The most founder-focused event on the planet
We know building companies is hard work. That’s why we’ve dedicated our event to making it just a little bit easier for you. Whether you’re looking for investor meetings, on-stage visibility, or founder friends to vent with, we’ve got you covered. At Slush, you can pack months worth of VC meetings, sales calls, and growth efforts into just three days—leaving you more time back in the office to focus on building. Join Slush, and you’ll be able to clear out your event calendar for all of H2.
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.”
What to do at Slush
Founders Day
Founders Day is laser-focused on helping founders and facilitating a safe space for creating personal connections. No investors, no BS, no sales pitches: just 1,300 founders in the same room. Whether you want to learn from others mistakes through the stage program, connect with our partners in the partner lounges, or meet peers building in the same industry as you—Founders Day has it all. Register here and see you on Nov 18.
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Slush 100
Slush 100 is the most coveted startup competition in the world. From over 1,000 applications, the 100 top ones are hand-picked to compete for a €1M investment by General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures—two of the leading early-stage VCs in Europe. The competition is open for any company founded in 2022 or later that has raised max. €2M in equity funding. Applications open in early August. Pre-register here.
Investor Office Hours
Looking to network with and learn from VCs at Slush? Investor Office Hours are the perfect opportunity. These 75-minute, private sessions are hosted by a selection of top VCs, with a large range of founder-focused topics. All sessions will be published in the fall. Increase your chances of getting an invite by making sure your company profile is up-to-date on the Slush Platform.
Speaker Mentoring
Our speakers are some of the most accomplished founders, operators, and investors in the startup ecosystem, and at Slush, they don’t just share their learnings on stage—they also dedicate their time to mentor early-stage founders. Through our Speaker Q&A’s and Chatham House Rules-style Chamber Sessions, you have the chance to get personalized advice and honest insights from the best of the best. More info about Mentoring Sessions will come in early September.
Startup Booths
Want to make sure your company gets in front of the right investors, partners, and journalists at Slush? A Startup Booth ensures visibility, leads, and traction for your company right at the heart of the event. We will be selecting 30 of the most potential early-stage startups to showcase their product here—you can apply for a Startup Booth after you have created your Startup company profileon the Slush Platform.
Startup Stage
Startup Stage hosts 60 of the most exciting pre-seed to Series A founders for 10-minute pitches and demos on one of the biggest stages in Europe. Each year, the audience is jam-packed with investors, partners, and other ecosystem players who want to hear what the most ambitious founders in Europe are building. We hand-pick the companies we want to have on stage, but each year, a small portion of speakers are choosen through an open application. Keep an eye out for our Startup Stage Speaker Suggestion Form which will be opened in early June.
Side Events
Our 600+ Side Events ensure that you never have to wonder about where to go next. Whether you’re here for pure business or also open to a little bit of fun, we have something for you: join the Slush-organized Elevator Pitching Practice, Scaleup Tour, or traditional Sauna & Ice-dipping on Day 0, or any of our other Community Side Events throughout the week. More information about Side Events will become available in the fall.
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
A promise of endless optimism, a group of curious and open-minded people with a strong desire to build something meaningful — that’s what I thought of Slush. I couldn’t have been more right.
Got any questions?
Reach out to startups@slush.org