DENMARK Trends and Developments Contributed by: Poul Guo, Martin Søndergaard, Patricia Rasch and Jonas Miller Rasmussen, Moalem Weitemeyer
from non-EU/EEA countries, potentially impact - ing the inflow of international VC. The Danish government’s proactive measures, such as the elimination of dividend taxes on unlisted shares and the allocation of substantial funds to green technology investments, continue to play a crucial role in supporting the VC market. These initiatives help foster a more favourable investment climate, encouraging both domestic and international investors to fund innovative start-ups. By reducing bureaucratic hurdles and introducing targeted tax incentives, the govern - ment further enhances Denmark’s attractiveness as a destination for VC.
In Q4 2024, the Danish VC market showed strong signs of recovery, with a notable increase in both investment levels and deal volume. This growth, largely driven by a few large transac - tions, underscores that despite broader chal - lenges Denmark remains a resilient and attrac - tive market for investors. In conclusion, while economic fluctuations and geopolitical tensions posed significant challeng - es to the VC market in 2024, the strong rebound in Q4 – combined with a strategic focus on resil - ient sectors and supportive government policies – helped mitigate these impacts. By continuing to support high-potential industries and main - taining a conducive investment environment, Denmark is well positioned to sustain its lead - ership in innovation and VC, driving long-term growth and technological advancement.
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