The best emerging managers & LPs brought together. All at Slush.

What is Slush x RAISE?

At Slush 2025, we’re partnering once again with RAISE Global for Slush x RAISE, Europe’s leading emerging manager event. The 20 best emerging managers in Europe and the US will get the opportunity to pitch their fund to a room full of LPs at Slush, putting all the attention of over 100 LPs on them.

For GPs

Are you an emerging manager looking to meet top LPs at Slush? Slush is once again partnering with RAISE Global for Slush x RAISE, a pitch competition for the best emerging managers in Europe and the US.

The top 20 funds will get the opportunity to pitch their fund to a room full of LPs at Slush, putting all the attention of over 100 LPs on you.

For LPs

Are you interested in meeting emerging managers raising at most their fund III? Meet the 20 most exciting emerging managers in Europe and the US at Slush x RAISE.

Our selection committee does all the heavy lifting going through over 300 applications to find the best emerging managers. Join in, listen to pitches, and connect with the managers most suited to your investment strategy.

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Selection Committee 2025

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FAQ

Who can apply?

You are eligible so long as you invest in Europe and have not yet raised your fund III.

I applied last year, can I apply again?

No worries, anyone who applied last year, including last year’s top 20 funds, is eligible.

My fund has multiple offices including outside of Europe, do I qualify?

Yes.

Do I need a ticket to Slush 2025 to apply?

No. You don’t need a ticket to apply to Slush x RAISE.

How will the top 20 be selected?

As part of the application, you will need to submit a pitch deck as well as some basic data on your firm and upcoming fundraising. Our selection committee of top LPs from across the globe will evaluate each fund based on information submitted and select 20 funds based on predetermined selection criteria.

Is there a prize for the winner?

Unfortunately, we haven’t been able to get our selection committee to commit to fully funding the next round for the winner. Something about us being out of our minds asking for up to 300 million off of one pitch. However, in lieu of such a prize, each of the top 20 funds will be invited to an exclusive dinner with our selection committee during Slush 2025.

When is the deadline to apply?

Applications open on July 28. The deadline for applications is August 24. During this period, you are free to edit your application on the Slush Platform.