- Helsinki Partners organizes two programs in November 2024 that coincide with Slush 2024, the
world's biggest gathering for startups and venture
capitalists.
- Founders to Finland
supports scale-up founders in gaining valuable connections and
insights into the Nordic market.
- Venture Nordics gives Venture Capitalists and Limited
Partner investors an in-depth look at Helsinki's high-performing funds and dynamic
startup ecosystem and an opportunity to build a highly relevant
network in the region.
- Both programs include carefully curated activities and a
free ticket to SLUSH.
- The New Nordic countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Iceland) have grown into a disproportionate
source of innovation and gained fame as a unicorn factory only
second to Silicon Valley.
- Despite being the epicenter of the New Nordics region,
Helsinki is a hidden gem: it still
holds a lot of untapped potential in terms of ROI, top talent, and
impact for scale-ups.
- Application to both programs is open now.
HELSINKI, July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Helsinki,
Finland is rapidly emerging as a leading destination for
scale-up founders and venture capitalists, offering unparalleled
opportunities for growth, innovation, and investment. It shows
exceptional support for innovation, commitment to green transition,
and dedication to quality of life which attracts top talent and
significant investments. Helsinki
is also the capital of Finland,
the happiest country in the World for the 7th time in a
row.
"We believe that amidst all the global challenges, solutions lie
within cities. Helsinki is a
rapidly expanding metropolis in the heart of the Nordics, and it's
an ideal testing ground for shaping the future. We are committed to
innovation and sustainability, and we're proud to be the catalyst
for pioneering solutions with global impact," explains Clarisse
Berggårdh, CEO at Helsinki Partners.
Despite all this, Helsinki
still holds a lot of untapped potential. Through two flagship
programs, Founders to Finland and
Venture Nordics, Helsinki Partners invites international
entrepreneurs and investors to unravel the potential this hidden
Nordic gem. Participants will have a chance to immerse themselves
in one of the world's most vibrant startup ecosystems, and the
opportunity to attend SLUSH 2024, the world's biggest gathering for
startups and venture capitalists.
Both programs include carefully curated activities, a free
ticket to SLUSH, as well as access to exclusive side-events and
valuable meetings with startup and investor ecosystem
influencers.
Founders to Finland is a
six-day program (18-23 November 2024)
designed for international founders who have recently completed
Series B or C funding. Participants gain valuable connections and
insights into the Nordic market and attend Slush 2024 and its many
side events for free. Helsinki's
commitment to green transition, innovation, and quality of life
makes it ideal for scale-ups who are not willing to compromise
success and sustainability. Testimonials from previous editions of
the program highlight the impact this initiative has had on
fostering investment in Finnish startups.
"Helsinki has a very diverse
pool of talents, and the Finnish people have a very strong sense of
commitment and dedication to their work. For us, it is very
important that people are independent and complete their work tasks
responsibly. Everyone's in this together and they understand the
entrepreneur culture," states Crystal
Koh, Founder of Chanceupon, and Xanne Leo, COO of Chanceupon, participants
of the Founders to Finland
program.
Venture Nordics is the leading program for international VC
funds and LPs aiming to expand their investments in Europe and the Nordics. Coinciding with Slush
2024, the seven-day program (15-21 November
2024) offers an in-depth look at Helsinki's high-performing funds and dynamic
startup ecosystem. Finnish funds consistently outperform the
European average, and Helsinki's
strategic location enhances market access. This is the second
edition of the program. The first edition had 9 participants
managing a total AUM of around 12 billion
euros.
"Budgets are blossoming in terms of developing deep tech and
deep science here in Helsinki. A
lot of companies are making their way to the climate change space,
and quantum computing. The Finnish tech landscape encompasses many
cutting-edge areas that you can learn from, invest in, and
implement into your own business and market," says Rahul
Ranjani, Partner at Manerama Capital and alumni of the Venture
Nordics Spring 2024 program.
Slush is the biggest gathering for startups and venture
capitalists in the world, with 5,500 startup founders and
operators, and 3,300 investors attending from around the world. The
event pushes the limits on creativity and technology, offering
attendees a unique opportunity to meet and network with other
like-minded people both through the official program, as well as
the more than 300 side events organized by partners and the wider
startup community.
Founders and investors interested in the programs are encouraged
to submit an application for the chance to explore Helsinki's startup and venture ecosystems and
experience the Slush 2024 gathering first-hand.
- Founders to Finland
application
- Venture Nordics application
For more information please contact:
Founders to
Finland
Xin Wang
xin.wang@helsinkipartners.com
+358 40 139 2503
Venture Nordics
Tian Yu
tian.yu@helsinkipartners.com
+358 45 225 6818
About Helsinki Partners
Helsinki Partners is a city marketing, investment and talent
attraction company owned by the City of
Helsinki. Their mission is to promote the city's sustainable
growth; attract international investment, businesses, talent and
visitors, and to conduct international sales and marketing, as well
as build Helsinki's brand globally.
For more information, please visit
https://www.helsinkipartners.com/
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