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24 May
Latitude59 of Tallinn Was a Great Success also Measured by Numbers

Latitude59, which took place for the 13th time in Tallinn, Estonia, was visited by more than 3,500 people, including more than 900 startup representatives and 20 national delegations. Nearly 700 investors participated this year. 170 speakers could be seen on Latitude59’s stages. In total, there were participants from more than 70 different countries worldwide. This year, a total of 391 …
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19 May
Busy start-up season both sides of the Baltic Sea

The up-tempo business season is leaning towards tranquil summer vacations. Still, there are two signature events left, like cherries on the cake-top: Latitude59 in Tallinn (May 21-23) and Arctic15 in Helsinki (June 4-5).Latitude59 is an international, impactful, and diverse startup and technology conference and a global platform that connects startups, investors, and ecosystem builders all around the world.For over a …
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28 February
Nanofiber Innovation Takes Top Prize at Oulu’s Polar Bear Pitching

Polar Bear (Jason Brower) and MC Simo Kekäläinen put up an interval show. Startup companies competed this year in the Polar Bear Pitching event held in Oulu, Finland, in an exceptional location and under extraordinary circumstances. By the Oulujoki river, the weather was mild with temperatures above freezing and drizzling rain.The finals of the event featured ten companies, including five …
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21 February
Natural Alternatives Without Compromise

Svelli, a Danish foodtech startup with ambitions to revolutionize the sugar-free product market, has secured investment from several Danish investors. Svelli aims to challenge the status quo in a food industry where sugar and ultra-processed foods continue to dominate. Rather than simply offering “healthier alternatives,” the company focuses on creating full-fledged replacements. This requires not just natural ingredients but ensuring …
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29 December
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Timo Poijärvi

This piece is part of the Slush Chronicles series, “Founders Unplugged,” where we interview founders and key personnel of innovative companies, to hear their thoughts on the event we’re attending or dive into other spontaneously chosen topics. Slush 2024 founder: Timo Poijärvi SaluStim Group Got a message from Timo saying he is onto something amazing, and wanted to share their …
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29 December
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Veera Siivonen

This piece is part of the Slush Chronicles series, “Founders Unplugged,” where we interview founders and key personnel of innovative companies, to hear their thoughts on the event we’re attending or dive into other spontaneously chosen topics. Slush 2024 founder: Veera Siivonen, Saidot At SXSW 2024 I went to listen to Saidot’s talk on AI governance, talking about the EU’s …
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10 December
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Jukka Tuhkanen

This piece is part of the Slush Chronicles series, “Founders Unplugged,” where we interview founders and key personnel of innovative companies, to hear their thoughts on the event we’re attending or dive into other spontaneously chosen topics. Slush 2024 founder: Jukka Tuhkanen, HIIL I ran into Jukka Tuhkanen, Director of Sales and Partnerships from Hiil, a wood “startup” transforming waste …
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21 November
Cracking the Code of Startup Success

Interviewing Ms.Penny Schiffer, CEO of Raized.aiBy Vahur OrrinWith its iconic slushy weather and electrifying atmosphere, Slush remains one of Europe’s most sought-after startup conferences. For Penny Schiffer, CEO of Raized.ai, attending Slush is a yearly pilgrimage. “This is my fourth time here,” Penny says. “Slush isn’t just a conference; it’s a perfectly orchestrated environment where startups, investors, and ideas collide …
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21 November
Winner of Slush100 2024 is… OASYS NOW

Here were the Top 3 awesomw pitches. And the winner is OASYS NOW Interview video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1271191080860090 DevAlly . Mohana OASYS NOW Massive Congrats
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20 November
Slush2024 Day1 wrapup at the legendary Singa Karaoke Chaos

Wow, what an event it’s been. And officially just half way done So, the annual Slush Side Event, the Singa karaoke Chaos, finished the day1 of Slush 2024. In traditional Day1 afterparty. Bur before all the chaos, here’s a quick wrap up: The day 1 of Slush 2024 in Helsinki delivered a vibrant mix of innovation, networking, and forward-looking discussions. …
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