Tagged: Venture Capital

Proposed amendments to section 7p of the Danish Tax Assessment Act

On 26 August 2025, a draft bill regarding amendments to section 7p of the Danish Tax Assessment Act was submitted for consultation.

Europe’s private equity sits on record EUR 414bn dry powder – capital under management at EUR 1.25tn

Denmark’s life science startups attract booming VC – set to double by 2035

Regulatory obstacles #6: Where are the banks and pension funds?

Regulatory obstacles #5: Warrants – paperwork overload and taxation

Regulatory obstacles #4: Convertible loan notes – a Danish tax nightmare

Regulatory obstacles #3: SAFE notes – a Danish tax nightmare

Regulatory obstacles #2: Legal challenges of international GP teams

Regulatory obstacles #1: Lack of access to market funds in other EU countries

Spring 2025 Venture Capital outlook

The global venture capital market has entered a new phase of division, defined sharply by the dominance of AI investments while most other sectors lag behind.

Amendment of Section 2C of the Danish Corporation Tax Act regarding reclassification of transparent entities

Section 2C of the Danish Corporation Tax Act regards the situation where a Danish corporate entity which is considered transparent for Danish tax purposes is treated as a tax opaque entity in the jurisdiction(s) of its owner(s).

Shape of European VC 2024

byFounders, a Danish VC fund, have released their 2024 shape of the market update for the New Nordics.

New advance tax rulings expand the scope of carried interest taxation

According to two new advance tax rulings from the Danish Tax Assessment Council (SKM2025.46.SR and SKM2025.47.SR), under certain circumstances, investments directly in portfolio companies owned by a private equity or venture capital fund may also be subject to taxation under the carried interest taxation scheme.

New bill regarding changes to access to information on beneficial owners submitted for consultation

On 23 January 2025, a draft bill regarding amendments to the Danish Act on the Central Business Register, the Danish Companies Act, and various other laws was submitted for consultation.

VC Terms Update Q4 2024

VC Market Update – The Outlook for 2025

2024 was a year of rising investments in the global venture capital scene compared to bleak 2023.

Repeal of rules regarding shareholder loans and other amendments to the Danish Companies Act

On 19 December 2024, the Danish Parliament has adopted the amendment acts L71 and L72 regarding amendments to the Danish Companies Act and other Danish laws.

Abolition of the ‘entrepreneur tax’ and other changes to Danish tax legislation adopted

On 19 December 2024, amendments to the Danish Corporation Tax Act, the Danish Capital Gains Tax Act and the Danish Personal Tax Act, as well as other Danish tax laws, were adopted by the Danish Parliament.

Market update – Q2 2024

Proposal for new strategy on entrepreneurship in Denmark

As set out in Pulse update on 13 June 2024, the Danish government has presented a proposal regarding entrepreneurship in Denmark, which includes initiatives aimed at creating better access to capital for startups, cutting the burden of red tape on business and certain relaxation of taxes.

Proposal for new strategy on entrepreneurship in Denmark

On 12 June 2024, the Danish government presented a proposal regarding entrepreneurship in Denmark, which includes initiatives aimed at creating better access to capital for startups and certain relaxation of taxes.