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Innovation at Its Peak and New Tool for Slush 100 Startups

November 20, 2024 0 42,268

Empowering the Slush 100 Startups with Revolutionary Tools New Tool for Slush 100 Startups is …
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20 startups left in Slush 100 Pitch Competition

November 20, 2023 0 7,842
Slush sold out again this year 2023

November 20, 2023 0 4,727
Slush pitching winner will not receive 1M€

November 21, 2022 0 4,504
Last minute Slush tips

November 9, 2022 0 4,880

Startup Numbers Go Downward in Finland

April 22, 2026 0 106

The Q1 2026 Startup Barometer reveals that the financial assessment of Finnish startups has hit its lowest level in the survey’s history. The “balance figure”—a metric where positive numbers indicate optimism—fell to 9.9 for member companies, down from 14.8 the previous quarter. When expanding the view to the entire startup ecosystem for the first time, that figure dropped even further …

Latitude59 Pitch Competition Draws Total 465 Applicants from Five Continents

April 22, 2026 0 120

A total of 465 startups from five continents have applied for this year’s Latitude59 startup competition, taking place in Tallinn in May. The competition’s grand prize fund has grown by €100,000, reaching €400,000.The Estonian Business Angels Network EstBAN will contribute up to €200,000 to the prize fund, while the Latvian Business Angels Network LatBAN will add up to €100,000. The …

Mark Anthony Group Acquires The Finnish Long Drink to Fuel North American Expansion

April 22, 2026 0 203

CHICAGO — The Mark Anthony Group of Companies has officially announced the acquisition of The Finnish Long Drink, a move designed to accelerate the growth of the fast-rising ready-to-drink (RTD) brand and expand its availability across North America.The acquisition marks a significant milestone for both companies. Mark Anthony Group, the powerhouse behind White Claw, aims to leverage its massive distribution …

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Events

From AI to “löyly”, Finnish sauna meets SXSW

April 9, 2026 0 474

Part one: AI, SaaS + Sauna panel @ SXSW, the heat is on (“Löyly” [Finnish] meaning the heavenly steam of real Sauna) Monday at SXSW took a different turn as Finns took over Bathe Austin, the new (and first) bathhouse in Austin. The program combined two things that don’t usually meet at tech conferences, especially outside Finland: tech and sauna. …
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Nanofiber Innovation Takes Top Prize at Oulu’s Polar Bear Pitching

February 28, 2025 0 5,825
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Timo Poijärvi

December 29, 2024 0 5,793

Co-working

Slush 2024 – Make Your Startup Stand Out

November 19, 2024 0 4,920

Slush 2024 is the perfect opportunity for startups to shine, and WiseMarketing is here to ensure you make a lasting impression. We’re offering an exclusive deal for Slush attendees: Order a custom landing page and enjoy additional visibility by featuring your company in an article on NordicStartupNews.com, a platform trusted by investors and innovators. Get €200 discount when you place …
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Sp8ces is Nominated for Best Co-working Space by Nordic Startup Awards

August 22, 2018 0 3,621
Maria 01 is Nominated for Best Coworking Space by Nordic Startup Awards

August 17, 2018 0 3,927

The EU

Last minute Slush tips

November 9, 2022 0 4,880

The world’s largest start-up festival, Slush will take place in Helsinki on November 16-17, but Slush isn’t just the official single event. Slush Week, running from Nov 14-18, is loaded with a good variety of Side Events. Plus, and even no Slush Pass will be needed to access many of these events. Side Events are the perfect way to get …
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Live events are making their comeback: Arctic15 in Helsinki, Finland

June 5, 2022 0 4,632
EU Agency for the Space Programme launches #myEUspace competition for startups

September 7, 2021 0 3,519

NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 5,433

Last week I had a pleasure to join the 2nd ever NORDEEP 2023 Summit, to see and hear what’s happening in Deep Tech scene within the Nordics. The opening keynote insights were given by Risto Siilasmaa, and that paved the way for this 2 days conference for a good crowd of attendees mainly from Finalnd and other Nordic countries. Risto …
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Fintech startup Inpay named fastest growing company in Denmark

March 7, 2022 0 4,748
Biggest e-sports teams in Greater Copenhagen team up to attract game development talent

November 25, 2021 0 5,348
Covid-19 has not stopped growth in the Danish tech ecosystem, but demand for talent is serious roadblock

October 27, 2021 0 5,935
Danish Edtech Justlearn works to democratize access to language training

September 20, 2021 0 4,324

NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 5,433

Last week I had a pleasure to join the 2nd ever NORDEEP 2023 Summit, to see and hear what’s happening in Deep Tech scene within the Nordics. The opening keynote insights were given by Risto Siilasmaa, and that paved the way for this 2 days conference for a good crowd of attendees mainly from Finalnd and other Nordic countries. Risto …
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HoloCare and Illumie Showcased at SXSW 2022

April 9, 2022 0 3,384
Norwegian VC insights: How to win in venture when the rules-and geography- of the game is chaning?

February 4, 2022 0 4,272
Norway’s Katapult VC gains two impact unicorns in one week

February 4, 2022 0 3,889
What is the Future of the Nordic Model? Insights from Oslo Innovation Week

October 15, 2021 0 4,675

N-ink wins Voima Ventures’ science challenge and secures a €1M investment

March 3, 2024 0 4,018

Stockholm — A Swedish deep technology company N-ink is announced as the winner of a science challenge by Voima Ventures, an early-stage investor based in Helsinki and Stockholm. The challenge targeted Nordic and Baltic early-stage startups and research teams with groundbreaking science-based innovations. By winning the challenge, N-ink secures a €1M investment as a convertible note from Voima Ventures. Out …
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NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 5,433
GLOBHE unites the drones worldwide

August 17, 2022 0 4,474
Biggest e-sports teams in Greater Copenhagen team up to attract game development talent

November 25, 2021 0 5,348
Swedish and Ukrainian tech ecosystems meet over sustainable innovations

November 16, 2021 0 3,400

From AI to “löyly”, Finnish sauna meets SXSW

April 9, 2026 0 474

Part one: AI, SaaS + Sauna panel @ SXSW, the heat is on (“Löyly” [Finnish] meaning the heavenly steam of real Sauna) Monday at SXSW took a different turn as Finns took over Bathe Austin, the new (and first) bathhouse in Austin. The program combined two things that don’t usually meet at tech conferences, especially outside Finland: tech and sauna. …
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Nanofiber Innovation Takes Top Prize at Oulu’s Polar Bear Pitching

February 28, 2025 0 5,825
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Timo Poijärvi

December 29, 2024 0 5,793
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Veera Siivonen

December 29, 2024 0 4,936
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Jukka Tuhkanen

December 10, 2024 0 5,188

This year, Slush 2024 introduces an exciting, official side event: #musictech at Slush 2024. Music h…

Imagine a world where the next ground-breaking innovation is just one handshake away, where creative…

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