The round was co-led by EIFO and Unconventional Ventures followed by Proptechfonden and backed again by earlier investor EMDFonden.

“Closing this Seed round is an important milestone for Visibuilt. It enables us to mature our technical platform, validate our solution at a larger scale, and take the next steps towards the market,”

says Line Kloster Pedersen, CEO and founder of Visibuilt.

Founded in 2022, Visibuilt develops a mycelium-based binder solution for the construction and infrastructure industries. Founded by Line Kloster Pedersen and Oleksii Rebrov, the startup combines biotechnology and materialscience to create lower-carbon alternatives to conventional construction materials. Last year it created the worlds first mycelium cultivated outdoor paver – a natural alternative to cement.

“Concrete and asphalt production are among the largest sources of carbondioxid emissions globally. If we are to truly reduce emissions, it requires new solutions in heavy industries. Visibuilt has an approach that could become an important piece of that transition,”

says Sara Sande, Managing Director, Partner and Head of Direct Thematic Venture at EIFO.

The binder technology, visiBINDER, is a mycelium-based binder designed for paving and infrastructure applications. The technology is designed to offer a less energy intensive solution for paving materials while meeting the durability and performance requirements of outdoor applications. These cultivated pavers where pioneered last year at the Fælledby construction site in Copenhagen, following extensive testing.

“At Unconventional Ventures, we look for companies where the impact case and the commercial case are structurally identical. Visibuilt is that company. Every​ tonne of visiBINDER placed in a paving application displaces a tonne of fossil binder, generates royalty revenue, and reduces the embedded carbon of the infrastructure it goes into,”

says Thea Messel, General Partner, Unconventional Ventures

The new funding will allow Visibuilt to expand testing and validation activities, establish the production setup required for larger-scale trials, and strengthen the team with additional technical and commercial expertise.

“Line has built active industrial testing relationships with Denmark’s leading concrete paver manufacturer and Copenhagen Municipality within two years of founding – without a finished production setup and without a fully derisked product. That is an unusual execution signal for a HardTech founder at this stage, and it is why we co-led,”

says Thea Messel

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We track over 500 startups in this region, and of these over 100 have women founders or co-founders that we know about. So on this day, we wanted to highlight 25 interesting startups, co-founded by women, to watch out for in 2025.

This list consists of us and external advisors who highlighted different startups. It is not an objective list, but rather based on personal insights and who we believe will have an interesting 2025.

The list is of both younger startups and more established scale-ups, and in different fields – from AI startups to those focusing on food or nutrition, to e-commerce. One thing is clear – there are definitely a lot of interesting startups building great products in this region.

25 startups of interest

CanopyLab: A research-based social elearning platform designed to enable the development of competencies. With adaptive quizzes and the built-in social network structure enhance social and collaborative learning, emphasizing personalizing the learning experience to meet the learner’s individual needs. Co-founded by Sahra-Josephine Hjorth. (Edtech, SaaS, AI)

Coolstuff: Curating unique and trendy items that resonate with a diverse range of consumers. Co-founded by Kajsa Knapp. (E-commerce, Consumer goods)

Cross Reality: A unique multiplayer VR gaming turn-key solutions for arcades and entertainment venues. Their CRES platform turns any 100m² space into a virtual gaming arena with up to ten players simultaneously. Co-founded by Marie Möller. (Gaming, Hardware)

Della8: Crafting fashion-forward and functional products tailored to modern lifestyles. Co-founded by Emelie Nilsson Sträng. (Marketplace)

EasySize: Helping online shoppers find the perfect fit, reducing returns, and elevating the shopping experience. Founded by Gulnaz Khusainova. (E-commerce, SaaS)

Emission Twin: Developing technologies to monitor and reduce emissions, contributing to a greener future. Their software unites the ecosystem to help companies reach their climate goals. Co-founded by Tove Nilstun. (Climate, SaaS)

Edda Knowledge: Creating VR learning environments that engage students and assist in teaching. Empowering individuals and organizations with knowledge-driven solutions that foster growth and innovation. Co-founded by Sonja Holmer. (Edtech, SaaS)

Gents & Gents Go: Providing stylish and sustainable fashion options for the modern gentleman. Founder Jenny Rydhstrom. (E-commerce, Cosmetics, Consumer App)

Go Cirkular: Beauty brand specializing in upcycling raw materials to reduce environmental impact. Focused on vegan skincare and other products. Founder Irene Atance. (Cosmetics, Climate)

Inimini: Transforming the second-hand market for children’s clothing with a convenient online platform. Their goal is to increase the use of second-hand children’s clothing by making it easy for customers to find what they are looking for. Founded by Josefin Runquist and Maja Vallinder. (E-commerce, Clothing)

Matr Foods: Uses the art of traditional fungi fermentation on a mix of Nordic organic vegetables, legumes and grains to create a new healthy plant ingredient rich with deep umami flavour and a juicy tender bite. Co-founded by Randi Wahlsten. (Food, Climate)

Miniferrum: Creating innovative iron supplements for children and women, based entirely on heme iron. Co-founded by Marlén Melander. (Food)

Najell: Designing innovative baby products that combine functionality with stylish design. Co-founded by Freja Najafi Kristensen. (E-commerce, Clothing)

NitroVolt: Offers a clean, green, and local ammonia production system that gives power to the individual farmer over their own nitrogen-based fertilizer needs. The technology relies on lithium-mediated ammonia synthesis reactor, called Nitrolyzer. Co-founded by Suzanne Zamany Andersen. (Climate)

Oxide AI: Leveraging artificial intelligence to make smarter high-stakes decisions and accurate, discovery-driven experiences with AI Agents. Co-founded by Kateryna Wikström. (AI)

PayZlip: Simplifying payroll management with cutting-edge technology that ensures accuracy and efficiency. Co-founded by Jasmi Thrikediswarenaden. (SaaS, HRtech)

Proplab: Innovating in the proptech sector, a platform that simplifies a real estate developer’s everyday life, accelerates business development, promotes creative idea discussion and enables compelling presentations to potential tenants. Co-founded by Naomi Hamilton. (SaaS, Proptech, AI)

Raffle.ai: Search solution using super secure AI powered assistants. Co-founded by Suzanne Lauritzen. (AI)

Robot Minds: Empowering organisations to navigate and thrive in the rapidly evolving landscape of robotics. Founder Elena Sjödin. (Robotics)

Soothla: Kidswear and bedding for Sensitive Skin and eczema. Their lyocell products are designed to be soothing for the skin. Allergy-friendly, toxin-free, and a seamless inside feel for extra comfort. Founder Sylvia Heuvelman. (E-commerce, Clothing)

Tiimo: Award-winning app and web planner designed for neurodivergent brains. Co-founded by Helene Lassen Nørlem. (Consumer App)

Visibuilt: Developing a fermentation-based binder called visiBIT derived from one of nature’s own binders, mycelium. Founder Line Kloster Pedersen. (Proptech, Climate)

Wellbefy: Revolutionizing occupational health care with innovative solution and methodology. Co-founders Sandra Jönsson and Rebecca Arfwedson. (SaaS, HRtech)

4dogs. Pet care online store with solutions that prioritize the well-being and happiness of our furry companions. Co-founders Margareta Borg and Cina Bössfall. (E-commerce, Animals)

Why These Startups Matter

These startups are not just businesses; they represent the resilience, creativity, vision – and a drive to make an impact in the world. For instance, Inimini’s founders, Josefin Runquist and Maja Vallinder, have built a sustainable platform for second-hand clothing, oOr Emelie Nilsson Sträng who wants to enable a better sharing economy so that we can use resources smarter with Della8. Each one on this list are inspiring people that want to create a better world.

And these are just some of all the startups in the region. If you want to find more, check out or startup list. If you want to know which ones of these are women founded or co-founded, reach out to us.

Update: the orignal article included Too Good To Go. This was a mistake however from our side, and has been corrected now.

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Visibuilt’s binder, derived from fermented mycelium, offers a sustainable alternative that could significantly reduce CO2 emissions in road construction.

“The BioInnovation Institute has accelerated the maturation of Visibuilt from early proof-of-concept to full product research, with a dedicated team behind it and our patent-pending technology being validated with asphalt industry partners. With BII’s continuous support, we will now focus on bringing visiBIT out of the laboratory and into more outdoor field tests with customers,”

says founder and CEO Line Kloster Pedersen

The startup has increased the strength of visiBIT by 300% within 1.5 years, and test areas using the binder have already been constructed in collaboration with industry partners. Visibuilt is now focusing on scaling production and moving towards larger-scale testing, aiming to revolutionize the asphalt industry, which has long relied on bitumen, a byproduct of crude oil refining.

The funding will enable the company to hire a Head of Production and additional scientists, as it plans to expand beyond initial applications, such as bike paths, to broader uses in road construction. With 60% of the world’s roads still to be built by 2050, Visibuilt’s technology represents a significant step toward sustainable infrastructure.

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