In his welcome address, Jacob Doktor Mogensen, CEO of INCUBA, emphasized the summit’s purpose and relevance in a changing world:
“We gather here to create connections, insights, and opportunities that move our companies forward and make our ecosystem stronger. The global situation is uncertain, the U.S. is shifting course, and that affects us all, but here in Aarhus, we stand on solid ground. Our ecosystem is growing fast, new cases are emerging, and capital is finding its way. Things are going well, but they can go even better.”
Exploring the US
The opening panel “The US Market – Big Potential, Big Hurdles” brought together Joachim Schelde (Scale Capital), Christina Brinch Clark (Convergence), Sine Linderstrøm (Dansk Industri), and Anders Bo Pedersen (Business Angel). Moderated by Veronica D’Souza, the discussion unpacked how European startups can best position themselves for U.S. expansion from regulatory complexity to investor expectations.
Understanding the global landscape
Keynote speaker Peter Viggo Jakobsen, professor at the Royal Danish Defence College, provided a geopolitical lens on the U.S.–Europe relationship and its influence on innovation and investment.
New investors and founders with global ambitions
Interviews with Mathias Brink Lorenz (Delphinus Venture Capital) and Stefan Rosenlund (Dreamers Collective) highlighted the rise of new VC activity in Aarhus. Later, founders Anders Søndergaard (Coana), Claus Hansen (Cystotech), and Jannik Lawaetz (LuggageHero) shared lessons from entering the U.S. market.
Celebrating excellence
The summit concluded with the INCUBA Awards 2025, honoring:
Looking ahead
Aarhus Investor Summit 2025 underscored how international outlook and local collaboration go hand in hand. In a shifting global landscape, Aarhus continues to stand out as a place where innovation, capital and community connect.
See you at Aarhus Investor Summit 2026!
The startup pitches included:
• Bastio AI Security: Advanced AI security platform protecting companies using LLMs against data leaks and prompt attacks.
• Azpire Capital: AI-powered investment fund combining research and machine learning to predict market trends.
• Yarnbook: The world’s first streaming platform for knitting and crochet patterns with 450+ members and 90% retention.
• AITSU: MedTech startup developing intralymphatic immunotherapy treatments.
• iDetect: Developer of color-changing drink spike detectors enhancing guest safety in nightlife venues.
• Complychain: AI-driven compliance platform simplifying GDPR, NIS2, and infosec management.
• Cedar Heat: Smart heating unit optimizing heat pumps using energy prices, weather, and building data.
• Trade Technology: B2B marketplace software connecting suppliers and buyers in retail and foodservice.
• O-Robotics: Creator of the AMR-Sweeper robot for autonomous ground maintenance.
• Clutch Nutrition: Science-based functional nutrition designed for real life.
• Univelop GmbH: AI-driven no-code platform for process automation and workflow management.
• StreamWerk: AI-enhanced audio experiences with real-time summaries, translations, and insights.
• QVersion: Developer of tunable mid-infrared lasers for compact, scalable sensing.
• Ardos: DoseTracker software for real-time decision support in cancer radiotherapy.
• SymbioMatch: AI-driven platform improving crop productivity through plant–soil–microbe matching.
• H2O Shift ApS: Green-tech company transforming water and air treatment with PowerPack technology.
• Nordic BioStim: Developer of medical devices helping bedridden patients maintain muscle mass.
A series of community building investor events in Aarhus, Denmark