About startup landscape in Denmark
Denmark has over 24,672 startups across the country. Of these, 4.9K are funded companies that have collectively raised $56.3B in venture capital and private equity. The country is home to 3 unicorns. A total of 3,188 investors have participated in 8,155 funding rounds, with 364 startups securing early-stage funding and 93 raising late-stage funding. In the last five years, 1,787 new companies have been founded, raising over $880M in funding. Startups in Denmark have witnessed 1,746 acquisitions and 915 IPOs, while 2,117 startups wrapped up operations. Additionally, 648 companies have been founded by women.
Top Companies in Denmark
Donkey Republic is the top company in Denmark, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top companies in Denmark:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator of a bike-sharing service providing short-term bicycle rentals | Copenhagen (Denmark) | 2012 | Public | $1.02B | |
Provider of spend management platform with virtual and physical card options | Copenhagen (Denmark) | 2015 | Series C | $434M | |
Provider of online trading platforms for stocks bonds and derivatives | Copenhagen (Denmark) | 1992 | Acquired | $549M | |
Digital banking platform offering personal and business accounts, cards, savings, investing, and budgeting tools | Aarhus (Denmark) | 2015 | Series D | $649M | |
SaaS-based platform for charging station management | Copenhagen (Denmark) | 2020 | Series B | $142M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Denmark
In the year 2026, till August 2026, $2.78B has been raised in 52 equity
funding rounds across Denmark. In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), $477M had been raised across 70 rounds in Denmark. So, 2026 has seen a 483.89% rise in funding in companies of Denmark as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Denmark:Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 9062 | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
Series A | 9746 | Aug 25, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3400 | Aug 20, 2026 | ||
Seed | 1996 | Aug 19, 2026 | ||
PE | 2861 | Aug 13, 2026 |
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- 24.7K+ Total Companies
- $56.3B+ Total Funding
- 4.9K+ Funded Companies
- 910+ IPOs
- 1.8K+ Acquisitions
Top Investors in Denmark
Europa is the top investor in companies of Denmark based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Denmark:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) | ||
Copenhagen (Denmark) | ||
Copenhagen (Denmark) |
Acquisitions in Denmark
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 53 acquisitions happened in Denmark. Last year, in 2025, a total of 132 acquisitions happened in Denmark.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Denmark:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 19, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 18, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 13, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 11, 2026 |
IPOs in Denmark
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 4 IPOs happened in Denmark.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Denmark:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Jun 11, 2026 | Copenhagen Stock Exchange (CSE) | |
Jun 09, 2026 | Copenhagen Stock Exchange (CSE) | |
May 14, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
May 01, 2026 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jul 05, 2024 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) |
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