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

LIVE WITH PEOPLE THAT INSPIRE YOU! Coliving help young professionals live with purpose and share their passion. Find coliving-communities anywhere in the world. Being an entrepreneur can be lonely. Because of that, we started a website to list all Coliving-spaces around the world, where like-minded people can Live, work & play.  Coliving & coworking.

Fresh.Land is a scale-up with a new model for the food industry. We developed a pioneering platform that shortens and digitizes the food supply chain. It allows farmers to sell fresh products directly to consumers, using the trees as their “warehouse” and cutting 3-5 middlemen. Our platform provides all the logistics, payment, legal, and knowledge required in one integrated solution. Fresh.Land was coined “truly pioneering” and “one of the most promising green startups in Denmark”. Our disruptive startup won the Sustainary Award (Denmark), Frederiksberg Iværksætterpris (Denmark), European Youth Award (Austria), EcoSummit Gold Winner (Germany), Nordic Cleantech Open (Sweden), WWF Climate Solver Award (Denmark), Portugal Digital Awards (Portugal), and Green Tech Challenge (Denmark). We have offices in Copenhagen and Portugal. The company is profitable and growing at a very fast pace. We are preparing to launch commercially in 8 EU countries. The management team includes former senior McKinsey consultants and senior executives, with a proven track-record in building and exiting successful companies in the past. According to WWF, “Fresh.Land can save 88% of CO₂ from storage and reduce food waste by 10%, saving 12.7 million tons of CO₂ annually by 2026”. Our just-in-time model is at the forefront of the green transition in the food industry and fostering a shift to a more plant-based diet.

LAB Finance is a newly started financial accounting consulting firm in Copenhagen and Aarhus, specializing in services and solutions within the Finance and CFO space. We are born from the idea of creating a modern consulting firm, that believes in growing by offering our consultants and clients a balanced working environment with focus on the individual. Our name, LAB Finance, is a reference to the work and the mindset found in the laboratory. Our approach to every case is to approach the assignment open minded, think outside the box, try new solutions and apply a solution tailored for the specific client and problem at hand.

InstallatørGruppen blev etableret i 2023 og består af pt. 33 virksomheder indenfor el-, vvs-, fiber samt ventilations- og kølesystemer. På under 2 år har vi vokset os op blandt branchens største med nu over 30 installationsvirksomheder samt en afdeling i Schweiz. . I partnerskab med den nordeuropæiske kapitalfond FSN Capital bygger vi en af Danmarks førende virksomheder inden for el-, vvs-, fiber-, ventilations- og kølesystemer. Vores unikke forretningsmodel kombinerer lokalt ejerskab med national styrke: Hver virksomhed i gruppen bevarer sin lokale ledelse, kunderelationer og identitet, samtidig med at de bliver medejere i InstallatørGruppen. Vi vækster organisk og gennem opkøb og har en ambitiøs målsætning om at byde 1-2 nye partnervirksomheder velkommen hver måned.

Nordic Bio-Graphite aims to transform industries toward a net-zero future by supplying CO2 negative graphite. Graphite is the largest component in EV batteries and a critical material for green steel production. However, traditional production methods emit up to 20 kg of CO2 per kg of graphite and consumes significant energy. Leveraging two patent-pending innovations developed by leading materials scientists at KTH Sweden, we have developed the first solution to produce fossil-free graphite from bio-based materials at scale. This unique process enables us to produce green graphite at a cost close to fossil based graphite, while significantly reducing emissions and boosting energy efficiency. Within four years, NBG aims to prevent over 150,000 tonss of CO2 emissions annually.

We believe in building high-quality technological products that aim to disrupt and add value to society. We foster a culture where vision, freedom of expression, and execution meet disruption and innovation. We support and invest in early-stage founders, helping them grow their businesses. We are XIIA.

Plain is business insurance for a new generation — Digital and automated. Based in Denmark, we're challenging a dinosaur industry by leveraging today's technology to help small businesses get the right coverage at the right time. It's simple. Subscribe to your business insurance from Plain and connect your business systems to automate your insurance. We started Plain after experiencing how small businesses are being underserved by the incumbents.

Advancing UXO Detection through Drone Innovation At Dropla Tech ApS, we believe that sensor fusion and AI hold immense potential to transform the detection and removal of unexploded ordnance (UXO). Developing autonomous drone systems that integrate the latest: • Multispectral sensors to rapidly scan the land and precisely locate UXO underground • Machine learning algorithms that fuse data from multiple layers to identify anomalies indicating potential explosive hazards • High-resolution 3D mapping capabilities to generate high-precision georeferenced maps marking UXO hotspots and safe zones to guide safe and efficient removal Latest data cleaning and processing techniques enable our drones to cover territory much faster - making surveys up to 10x more efficient. We realize true impact requires more than technology alone. That's why Dropla researchers: • Collaborate closely with demining groups to ensure our drone solutions meet real-world needs • Contribute data and insights back to the community through open dataset initiatives that advance the broader UXO detection field Our true north will always be the same: to harness technological progress for good by helping rid conflict zones of unexploded threats and giving communities an opportunity to rebuild.

The convergence of AI, short-form video, and complex marketing mixes has created a perfect storm in paid advertising. At Plug, we're at the forefront of this change, bringing together technology and creativity to unlock tangible results for advertisers in paid social. With 15+ years of prior experience, our team develops solutions that cut through the hype and drive growth. Plug is an early-stage startup that in its simplest form enables paid social advertisers to grow their business without a hassle. For starters, we’ve launched the industry’s simplest solution enabling product-level videos in catalogs of any size with outstanding results from our first customers. We, for example, work with AI-generated avatars to take product-level advertising to the next level in personalisation.

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.

Our goal is to spark curiosity and bring people together. We create, develop, and publish original IPs with emergent gameplay on PC and consoles. We create games that you play with – not just play. Games that give players tools and environments to create their versions of fun. Flashbulb was founded in 2016 to create Trailmakers – an online physics based construction game. The game is out on Steam, Xbox and Playstation and is now more alive than ever with continuous updates, an ever growing player base, and an active Discord community. While supporting Trailmakers we also launched successful partygame Rubber Bandits, also out on a variety of platforms millions of copies sold. While we are still maintaining these titles, we are now kicking off out next game. At Flashbulb you will be a part of a small team of seasoned veterans and eager talent, all aiming to provide players with great experiences. We pride ourselves in creating a workplace where opinions are heard regardless of title and we care greatly about maintaining a sensible work/life balance.

Orea.ai addresses the challenge of scaling personal conversations in the digital realm. In an era where the demand for one-to-one interactions with influencers, experts, creators, and coaches is soaring, the limitation of these personalities' time and availability becomes a significant bottleneck. Fans and followers seek more intimate, personalized engagements beyond social media comments and public posts, but the reality is that individualized attention from high-profile individuals is not scalable - until now. We've developed a groundbreaking solution that leverages artificial intelligence to create AI clones of these sought-after personalities. This technology enables fans to have interactive, conversational experiences with virtual counterparts of their favourite figures. Our AI clones are designed to mimic the real personalities' mannerisms, speech patterns, and knowledge base, offering a realistic and engaging interaction that feels personal and genuine. The problem we solve is twofold: For influencers and public figures, our solution offers a scalable way to connect with their audience, enhancing their engagement without the unsustainable demand on their time. For fans, it provides an accessible, anytime opportunity to interact with their idols in a way that was previously impossible. This approach not only democratizes access to personalized interactions with influential figures but also opens up new avenues for content creation, coaching, and advice that are tailored to individual needs and questions. Orea.ai is at the forefront of redefining fan engagement, making personal conversations scalable and more accessible than ever before.

Nordic boba, a young startup founded in 2022, has experienced significant growth over the past two years. Specializing in the production of popping boba for bubble tea, Nordic Boba primarily exports within EU. The company has HQ in Aarhus, Denmark. Currently Nordic Boba consists of a small Aarhus based team and collaborative partnerships with various companies. We have customers in over 12 European countries, including retail businesses, restaurants, production facilities and wholesalers. Our mission is to become the leading wholesale provider of bubble tea equipment and supplies.

We specialize in designing cutting-edge materials for energy storage applications. Our expertise lies in identifying the most promising materials that meet the specific requirements of energy storage use cases, and by leveraging advanced simulation techniques, such as computational chemistry and AI, we provide solutions that maximize performance, efficiency, and sustainability. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, we bridge the gap between material science and energy storage applications, enabling a cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable energy future. With a long experience from industry, we have strong focus on the problem, and on developing business models to commercialise these emerging technologies