More Female Founders Makes the Tech community Stronger
Fact: there are fewer women employed in tech than men. Largely held opinion: this lack of women in the tech industry is a problem. A big problem, for two primary reasons: The lack of women entrepreneurs is not just a women’s issue — it’s everyone’s issue: With more female founders, the entire tech community will benefit from increased […]
What’s On Week 16
This week is going to be a busy one: ConceptX hits lund, the 24 hour hackathon style event where 20-40 students from multiple disciplines solve challenges defined by a company. Plus in Copenhagen, Testable code with Sitecore – Denmark’s top information technology company. Enjoy! Copenhagen Monday April 13th Light & Tech 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, […]
ConceptX: Future of Living
Time for an excellent event: ConceptX hits Lund this Spring! With the recent increase in the proportion of people living in urban areas, making them more densely populated, there is a desperate need for a change in the way we live. This event is all about working in teams to find an answer to the question: […]
What’s On Week 15
Events galore this week: there’s even something in Lund for those of you at the university! Don’t miss out! Copenhagen Monday April 6th Ask your nagging questions about Thorium Energy 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, ,@ Cafe, Bar, Frisør, Tattoo, Sortedam Doserringen 81 The alternative energy solutions gang wastes no time getting back to work after the […]
Wearable Tech Hackathon 2015
Back by popular demand: the Wearable Tech Hackathon returns to Malmö for the second time as part of the Wearables Week Skåne 2015 official program. Thank you Minc in Malmö for this initiative which provides a haven for hackers. Time for you to use yours skills and with the help of fellow hackers, come up with a prototype of […]
What’s On Week 14
Not a whole lot going on this week, so no excuses not to go to everything! Copenhagen Tuesday March 31st Idea pitching and co-founder matchmaking (10) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, @ Rocket Labs, Hejrevej 30 MINDFIRE meetups are about early stage startup ideas and co-founder matchmaking. Wednesday April 1st #CPHFTW Townhall Circle 4:00 pm […]
SEED Capital Makes Record-Breaking Profits
SEED Capital, the most active venture capital fund in Denmark which has over 70 startups in its portfolio, has reported record-breaking profits in the last year. This success is mainly credited to developments within the portfolio. The recently published report also shows a total of four exits undergone in the past year, including Contera Pharma, Libratone, Sense and […]
What’s On Week 13
Another week, another round of exciting lectures, meetups and workshops (especially in Copenhagen!) Copenhagen Tuesday March 24th #CPHFTW Sharing Group: CMOS / Marketing / Sales 8:30 am – 10:30 am, @ location tbd One of the things often commented on by the #cphftw startup community is the need to share challenges and learn from like-minded people. […]
More Funding for GoMore
The funds keep on rolling in for Scandinavia’s biggest carpolling and peer-to-peer car rental platform GoMore. After their launch in Spain, which doubled their userbase to over 500 000 users, the Danish startup has also increased their funding by an undisclosed amount in millions of Danish kroner. Update: Finans.dk speculates that it is 10 million […]
Creative Business Cup: A New Competition for Entrepreneurs
Introducing Creative Business Cup: a worldwide competition to help Denmark’s creative entrepreneurs shape our future! Bringing together the most talented creative entrepreneurs from across the country, the competition with its series of workshops and ‘boosters’ helps strengthen their creative and business potential, and promotes an awareness of the creative foundations of business. It provides a unique global network which allows […]