Nordea
2,500 Investor <> Startup Sessions and counting
For seven consecutive years, Nordea has been supporting startups with Slush through thick and thin. Nordea continues to extend startup runways and connect startups with investors, in spite of the more challenging market conditions.
”Nordea's longstanding partnership has been invaluable for Slush. We appreciate their consistent support throughout the years.
Eerika SavolainenCEO at Slush
”Nordea’s partnership with Slush is a perfect match. We have common goals to drive innovation and sustainability by developing the startup ecosystem.
Nina ArkilahtiHead of Business Banking at Nordea
“Startups play an important role in the Nordic economies in terms of driving innovation, competitiveness and creating jobs. With our expertise and engagement, we are able to support entrepreneurs in many ways and help them to grow their businesses locally and globally,” says Nina Arkilahti, Head of Business Banking at Nordea.
”While the ecosystem is waiting for signs of recovery, we focus on supporting founders.
Vesa RiihimäkiHead of Nordea Startup & Growth in Finland
1-on-1 meetings between founders and investors
The investor speed dating numbers speak for themselves. In the past 4 years, Nordea’s 30 Investor speed dating sessions have produced over 2,5000 matches between Nordic founders and global investors. This year, Nordea will gather Startup and Growth teams from four Nordic countries, all providing valuable insights and networks for the founders joining Slush.
“Nordea focuses on providing concrete value for the ecosystem by connecting startups with investors all year-round. We share a common goal – helping startups forward – and that’s why we’re excited to continue this partnership in 2023.” Eerika Savolainen, CEO at Slush
Nordea financing growth
Nordea has made a big impact on financing startups at Slush both through venture capital and growth funds. During difficult financial times, it is more important than ever to help startups find the right mix of loans and venture capital. This is where Nordea comes to play. Without taking stake ownership, they offer growth loan solutions usually backed by guarantee schemes in cooperation with their extensive network.
“Our purpose is to be the long-term growth partner for startups. We support the success of businesses throughout their life cycle. Our matchmaking ability and our four Startup & Growth units across the Nordics come together to support founders with advice throughout the founders journeys,” explains Nina Arkilahti.
How to take part in the matchmaking
During the fall of 2023, there will be two online Investor speed date events organized, where Nordic founders have a chance to meet investors all around the world in 1:1 meetings. This curated matchmaking event makes sure that the company and investors have mutual interest and historically 92% of the companies who have attended the event, have had meeting/meetings with investors.
Read more and send your application here already today.