The largest gathering of venture capital on the planet
You read that right. Slush gathers over $4T in assets under management under one roof as the premier VCs and LPs globally all make their way to Helsinki in November. At no other gathering will you find the same critical mass of people you absolutely have to meet.
Slush is in someway one of these remarkable feats where young people can achieve amazing things.
Be a part of a community & build relationships
“Year after year I keep wanting to come back because of the love for the strong Slush community.”
First step into becoming a startup founder, operator, or a VC
“Being a volunteer at Slush gave me a lot of opportunities inside the startup ecosystem and I actually found my current job at Slush.”
Experience the world's leading startup event
“It was a once in a lifetime experience to be a part of organizing an event in the scale of Slush.”
Learn about the startup ecosystem
"If you want to think big, volunteering at Slush can be a life-changing experience"
Challenge yourself
“The best thing about being a volunteer was challenging myself and learning new things about the ecosystem.”
Make an impact—we trust you by default
“The world’s leading startup event is built by volunteers, led by volunteers.”
Investor Day
Ever wished Slush was a three-day event? For investors, it basically is. Investor Day is an exclusive investor-only gathering to kick off your Slush days, and the best place for getting all your investor meetings done already on Day 0. Investor Day is focused on connecting investors with one another through peer-to-peer roundtables, venture-focused stage programs, pre-booked meetings in the meeting area, and a lot more. Read more and register here.
Investor Lounges
Why chase meetings when they can come to you? Investor Lounges offer elevated, access-controlled spaces for having meetings with fellow investors, founders, and LPs—right in the heart of the Slush venue. Nestled inside the Meeting Area, they’re ideal for both back-to-back meetings and downtime during the Slush days. Want one for your team at Slush 2025? Drop us a line at investors@slush.org.
Investor Office Hours
Investor Office Hours are the best way for you to meet curated groups of founders at scale. These 75-minute private sessions are hosted by VCs for a tailored group of founders, and topics range anywhere from the first steps towards building a company to selling one. If you’re a VC seeking visibility and interested in hosting a session for a targeted audience—this one is for you. Want to host a session at Slush 2025? Drop us a line at investors@slush.org.
Pitch to LPs
If you’re an emerging manager raising at most your third fund, you’re eligible to participate in Slush x RAISE, Europe’s leading emerging manager event. Our selection committee, consisting of 12 top LPs, chooses 20 managers to pitch at Slush in front of hundreds of LPs. Applications open in early August.
Side Events
Our 500+ Side Events ensure that you never have to wonder about where to go next. Get a traditional Finnish start to your Slush week by joining our Sauna & Ice-dipping event on Day 0, and keep up the pace by joining the hundreds of other Side Events organized throughout the week. More information about Side Events will become available in early September.
Slush is in someway one of these remarkable feats where young people can achieve amazing things.
The core of the startup ecosystem under one roof
Founders who joined early at Slush
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Investors attending year after year
Founders who joined early at Slush
Investors attending year after year
Got any questions?
Reach out to investors@slush.org