The University of Copenhagen
Overview
The University of Copenhagen is a Danish university that facilitates the commercialization of its research through its Technology Transfer Office, which supports the creation of spin-out companies and licensing agreements, and provides grants and early-stage funding to student and researcher-led startups through initiatives like UCPH Lighthouse.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myco4Food ApS | Jan 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Injurymap | Aug 2016 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Optius | May 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Dimmi | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| VAR2 Pharmaceuticals | Jan 2012 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
BUILDER REAL ESTATES AND HOTELS RESORTS AND CLINICS HOSPITALS AND DR MD GINECOLOGIST
CEO
Mikkel Marfelt
Partner, Innovation (Investments, Data tracking, Entrepreneurship Research, and Venture Building)
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The University of Copenhagen based?
The University of Copenhagen is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark.
When was The University of Copenhagen founded?
The University of Copenhagen was founded in 1479.
How many portfolio companies does The University of Copenhagen have?
The University of Copenhagen has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The University of Copenhagen's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Myco4Food ApS, Injurymap, Optius, Dimmi, VAR2 Pharmaceuticals.
What was The University of Copenhagen's most recent investment shown here?
The University of Copenhagen's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Optius in 2025.
What sectors does The University of Copenhagen focus on?
The University of Copenhagen focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The University of Copenhagen focus on?
Stage focus information for The University of Copenhagen is not publicly available.
What is The University of Copenhagen's AUM?
The University of Copenhagen's assets under management are estimated between $5.0M and $5.0M.