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From Startup to Scaleup 2025: Equity finance slows down, but the Danish startup ecosystem still demonstrates a strong dealflow

EIFO's annual review of capital markets for Danish startups and SMEs, "From Startup to Scaleup 2025," shows a significant decline in venture investments in the first half of 2025.

EIFO and the Novo Nordisk Foundation Acquire the World’s Most Powerful Quantum Computer

EIFO invests in the venture fund D3 to boost Ukrainian and European innovation in defence

EIFO, the Export and Investment Fund of Denmark, announces an investment of US$5 million into D3, a defence technology venture fund with a strong presence and track-record in Ukraine. The investment will boost Ukrainian and European defence innovation, funding the development and scaling of new defence technologies including drones, sensors, demining and AI solutions.

EIFO Increases Strategic Investment in Greenland’s Leading Mining Company, Amaroq Minerals

Investment of DKK 100 million (GBP 11.3m) increases stake in Amaroq Minerals Ltd., positioning EIFO among the top three shareholders.

First deal under EU’s Ukraine export credit guarantee facility:

€20 million for EU exports to Ukraine through Denmark’s EIFO.

EIFO invests in leading quantum chip company

With PensionDanmark as the lead investor and EIFO and Novo Holdings as co-investors, Sparrow Quantum, a Danish quantum chip company, is raising DKK 160 million to strengthen its international leadership position.

EIFO contributes Another Ørsted Offshore Wind Project in Taiwan

With approximately 1 billion DKK, EIFO is participating in the financing of Ørsted's Greater Changhua 4 project in Taiwan, alongside several other export credit agencies.

Startup to address sustainability and supply issues in the chocolate industry

Endless Food Co announces the successful completion of a €1M pre-seed investment round, led by Nordic Foodtech VC with support from EIFO and Rockstart. The company also reveals a major commercial partnership with 7-Eleven Denmark to launch products with its chocolate alternative, THIC.

Danish drone startup to clear mines in Ukraine with Funding from EIFO

The Danish defense startup Dropla Tech has just been approved to sell its drones and mobile robots to NATO countries. Now, the company is accelerating production with funding from EIFO.

EIFO announces EUR 171 million financing for critical healthcare in Côte d’Ivoire

Together with Standard Chartered, the Polish ECA, KUKE, and Alliad – former GCC Services - EIFO is helping to expand a clinic project to improve health infrastructure in Côte d'Ivoire.

Startup behind revolutionary microscope raises investment

Clair Scientific has developed a completely new type of microscope based on a novel imaging technology and cloud computing. The Danish startup now raises 12 million kroner from EIFO and Finnish investor Innovestor.

GLX Analytix raises new funding round

GLX Analytix is a startup at the intersection of health, biotechnology and medical technology, and fresh capital from EIFO, Labcorp Venture Fund ADDF is poised to nudge the company closer to commercialisation.

EIFO supports financing of Danish Crown’s factory in England

A buyer credit guarantee from Denmark's Export and Investment Fund (EIFO) will help strengthen sales of "Danish Bacon" and Danish quality meat in England.

Rockstart launches second AgriFood Fund with EIFO investment

EIFO Invests one more time in Rockstart - in their second Agrifood fund

Blue World Technologies closes financing round with Maersk Growth and EIFO

Blue World Technologies is on a voyage towards supporting net-zero shipping and with Maersk’s venture arm and EIFO participating in a financing round, the company has taken yet another step towards providing multi-megawatt fuel cell solutions.

New reinsurance scheme reduces the risk of trading with Ukraine

Dansh exporters trading with Ukraine can once again obtain coverage for their businesses

EIFO finances one of the world's largest wind farms in the Baltic Sea

With $60M Series B, Corti Will Scale AI Co-Pilot To Support Overburdened Healthcare Staff Globally

Corti, the AI co-pilot for healthcare interactions, announced a $60M Series B round today. The round was co-led by Prosus Ventures and Atomico, with participation from existing investors Eurazeo, EIFO, and Chr. Augustinus Fabrikker.

Three state funds merged into one: Welcoming the newly appointed board of Denmark's Export and Investment Fund

The foundation for a more coherent and manageable public funding system to support Danish growth and export companies are now in place. All three state investment funds look forward to the implementation.