International House North Denmark

Name

International House North Denmark

Legal name

International House North Denmark

Website

https://ihnd.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Integration Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

International Relocation Management (End-to-End) (HSAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK)

Keywords

• International integration services
• Relocation support services
• Job search assistance
• Cultural orientation programs
• Spouse support programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding (Municipal): Primary funding from Aalborg Municipality. IHND was founded in 2016 by a range of public organizations and operates as a municipal service hub for international integration in North Denmark.
2. EU Co-Funding: Co-funded by the EU, as indicated by the EU co-funder logo displayed on the organization's website footer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

International House North Denmark is a publicly funded municipal integration hub that delivers free programs, guidance, and events to help international citizens settle, work, study, and integrate in North Denmark. Its core offerings include job search seminars, 1:1 career coaching, a curated weekly job board, the Spouse Space program for accompanying partners, the Culture Companions buddy program, and information portals covering arrivals, working, studying, and living in Denmark.

Product overview

International House North Denmark is a public service organization, not a software product company. It provides a unified set of integration and support services for international citizens relocating to North Denmark. The core offerings include: (1) Job search support through seminars, 1:1 coaching, and a curated weekly-updated job board of positions suited for international candidates; (2) Integration programs including Spouse Space for accompanying partners and Culture Companions for cultural mentoring; (3) Annual community events including the Internationals' Fair and Diversity Evening; and (4) Comprehensive information portals covering living, studying, working, and arriving in Denmark. The organization acts as a gateway and coordination hub, directing internationals to government services (residence permits, CPR registration) and local resources rather than providing standalone software products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spouse Space: A community program for international spouses and partners in North Denmark, providing networking, job search support, and social integration activities.
• Culture Companions

Products and services

• Job Search Seminar Monthly in-person seminar (also offered as a webinar every third month) designed to help international job seekers navigate the Danish job market, covering CV writing, cover letters, networking, unsolicited applications, LinkedIn optimization, and interview preparation. Free of charge.
• 1:1 Career Coaching Sessions Individual feedback sessions offering personalized guidance on CV polishing, cover letter review, interview preparation, LinkedIn profile enhancement, and overall job search strategy for international job seekers in North Denmark.
• Jobs in North Denmark Job Board Curated list of open positions in North Denmark specifically suited for international candidates, updated weekly every Monday, spanning full-time, part-time, academic, and student positions.
• Spouse Space Program Bi-weekly/monthly meetings and networking community for accompanying spouses and partners of international professionals in North Denmark, offering job search support, cultural integration activities, and social connection opportunities. Spouse Space Fall 2026 participants receive 6 months of free access to the Jofibo CV platform.
• Culture Companions Program Annual buddy program matching newly arrived internationals with local hosts for four months of cultural exchange and integration support, including kick-off events, group activities, and community building. Registration runs July through September each year.
• Internationals' Fair North Denmark Annual event (most recently September 12, 2026) at Aalborg Libraries connecting international newcomers with public authorities, NGOs, private organizations, and community groups. Approximately 300 new international newcomers attend each year.
• Diversity Evening Annual free family event co-organized with Aalborg Zoo and Aalborg Municipality's Integration Council, celebrating diversity and community for international residents of North Denmark.
• Residence & Work Permit Guidance Information and guidance services that direct international citizens to newtodenmark.dk for residence and work permit applications.
• CPR Registration & Yellow Card Service Booking service for CPR (Danish civil registration) and yellow health insurance card appointments through International Citizen Service North in Aalborg.
• PDU2 Transfer Assistance Public contact point for transferring unemployment benefits from another EU country to Denmark (PDU2 document) for citizens residing in North Denmark.
• Online Events & Webinars Virtual events and webinars (including quarterly online job search seminars) hosted via the Conference Manager platform to ensure accessibility for participants across the geographically dispersed North Denmark region.
• Living in Denmark Information Portal Comprehensive web resource covering Danish language learning, public transportation, childcare, schooling, associations, volunteering, voting rights, permanent residence, and Danish citizenship for international residents of North Denmark.
• Studying in Denmark Information Portal Web resource covering higher education options, housing, Danish language classes, unions, unemployment benefits after graduation, scholarships, student jobs, and career development for international students in North Denmark.
• Arriving in Denmark Information Portal Web guide covering registration, paperwork, housing, digital Denmark services (NemKonto, MitID), and health insurance for newcomers arriving in Denmark.
• Newsletter Email newsletter service (Mailchimp) that keeps subscribers informed about new jobs, programs, and opportunities from International House North Denmark, with a dedicated track for employers and companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weekly curated job listings for internationals in North Denmark across full-time, part-time, and academic positions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aalborg MunicipalitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Primary founding partner and ongoing funder. Aalborg Municipality established and continues to fund International House North Denmark as the designated municipal gateway for international citizens in North Denmark. The municipality provides office space, staff support, and operational budget.
• Novo Nordisk A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented on the IHND Advisory Board by Helle Bach, CVP HR Business Partner. Novo Nordisk participates in guiding IHND's strategy to ensure the organization meets the business sector's needs for international talent attraction and retention.
• Fibertex Nonwovens A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented on the IHND Advisory Board by Marianne Brink, HR & Marketing Manager. Contributes employer perspective on international workforce needs and retention challenges in North Denmark.
• Erhverv Norddanmark - Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented by CEO Kamilla Bittmann on the IHND Advisory Board. Serves as a bridge between IHND and the broader business community in North Denmark, helping ensure the organization addresses regional economic needs.
• BusinessAalborgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented on the IHND Advisory Board by Martin Hoxer (Head of Business Service) and Brian Juhl Lorentzen (Business Consultant). BusinessAalborg is the municipal business development unit that connects companies with IHND's international workforce services.
• EverllenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented on the IHND Advisory Board by Michael Jul Jensen, Senior Recruitment Partner. Provides expertise on international recruitment and retention challenges faced by North Denmark employers.
• Combine A/SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented on the IHND Advisory Board by Morten Wendelbo, Senior Advisor. Contributes advisory expertise on international workforce integration strategies and HR practices.
• CrossbordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOwned by Magnus Vagtborg, who serves as Chairman of the IHND Advisory Board. Crossbord, as an employer in North Denmark, provides leadership in guiding IHND's mission to attract and retain international talent.
• Aalborg University (AAU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey educational partner. IHND refers international students and graduates to AAU's services and collaborates on career events. AAU is a primary target institution for internationals in North Denmark. IHND provides pre-arrival information for AAU-bound students and post-graduation employment support.
• University College North Denmark (UCN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey educational partner with campuses in Aalborg, Hjørring, Frederikshavn, and Thisted. IHND supports UCN's international students with integration services and collaborates on student career events and matchmaking programs.
• Aalborg ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual co-host of the Diversity Evening event together with Aalborg Municipality's Integration Council and IHND. The event is a free, family-friendly gathering for international residents at Aalborg Zoo.
• Aalborg Municipality Integration CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of the annual Diversity Evening event alongside Aalborg Zoo and IHND. Serves as a civic body focused on integration policy in the municipality.
• JofibominorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Spouse Space Fall 2026 participants with 6 months of free access to the Jofibo platform — an online tool for creating CVs and job applications. This partnership enhances the professional integration outcomes of the Spouse Space program.
• North Denmark Municipalities (11 municipalities)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIHND serves international citizens across 11 North Denmark municipalities: Aalborg, Hjørring, Frederikshavn, Læsø, Brønderslev, Jammerbugt, Thisted, Morsø, Rebild, Vesthimmerlands, and Mariagerfjord. All municipalities are linked via IHND's website and refer citizens to IHND services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• InterNations: Global expat community platform offering networking events, guides, and relocation support for internationals. Comparable to IHND in serving international newcomers and facilitating community integration, but operates as a private membership network rather than a publicly funded gateway.
• EURES: European Commission job mobility network supporting cross-border employment across EU member states. Comparable to IHND in supporting international labor mobility, but functions as a job-matching platform rather than a regional integration, relocation, and community service provider.
• Workindenmark: Danish national agency under the Ministry of Immigration and Integration tasked with attracting international talent to Denmark. Comparable to IHND in mission and target audience, but operates as a national government agency providing job-matching and employer connections rather than a local integration gateway.

Direct peers

• Expat Center Brussels: Public-private partnership serving international newcomers in the Brussels-Capital Region with relocation, job search, and cultural integration services. Comparable to IHND in operating as a funded gateway with strong employer partnerships in a single regional geography.
• Make it in Germany: Official German government portal and accompanying services helping international skilled workers relocate to Germany. Comparable to IHND in providing free, government-backed newcomer support but at a national scale rather than a regional municipal gateway.
• Welcome Center Malmö: Swedish cross-border integration hub based in Malmö helping international newcomers settle in the Øresund region. Directly comparable to IHND in targeting new arrivals in a specific region and providing free municipal/Cross-border-funded relocation support.
• Holland Expat Center South: Regional expat center serving the Brainport region in the Netherlands, supporting international talent and their families with relocation and integration. Comparable to IHND in serving a defined Dutch region with concentrated employer demand (similar to North Denmark's industrial employer base).
• The International House: Network of international newcomer hubs in the Netherlands (including The Hague), offering relocation, integration, and employer-talent services. Highly comparable to IHND in offering a single front-door gateway for internationals, though delivers services in a private-consortium model rather than purely municipal funding.
• CPH International: Copenhagen's dedicated international newcomer organization, providing free integration services to internationals relocating to the Greater Copenhagen area. Highly comparable to IHND in mission, free public-service model, and event-driven programming, but operates in a larger and more internationally dense geography.
• Welcome to Denmark: Danish organization providing relocation support, cultural orientation, and job-search assistance to internationals moving to Denmark. Comparable to IHND in serving the same population at the national level, but operates as a private entity rather than a municipally funded gateway.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/InternationalHouseNorthDenmark
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-house-north-denmark

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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