The Startup Ecosystem of Aarhus

Aarhus has 83 startups in our sample database which represents about 15% of Denmark’s sampled startups. Aarhus is the 2nd best startup ecosystem in Denmark.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Aarhus developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 62 spots.

National Ranking

2nd
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In Denmark

Regional Ranking

37th
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25
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

151st
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62
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Aarhus

Our startup ecosystem map for Aarhus includes a sample of 83 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 1 startups that have passed the USD 1 billion valuations. Get the Pro account for unrestricted insights on this ecosystem.

Global Rank

Aarhus is ranked within the top 200 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Aarhus’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 70 and in Marketing & Sales, and Health. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Aarhus
ViaBill startup icon
ViaBill
NMD Pharma startup icon
NMD Pharma
Spiir startup icon
Spiir

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Aarhus
ViaBill startup icon
ViaBill
Clearhaus Holding A/S startup icon
Clearhaus Holding A/S
Upodi ApS startup icon
Upodi ApS

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#70 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 29 startups for Fintech.

Marketing & Sales icon
Marketing & Sales
#123 worldwide

The Marketing & Sales industry in Aarhus is ranked 123 globally. There are 9 startups for Marketing & Sales on our sample database and map.

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Health
#142 worldwide

Health is ranked 142nd in the world. Our database contains 8 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Aarhus's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Aarhus there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Marketing & Sales, Health. These three industries represent about 55% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Aarhus.

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National Rank

37th

Regional Rank

Overview

Aarhus is Denmark's 2nd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 37th in Western Europe. With a population of 0.1M - 0.5M people, Aarhus is ranked 151st in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including ViaBill.

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Startup Infrastructure in Aarhus
With a large variety of initiatives, Aarhus's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in Western Europe. Aarhus offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Aarhus's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

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Clean BeyondBeta FLOW

Coworking Spaces

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INCUBA

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The Kitchen

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