The Startup Ecosystem of Copenhagen

Copenhagen has 370 startups in our sample database which represents about 66% of Denmark’s sampled startups. Copenhagen is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Denmark.

CITY RANKING

While Copenhagen decreased by 4 spot in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2023, its ranking in Denmark remained stable at 1 nationally since 2022.

National Ranking

1st
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In Denmark

Regional Ranking

11th
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In Western Europe

Global Ranking

57th
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4
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Copenhagen

Our startup ecosystem map for Copenhagen includes a sample of 370 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

Copenhagen is ranked within the top 100 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Copenhagen’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 35 and in Hardware & IoT, and Education. Find out more

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Startups

Notable Startups in Copenhagen
Veo startup icon
Veo
Podimo startup icon
Podimo
Labster startup icon
Labster

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Copenhagen
Shield. startup icon
Shield.
Penni.io startup icon
Penni.io
LassoX startup icon
LassoX

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#35 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 132 startups for Fintech.

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Hardware & IoT
#42 worldwide

The Hardware & IoT industry in Copenhagen is ranked 42 globally. There are 35 startups for Hardware & IoT on our sample database and map.

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Education
#46 worldwide

Education is ranked 46th in the world. Our database contains 33 startups for this industry.

ECOSYSTEM

Why should you join Copenhagen's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Copenhagen there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Hardware & IoT, Education. These three industries represent about 54% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Copenhagen.

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National Rank

11th

Regional Rank

Overview

Copenhagen is Denmark's 1st best startup ecosystem and is ranked 11th in Western Europe. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Copenhagen is ranked 57th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including Veo.

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

Accelerators

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Accelerace

ITU Startup Programme startup icon

ITU Startup Programme

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Muellners Foundation

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Copenhagen, Raadhuspladsen startup icon

Regus - Copenhagen, Raadhuspladsen

Regus - Copenhagen, Strandvejen startup icon

Regus - Copenhagen, Strandvejen

Spaces - Copenhagen, Spaces Ny Carlsberg Vej startup icon

Spaces - Copenhagen, Spaces Ny Carlsberg Vej

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