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Overview

We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health. We seek out new ideas and put people first as we push the boundaries of science, make healthcare more accessible, and work to treat, prevent, and even cure diseases that affect millions of lives. Founded in Denmark in 1923, today we employ more than 69,000 people in 80 offices around the world – all united by our bold purpose to drive change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Want to learn more? Visit www.novonordisk.com.

Novo Nordisk develops medicines for obesity and diabetes, and its products include Wegovy (semaglutide), which has been studied in adults with obesity and excess liver fat. The company's research and development pipeline includes CagriSema, an investigational drug for obesity and diabetes that has been examined for its effects on so-called food noise and on organ and bone health. Novo Nordisk is a publicly listed company that publishes an annual report and provides stock information, conference calls, a capital markets day, press releases and company announcements for investors.

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Private funding before listing

6 rounds. Latest: POST IPO EQUITY, 1 Jun 2025.

DateTypeAmount
1 Jun 2025POST IPO EQUITYNot disclosed
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Latest videos from Novo Nordisk on YouTube

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Recent posts from the Novo Nordisk blog

  • Every person is different.

    Science made it possible to offer more than one way to treat obesity. For some, a pen.

  • We were delighted to bring together parliamentarians, researchers and science leaders at Parliament House…

    yesterday to celebrate the eight finalists of the 2026 Marie Krogh Young Women in Science Prize from Australia and New Zealand. 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 The afternoon was all about connection, collaboration and recognising the outstanding women whose research is advancing health, science and innovation. It was a privilege to showcase the remarkable talent and impact of this year's finalists and to highlight the importance of supporting the next generation of women leaders in STEM.

Novo Nordisk FAQ

As of 2026-10-19, Novo Nordisk has 55,192 employees, based on the Enrich Layer count of person profiles that list Novo Nordisk as their current employer. Its listed company size band is 10,001+.
As of 2026-10-19, Novo Nordisk is headquartered in Bagsværd, DK.
Novo Nordisk was founded in 1923.
As of 2026-10-19, Novo Nordisk is classified in the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing industry.
We’re not your typical healthcare company. In a modern world of quick fixes, we focus on solutions to defeat serious chronic disease and create long-term health.
As of 2026-10-19, Novo Nordisk's official website is https://www.novonordisk.com/.
As of 2026-10-19, Novo Nordisk is a public company.