18 startups on stage at Aarhus Investor Summit 2025

This year’s startups represent a wide range of sectors - from cleantech and medtech to AI, software, and foodtech - but they all share a strong focus on innovation, scalability, and international potential. Among the participants are Bastio AI Security, which protects companies from AI-related security threats, iDetect, which develops a solution to prevent drink spiking in nightlife settings, and SymbioMatch, which uses artificial intelligence to improve crop productivity and soil health through plant and soil data.

According to Camilla Dalsgaard Larsen, Director of Community, Communications & Acceleration at INCUBA, this part of the program is one of the elements that makes the summit truly special:

“For many startups, Aarhus Investor Summit is the place where they meet investors face-to-face for the very first time. It’s often here that a crucial contact is made - one that later develops into an investment or partnership. The format offers both visibility and valuable feedback within a strong network of investors, funds, and experienced entrepreneurs,” says Camilla Dalsgaard Larsen.

One-Minute Madness is not just a pitch session but a springboard for new relationships. Several previous participants have since raised funding, entered strategic collaborations, and taken major steps forward following their appearance on stage.

“Our goal is to create an environment where startups don’t just present their idea but also gain access to advice, contacts, and investors who can help them take the next step,” adds Camilla Dalsgaard Larsen.

The 18 startups pitching on stage:

• AITSU
  Develops intralymphatic immunotherapy treatments and is looking for co-founders with MedTech and AI experience, as well as an investment of EUR 1 million.
  
• Ardos ApS
  Developer of DoseTracker, a real-time decision support software for cancer radiotherapy. Seeking investors and partners.
• Azpire Capital
  AI-based investment fund combining research and machine learning to create more precise market analyses and improved returns.
• Bastio AI Security
  Provides an advanced security platform for companies using artificial intelligence (LLMs), protecting against data leaks and prompt attacks. Seeking venture capital and strategic partners for international scaling.
  
• Cedar Heat
  Ensures heat pumps run as efficiently as possible based on energy prices, weather, and building data — reducing heating costs significantly.
• Clutch Nutrition
  Bio- and foodtech company developing functional products for health and wellness, including the beverage Clutch Mindset.
• Complychain
  AI-powered compliance platform that simplifies and accelerates adherence to GDPR, NIS2, and information security standards. Looking for partners for a pre-seed round in 2026.
  
• H2O Shift
  Green tech company with PowerPack technology that optimizes water and air treatment for clients such as Novo Nordisk and Tivoli. Seeking investors to support scaling.
• iDetect
  Develops a color-changing test that detects drugs in drinks, helping prevent drink spiking and increase guest safety.
• Nascit GmbH
  German spin-out from Kiel University enabling strong bonds between metals and polymers for greener, lighter solutions in the automotive and battery industries.
  
• Nordic BioStim
  Has developed a medical device that helps bedridden patients maintain muscle mass and reduce hospital costs.
  
• O-Robotics
  Creator of the autonomous AMR-Sweeper robot for urban ground maintenance. Seeking EUR 500,000 to scale production.
• Qversion
  Develops photonic mid-infrared lasers for industrial and medical sensing, making high-performance technology compact and accessible. Seeking partners for pilot projects.
• StreamWerk
  Transforms audio into AI-generated summaries, translations, and real-time event insights. Seeking funding to expand its AI Insights Engine.
• SymbioMatch
  AI platform that identifies optimal plant–soil–microbe combinations to boost yields and reduce fertilizer use. Raising a Seed round.
• Trade Technology
  Develops digital B2B marketplaces that make trade between suppliers and buyers more efficient. Seeking strategic investors.
• Univelop GmbH
  German startup offering an AI-driven no-code platform for process automation. Looking to connect with investors and collaboration partners.
• Yarnbook
  The world’s first streaming platform for knitting and crochet patterns, with 450+ paying members and a 90% retention rate. Raising capital for European expansion.