SCALE-UP EUROPE 2025
GSA is thrilled to participate in Scale-up Europe on November 12 in Copenhagen, Denmark. The event is organized by our partners from Global Entrepreneurship Week Denmark and Danske Iværksættere.
Scale-Up Europe is a high-level conference bringing together Europe's leading founders, investors, and policymakers. Held during Denmark's EU Council Presidency and as part of European SME Week, this event offers a unique platform to discuss smarter innovation policy, improved access to capital, and stronger cross-border cooperation for Europe's entrepreneurial future.
PITCH COMPETITION
As part of Scale-Up Europe, GSA is proud to host an exciting pitch competition featuring three select, innovative Danish startups. This is a unique opportunity to see emerging entrepreneurs present their groundbreaking ideas and compete for recognition in front of an expert panel.
HeyPipe™ is a public/private startup aiming at a) developing AI to extract valuable data from point clouds and b) reducing excavation damage using AI and data sharing. HeyPipe Aps was founded in mid-2024 by Aarhus Vand, Arkil, and LE34.
Skypuzzler is a Danish deep-tech company enabling safe and scalable drone operations in Europe. An advanced software provides real-time strategic and tactical Conflict Resolution Services to avoid collisions in the air.
Triba Health focuses on helping people with type 2 diabetes through expert-guided lifestyle and nutrition interventions.
JURY BOARD
Marius Ipsen, Vice President (Nordic Alpha Partners)
Marius Ipsen, Vice President at Nordic Alpha Partners. Economist by training and 8 years' experience as investor in the late-stage VC space. Part of the deal team driving our investments in Wiferion and Spirii with successful exits to Tesla and Edenred, respectively.
Kim Balle, CEO and Co-founder (XO Group; GSA)
Kim Balle is the CEO and Co-founder of XO Group, owner of Global Startup Awards (GSA) - the world’s largest startup ecosystem platform spanning 154 countries.
Kirsten Kjær Skott, Special Advisor (Danish Patent and Trademark Office)
Kirsten Kjær Skott has been with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office for more than 18 years. She is dedicated to promoting the importance of intellectual property rights - patents, trademarks, and design protection - among start-ups, SMEs, and spin-outs from the education sector who are engaged in innovation.