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We've curated an exclusive guide packed with insider tips and exclusive deals:
🏨 Hotel discounts: Enjoy special offers on top hotels with our promo code—just for Slush attendees. Act fast, as rooms are limited.
🍽️ Eat & drink like a local: Slush members have handpicked their favorite restaurants, bars, and cafés. Show your Slush badge at these spots for a unique discount during Slush Week (Nov 18–24). Skip the tourist traps and experience the best hidden gems in town.
🚌 Must-see attractions: Discover Helsinki’s top free sights with our Slush members’ recommendations. Get around easily with public transport or the CityTour bus, and save 25% on your ride with our special Slush promo code, valid throughout November.
Sure, you’re probably coming to Slush to meet investors, pitch your startup, or scale your business... but hey, who says you can’t mix a little vacation in there, too 😎
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Leverage your Startup Pass with Day 0 activities 😉
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When was the last time you dipped in the icy sea or sweated in a hot sauna next to the Presidential Palace? Maybe you’re looking for an activity to network with founder peers? We’ve got experiences for the adrenaline junkies and those that want to relax.
Kick off your Day 0 (Nov 19) with one of the activities we’ve planned. From ice swimming to sauna and escape room to padel—we’ve got you covered.
But that’s not all…
We’re launching a new experience.
Join us for the Scaleup Tour, designed for seed-stage founders eager to learn from some of Finland’s top scaleups.
Founders will visit two offices from Aiven, Smartly, Supermetrics, and Swappie, gaining insights into scaling challenges and success stories. This is a unique opportunity to get advice directly from leaders who’ve been there—helping you level up your own startup journey. Stay tuned for more info.
After the morning filled with fun activities, you’re ready to have the best time at Founders Day, an exclusive event for founders coming to Slush.
From Founders Day, you can expect:
💎 Curated stage content—Come and listen to honest talk about the challenges founders face during their founding journey.
💎 Networking with your founder peers—Founders Day offers an easy way to chill and connect with like-minded and relevant people over fun beach games and cold drinks.
💎 Founders Day Afterparty—Slush Day 0 wouldn’t be complete without a proper party. After the stage program ends, we’ll host the one and only beach party in Helsinki in November, with good drinks, great music and the best company.
Find out more about all the aforementioned activities HERE. If this has gotten you interested in joining us at Slush, we’ve got just 3% of our Startup Passes left.
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Ready for even more intimate and focused events?
In our Partner Pods during the Slush event days, you can take part in events like investor lunches, networking events, and even demo your product in front of an audience.
These pods will be filled with opportunities to:
🦋 Showcase how your service or product works to a curated audience
🦋 Network with potential customers or partners
🦋 Get a first-look at new technology
🦋 Develop personal connections
🦋 Get the info you need to start expanding to other markets
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⚠️ Note: Stay tuned, as more events will be announced soon. You can find the Partner Pod events by going to the “Location” tab on the left side of the screen and choosing “Partner Pod (Slush Venue)”.
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Looking to organize your own Side Event
at Slush 2024? 👀
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Last year, we had 300+ side events across Slush Week.
If you’re stuck on thinking about what kind of event people are looking to join during Slush Week, here’s some free inspo:
🔫 Laser tag game event with startups and investors to bond
🃏 Hold a tarot card workshop for some fortune-telling just before Slush to see what’s in store
🧘 Host a meditation and yoga workshop to bond peacefully
🔨 Book a rage room before Slush to bond not-so-peacefully
Just so you know, we’re about to start encouraging all our attendees to start signing up for events.
That means that having your event already on the platform will help it reach as many eyes as possible.
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Resilience, expertise, and big exits in Helsinki 💎
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Did you know Finland has had more exits per capita than the US and other Nordic countries?
With a robust startup ecosystem and strong exit performance, Finland has made itself clear that it's a hidden gem in the VC landscape.
We’ve seen the likes of Antler and Leo Capital establishing offices here in Helsinki, taking advantage of the strong ecosystem, as well as initiatives like Venture Nordics and 90 Day Finn.
Between 2022 and 2024, Finland recorded 2.9 exits per million capita, leading the Nordic region and surpassing exit rates in Denmark (2.54) and the U.S. (2.41).
One standout exit in 2024 was SiloAI, an artificial intelligence company valued at €611 million, marking the largest European AI exit ever.
Top European programs like Venture Nordics provide the gateway to accessing Finland’s burgeoning startup ecosystem, offering insights and connections to top-tier investors and high-potential startups that you wouldn’t find anywhere else.
As Shwetank Verma, Co-founder of Leo Capital, sums up, “For us, Finland is exciting because we see parallels with what we know best in Singapore... They’re small markets but very dynamic.”
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Explore the future of energy with A2A 🌱
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A2A joins Slush for the first time as a Main Partner, aligning with its mission to drive global change through innovation in energy transition and the circular economy.
A2A will showcase its sustainability initiatives, including Venture Clienting and Corporate Venture Building, while connecting with startups, entrepreneurs, and investors.
At their sustainability-themed booth, made from recycled materials, attendees can join panels, meet with A2A’s innovation leaders, and explore cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of energy.
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See you in 49 days in the chilly North,
the Slush Team 🖤
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