Accelerace

Accelerace
Accelerace is a pre-traction venture fund investing in startups across Denmark, the Nordics, Baltics, and Italy.
Key Info
Number of Investments
605
Number of Exits
246
Industries
Biotechnology, Blockchain, CleanTech, EdTech, FinTech, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Internet of Things, Medical Device
Industry Groups
Biotechnology, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Education, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Health Care, Internet Services, Other, Science and Engineering, Software, Sustainability
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
Online
Year Founded
2008
CB Rank
1,924,045

ITU Startup Programme

ITU Startup Programme
ITU Startup Programme provides resources, mentorship, and support for students to create new technology startups at the IT University of Copenhagen.
Key Info
Number of Investments
9
Industries
SaaS, AgTech, Martech, AR, VR
Industry Groups
SaaS, Agriculture, Marketing, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2016
CB Rank
504,658

BioInnovation Institute Venture Lab

BioInnovation Institute Venture Lab
BioInnovation Institute Venture Lab supports newly established startups in their early phases, focusing on life sciences and biotechnology.
Key Info
Number of Investments
9
Industries
Life Sciences, Biotechnology
Industry Groups
Biotechnology, Health Care
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2018
CB Rank
605,754

Lundbeckfonden Emerge

Lundbeckfonden Emerge
Lundbeckfonden Emerge is a strategic initiative by the Lundbeck Foundation, focusing on long-term investments in life sciences and biotech.
Key Info
Number of Investments
8
Number of Exits
1
Industries
Life Sciences, Biotechnology
Industry Groups
Financial Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2012
CB Rank
671,720

BioInnovation Institute Venture House

BioInnovation Institute Venture House
BioInnovation Institute Venture House offers additional funding opportunities for life sciences and biotech companies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
8
Industries
Life Sciences, Biotechnology
Industry Groups
Biotechnology, Health Care
Investment Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2018
CB Rank
831,445

Alter State

Alter State
Alter State is a Nordic-Baltic Women Innovation Sprint focusing on accelerating women-led startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Industries
Various
Industry Groups
Multiple
Investment Stage
Grant
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2020
CB Rank
830,593

Layer Three Ventures

Layer Three Ventures
Layer Three Ventures is an accelerator for the next generation of ethical and sustainable layer 3 blockchain startups.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Industries
Web3
Industry Groups
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency, Internet Services
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2022
CB Rank
428,503

Copenhagen FinTech Accelerator

Copenhagen FinTech and Accelerace Management have established a dedicated fintech accelerator to strengthen the positive development and innovate new sustainable strong commercial fintech companies.
Key Info
Number of Investments
43
Number of Exits
12
Industries
Financial Services
Industry Groups
Financial Services
Investment Stage
Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2010
CB Rank
1,026,718

Nordic Scalers

Nordic Scalers
Nordic Scalers is a growth and market entry program for Nordic scale-ups, offering support in scaling operations and entering new markets.
Key Info
Industries
Information Technology, Non Profit, Training
Industry Groups
Education, Information Technology, Other, Social Impact
Investment Stage
Growth Stage
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2017
CB Rank
1,086,939

Urbantech

Urbantech
Urbantech Program 2020 is a non-equity, pilot-focused, and innovation program for growth-stage startups, focusing on sustainable urban development technologies.
Key Info
Industries
UrbanTech
Industry Groups
Urban Development, Smart Cities
Investment Stage
Growth Stage
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2019
CB Rank
1,887,993

Founders

Founders
Founders is a venture studio and early-stage investor supporting startups across various industries with mentorship, resources, and funding.
Key Info
Number of Investments
43
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Various
Industry Groups
Multiple
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-site
Year Founded
2015
CB Rank
540,234

Stairways

Stairways
Stairways provides extensive support in scalable B2B sales, net development, cloud-based business, and startup development.
Key Info
Number of Investments
3
Industries
Technology
Industry Groups
Technology
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Year Founded
2014
CB Rank
789,123

Rainmaking

Rainmaking
Rainmaking specializes in business innovation and venture creation, working across multiple industries to foster growth and innovation.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Industries
HealthTech, FinTech, InsurTech, Transport, Energy
Industry Groups
Various
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Year Founded
2006
CB Rank
1,236,789

InnoFounder – Graduate

InnoFounder – Graduate
InnoFounder – Graduate supports recent graduates with innovative concepts, providing funding and resources to help boost the Danish economy and create jobs.
Key Info
Number of Investments
1
Industries
Industry Agnostic
Industry Groups
Multiple
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Year Founded
2017
CB Rank
1,045,678

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