FOUNDER-FOCUSED EVENT ON EARTH
Slush is on a mission to create and help founders to change the world. To support that, Slush 2024 will bring together 5,500 startup founders and operators and 3,300 investors looking to back the next generation of exceptional founders.
Slush 2024 is sold out.
THIS IS WHY
STARTUPS COME TO SLUSH
THE WORLD'S LARGEST
GATHERING OF VENTURE CAPITAL
4 trillion
in AUM among the 3,300 global investors at Slush
7,500
meetings between startups & investors
AN EXPERIENCE TO
REMEMBER FOR YEARS
5,500
global founders and startup operators
500+
Side Events at Slush 2024
2024 ACTIVITIES
FOR STARTUPS
- FOUNDERS DAY
- INVESTOR OFFICE HOURS
- SLUSH 100
- STARTUP STAGE
- ELEVATOR PITCHING PRACTICE
- FOUNDER EXPERIENCE EVENTS
- FEMALE FOUNDER OFFICE HOURS
- FEMALE FOUNDER LUNCH
- STARTUP BOOTHS
- FOUNDER RE(DEI)FINED
- MENTORING
- MEDIA BANK
Our largest founders-only gathering
Founders Day will host Helsinki’s largest beach party, taking place at the indoor beach venue Biitsi Salmisaari from 5 PM–11 PM on Day 0 (Nov 19). Founders Day is all about creating unforgettable memories: come and enjoy carefully curated, no-bullshit content and relax with other founders before the hectic Main Event days kick off.
Meet VCs in a 75-minute private session
Investor Office Hours are 75-minute private sessions hosted by VCs with topics ranging from fundraising to company building. If you’re interested in meeting the investors and networking with your peers—this one is for you.
Slush 100—the most coveted startup competition in the world.
At Slush 2024, the winner of Slush 100 gets a €1,000,000 investment from the leading early-stage funds in Europe: Cherry Ventures and General Catalyst.
These world-class funds have backed exceptional companies like Stripe, Airbnb, Flix, and Auto1.
Laser-focused on highlighting early-stage startups
Highlighting the top-early stage founders from Europe and beyond, the Startup Stage will highlight the 60 most promising future unicorns at seed stage.
With companies like Pleo and Kahoot having pitched here back in their early days, this is where we give founders a 10-minute spotlight–from pitching your company to showcasing a product, the stage is yours.
Applications to speak on Startup Stage at Slush 2024 are closed.
Elevator pitch to investors—literally.
Elevator pitching—literally.
A pre-Slush event for early-stage founders for a chance to practice “elevator pitching” and receive feedback from top VCs.
The best part? We’re organizing this in actual elevators together with Finland’s iconic elevator company, KONE.
Kickstart your Slush Week with founder peers
When was the last time you dipped in the icy sea or sweated in a hot sauna next to the Presidential Palace? 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.
Sauna and Ice Dipping at Allas Sea Pool: Nov 19, 12–2 PM
Padel at Social Sports Club: Nov 19, 1–4 PM
Golf at Social Sports Club: Nov 19, 1–4 PM
Escape Room: Nov 19, 1–5:30 PM
Network with 25 Female VC Investors
Female Founder Office Hours (FFOH) is the largest office hours initiative for women founders in Europe – and this year for the third time at Slush. Started by the Playfair Capital team in 2019, FFOH has brought together 2500 founders for 10,000 one-to-one mentoring and pitch meetings with over 200 investors across eleven editions to date.
Lunch with pioneering female founders
What would be a better way to kickstart your Slush experience than sharing a lunch with people who’ll shape the future of entrepreneurship, fostering inclusivity and scalability?
We invite all female founders to enjoy a delicious lunch at Levain Merikortteli accompanied by Monika Liikamaa, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Enfuce. Monika is a disruptive leader in the payment industry, advocating for social inclusion and climate action.
This event offers practical insights, empowering content, and valuable networking for female founders navigating the male-dominated startup world. Connect, learn, and build lasting relationships.
Female Founders Lunch is happening on Day 0 (Nov 19) at 1–3 PM.
Concrete traction at the heart of Slush
The Startup Booths at Slush are 5 m² booths at the heart of the Slush venue. We will be selecting 56 of the most potential early-stage startups to showcase their product here – it’s one of the best places to stand out at Slush and get traction, leads, and visibility for your company. If selected, you’ll be allocated a booth for either Day 1 or Day 2 of Slush.
Updated information on Startup Booths at Slush 2025 coming later.
Redefining entrepreneurship
This event is all about empowering underrepresented founders by expanding their social networks and connecting them with relatable, category-defining role models.
We are inviting all underrepresented founders to an intimate stage talk with the Co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Twelve—Etosha Cave, followed by an exclusive networking session where you can meet the future unicorn founders of today.
Network with a curated audience of peers and gain inspiration from those who’ve paved the way. In other words—Entrepreneurship re(DEI)fined.
WHERE: Siipi, Messukeskus
WHEN: Day 1 (Nov 20) at 11:50 AM–1 PM, 2024
Interact with Slush speakers
At Slush, we help founders change the world, and one way to do so is sharing of wisdom through mentoring. By orchestrating highly curated mentoring sessions run by our speakers throughout both event days, we are able to give back to the ecosystem by offering more intimate personalized advice and insights to our early-stage founders.
Read more about mentoring at Slush 2024 here.
Make your announcements seen by the World's leading tech media
If you’re looking for media coverage, this is for you.
The Slush Media Bank is a curated resource bank and a platform for you to launch your news during Slush Week, making sure journalists don’t miss a thing.
Updated information on the Media Bank for Slush 2025 coming later.
They came in their early days
Wolt Aiven Pigment Bolt Wise Northvolt Kahoot Pleo
They come to Slush year after year
Benchmark Accel Index a16z USV Kleiner Perkins Thrive Lightspeed General Catalyst Point Nine Creandum
It was a wonderful event and impressively well-run. —Kate Ryder‚ Founder of Maven Clinic Slush does a great job creating a welcoming‚ positive and inspirational atmosphere that encourages a sparkling dialogue between founders‚ entrepreneurs‚ community members and investors. —Nicolas Cary‚ Co-founder & President of Blockchain.com Slush attracts the best of everything. —David Helgason‚ Founder of Unity One of the best entrepreneurship conferences in the world. —Tech.eu
FAQ
What does the Startup Pass include?
As a founder or startup operator attending Slush, your Startup Pass offers a plethora of exclusive opportunities to maximize your event experience. Here’s what you get:
- Entry to the Slush 2025 Main Event on both event days
- Access to various side events organized by Slush and our partners
- Access to our Matchmaking Tool, which allows you to see who will be attending Slush, send meeting requests to them, and book a meeting table for the event days
- Access to our Media Bank, where you can submit content about your startup and increase your chances of being covered by media
What does the Thursday Pass include?
Join Slush for 1 day on Day 2 with a Thursday Pass. Here’s what the Thursday Pass gets you:
- Access to the Slush Venue on Thu, Nov 20 (Day 2)
- Access to Side Events on all days during Slush Week
- Access to most startup-exclusive events and activities (requires an accepted startup company profile)
- Access to all Slush 2025 attendees through our Matchmaking Tool
- Access to Speaker Mentoring Sessions on Day 2
- Access to pre-bookable tables at the Slush Meeting Area
- A spot on the dance floor at our Official Afterparty
Why should I come to Helsinki a day before Slush starts?
Our founder-focused Day 0 (Nov 18) events take place during the day, afternoon, and evening.
More info coming in spring 2025.
Can I apply to speak on stage at Slush 2025?
More info coming in spring 2025.
How do I apply for a Startup Booth at Slush 2025?
More info coming in spring 2025.
I'm trying to purchase Startup Passes for my team but it says my application is pending. What should I do?
To ensure that our Startup Passes go to the right entities, the team will review each startup. Once we’ve reviewed and accepted your registration, you’ll receive an email and will be able to purchase Passes for your team. Due to the high volume of applications, the review process can take a few days.
Are we eligible for Startup Passes if the company hasn't been incorporated yet?
Most investors coming to Slush want to be able to invest in the startups attending the event. For this reason, we require our Startup Pass-holders to have incorporated their companies before buying Slush Passes.
Are startup incubators eligible for the Startup Passes?
Slush reserves tickets for young, often tech-driven companies, aiming for rapid growth with a scalable business model. While we love to see these organizations at Slush, accelerators, and incubators are unfortunately not eligible for Slush’s Startup Passes.
Please purchase Thursday Passes in this case.
How do I contact the Slush Startup team?
You can reach the team by email at [email protected]
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