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The 30 largest companies with in-house R&D in Copenhagen

Tamtam tracks 42 companies with in-house R&D headquartered in Copenhagen. This list ranks the 30 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Pandora, Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagen and FLSmidth. Their median headcount is 682. Half of them were founded in 2000 or later.

🇩🇰 Copenhagen30 companiesUpdated Nov 12, 2026

These Copenhagen-based companies with in-house R&D are primarily large organizations, including public institutions and established corporations. They span diverse sectors such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, and retail. Rigshospitalet is a specialized hospital, while Københavns Universitet is a major research and education institution. Pandora designs and markets jewelry, and FLSmidth supplies the mining and cement industries.

The data shows a strong presence of companies with long histories; many were founded in the 19th or early 20th century. For example, Københavns Universitet was founded in 1479, Rigshospitalet in 1756, and FLSmidth in 1882. NKT, founded in 1891, manufactures power cable solutions, and Xellia Pharmaceuticals, founded in 1903, focuses on critical care therapies.

#CompanyIndustryHeadquarters EmployeesFounded
1
Pandorapandoragroup.com

Designs, manufactures, and markets high-quality, hand-finished jewellery using recycled materials, sold worldwide through extensive retail network.

Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 37,000 1982
2
Københavns Universitet - University of Copenhagenku.dk

The University of Copenhagen is the largest research and education institution in Denmark with over 40,000 students and 9,000 employees

Research Services 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 13,237 1479
3
FLSmidthfls.com

A global supplier to the mining and cement industries, FLSmidth offers technology and services to improve performance, reduce costs, and minimize environmental impact

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 12,984 1882
4
NKTnkt.com

Designs, manufactures, and installs low to high voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable and green energy transmission worldwide.

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 3,933 1891
5
SimCorpsimcorp.com

Global investment management solutions provider with integrated platform, ecosystem, and worldwide presence serving top financial companies for efficiency and flexibility

Software Development 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 3,837 1971
6
3Shape3shape.com

Innovative company developing 3D scanners and software for dental and audio industries, revolutionizing healthcare with award-winning products and solutions

Medical Equipment Manufacturing 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 1,948 2000
7
Bavarian Nordicbavarian-nordic.com

Global leader in developing, manufacturing, and commercializing innovative vaccines, with a strong focus on protecting lives and creating inclusive workplace

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 1,760 1994
8
Psykiatriforskning i Region Hovedstadensecurity-check.regionh.dk

The company is the largest psychiatric hospital in Denmark, treating 50,000 children and adults annually for mental illnesses with a focus on individualized treatment and recovery

Hospitals and Health Care 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 1,455 2007
9
Xellia Pharmaceuticalsxellia.com

Global leader in providing critical care therapies and anti-infective treatments, from APIs to FDFs, with a focus on reliable supply, quality, sustainability, and patient care

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 952 1903
10
Pleopleo.io

Simplify work expenses for teams with smart company cards, eliminating expense reports, streamlining bookkeeping, and giving finance teams control Revolutionize your business with Pleo

Financial Services 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 939 2015
11
Booztbooztgroup.com

A Nordic department store offering curated fashion, kids, sport, home, and beauty products online with a focus on customer service and environmental responsibility

Retail 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 835 2007
12
University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet)ku.dk

A public research university located in Copenhagen, Denmark, established in 1479, and is the second-oldest university in Scandinavia

Higher Education 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 778 n/a
13
Danish Meteorological Institutedmi.dk

This company specializes in meteorological services and information, providing weather forecasts and climate data to the public and various industries

Public Safety 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 707 n/a
14
Rytmisk Musikkonservatoriumrmc.dk

RMC offers top-level education in diverse rhythmic contemporary music genres, while also conducting research projects and promoting musical culture

Higher Education 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 705 1986
15
Self®self.io

This company offers personalized massages through non-human masseuses, utilizing technology to make high-quality massages accessible 24/7 for everyone

Wellness and Fitness Services 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 682 2022

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16
IO Interactiveioi.dk

A diverse, AAA independent game studio with 25 years of experience creating popular titles and cutting-edge technology for innovative game design

Computer Games 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 595 1998
17
Royal Danish Defence Collegefak.dk

The organization is a knowledge center for the Danish Defence, providing education, research, consultancy, and knowledge management in military affairs

Armed Forces 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 545 n/a
18
Maersk Line Fleet Management & Technologymaersk.com

Optimization of vessels for energy efficiency, environmental performance, and safety using current and future technologies in naval architecture and engineering.

Maritime Transportation 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 455 n/a
19
GEUSgeus.dk

Independent research institution under the Danish Ministry conducting geology research, advising public/private sectors, and managing geological data for Denmark and Greenland

Research Services 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 433 1888
20
Montamonta.com

A platform powering the EV charging ecosystem, offering software for managing and scaling EV needs, promoting adoption of EV technology #EVBetter

Software Development 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 391 2020
21
Nomanoma.dk

Established by Chef René Redzepi in Copenhagen in 2003, this acclaimed three-Michelin Star restaurant launched Noma Projects to share its culinary innovation

Restaurants 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 389 2003
22
Veo Technologiesveo.co

Automated sports video recording and editing platform providing panoramic, ball, and player detection views with analytics for teams and fans.

Spectator Sports 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 386 2015
23
Louis Poulsenlouispoulsen.com

A historic manufacturer of iconic lighting products, based on Danish design principles, collaborating with renowned designers to create luxury lighting solutions globally

Design Services 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 374 1874
24
Professionshøjskolen UCCkp.dk

An international institution in the Greater Copenhagen Area that focuses on academic networking, research, and professional development with over 16,000 students and 600 staff members

Professional Training and Coaching 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 363 2007
25
e-conomice-conomic.dk

Develops and maintains award-winning online accounting software for businesses, utilizing cutting-edge web technologies and advanced development processes to improve financial management efficiency.

Software Development 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 357 2001
26
Omadaomadaidentity.com

A global leader in Identity Governance and Administration, offering cloud-native solutions to help organizations achieve compliance, reduce risk, and maximize efficiency

Software Development 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 350 2000
27
Enveconenvecon.com

Global provider of IFS applications and services catering to various industries, offering end-to-end implementation, consulting, managed services, development, and value-added solutions

IT Services and IT Consulting 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 264 2010
28
Famlyfamly.co

Famly is a platform connecting families and early education providers to collaborate, automate tasks, share information, and improve children's learning journey together

Software Development 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 209 2013
29
3XN/GXN3xn.com

Innovative architectural firm specializing in designing buildings that prioritize beauty, functionality, and human well-being through ongoing research and global collaboration

Architecture and Planning 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 205 1986
30
Configitconfigit.com

Provides SaaS configuration software for complex products using Virtual Tabulation technology to connect engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams through shared configuration rules.

Software Development 🇩🇰 Copenhagen 170 2000

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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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