Opinion

March 9, 2026

Denmark’s wealth tax plan would be a disaster for startups

If Denmark introduces additional structural friction for founders, we would find it difficult to recommend other founders start companies there.


Cecilie Jacobsen, Founder and CEO of Danish startup wawa fertility and Madeleine Bjørnestad Røed, Founder and CEO of Norwegian startup Stack by me

In the past week, discussions have been heating up in Denmark following a proposal to introduce a wealth tax on illiquid shares.

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Cecilie Jacobsen

Founder and CEO of Danish startup wawa fertility

Madeleine Bjørnestad Røed

Founder and CEO of Norwegian startup Stack by me

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