Aarhus Investor Summit 2026
The programme features perspectives from leading voices in venture capital, discussions on current market trends, and opportunities to connect with business angels, venture funds, family offices, and other investors with an interest in startups and growth companies.
This year, we are strengthening the investor focus even further with a curated audience and a programme designed to make Aarhus worth the trip, whether you are travelling from Copenhagen, elsewhere in Denmark, or abroad.
The day concludes with the INCUBA Awards, celebrating Startup of the Year and Investor of the Year for their contribution to growth, innovation, and the development of the Aarhus startup ecosystem.
Please note: Aarhus Investor Summit is exclusively for investors.
Program:
11:00–11:30 - Arrival & Networking
Open networking with facilitated introductions.
11:30–11:40 - Welcome
11:40–12:10 - Conversation
European Tech Sovereignty: Investing in Europe’s Technological Independence and Security.
A Conversation Between Colin Brown, Spark Mind Capital & Anders Thorup-Jensen, Managing Director, Head of Transformative Investments & Platform
12:10–13:10 - Networking Lunch
Hosted table discussions with assigned seating.
13:15–13:45 - Conversation
Different Bets: New Approaches to Venture Investing.
A Conversation Between Nora Bavey, Unconventional Ventures, Christoffer Malling, Second Foundation, Brian Iversen, Cimbria Capital
13:45–14:00 - Awards Ceremony
Investor of the Year & Startup of the Year.
14:00–14:45 - Networking Coffee
Hosted networking with assigned tables.
14:45 - Departure Townhall
For the first time, Startup Aarhus and INCUBA have teamed up to create Aarhus’ biggest day for investors and startups by hosting Aarhus Townhall and Aarhus Investor Summit on the same day.
First Investor Summit. Then Townhall. That means more founders, more investors and more of the Aarhus startup ecosystem in town together.
Aarhus Townhall begins at 5:00 PM in Turbinehallen, bringing together founders, investors, and the wider startup ecosystem for networking and an after-party. Participation in Aarhus Townhall requires a separate registration.