Startup Aarhus

Join the Startup Aarhus Community Club 🖤 Thanks to everyone who has joined the community club so far! We’re thrilled to have so many founders, investors, and ecosystem supporters wanting to be part of this community. For those who haven’t joined yet and might be wondering - what is this? Right now, we’re in the pilot phase - so, to be honest, it’s just a newsletter for now (but a pretty decent one, if we say so ourselves). We’ll bring you the news, share valuable insights, and “introduce” you to your fellow founders - one story at a time, as we get the scoop. Join the club - sign up here → https://lnkd.in/d9hbRB6C

Santa’s not the only one with a list! We're back with our Christmas gift list that is your shortcut to standout presents from brilliant Aarhus startups. The list is packed with local startup gems that’ll have everyone saying, “Where did you find this?!”. So dive right in and spread some local holiday joy 🖤 Tech ► Breathe easy with air quality tech from Birdie🐤 ► Immerse in sound with gear from Wavell ► A subscription to knitting recipes through YARNBOOK ► Give golf enthusiasts a golf bag trailer from Caddy Cruiser ApS Food & Drinks ► Spoil your employees with a selection of treats from DeliDrop.dk ► Improve your focus with a handful of drinks from Clutch Nutrition ► Raise a glass to artisanal Gin from REST Destilleri ► Serve a delicious alcohol soda from Håndmade ► Treat your tastebuds with sodas from Good Sodas® ► Sirup to make tasteful drinks from Ziropa ► Send a gift from local specialty stores through Greeting.dk Experiences ► Make memories with an Experience Box from The Friendship Project ► Plan a getaway with a holiday cottage stay from Landfolk ► Relieve stress with a massage from RaskRask ► Give the gift of music with a gift card to Musikundervisning.dk ► Create unique experiences with a gift card to Truestory ► Gift a handy person or helping hand on Shouter Personal Care ► Pamper your loved ones with skin care from Relevant® ► Go green with coffee-based skin care options from grums Clothing & Interior ► Style sustainably with an upcycled suit from GAVN Studio ► Elevate your space with linen from DAWN Designs ► Enhance your space with acoustic panels from Venge ► An individually fit bra from NEVER ANOTHER ► Showcase memories with a digital frame from Frameo A/S ► Quality linen products from lucevii If you have any gifts to add to the list then write them in the comments!! Credit to Niels Holst for making a list of startup gifts from all of Denmark. You can check it out right here ↓↓ https://lnkd.in/dtwBi4qJ

From us to you ↵ A package of early Christmas gifts in the shape of investments and wins from the cool people building companies here in Aarhus ★ Rounds closed ⌫ ► Cernel raises EUR 725,000 in a Pre-Seed round. ► Cordulus gets EUR 3,000,000 from Danish Agro and PAJBJERGFONDEN. ► Clutch Nutrition welcomed new investments from business angels and Voluntas Holding. ► Kanpla closed a EUR 8,000,000 Series A round. ► Fauna received €100,500 from Keystones business angel network. ► unihelper.io raises a Pre-Seed round and joins the Arizona State University ScaleU program. Honorable mentions ★  ► PipeBio is acquired by the American company Benchling. ► Capturi (a Puzzel company) is bought by Puzzel. ► Team Driver won the Entrepreneurial Prize of the Year by the Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs and Fonden for Entreprenørskab. ► Clutch Nutrition is honored with the Health Innovation award for their Clutch® InnoSoda® at the World Beverage Innovation Awards 2024. Did we miss anything? Drop a comment below ↓↓ ⇪ And if you want more crisp and juicy news like this from the Aarhus Startup scene, then jump right in and join our Community Club. Being a part of the club means that a cool Aarhus community newsletter will land in your inbox every month 🖤 ↳ https://lnkd.in/d9hbRB6C

NEWS ALERT: Startup Aarhus Community Club has launched 🖤 The club is open and it’s our new membership initiative for founders, investors, and ecosystem supporters. Right now, we’re in the pilot phase - so, to be honest, it’s just a newsletter for now (but a pretty decent one, if we say so ourselves). ↳ Eventually, we want the club to be so much more than just digital news. We want to create a community club, that truly adds value to the startup community. But right now, this is where you get the news, get insights, get enlightened, get... yeah, just join the club. Sign up here → https://lnkd.in/d9hbRB6C

A delicious breakfast of funding advice and investor connections. ↳ What's not to like? Yesterday, together with The Kitchen - AU Erhverv og Innovation, we hosted another round of Capital Connect. The conversations were buzzing, golden advice was flying left and right, and connections were made that could change the game for many founders. A huge thank you to all our amazing partners for generously sharing your knowledge and experience ★ Accelerace, Antler, AURA Ventures, Basecamp Invest, Danish Business Angels - DanBAN, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Founderment, Greenwise Invest, Heartcore Capital, Keystones, Innovation Fund Denmark, Nordic Makers, People Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, PSV, Rockstart, Strandmøllen A/S, BioInnovation Institute, ICP → If you missed out this time, don’t sweat it! We’re cooking up another Capital Connect for next year. So, keep an eye on this channel for further information!

Final call to join the next Capital Connect! Founders, are you ready to take your startup to the next level?  Don’t miss Capital Connect, happening next Thursday, November 28th at The Kitchen - AU Erhverv og Innovation in Aarhus. This is your last chance to join an exclusive event where you can: → Get one-on-one feedback from top investors. → Sharpen your funding strategy for pre-seed, seed, or Series A rounds. → Connect with fellow founders and industry experts. Click now, sign up, and let’s get you funded! ↳ https://lnkd.in/dE-B3Qm5 At the event, you will meet ↵ Accelerace, Antler, AURA Ventures, Basecamp Invest, Danish Business Angels - DanBAN, Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, Founderment, Greenwise Invest, Heartcore Capital, Keystones, Innovation Fund Denmark, Nordic Makers, People Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, PSV, Rockstart, Strandmøllen A/S, BioInnovation Institute, ICP, The Kitchen - AU Erhverv og Innovation, Startup Aarhus

★ Aarhus takes the stage at Ignite Odense ★ Wauw!!! We are truly proud to see how many amazing startup people we can gather outside of the capital. Next week the startup conference Ignite will kick off in Odense and this time it is packed with a crazy line of super SUPER sharp Aarhus people. Here you have an overview of aaaall the Aarhus folks who are rocking the stage in Odense next week - Enjoy!! ↓↓↓ Tech stage ▶︎ 12:15-13:00 - Nanna Bach Munkholm (Roccai) & Cecilie Rosendal (Hakio)  ▶︎ 14:00-14:45 - Nanna Bach Munkholm (Roccai) & Chris Kjær Sørensen (Landfolk) ▶︎ 16:15-17:00 - Magnus Tuse Hansen (Formalize) & Jonas Bylov (AutoUncle) Growth stage ▶︎ 13:00-13:45 - Jakob Lilholm (Formalize) & Malte Bjerg Vittrup (Hakio) Impact stage by TES ▶︎ 13:00-13:30 - Lise Bach Lystlund (Co-Coders) & Nina Ulrik Jensen (Decision Makers) ▶︎ 16:10-16:50 - Nina Ulrik Jensen (Decision Makers), Line Breckling (proem) & Cathrine K. Reimann (Landfolk) ▶︎ 15:15-15:55 - Jannike Borg (@Handprints) Funding stage ▶︎ 13:15-13:45 - Hans Kristoffer (ANYHOW) ▶︎ 15:45-16:15 - Malte Bjerg Vittrup (Hakio) Moonshot stage ▶︎ 14:15-14:55 - Line Breckling (proem) ▶︎ 15:15-15:45 - Jakob Lilholm (Formalize) We are sending Line Bech Sørensen and Ellen Kobberø from our team to cheer on you all. If you're going as well and want to meet up with us or know any cool side events - don't hesitate to reach out! Did we miss anyone? Feel free to drop a comment ↓

⇪ Are you a founder seeking guidance on funding? ⇪ Then Capital Connect is where you need to be! Together with The Kitchen - AU Erhverv og Innovation, we are hosting Capital Connect on Thursday, November 28th at The Kitchen's hub. The event offers you a unique chance to get one-on-one feedback from investors, sharpen your funding strategy, and expand your network with other startups and industry experts. This event is designed for founders ready to scale → whether you're seeking pre-seed, seed, or series A funding. WHEN: Thursday, 28 November at 10.00-12.00 WHERE: The Kitchen, Universitetsbyen 14, 8000 Aarhus C Sign up here! https://lnkd.in/eTsdutMd At the event you will meet ↵ Accelerace, Antler, AURA Ventures, Basecamp Invest, Danish Business Angels - DanBAN, Danmarks Eksport- og Investeringsfond, Founderment, Greenwise Invest, Heartcore Capital, Keystones, Innovationsfonden, Nordic Makers, People Ventures, Plug and Play Tech Center, PSV, Rockstart, Strandmøllen A/S, BioInnovation Institute, ICP, The Kitchen - AU Erhverv og Innovation, Startup Aarhus

★ Big shoutout to Kanpla and the team for landing a massive Series A round ★ We're beyond excited to see what they’ll do with this new support led by the Dutch venture capital firm henQ. Deep respect to the team making this happen and a huge high-five to everyone involved!! Kanpla offers customers an extraordinary experience with a whitelabel POS, App & Hospitality system for Contract Catering. Cool right?! Check them out ↵

✖️ ➂ LOGISTICS startups to WATch ✖️ We're back with another 3-to-watch, and this time we’re diving into the future of logistics. These startups are pioneering smarter, faster, and greener supply chains. Swipe to see who you should have on your radar → Hakio delivers demand forecasting for fashion brands through advanced algorithms that leverage real-time data to help you accurately anticipate trends, seasonal patterns, and market performance. The goal is to optimize inventory and create less waste. DORA is an intelligent dispatch system designed for freight and transport businesses. It empowers small and medium-sized companies to achieve scale advantages. By automating time-consuming tasks and minimizing manual data entry, DORA helps you and your team make better and faster decisions. Kasparium ApS is a Goods to Person warehouse automation system. It is designed so companies can start automation earlier and continue to have the smartest system as they grow. Their product consists of a modularized & moveable warehouse automation.