Helsinki Partners x Slush 2025

Every November, Helsinki becomes the powerhouse for startups and investors around the world. And that’s on Slush. As a proud partner of Slush 2025, Helsinki Partners connects global investors, scaleups and corporates, and ecosystem builders to the heart of the New Nordics.

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Are you an international investor joining Slush?

Psst… You’ve made it into the world’s biggest venture capital event, and there’s no escaping now! Dive in and explore what’s waiting for you this year.

LP–GP Matchmaking at Investor Day

This year, we worked with Slush to craft an event that brings GPs and LPs together for four efficient, 40-minute sessions of curated, pre-scheduled meetings. More information and register at Slush Investors →

Slush x Raise

This event provides a chance for emerging managers to pitch in front of prestigious LPs. Read more at Slush x RAISE →

Companies attending Slush, check this out!

Here are some of the signature Slush side events and some events organised by our ecosystem, which we truly vouch for.

Happiness Lounge by Business Finland

A place to recharge and connect, the Happiness Lounge offers wellness-inspired activities, cultural experiences, and business insights on what makes Finland the happiest country in the world.

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YC Founder Meetup

A gathering of founders from the global Y Combinator community and beyond, offering peer-to-peer learning and insights into scaling internationally from the Nordics.

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Female Founder Lunch

An inspiring lunch event bringing together female founders, investors, and ecosystem champions to exchange experiences, ideas, and mentorship in an open and empowering setting.

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Y Science 2025

Organized by the University of Helsinki, Y Science bridges the gap between research and entrepreneurship by which connecting scientists, investors, and innovators looking to turn discoveries into ventures.

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Science to Scale

A brand-new Slush side event for researchers and university spinoffs ready to commercialize innovations and expand globally.

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Ever wondered what Helsinki Partners is up to during Slush?

Here’s how we’re connecting the world to Helsinki this November.

Europe’s top investor program

12 handpicked international investors will be hustling at Slush as part of Venture Nordics program powered by us. Learn more at www.venturenordics.com and follow their journey in Helsinki on Helsinki Partners’ LinkedIn →.

Business delegations from all around the world

During Slush week, Helsinki Partners will host several delegations coming from Japan, Korea and other markets, making sure that we help internationals to get the most out of Slush. Connect with us if you want to learn more →

Our signature side-event: Bubbles & Connections

We connect the world at Slush, inviting companies, investors and ecosystem organisations from Finland and abroad to get to meet just before the buzz starts. For more information and registration, please contact: sami.haikio@helsinkipartners.com

Let’s meet at Slush

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