We’re thrilled to share some exciting news from Zensai. In a new study by the Danish Chamber of Commerce titled Denmark: A Unicorn Factory, we’ve been recognized as one of the rising unicorns contributing to Denmark’s vibrant tech ecosystem. This report highlights the incredible growth and innovation coming out of Denmark, and we’re honored to be included among the country’s top tech companies on the rise.

At Zensai, we’re proud to be the only AI-powered platform built directly into Microsoft 365 and Teams that helps organizations transform how they engage, develop, and manage their people. Ultimately, our mission is simple: make humans more successful. And now, we’ve been named alongside some of the most promising Danish startups on the path to unicorn status.

In the age of AI and transformative technology, Zensai stays committed to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, driving meaningful innovation to solve societal and environmental real-world challenges. We’re excited to see our efforts recognized on such a prestigious stage.

Unicorns on the rise

The study by the Danish Chamber of Commerce, conducted in partnership with Dealroom, analyzed key trends across Europe’s tech landscape. It focuses on the unicorns and startups that have reached a valuation of $1 billion or more, showcasing the immense potential of Denmark as a tech hub. Here are some of the key insights:

  • Denmark boasts 7.7 rising unicorns per million per capita, surpassing both the UK and Finland in unicorn density.
  • Of the 12 Danish-founded unicorns, 70% have moved their headquarters abroad to scale in more favorable regulatory environments.
  • Denmark is home to 46 rising unicorns, defined as companies that have raised at least $50 million since 2000.
  • Denmark’s culture of free education and a focus on creative and critical thinking are key factors driving this success.

Moreover, the study also sheds light on some challenges facing Danish startups. This includes access to international talent and funding, innovation support, and fostering an entrepreneurial culture. As part of the ecosystem, we understand these barriers and the importance of creating the right environment for growth.

Our CEO, Rasmus Holst, shared his thoughts on the future of Denmark’s startup landscape:


“To foster a thriving startup environment, Denmark must create better synergies between international talent and funding and the startups in Denmark. We need a setup where both international talents and co-founders easily can come and work for Danish Startups. We also need to ensure that they are incentivized by a tax infrastructure that rewards outcome for both founders and investors. Finally, building partnerships with international investment ecosystems, like in Silicon Valley, is vital to develop vehicles for them to make Danish startups more attractive – we have the talent, we lack the scaled funding infrastructure.”

Zensai’s journey is just beginning, and we’re incredibly optimistic about the future. Denmark’s tech ecosystem is thriving, and we’re proud to be part of this exciting movement!