New startups in Copenhagen (2026)
A running list of young Copenhagen startups that raised money in 2026, from legal research data and product compliance to fixed-price green power and hardware prototyping, with a source for every fact. Updated regularly.
Some of the newest startups in Copenhagen in 2026 are TODAY, Pandektes, Complir, Palette, Alcolase, Reel, Performativ and Atech. They work on AI for financial advisors, legal research data, product compliance, AI agents for teams, alcohol intolerance, fixed-price renewable power, wealth management software and hardware prototyping, and each announced funding this year. This page lists young Copenhagen startups with recent, publicly reported news, newest first, and is updated as new ones appear. Last updated: 12 October 2026.
TODAY: AI that writes the paperwork after an advice meeting
TODAY makes software that records and transcribes meetings between financial or insurance advisors and their clients, writes the compliance paperwork and gives the advisor live guidance. Founded in 2024 by Michael Gackstatter and Artem Demchenkov, it announced a 2.8 million euro seed round co-led by High-Tech Gründerfonds and InsurTech Gateway on 8 October 2026. Website: usetoday.io. Source: EU-Startups.
Pandektes: the data behind legal research
Pandektes is a legal research platform that collects and links laws, court rulings and administrative decisions, and offers an API for other legal tech companies. Founded in 2022 by Casper Laursen and Søren Brokær, it announced a 13.5 million euro Series A led by Alstin Capital on 5 October 2026. Website: pandektes.com. Source: EU-Startups.
Complir: product compliance checks for retailers and brands
Complir is an AI platform that automates product compliance checks for retailers and brands, so products clear the rules faster. Founded in 2024 by Gustav Bang, Tine Kühnel and Marc Brejner, it announced an 11 million dollar seed round led by General Catalyst on 16 September 2026. Website: complir.io. Source: Tech.eu.
Palette: AI agents that stay under the company's control
Palette makes software that lets companies run different AI agents while keeping their own files, workflows and knowledge under their own control. Founded in 2025 by Brian Kyed, Lars Ettrup, Steffen D. Sommer and Christian Lomholt, it announced a 3 million euro pre-seed round led by Ugly Duckling Ventures on 11 August 2026. Website: palette.team. Source: Tech.eu.
Alcolase: an enzyme for alcohol intolerance
Alcolase develops an enzyme product that breaks down alcohol in the stomach before it reaches the bloodstream, for people with alcohol intolerance. Founded in 2021 by Mikkel Holstener Precht, Mads Emil Mikkelsen and Jeppe Malthe Mikkelsen, it announced a 1.5 million euro seed round on 17 May 2026. Website: alcolase.com. Source: Tech.eu.
Reel: fixed-price green power for businesses
Reel is an electricity supplier and trader that sells businesses renewable power at a fixed price under long-term contracts, and offers services to power producers. Founded in 2020 by Jon Sigvert, Anders Meldgaard and Christian Schmidt, it announced a 15 million euro Series A led by Future Energy Ventures on 8 May 2026. Website: reel.energy. Source: EU-Startups.
Performativ: software for wealth managers
Performativ makes cloud software that wealth and asset managers use for portfolio management, client reporting, compliance and trading. Founded in 2020, it announced a 14 million dollar (about 12 million euro) Series A led by Deutsche Börse Group on 28 April 2026. Website: performativ.com. Source: EU-Startups.
Atech: from an idea in words to a hardware prototype
Atech is building a tool that turns plain-language descriptions of hardware ideas into working prototypes. Founded by Tomas Erik Harmer, Vladimir Baran and David Stålmarck, it announced a pre-seed round of undisclosed size on 27 April 2026, with backers including Nordic Makers, Emblem, Lovable and scout funds from Sequoia and a16z. Website: atech.dev. Sources: Tech.eu, TNW.
Quick facts
- TODAY: AI for financial and insurance advisors, 2.8 million euro seed (October 2026)
- Pandektes: legal research data, 13.5 million euro Series A (October 2026)
- Complir: product compliance, 11 million dollar seed (September 2026)
- Palette: AI agents under company control, 3 million euro pre-seed (August 2026)
- Alcolase: enzyme for alcohol intolerance, 1.5 million euro seed (May 2026)
- Reel: fixed-price renewable power, 15 million euro Series A (May 2026)
- Performativ: wealth management software, 14 million dollar Series A (April 2026)
- Atech: hardware prototyping from text, pre-seed (April 2026)
FAQ
What are new startups in Copenhagen in 2026? Young Copenhagen startups with funding news in 2026 include TODAY, Pandektes, Complir, Palette, Alcolase, Reel, Performativ and Atech. This list is updated as new companies appear.
How does a Copenhagen startup get on this list? We add young Copenhagen companies with a recent, publicly reported launch or funding round. Founders can also pitch their story for a free full article; the only thing we ask in return is a repost on their personal LinkedIn.
Where can I find more? See New startups in the Nordics (2026), New startups in Stockholm (2026) and all our articles.
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