The Startup Ecosystem of Copenhagen

Copenhagen boasts 398 startups in our sample database which represents about 69% of Denmark’s sampled startups. Copenhagen is the highest-ranked startup ecosystem in Denmark.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Copenhagen developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 8 spots.

National Ranking

1st
0
In Denmark

Regional Ranking

11th
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2
In Western Europe

Global Ranking

53rd
+
8
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Copenhagen

Our startup ecosystem map for Copenhagen includes a sample of 398 tech companies. We have identified as unicorns 2 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 Hardware & IoT where it ranks 24 and in Marketing & Sales, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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53rd
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8
13.149
1.83
7.63
3.69
2nd
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213th
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15
3.819
0.24
0.57
3.00
3rd
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386th
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32
1.278
0.10
0.18
1.00
4th
0
516th
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10
0.685
0.07
0.07
0.54
5th
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1
564th
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317
0.563
0.01
0.11
0.44
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Startups

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

Startups

Successful Hardware & IoT startups in Copenhagen
Veo startup icon
Veo
SoundBoks startup icon
SoundBoks
Rokoko startup icon
Rokoko

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Hardware & IoT icon
Hardware & IoT
#24 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 140 startups for Hardware & IoT.

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Marketing & Sales
#49 worldwide

In Western Europe, Copenhagen's Marketing & Sales is in top 49. Copenhagen has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Marketing & Sales startups that are represented on our map.

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Social & Leisure
#50 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 50th in the world. Our database contains 35 startups for this industry.

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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 Hardware & IoT, Marketing & Sales, Social & Leisure. 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 th in the world. The city boasts 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:

Coworking Spaces

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Sound Hub Denmark

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Regus Copenhagen

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Regus Denmark Hellerup

Organizations

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