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Helsinki – a global startup hub
Slush has become a landmark event Helsinki is known for but also serves as the entry point to Finland for many international startups and investors. The partnership between Slush and the City of Helsinki focuses on attracting international talent and new businesses to our capital. Slush, rooted in a student-driven initiative, has grown into a global phenomenon, and is deeply connected in Helsinki's innovative spirit and collaborative culture.
“Slush is committed to growing Helsinki as a hub for innovation and investment by attracting global talent, increasing access to funding, and driving real impact on the Finnish economy.” says Aino Bergius, CEO at Slush
Helsinki Partners & Business Helsinki during Slush:
Whether you’re an international corporation or high growth scaleup, Helsinki Partners’ insights and advice will help you navigate Finland’s business landscape. Slush is where Helsinki Partners will showcase the city’s strengths and create real connections. This year, we’re proud to:
🔹 Host the LP x GP Matchmaking Lounge at Investor Day on Day 0 as well as several other investor-related activities and events around Slush week.
🔹 Host the Venture Nordics Program, bringing 12 international investors from well-known global firms to experience Helsinki’s ecosystem through Slush lenses. Read more here.
🔹 Business Helsinki will host side events for professionals in education and health tech. Stay tuned!
“Every year reborn from the vision of young, daring innovators, Slush has grown into the world’s largest gathering of venture capital and a global stage for groundbreaking ideas. What sets Slush apart isn’t just its scale, but its spirit: a unique structure and culture unlike any other event on the planet. Once a year the brightest minds in the whole world come together in Helsinki, and experience the phenomenon of Slush alongside each other.” says Panu Maulaheimo, Venture Lead at Helsinki Partners
Business Helsinki helps startups, investors, and other ecosystem actors to grow, develop and network. During Slush week, Business Helsinki will showcase its services for domestic and international startups and talents.
"Slush provides us a unique opportunity to connect with startups, investors, and key players in the ecosystem, and to drive the development of the Finnish startup scene. Health Incubator Helsinki (HIH), together with Terkko Health Hub, is during Slush organizing the New Nordics Health Tech Matchmaking event, connecting international VCs, investors, and startups to accelerate innovation and funding opportunities.
Helsinki Education Hub (HEH), together with the University of Helsinki, is organizing the InvestEd event during Slush. This event brings together leading Edtech investors, entrepreneurs, and researchers, strengthening collaboration and supporting the growth of the Edtech sector in Finland." says Paula Miettinen, Director / Business Services, Business Helsinki