Venture Nordics Program – Europe’s top investor program

What’s in for you?

• Exclusive networking events with LPs and VCs from the New Nordics – boost your network in the region in only 7 days.
• Free ticket to Slush 2025 and a spot in several curated side events to get the most out of your Slush experience.
• A deep dive into the Finnish tech ecosystem – one of the most innovative and performant in the world.
• Become part of alumni network of high-profile international investors.

Venture Nordics Program 2025

The next edition of the program will be held in Helsinki from November 14–20 2025. 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 3.3K international investors and 4T€ AUM in 2024).

Arrival to Helsinki Day 0 | Nov 13

Get ready to embark on an adventure that sets the stage for an immersive program.

Welcome to Helsinki Day 1 | Nov 14

This day begins with a warm welcome at our Helsinki office, followed by a roundtable with some of the notorious LPs in Finland and a networking sessions with the local VCs.

Lasting bonds forged in the Finnish wilderness Day 2–3 | Nov 15–16

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 17

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 18

Investor Day aims to connect investors through peer-to-peer roundtables, venture-focused stage programs, pre-booked meetings, and free-form networking. In the evening we’ll guide you to curated events in Helsinki, tailored to align with your goals.

Slush 2025 Day 6–7 | Nov 19-20

Enjoy complimentary access to Slush 2025, world’s largest venture capital gathering and end up the days with curated side-events by us.

Meet the Venture Nordics alumni

The participants of the two editions are coming from prestigious companies like Global Brains, MUIP, Secways, Fundamentum and many more and manage together 20B+ AUM. 

Abhijeet

Hivarekar

Co-founder, Haritaki (GP)

Haritaki is a Singapore-based buyout structure with a roll-up strategy, focused on environmental sustainability. Its goal is to consolidate 15 to 20 companies over the next five years, positioning itself as a leading player in the sustainability sector.

Ana

Lopéz Soler

Venture Investment Director, Secways (LP)

Secways is the Family Office of Pere Hospital, a former entrepreneur from Girona, Spain. Pere became a prominent figure in the Cloud startup sector following the successful exit of his previous company, Cloudways, in 2022. Secways’ portfolio features notable direct investments across Europe, including Zefi (Italy), Clypp (Germany), Fundcraft (Luxembourg), OpenQ (Germany), and Ludus (Spain).

Andrea

Böhmert

Managing Partner – SBI Ventures Europe (GP)

SBI Ventures Europe is a venture capital fund backed by the Japanese financial conglomerate SBI Holdings. Focused on fostering innovation and strategic investments across Europe, the fund aims to support high-potential startups in fintech, blockchain, and emerging technologies. In addition to funding, SBI Ventures Europe provides portfolio companies with access to a global network, industry expertise, and synergies within SBI’s broader ecosystem.

Anjani

Bansal

Partner and Country Head, Global Brain Corporation (GP)

Global Brain is a prominent venture capital firm based in Tokyo, managing approximately USD 2 billion in assets under management (AUM) with over 350 active investments worldwide. The firm focuses on supporting innovative startups across various industries, including technology, fintech, and deep tech, with a strong emphasis on global scalability.

Ashish

Kumar

Co-founder and General Partner, Fundamentum (GP)

Fundamentum is a venture capital firm established in 2017, which focuses on providing growth-stage funding to technology-driven companies, particularly in the consumer internet and enterprise sectors. Fundamentum typically invests in Series B and Series C rounds, aiming to support startups that have achieved product-market fit and are poised for scale. In 2022, the firm raised $227 million for its second fund, underscoring its commitment to nurturing enduring technology enterprises in India and abroad.

Celine

Schulze

Co-founder, Narwhale Ventures (GP)

Narwhale Ventures focuses on direct investments in early-stage startups driving sustainability in the blue economy. As the ocean is the largest carbon sink, it plays a vital role in climate mitigation and adaptation. Emerging innovations are unlocking its potential to deliver sustainable solutions in food, transportation, and goods. Celine and her team have invested over EUR 1.2 billion in SMEs, supporting the transition to a more sustainable and resilient ocean economy.

Christian

Bjelland

Managing Director, Redesign Health (GP)

Redesign Health is a leading company creation platform focused on transforming healthcare through innovation. By building and scaling startups in areas like cancer care, cardiology, mental health, and more, the company has launched over 70 healthcare ventures, impacting millions of patients.

Felicity

Meyer

Investment Manager, BoxOne Ventures (GP)

BoxOne Ventures is a privately held investment firm based in Montreal, Canada, specialising in early-stage companies across sectors such as biotechnology, the future of food, and technologies that enhance quality of life. Founded in 2018, the firm invests its own capital, providing flexibility and patience to support entrepreneurs from inception through to public offering. Their portfolio includes companies revolutionising clean energy storage, producing real milk without cows, and developing advanced neuromedicines.

Jeremy

Scheibböck

Partner, Potrero Capital (LP)

Potrero Capital is a global family office with roots in Silicon Valley and Germany, specialising in investments within the FinTech, AdTech, and CleanTech sectors. With over fifteen years of experience, the firm has made approximately 80 venture capital fund investments and backed over 400 startups. Potrero Capital adopts a thematic investment approach, actively researching market trends to identify companies poised to benefit from shifts such as the clean energy revolution, green urbanisation, labor automation, and digital finance.

Jeremy

Teboul

Partner, Promus Ventures (GP)

Promus Ventures is a global venture capital firm focusing on deep tech investments, split between the US and Europe. The VC focuses on early-stage companies developing innovative solutions in sectors such as robotics, applied artificial intelligence, and space technology. Promus Ventures has built a diverse portfolio of over 140 investments, supporting startups that address complex challenges and advance everyday life worldwide.

Kristaps

Ronis

Partner, Ion Pacific (GP)

Ion Pacific is a leading provider of liquidity solutions to the global venture capital and technology ecosystem, managing approximately $500 million in assets. The firm has successfully executed notable transactions in the Nordics, including the recapitalisation of a Stockholm-based fintech fund and a founder liquidity solution for a global scale-up in the female health and wellness sector.

Linn-Cecilie

Linneman

Partner, LUMO Labs

Established in 2020, LUMO Labs focuses on early-stage investments in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, robotics, and virtual reality. The VC offers a two-year venture builder program designed to support impact-driven startups in these sectors. With a portfolio of 29 investments and 22 active companies, the firm is committed to fostering innovation and creating opportunities for ventures that aim to make a positive societal impact.

Matthew

Hicks

Senior Investment Analyst, VC funds, The Church Commissioners for England (LP)

The Church Commissioners for England manage a diversified investment portfolio valued at £10.4 billion as of the end of 2023, emphasising ethical and responsible investment practices. Approximately 12% of this portfolio is allocated to private equity and venture capital, supporting innovative companies across various sectors. Their investment strategy includes a focus on climate and environmental solutions, with over £800 million allocated to such initiatives as of December 2022.

Milapsinh

Jadeja

Founder and Managing Director, Iroller Capital (GP)

Iroller Capital is a strategic financial advisory firm dedicated to propelling businesses to new heights through venture building, fundraising, and management consulting. Demonstrating a commitment to fostering early-stage innovation, Milapsinh played a pivotal role in establishing the Iroller Emerging Opportunities Fund Category 1 AIF. This fund focuses on investing in startups and new ventures with high growth potential, aligning with Iroller Capital’s mission to support and scale transformative businesses.

Nobutake

Suzuki

President and CEO, MUFG Innovation Partners (CVC)

MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP) is the corporate venture capital arm of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), established in 2019 to drive open innovation by investing in startups worldwide. With five funds and approximately $650 million in assets under management, MUIP has built a diverse portfolio of 46 active companies across eight markets. The firm focuses on sectors such as finance for business and consumers, fintech-enabled marketplaces, blockchain, and technology enablers.

Rahul

Rajani

Partner, Manerama Capital (LP)

Manerama Capital is a family-run investment office with operations in London, Mumbai, and Singapore. The company manages a diverse portfolio, acting as a limited partner in multiple venture and private equity funds across various geographies and sectors. Notable direct investments include companies such as Cover Genius (Australia), Vespene (US), H2O.ai (US), and Cerebras Systems (US).

Vadim

Shpak

Managing Director, Vickers Venture Partners (GP)

Vickers Venture Partners, founded in 2005, is a Singapore-headquartered venture capital firm with a global presence. The VC is focusing on deep tech investments, mainly in sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and clean energy. With a portfolio of over 89 investments and 37 exits, Vickers has a proven track record of backing entrepreneurs developing revolutionary technologies aimed at solving major global challenges.

Vivek

Dogra

Co-founder and General Partner, Defossilisation Development Fund (GP)

The Defossilisation Development Fund (DDF) is a Swiss climate-tech investment fund committed to eliminating fossil fuel dependencies across various industry sectors, focusing on supporting innovative solutions that promote decarbonisation and sustainability. DDF aims to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy by investing in technologies and business models that reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

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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.

Panu

Maulaheimo

Lead, Venture

+358 40 669 3888 panu.maulaheimo​@helsinkipartners.com

Janiina

Lammi

Senior Advisor, Venture

+358 40 567 3344 janiina.lammi​@helsinkipartners.com

Cristina

Vijoli

Senior Marketing Manager

+358 50 357 1228 cristina.vijoli​@helsinkipartners.com

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