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Lars is a Stockholm-based correspondent specialising in Nordic and Baltic innovation. He has followed the rise of the Scandinavian startup scene since its early days, with a particular focus on cleantech, hardware and deep tech ventures emerging from Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway and the Baltic states.

Danish Biotech Startup Alcolase Secures €1.5M to Develop Enzyme Treatment for Genetic Alcohol Intolerance

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Danish biotech startup Alcolase raised €1.5 million to develop an enzyme-based technology that breaks down alcohol in the stomach before absorption, targeting the 540 million people in East Asia with ALDH2 deficiency (genetic alcohol intolerance). The company plans to launch in Singapore and South Korea, with a UK subsidiary supporting therapeutic drug delivery development.

Danish BioInnovation Institute Launches AI Lab to Accelerate Research Commercialization

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The Danish BioInnovation Institute launched a new AI Lab designed to shorten the path from academic research to market implementation. The article discusses whether Poland will develop a similar operational mechanism connecting science, startups, administration, industry, VC funds, and data access.

Denmark’s Hidden IPO Pipeline: 54 Companies Positioned for Public Markets by 2030

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A new analysis by The Association of Listed Danish Companies (FBV) reveals 54 Danish companies with IPO potential by 2030, including scaled startups like Pleo, Lunar, Veo, and Too Good To Go. The report suggests Denmark’s IPO pipeline is stronger than commonly assumed, with these 54 candidates representing nearly a third of the current Danish stock market. The analysis recommends three key steps: encouraging pension fund investment in Danish equities, improving retail investor incentives, and simplifying the listing process.

Danish GoMore Acquires Getaround Europe to Create Continent’s Largest Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Platform

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Danish peer-to-peer car-sharing platform GoMore has acquired Getaround Europe, creating Europe’s largest P2P car-sharing platform with operations in 11 countries across Northern and Western Europe. The combined company has 5 million users, 70,000 active shared cars, and 1.5 million annual rentals. The acquisition is backed by prominent Danish investors and financing from EIFO and Nordea.