Venture Nordics Program – Europe’s top investor program
Venture Nordics is the ultimate value add program for international investors to efficiently explore New Nordics – the most innovative high-performing tech ecosystem. This year the program will take place in Helsinki between November 13 – 19 2026, and only 10 participants will be selected for this experience, which includes complimentary tickets to Slush along with unique networking events and curated side events.
Apply by Monday, May 18th!
What is the Venture Nordics Program?
Venture Nordics is Europe’s top program for international investors to efficiently explore the New Nordics — a cutting-edge, high-performing tech ecosystem — during Slush, the world’s largest venture capital event.
The program is suitable for international venture capitalists (VCs) seeking to establish their presence in Europe and the Nordics, as well as for international limited partners (LPs) interested in investing in Nordic funds. Additionally, this program may be a good opportunity for international Family Offices to expand their network in the region and meet other families from Finland and beyond.
Held in Helsinki, Finland over seven days, the program offers exclusive networking events, introductions to Finnish and Nordic LPs and VCs, and opportunities to meet top-performing startups and scale-ups from Helsinki, along with a free ticket to Slush.
What’s in it for you?
Exclusive networking
Access to exclusive events with VCs, LPs and Family Offices from Finland and the Nordics.
Free ticket to Slush
Free ticket to Slush and a spot in several curated side events to get the most out of your Slush experience, plus access to the Slush LP track (to selected participants).
Fast-track into the Finnish tech ecosystem
Get to know the ecosystem which always ranks in top 10 most innovative in the world, through company and facilities visits and data directly from the source.
Become part of an exclusive alumni network
Become part of alumni network of high-profile international investors.
Venture Nordics Program 2026
The next edition of the program will be held in Helsinki from November 13–19 2026. Here’s a preview of the events planned for the 7-day program. Participants also receive complimentary access to Slush, the largest venture capital gathering in the world (over 3.5K international investors and 4T€ AUM in 2025).
Arrival to Helsinki Day 0 | Nov 12
Get ready to embark on an adventure that sets the stage for an immersive program.
Welcome to Helsinki Day 1 | Nov 13
This day begins with a warm welcome at our Helsinki office, followed by a visit to one of Europe’s largest and most dynamic startup ecosystems, Maria 01. The day will end with a networking sessions with the local VCs and LPs.
Lasting bonds forged in the Finnish wilderness Day 2–3 | Nov 14–15
The ultimate Finnish adventure – a lakeside escape filled with sauna, ice-cold dips, and the magic of the Nordic forest. More than a retreat, this is a chance to build lasting bonds with the other handpicked investors from the program in an unforgettable setting.
Deep-tech deep-dive Day 4 | Nov 16
Explore Finland’s innovative ecosystem by meeting Helsinki-based successful deep-tech scale-ups and organisations dedicated to this field.
Investor Day at Slush Day 5 | Nov 17
Investor Day aims to connect investors through peer-to-peer roundtables, venture-focused stage programs, pre-booked meetings, organised matchmaking sessions and free networking. In the evening we’ll guide you to curated events in Helsinki, tailored to align with your goals.
Slush 2026 Day 6–7 | Nov 18-19
Enjoy complimentary access to Slush 2025, world’s largest venture capital gathering and end up the days with curated side-events by us.
Apply for Venture Nordics 2026
Dive into the region with the highest number of unicorns per capita after Silicon Valley, where venture funds consistently outperform the European average. Apply now for the chance to join Europe’s top investor program, a 7-day experience designed to connect you with the Nordics’ most trusted investors and a global peer network. Applications close on May 18. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we review applications on a rolling basis.
If you don’t see the contact form, please apply via this link.
“A big shoutout to the Venture Nordics team for such a thoughtfully designed program. It gave us the time and space to really understand the ecosystem, connect with key players, and build genuine relationships with the other participants. It was a truly special experience.”
Laura Fox | Co-founder & Managing Partner,
Streetlife Ventures
“The program provided a strong foundational understanding of the VC ecosystem and investment landscape in Helsinki. It also connected us to various organisations such as investors and service providers to help us kick start our investments in the region.”
Nobutake Suzuki | President and CEO, MUFG Innovation Partners (CVC)
“Access to local GPs is really important when entering a new region. At first, it’s difficult to tell which funds are great, good, or just average. Venture Nordics cuts through that noise by connecting you with the best managers and doing it in a very personal way. I’m going home with real relationships and 10–12 follow-up conversations already lined up.”
Luka Jurcic | Investment Analyst, CoastCap
“Venture Nordics Program surpassed my expectations by helping me build a strong network in Helsinki, connecting with key stakeholders, including potential co-investors, sourcing high-quality deals, and engaging with local tech hubs.”
Jeremy Scheibböck | Partner, Potrero Capital
Meet the Venture Nordics alumni
Be part of a growing alumni network of 30+ Venture Nordics investors from top funds and family offices, including Lowercarbon Capital, SBI Ventures, Potrero Capital, MUFG Innovation Partners, CoastCap and the American Chemical Society — together managing over €50B AUM.
Still not convinced? Here’s 3 reasons to invest in Helsinki
18% IRR
Finnish VC funds (inception 2009–2015) are outperforming the European comparison with a 18% annual return of a TVPI of 2.7x and a DPI of 1.4x.
Finnish startup investments grew by 56%
In 2024, Finnish startups raised a total of €1.4 billion in investments, which is 56% more than in the previous year.
10+ unicorns
Finland’s startup ecosystem has given birth to more than 10 unicorns, including Rovio Games (the creator of the Angry Birds franchise), Wolt (a food delivery technology company), and Supercell (which creates gaming experiences for tablets and touch devices)
Lifeline Ventures launched a EUR 400 million VC fund
Finnish venture capital firm Lifeline Ventures has raised its sixth and largest fund to date, at the size of EUR 400 million.
Top 10 in the Global Innovation Index
Finland consistently ranks among the top 10 in the Global Innovation Index and is recognised for institutional and its talent strengths.
Your team in Helsinki
If you have any questions about the program or about setting up or investing in a fund in the Nordics– you can find the relevant contact details below. We’ll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible.
