipe is simple: – We push the envelope for innovation by being industry experts in market access and health economics. – We listen to our client’s needs. – We focus on the objective. – We provide honest and realistic feedback and welcome the same. – We deliver on time. We embrace a close partnership with our clients and strive to find optimal solutions to every challenge. We believe in having open dialogues and provide our clients with honest feedback and welcome the same.