Slush 100 — the most coveted startup competition in the world.

World-class funds Accel, General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NEA, and Northzone are coming together to invest €1,000,000 in the best early-stage startup at Slush 2023.

Applications have closed.

Founders Day is the largest founder-only gathering in the world.

In 2023, we’re building Founders Day even bigger to include mentoring, workshops, speakers, and experiences. The day culminates with the legendary Founders Day party with thousands of founders at a crazy venue you have never seen before.

Registration has now closed. Sign up for the waitlist.

Startup Studio 80 ambitious companies from deep tech, AI/ML, space tech, and several other thrilling sectors. We’ll also show the world who we think deserves more visibility in the Nordics and Emerging Ecosystems.

Applications have closed.

Do you want to have your own booth at the heart of the Slush venue?

It’s the most concrete way to get traction, leads and general visibility for early-stage startups and their products.

With 13,000 of the most relevant founders, investors and media joining Slush, getting a Startup Booth guarantees a memorable spot at the heart of the venue.

We will be selecting 80 early-stage startups of the most potential to showcase their product here – it’s one of the best places to get traction, leads, and visibility for your company. If selected, you’ll be randomly allocated a booth for either Day 1 or Day 2 of Slush, and the cost is €2,000 per day.

When was the last time you’ve dipped in the icy sea or slid through the Finnish archipelago? Maybe you’re looking for an activity to network with founder peers? We’ve got experiences for the adrenaline junkies and those that want to relax before kickstarting their time at Slush.

Registration has now closed. Sign up for waitlists in the Side Event tool.

If you’re looking for media coverage, this is for you.

Media Bank is a source bank for journalists, gathering all announcements happening during Slush week so none are lost in the Slush noise. It is located inside the Slush Platform, and you can submit your news under Media Materials in your company profile, or by clicking here.

Speaker Q&As are 45-minute Q&A sessions for 30 Startup ticket holders per session to pick the brains of expert operators and founders after a Builder Stage talk. Whether it’s Airbnb, Deel, or Doordash operators, you’ll have a chance to ask them for advice on your personal problems to accelerate your growth.

How to sign up? You can register for the Q&A’s on the Slush platform or by filling out this form, where you can pick 3 Speaker Q&As to attend. We’ll match you with the perfect mentors to help you level up your startup game. This is first-come-first-serve, so be quick. Only 30 seats for every Speaker Q&A session.

See you at the Slush Mentoring Area!

In 2022 we had:

• 4,600 startup founders and operators from around the world:
  • 87% European
  • 40% Nordic
  • 26% Finnish
  • 7% Asian
  • 5% North American
• 16,500 meetings:
  • 37% of all meetings held between startups and investors.
• 40% of investors invest across Europe and North America.

No founders, no media.

Just you and 1,000+ fellow investors under the same roof one day before the Slush Main Event.

Get a headstart on your Slush experience through Investor Day — this year with daring new improvements and a program created to maximize your networking and learning opportunities.

Registration is limited to up to 2 people per company. The deadline to register up to 4 people per company was Sept 22.

Investor Day is full at this time of the year. If you’re still interested in attending, please sign up for the waitlist and we’ll let you know in case of cancellations. Also, make sure to check out the other Side Events taking place during Slush Week.

Imagine you’d have a 1-hour private session with access to hand-picked startup invitees according to your interests in one go.

And better yet, what if this session had the flexibility to offer a customized program, ranging from stage presentations to workshops? How about catering options that help you tailor your session for the most effective use of time?

Dream no more.

Welcome to Investor Office Hours.

Please contact [email protected] to request availability.

At Slush this year, we’re bringing Investor Lounges to the next level — literally.

Located inside the Meeting Area, elevated at the heart of the Slush venue, the lounges give an intimate setting to work & wind down during the Slush days. Perfect spaces for pre-booked meetings & team gatherings alike.

All Investor Lounges for 2023 are sold out. Please reach out to [email protected] in Spring 2024 for a chance to secure one for the following year.

Sauna and dip into the icy waters of Helsinki. Challenge your colleagues in a round of padel. Wind-down at the National Gallery. Prepare your body and mind with yoga.

Regardless of whether you like sweating it out or absorbing a local cultural experience, we’ve got something for everyone to kick off their Slush week on Nov 29.

All Investor Experience events are currently full. You can sign up for a waitlist in the Side Event tool in case of cancellations.

In 2022 we had:

• 4,600 startup founders and operators from around the world:
  • 87% European
  • 40% Nordic
  • 26% Finnish
  • 7% Asian
  • 5% North American
• 28% of startups at Slush have patented some part of their product.
• The vast majority of investor entities present at Slush come from Northern and Central Europe. Finnish entities account for 9% of total entities represented. There were also 50% more North American entities present, when comparing to last year (90 vs. 59).
• Over 70% of investors are happy with the amount of follow-up meetings they’ve had after Slush.

If you’re looking for media coverage, this is for you.

Media Bank is a source bank for journalists, gathering all announcements happening during Slush week so none are lost in the Slush noise. It is located inside the Slush Platform, and you can submit your news under Media Materials in your company profile, or by clicking here.

Media Day is an exclusive media-only event in the afternoon of Nov 29 where you’ll get an exclusive taste of the hottest topics at Slush 2023 from global tech leaders before anyone else.

This is something you can’t miss.

We will run a total of 5 unique announcements on Founder Stage during Slush 2023. Come and listen to groundbreaking news and research results, and find your next article topic.

Located inside the Media Area, Press Q&As serve as a space with two purposes:

• To ask follow-up questions to Stage Announcement speakers after their time on stage.
• To learn more and clarify your questions about other selected startup announcements at Slush.

You’ll get access to Press Q&As with your Media Pass or Speaker Pass if you are a media representative moderating at Slush.

Located behind Founder Stage, media and speaker pass holders will be writing their next story, interviewing a future shaper, networking with peers and relaxing during the event.

At the Media Area, you will have access to pre-bookable interview and podcast pods, working tables, and a silent streaming room.

Plus, if you need help during the event, we’ve got you covered! A help desk will be available during the whole event.

Media representatives holding a media or a speaker pass will have access to this area.

Media Bank is the resource bank for finding your next story.

Located inside the Slush Platform, it gathers all announcements happening during Slush week so none are lost in the Slush noise.

Looking to do an interview or record a podcast at Slush? The Media Area’s pre-bookable, quiet Pods are here for you. These Pods can comfortably fit 2-4 people.

• For interviews: Reserve a Silent Pod here (Booking time: 25 minutes. You can book 2 slots in a row if necessary.)
• For podcasts: Reserve a Podcast Pod here (Booking time: 55 minutes.)

We also have two ad hoc pods available for spontaneous interviews. Need a longer time slot? Reach out to us at [email protected].

Slush is the largest gathering of venture capital in the world, bringing together $3 trillion in assets under management under one roof.

We’re thus welcoming a wide slate of both established and emerging managers.

Meet them at Slush either through our Matchmaking Tool or at one of our curated Side Events.

We’ll arrange exclusive LP-only Side Events to connect you with other LPs, help you exchange notes on managers, and provide you with a relaxed setting to discuss the ecosystem.

We’ll have 5,000 founders and startup operators joining us at Slush 2023.

Reach out to them through our Matchmaking Tool, and gain a deeper understanding of the ecosystem.

Our LP team will be at your disposal to help you navigate the event, set up meetings with relevant managers, and curate bespoke GP lists according to your investment criteria.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by emailing our LP Relations at [email protected]