The Startup Ecosystem of Copenhagen
Copenhagen has 401 startups in our sample database. This represents about 66% of Denmark’s 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
In Denmark
Regional Ranking
In Western Europe
Global Ranking
Worldwide
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Copenhagen Top Startup Industries
41 startups
13 startups
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Copenhagen Ecosystem Health Check
The health check tables allow you to look at the performance Copenhagen has in each of the parameters that are part of StartupBlink's ranking algorithm. There are five tables, corresponding to the three subscores, the subscore analysis and industry ana...
- Overperformance
- Performance equal to global ranking
- Underperformance
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The Startup Ecosystem in Copenhagen
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 Edtech. Find out more
Top Cities for Startups in Denmark - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2023 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 57th - 4 | 11.574 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
2nd 0 | 151st + 62 | 4.301 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
3rd 0 | 419th - 33 | 0.757 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
4th 0 | 566th - 50 | 0.392 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 | |
5th 0 | 834th - 270 | 0.181 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00.00 |
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Notable Startups in Copenhagen
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Successful Fintech startups in Copenhagen
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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, Edtech. These three industries represent about 16% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Copenhagen.
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National Rank
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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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