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As the first crisp days of September roll in, the excitement for Slush 2024 is heating up.
With just 4 days left to apply for a chance to win €1,000,000 investment at Slush 100 startup competition from General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures, now’s the time to take the leap and fill in the application.
And speaking of hot—our Attendee Passes just sold out over the weekend, and we can’t wait to settle the bet for when our Startup and Investor Passes are out too. But don’t worry, the action is far from over, as there’s only 1 week to apply to volunteer and be part of the magic.
Plus, a big shoutout to our first 100 speakers and Main Partners—Slush 2024 wouldn’t be the same without them.
Ready to ride the wave into autumn?
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Last days to apply to Slush 100 🔥
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Be one of the 100 most promising startups selected for Slush 100. This isn’t just a competition, it’s your gateway to unique opportunities:
◻️ Visibility that sets you apart onstage
◻️ Access to valuable networks and top ecosystem players
◻️ Support from leading experts from General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures
◻️ Connection with the 99 other top early-stage startups
This is what you’ll get at all stages of the competition:
◽️ If you get into the top 100, you’ll get a pitch workshop with Harry Stebbings and visibility on our website
◽️ If you get into the top 20, in-depth mentoring to refine your pitch, a learning session hosted by Antler, a dinner with fellow semifinalists, and a pitch onstage at Slush 2024
◽️ If you get into the top 3, your startup pitch on the Founder Stage at Slush
◽️ If you win, 1 million euros from General Catalyst and Cherry Ventures
Do you qualify?
▫️ Founded in or after 2021
▫️ Raised less than €2 million in equity funding
▫️ Based in Europe or North America
Last year, over 1,000 startups competed for this chance. Now, it’s your turn to stand out.
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Ps. The top 100 chosen startups for Slush 100 are exclusive to Startup Pass holders. Get yours at slush.org/tickets.
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1 week left to apply to volunteer at Slush 🧡
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Did we meet at Aalto, Arcada, or Haaga-Helia?
We loved the energy and our conversations, and now we want to see you at Slush 2024 ✨
Don’t miss your chance to volunteer this year—applications close on Sunday.
Here’s what you get from being a volunteer:
✨ Insider access: Be at the heart of the action and see how a world-class startup event comes to life.
✨ Networking opportunities: Everyone is here, including industry leaders, investors, and startups—connections that could kickstart your career.
✨ Free event pass: When you’re off duty, explore Slush and attend sessions that spark your interest.
✨ Exclusive merch and party: Secure the yearly merch and celebrate your efforts at our volunteers-only party.
✨ Resume booster: Get your dream job by showcasing your experience at one of the leading startup events globally.
Act fast.
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Did you miss us at Aalto Campus? No worries—we’re also coming to see you at:
📍Arcada campus on Sep 3
📍Haaga-Helia campus on Sep 5
Be there or be square.
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100 speakers revealed and more to come 🎤
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Guess who has a PhD in Quantum Physics and is a co-founder of a company valued at $4.5 billion?
Meet Thomas Wolf.
Thomas Wolf is a pioneer in AI as Co-founder & Chief Science Officer at Hugging Face, where he has been instrumental in advancing open-source AI and machine learning tools.
Hugging Face has secured investment from the likes of NVIDIA, Salesforce, Lux Capital, Sequoia, and SV Angel and is currently valued at $4.5 billion.
Thomas holds a PhD in Quantum Physics and is deeply committed to bridging the gap between academia and industry.
His focus is on enhancing the accessibility and capabilities of large language models, making him a key figure in the ongoing evolution of AI.
The crazy thing is we have 99 other speakers announced for Slush 2024 and many more to come.
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Who are we partnering at Slush? 👀
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We don’t just partner with anyone—meet the innovators who are driving Slush 2024 forward.
Google shares our mission: empowers startups with expert support, investor connections, and tailored solutions. Experience concrete help, networking opportunities, and a world-class AI side event. Stay tuned for Google's exciting Slush Agenda.
27pilots helps companies boost their competitiveness with top startups. For the 4th time, 27pilots is hosting the Venture Client Track at Slush to foster impactful business relationships between corporate Venture Clients and startups as well as VCs.
VTT will join Slush to present deep-tech spin-off incubation teams and showcase their innovations. At the booth, VTT will host sessions in which the incubation teams pitch to investors.
A2A joins Slush for the first time to empower startups to make a real difference in the world. A2A Booth is all about sustainable energy, where investors and startups within the field can connect, and get advice on energy solutions. A2A will also launch new initiatives focused on the future of energy and sustainability, all showcased at Slush.
City of Helsinki has been providing unwavering support over the years for Slush. This year Helsinki Partners will be present in many activities ranging from investor and LP-focused concepts to matchmaking between international and Helsinki-based companies, bringing their expertise and contact network to Slush.
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See you in 80 days in the chilly North,
the Slush Team 🖤
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