# 43 leading foundations in Denmark

Tamtam tracks 43 foundations headquartered in Denmark. This list ranks all of them by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Novo Nordisk, the LEGO Group and Ramboll. Their median headcount is 662. Half of them were founded in 1941 or later. The most common headquarters are Copenhagen (7) and Horsens (2).

These Danish companies are predominantly large, well-established firms with significant global footprints, operating across diverse sectors. Many are focused on healthcare and manufacturing.

Notable examples include Novo Nordisk, a global healthcare company specializing in chronic diseases; the LEGO Group, known for its iconic building bricks; Ramboll, an engineering and consultancy firm; and Carlsberg Group, a leading brewery. The data shows a mix of industries, with a strong presence in pharmaceutical and medical equipment manufacturing, alongside traditional manufacturing, retail, and engineering services.

🇩🇰 Denmark · 43 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Novo Nordisk](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/novo-nordisk) (novonordisk.com)<br>Global healthcare company pioneering scientific breakthroughs to defeat diabetes and other chronic diseases, with a focus on expanding access to medicines | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Bagsværd | 62,533 | 1923 |
| 2 | [the LEGO Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/the-lego-group) (lego.com)<br>We are a global brand sparking imaginations with LEGO bricks, inspiring builders since 1932, creating play experiences sold worldwide | Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Billund | 23,169 |  |
| 3 | [Ramboll](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ramboll) (ramboll.com)<br>Global company offering sustainable solutions in architecture, engineering, and consultancy across various sectors to create sustainable cities and societies worldwide | Engineering Services | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 18,506 | 1945 |
| 4 | [Carlsberg Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/carlsberg-group) (carlsberggroup.com)<br>A leading brewery group with a diverse portfolio of beer and other beverage brands, operating globally with a focus on sustainability and responsibility | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇰 København V | 17,055 |  |
| 5 | [Salling Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/salling-group) (sallinggroup.com)<br>A diverse retail group in Denmark, operating numerous stores and web shops, with a focus on sustainability and giving back to society | Retail | 🇩🇰 Brabrand | 16,520 | 1906 |
| 6 | [Coloplast](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/coloplast) (coloplast.com)<br>Developing intimate healthcare solutions for people with sensitive medical conditions globally, focusing on Ostomy, Continence, Wound & Skin, Urology, and Respiratory Care | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Humlebæk | 9,861 |  |
| 7 | [COWI](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cowi) (cowi.com)<br>The company creates sustainable solutions with a focus on improving quality of life for present and future generations through engineering and architecture expertise | Civil Engineering | 🇩🇰 Lyngby | 8,647 | 1930 |
| 8 | [Hempel A/S](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hempel-a-s) (hempel.com)<br>Supplier of protective and decorative coatings for marine, infrastructure, energy, and decorative industries with global presence and sustainability focus. | Chemical Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Kgs. Lyngby | 6,500 | 1915 |
| 9 | [VELUX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/velux) (velux.com)<br>A global provider of roof windows, skylights, blinds, and smart home solutions, focused on creating healthy and sustainable living environments | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇩🇰 Horsholm | 6,138 | 1941 |
| 10 | [Lundbeck](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lundbeck) (lundbeck.com)<br>A global pharmaceutical company specializing in brain diseases, dedicated to neuroscience research and developing transformative treatments for patients worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Valby | 6,018 | 1915 |
| 11 | [WSA – Wonderful Sound for All](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wsa-wonderful-sound-for-all) (wsa.com)<br>Leading hearing aid company offering diverse brands and solutions across wholesale, retail, online, and diagnostics in over 130 markets. | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Lynge | 5,850 |  |
| 12 | [LEO Pharma](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/leo-pharma) (leo-pharma.com)<br>A global company dedicated to advancing dermatology with research, therapies for skin conditions, and a team of 4,700 people serving millions of patients worldwide | Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Ballerup | 5,515 | 1908 |
| 13 | [Demant](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/demant) (demant.com)<br>A global leader in hearing healthcare and technology, providing innovative solutions to improve communication and connection for people worldwide | Medical Equipment Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Smørum | 4,770 |  |
| 14 | [føtex, Salling Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/fotex-salling-group) (foetex.dk)<br>Operating various department stores offering food, textiles, and household goods alongside professional butcher and bakery services, prioritizing high quality and responsible products. | Retail Groceries | 🇩🇰 Brabrand | 4,016 |  |
| 15 | [Egmont](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/egmont) (egmont.com)<br>A leading Nordic media group bringing stories to life through TV, movies, games, books, magazines, while empowering children and youth in need | Media Production | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 3,996 |  |
| 16 | [NIRAS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/niras) (niras.com)<br>Global consulting firm shaping tomorrow's communities through infrastructure projects, urban planning, and sustainable development initiatives around the world | Civil Engineering | 🇩🇰 Allerød | 3,794 | 1956 |
| 17 | [Terma Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/terma-group) (terma.com)<br>Provider of high-tech solutions for defense and non-defense industries, specializing in aerospace, space, defense systems, and security & surveillance technologies | Defense and Space Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Lystrup | 2,078 | 1949 |
| 18 | [Kemp & Lauritzen A/S](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kemp-and-lauritzen-a-s) (kemp-lauritzen.dk)<br>Kemp & Lauritzen specializes in a wide range of technical installations, from standard to highly specialized solutions, focusing on quality and ease for clients | Construction | 🇩🇰 Albertslund | 1,968 | 1882 |
| 19 | [Ramboll Management Consulting](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ramboll-management-consulting) (ramboll.com)<br>Empowering sustainable change through multi-disciplined management consultancy, addressing global megatrends like digitalisation, climate change, and sustainability with a Nordic heritage. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇩🇰 2300 Copenhagen S | 1,300 | 1968 |
| 20 | [Lemvigh-Müller](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lemvigh-muller) (lemu.dk)<br>Largest Danish wholesaler providing steel, technical supplies, logistics, inventory management, and tailored services to industrial and construction customers. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇩🇰 Herlev | 1,174 | 1846 |
| 21 | [DOVISTA](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dovista) (dovista.dk)<br>Manufacture and supply of high-quality windows and exterior doors enhancing homes with daylight, fresh air, and sustainable living solutions. | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇩🇰 Horsens | 673 | 2004 |
| 22 | [Politiken](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/politiken) (politiken.dk)<br>This company offers newspaper printing and publishing services across print, web, and digital platforms | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇰 København V | 662 | 1884 |
| 23 | [EDC Poul Erik Bech](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/edc-poul-erik-bech) (poulerikbech.dk)<br>The largest estate agency in Denmark with over 500 employees, offering residential and commercial services independently from banks, supporting charitable initiatives | Real Estate | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 623 | 1978 |
| 24 | [DIS - Study Abroad](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dis-study-abroad) (disabroad.org)<br>A non-profit study abroad foundation in Denmark and Sweden offering English-taught programs for North American undergraduate students with experiential learning opportunities | Education Administration Programs | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 620 | 1959 |
| 25 | [Palsgaard A/S](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/palsgaard-a-s) (palsgaard.com)<br>Specializes in plant-based emulsifiers for food, personal care, and polymers, focusing on sustainability, safety, and resource efficiency worldwide. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Juelsminde | 522 | 1919 |
| 26 | [Jyllands-Posten](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/jyllands-posten) (jyllands-posten.dk)<br>A nationwide media organization focused on setting the agenda while upholding credibility and independence, owned by a foundation committed to journalistic integrity | Newspaper Publishing | 🇩🇰 Århus | 473 | 1871 |
| 27 | [O'Brien & Gere (OBG)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/o-brien-and-gere-obg) (ramboll.com)<br>A company specializing in engineering, design, and consultancy joined forces with a larger organization to enhance expertise and provide innovative solutions globally | Civil Engineering | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 422 | 1945 |
| 28 | [Novo Holdings](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/novo-holdings) (novoholdings.dk)<br>Manages Novo Nordisk Foundation wealth, investing broadly across equities, bonds, real estate, and private equity, with a strong focus on life science companies. | Financial Services | 🇩🇰 Hellerup | 420 | 1999 |
| 29 | [Novo Nordisk Foundation](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/novo-nordisk-foundation) (novonordiskfonden.dk)<br>An independent Danish foundation investing in companies to support research, philanthropy, and sustainable initiatives for societal benefit and improvement | Non-profit Organizations | 🇩🇰 Hellerup | 379 | 1924 |
| 30 | [A. Espersen A/S](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/a-espersen-a-s) (espersen.com)<br>Leading supplier of frozen seafood products including fish blocks, fillets, breaded fish, serving major European retailers and quick service restaurants. | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Kastrup | 367 | 1937 |
| 31 | [CO-RO](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/co-ro) (co-ro.com)<br>A Danish-owned manufacturer and marketer of fruit-based soft drinks with brands sold globally, operating through subsidiaries and partners, focusing on growth and innovation | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇰 Frederikssund | 358 | 1942 |
| 32 | [Johannes Fog A/S](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/johannes-fog-a-s) (johannesfog.dk)<br>Experts in building and home design solutions, offering a wide range of materials, tools, and furniture for construction projects and home improvement in various locations | Wholesale Building Materials | 🇩🇰 Lyngby | 317 | 1920 |
| 33 | [HMF Group A/S](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/hmf-group-a-s) (hmfcranes.com)<br>Global leader in manufacturing truck-mounted loader cranes with lifting capacities from 3 to 95 tonne metres, serving various industries worldwide with 550+ employees | Industrial Machinery Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Højbjerg | 298 | 1945 |
| 34 | [Det Nordjyske Mediehus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/det-nordjyske-mediehus) (detnordjyskemediehus.dk)<br>A modern media organization providing information and entertainment to the North Jutland community through various channels like radio, podcasts, websites, and magazines | Media Production | 🇩🇰 Aalborg | 272 | 1767 |
| 35 | [Stibo Complete](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stibo-complete) (stibocomplete.com)<br>A leading Scandinavian company specializing in designing, developing, and distributing physical marketing materials to provide effective Better Marketing Solutions for customers | Printing Services | 🇩🇰 Horsens | 205 |  |
| 36 | [Stibo DX](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stibo-dx) (stibodx.com)<br>Provides a media enterprise platform that streamlines content creation, asset management, multi-channel distribution, and product innovation for media companies. | Software Development | 🇩🇰 Højbjerg | 186 | 1979 |
| 37 | [Einar Willumsen](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/einar-willumsen) (einarwillumsen.com)<br>Modern mid-sized international flavour house creating innovative taste experiences based on Nordic food tradition and global trends Providing flavourings and compounds primarily in Europe, Middle East, and Asia | Food and Beverage Services | 🇩🇰 Brøndby | 130 | 1901 |
| 38 | [Danish Architecture Center (Dansk Arkitektur Center)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/danish-architecture-center-dansk-arkitektur-center) (dac.dk)<br>An international cultural attraction focusing on architecture and design, promoting awareness through exhibitions, tours, and educational programs | Museums | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 109 | 1986 |
| 39 | [VisitAarhus](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/visitaarhus) (visitaarhus.dk)<br>A tourism organization representing Aarhus region, promoting destination for holiday and business tourism, contributing to local, regional, and national tourism development | Travel Arrangements | 🇩🇰 Aarhus | 83 |  |
| 40 | [Stibo](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stibo) (stibo.com)<br>Market-leading in Master Data Management, media enterprise platforms, and commercial printing with a 230-year heritage in printing Operates globally with innovative software solutions | Software Development | 🇩🇰 Højbjerg | 78 | 1794 |
| 41 | [A/S Saeby Fiske-Industri / Saeby Fish Canners Ltd.](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/a-s-saeby-fiske-industri-saeby-fish-canners-ltd) (saeby.com)<br>A leading mackerel manufacturer in Europe, specializing in chemical-free production and traceability for consumer and private label industry | Food and Beverage Manufacturing | 🇩🇰 Sæby | 55 | 1947 |
| 42 | [Davids Samling](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/davids-samling) (davidmus.dk)<br>A small art museum in Copenhagen with extensive collections of Islamic, European, and Danish art, showcasing one of the most significant Islamic art collections in the Western world | Museums | 🇩🇰 Copenhagen | 36 | 1945 |
| 43 | [Lokale og Anlægsfonden/The Danish Foundation for Culture and Sports Facilities](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lokale-og-anlaegsfonden-the-danish-foundation-for-culture-and-sports-facilities) (loa-fonden.dk)<br>The company develops and supports construction projects in sports, culture, and leisure, providing guidance, funding, and expertise to create quality facilities for various user groups | Architecture and Planning | 🇩🇰 Nyborg | 27 | 1994 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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