What Matematikcenter does

Matematikcenter is a Danish nonprofit association (forening, CVR 34002363) founded in October 2011 that provides free mathematics tutoring and learning support to children, youth, and parents outside of school hours. The organization serves Danish students from 7th grade through upper secondary (gymnasium), adult learners (VUC), vocational school (EUD) students, FGU preparatory education students, and parents of primary school children, addressing what it characterizes as a national pipeline problem where early math avoidance contributes to projected shortages of 6,500 engineers in 2025 and 19,000 IT specialists in 2030.

The organization operates a multi-channel delivery model built around three core assets: (1) Webmatematik.dk, an online learning portal launched in November 2012 that hosts curriculum-aligned video lessons, formula collections, practice exercises, self-assessment tests, and thematic collections including Forældrematematik, FGU-specific materials, Kreativ Matematik, and Styr på Penge; (2) Webmatlive.dk, a live online tutoring platform launched in October 2017 that connects students nationwide with volunteer tutors in scheduled sessions; and (3) a network of approximately 18-20 physical lektiecaféer (homework cafés) hosted at schools, public libraries, and VUC centers across 13+ Danish municipalities, where students can drop in for one-on-one math help from volunteers. Supporting programs include seasonal eksamenscaféer (May/November exam preparation), Matematikmakker one-on-one mentorship for FGU students, Privatøkonomi personal finance workshops for vocational students, and Forældrematematik parent-engagement presentations.

Matematikcenter is funded entirely by grants from Danish foundations and corporate sponsors plus municipal partnership contributions. Documented major funders include Novo Nordisk Fonden (15M DKK in 2021), Egmont Fonden (Forældrematematik 2025-2027), Trygfonden (608K DKK in 2024), Tuborgfondet, Nordea-fonden, Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, Spar Nord Fonden, Industriens Uddannelses- og Samarbejdsfond, META Community Action Grant, and recurring corporate sponsors including NCC, Nordea, and Sydbank. The organization operates with a 7-person paid secretariat plus a large volunteer tutor workforce, with revenue not publicly disclosed.

Name

Matematikcenter

Legal name

Matematikcenter

Website

https://matematikcenter.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Matematikcenter is a Danish nonprofit founded in 2011 that delivers free math tutoring to Danish students and parents through 18-20 physical lektiecaféer, the Webmatlive.dk online tutoring platform, and the Webmatematik.dk learning portal, funded by foundation grants and municipal partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring) (HSAAAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Math Remediation & Numeracy Intervention (EDAKADAB), Homework Help & Study Supervision (Non-Tutoring) (HSAAAHAB)

Keywords

• Free math tutoring
• Homework café services
• Volunteer education programs
• Online math learning
• Nonprofit educational support

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Foundation and Fund Grants: Primary funding source. Matematikcenter operates as a nonprofit and is funded entirely by grants from foundations and municipalities. Major funders include Egmont Fonden, Novo Nordisk Fonden, Tuborgfondet, Trygfonden, Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, Spar Nord Fonden, LEO Fondet, and many others. Funding supports operational costs, volunteer coordination, digital platform development, and project scaling.
2. Municipal and Public Partnerships: Municipal funding agreements and public grants support the establishment and operation of lektiecaféer in partner municipalities. Several municipalities have formal partnerships with Matematikcenter, contributing to local operations.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors (e.g., C-Worldwide, NOAN, Travers Media) provide financial and in-kind support. Some sponsors support specific initiatives (e.g., Trygfonden's 608,000 DKK for expanding lektiecaféer, META Community Action Grant for exam preparation).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

Matematikcenter is a Danish nonprofit that delivers free math tutoring outside school hours through a hybrid model combining approximately 18 physical homework cafés (lektiecaféer) hosted at schools, libraries, and community centers across Denmark with two digital platforms: Webmatlive.dk (live online tutoring sessions) and Webmatematik.dk (online learning portal with videos, exercises, and formula collections). All services are free of charge, staffed by volunteer math tutors, and supplemented by targeted programs for parents, vocational school students, FGU students, and exam preparation.

Product overview

Matematikcenter is a Danish non-profit organization offering free math support to children, youth, and parents outside of school hours. The organization operates a multi-channel model comprising two core digital products — Webmatematik.dk (an online learning portal with video lessons, formula collections, and thematic materials) and Webmatlive.dk (a live online homework café) — alongside a network of approximately 18 physical local homework cafés in 13 Danish municipalities. Supporting programs include Forældrematematik (presentations and resources helping parents support their children's math learning), Eksamenscaféer (exam preparation sessions), Matematikmakker (one-on-one volunteer math buddy for FGU students), and Privatøkonomi (personal finance workshops for vocational students). Webmatematik.dk serves as the central content hub, hosting specialized collections such as Kreativ Matematik, Styr på Penge, and FGU-specific materials. All offerings are free of charge and delivered with the support of volunteers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Webmatematik: Online learning portal with mathematics content including video lessons, formula collections, and educational materials for students of all levels.
• Webmatlive
• Forældrematematik
• Matematikmakker
• Privatøkonomi
• Kreativ Matematik
• Katrines Matematikminutter

Products and services

• Webmatematik.dk An online learning portal containing curriculum summaries, video lessons, formula collections, exercises, and self-tests for math students from primary school through upper secondary level. It also hosts thematic material collections including Forældrematematik, FGU-specific content, Kreativ Matematik, and Styr på Penge.
• Webmatlive.dk An online homework café offering live, real-time math tutoring sessions with volunteer tutors. Open Wednesday and Thursday 16:00-18:00 and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday 19:00-21:00, accessible to students nationwide.
• Local lektiecaféer (Homework Cafés) Physical, volunteer-run homework cafés located in libraries and schools across Danish cities, offering free math tutoring to students from 7th grade through A-level. Approximately 18 cafés in 13 municipalities, with a strategic goal of reaching 30 municipalities by 2030.
• Forældrematematik (formerly Lektiepiloter) A program offering parents presentations and materials on the role of language in mathematics, equipping them to support their children's math learning at home.
• Eksamenscaféer (Exam Cafés) Specialized exam preparation sessions held in May and November, providing students with practice exam sets and access to volunteer math helpers ahead of written math exams. Offered both in-person and online via Webmatlive.dk.
• Matematikmakker (Math Buddy) A math buddy program matching volunteer mentors one-on-one with FGU (preparatory basic education) students who need extra math support. Volunteers meet with 1-2 students at a time to build confidence and competence.
• Privatøkonomi (Personal Finance) Workshops and materials on personal finance topics (wages, budgets, taxes, loans, pensions) developed for vocational school students, delivered in collaboration with Erhvervsskolernes Elevorganisation (EEO).
• Kreativ Matematik A materials collection on Webmatematik.dk exploring creative and practical applications of mathematics, designed to increase student motivation and engagement.
• Styr på Penge A personal finance materials collection on Webmatematik.dk covering topics such as stocks, savings, and financial literacy, targeted particularly at vocational school students.
• FGU Materials on Webmatematik.dk Customized math materials tailored for FGU (preparatory basic education) students, covering topics relevant to their vocational programs, including videos and downloadable content.
• Offline Exam Materials (A-, B-, C-level) Downloadable math material collections at A-, B-, and C-level exam standards, designed for use during exams without requiring internet access.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of students say Matematikcenter has helped make mathematics more understandable
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Silkeborg KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner supporting Matematikcenter operations, one of 14+ municipalities with formal partnerships.
• Aalborg KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner hosting lektiecaféer at Hovedbiblioteket (main library). Also provided local funding support in 2024.
• Lejre KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner in Matematikcenter's network, supporting local math tutoring services.
• Nyborg KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner hosting lektiecaféer at Nyborg Gymnasium.
• Gladsaxe KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner in Matematikcenter's network.
• Frederiksberg KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner hosting lektiecaféer at HC Ørsted Gymnasiet and Falkonergårdens Gymnasium.
• Lyngby-Taarbæk KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner hosting lektiecaféer at VUC Lyngby.
• Rudersdal KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner in Matematikcenter's network.
• Vordingborg KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner in Matematikcenter's network.
• Solrød KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner in Matematikcenter's network, collaborating on Matematikmakker project.
• Viborg KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner hosting workshops at Mercantec in Viborg.
• Køge KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner hosting a lektiecafé at EUC Sjælland since November 2025.
• Ballerup KommuneminorOthers · 1 January 2025Municipal partner in Matematikcenter's network.
• Nationalt Center for Udvikling af Matematikundervisning (NCUM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Academic knowledge partner collaborating on the Lektiepiloter/Forældrematematik project, providing expertise on math didactics.
• Tårnby Gymnasium & HFminorOthers · 1 January 2025School partner hosting a lektiecafé at Tejn Allé 5, Kastrup. Notably had 43 students attend a single session (record) in September 2019.
• EUC SjællandminorOthers · 1 January 2025Vocational school partner hosting lektiecaféer at campuses in Køge and Næstved (currently closed indefinitely).
• Dokk1 (Aarhus)minorOthers · 1 January 2025Aarhus main public library hosting a lektiecafé open Thursdays at Hack Kampmanns Pl. 2.
• Hovedbiblioteket AalborgminorOthers · 1 January 2025Aalborg main library hosting a lektiecafé open Mondays and Wednesdays 16:00-18:00 at Rendsburggade 2.
• Tingbjerg Bibliotek\KulturhusminorOthers · 1 January 2025Library and culture house in Tingbjerg hosting a lektiecafé open Mondays 17:00-19:00 since October 2025.
• NEXT Vestskoven GymnasiumminorOthers · 1 January 2025School partner hosting a new lektiecafé in Albertslund opened April 27, 2026, open Mondays 15:30-17:30. Supported by Trygfonden and Ellehammerfonden.
• Travers MediaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Creative agency partner collaborating on the development of 'Katrines Matematikminutter' (Catherine's Math Minutes) - an active math program for early primary school students.
• Tårnby KommunecoreOthers · 1 September 2024Long-standing municipal partner hosting the Forældrematematik pilot (2021-2024) with 7 schools and 300+ participating parents. Also hosts the Tårnby lektiecafé at Tårnby Gymnasium & HF.
• Erhvervsskolernes Elevorganisation (EEO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaborative partner in the Privatøkonomi project, representing vocational school students and providing the student perspective on financial literacy needs. EEO's leadership (Albert and Sofus) contributed to workshop design and advocacy for financial education.
• Realize ApScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021External evaluator for multiple Matematikcenter projects including Lektiepiloter/Forældrematematik, Matematikmakker, and Privatøkonomi. Conducted ongoing effect measurements and provided process facilitation workshops.
• FGU Skolen ØstminorOthers · 1 January 2021Partner school for the Matematikmakker project, continuing to offer volunteer math mentoring after the project period ended.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• GoTutor: Danish commercial tutoring platform connecting students with paid private tutors. It addresses the same math-tutoring demand but is a paid-for-service model in contrast to Matematikcenter's free, volunteer-driven approach — relevant as a commercial alternative rather than a structural peer.
• Egmont Fonden (Fonde-financed peer ecosystem): Major Danish foundation that funds Matematikcenter and many other youth-education nonprofits across Denmark. Relevant as a funder/ecosystem peer rather than a direct service competitor; its portfolio includes comparable tutoring and education-support initiatives that share donor ecosystems.
• Dansk Folkeoplysnings Samråd (DFS) / folkebibliotekerne: Danish public-library umbrella and adult-education association; Matematikcenter hosts several lektiecaféer inside public libraries (Dokk1, Hovedbiblioteket Aalborg, Tingbjerg Bibliotek). They are distribution partners rather than competitors, but they share the adult-learning and community-education mission space in Denmark.
• VUC (Voksenuddannelsescenter): Danish network of adult education centers offering preparatory and upper-secondary courses, including math at D-level and above. Matematikcenter partners with several VUCs and runs exam preparation for their students; functionally adjacent as an education provider but state-funded and formal rather than free-tutoring nonprofit.

Broad incumbents

• Khan Academy: Global free online math education platform offering video lessons, practice exercises, and personalized learning. It overlaps with Matematikcenter on free math content and video lessons (similar to Webmatematik.dk) but operates globally, has no physical-tutoring layer, and is much larger in scale.

Regional players

• Matematikksenteret: Norwegian national center for mathematics education, supporting teachers and students with curriculum development and learning resources. It is comparable in mission (boosting national math outcomes) but is a teacher-facing resource center rather than a volunteer-tutoring provider, and serves Norway rather than Denmark.

Direct peers

• Mattecentrum: Swedish nonprofit offering free, volunteer-led math tutoring to students nationwide through physical and online channels. It is the closest structural analogue to Matematikcenter — same free model, same volunteer tutor approach, and similar Scandinavian education-policy positioning — making it the most directly comparable peer.
• National Numeracy: UK charity focused on improving adult and youth numeracy through free resources, community programs, and policy advocacy. Comparable in nonprofit math-outcomes mission and grant-funded model, though it operates at a national-advocacy layer rather than direct volunteer tutoring.

Emerging players

• Studieportalen: Danish online platform offering student-to-student homework help and study resources, including math. It competes for the same self-directed math-learner audience in Denmark but lacks Matematikcenter's physical-café network, foundation backing, and explicit nonprofit/charity positioning.
• Lær for Livet: Danish nonprofit providing educational support and mentorship to vulnerable children and youth. Comparable on the nonprofit, volunteer-supported, youth-education dimensions in Denmark but addresses a broader academic/socio-emotional remit rather than specializing in math tutoring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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