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Innovation at Its Peak and New Tool for Slush 100 Startups

November 20, 2024 0 3,833

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 2,019
Slush sold out again this year 2023

November 20, 2023 0 996
Slush pitching winner will not receive 1M€

November 21, 2022 0 841
Last minute Slush tips

November 9, 2022 0 908

SXSW Startup Accelerator deadline is November 6

November 2, 2015 0 129

In the eight years since its inception, the SXSW Startup Accelerator competition has helped to propel many startups. The accelerator is essentially a global showcase for startups, and provides a platform for entrepreneurs to present the latest ideas in sectors as diverse as fintech, wearables, and entertainment. Of the 305 companies who participated in SXSW Accelerator between 2009 and 2015, …

What happens if you lower the risk of trying?

November 2, 2015 0 112

The inimitable Henrik Werdelin tends to say that corporations need to lower the risk of trying new things. As I’ve understood his thinking —and I’m sure he’ll correct me if I’m misunderstanding — the logic is basically as follows. Big company boards tend to assume that trying new things will be risky. They therefore optimize for making sure an opportunity is big …

Pitching investors is a team sport

October 30, 2015 0 155

I am a big believer that CEOs, and other relevant people in a company, should keep an open dialogue with potential investors — all part of investing in lines and not dots. Many of these informal conversations will be one-on-one. However, in a recent Board Meeting, we discussed a company’s plan to accelerate a funding round and go on a ‘roadshow’ in …

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Events

Nanofiber Innovation Takes Top Prize at Oulu’s Polar Bear Pitching

February 28, 2025 0 521

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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The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Timo Poijärvi

December 29, 2024 0 1,238
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Veera Siivonen

December 29, 2024 0 744

Co-working

Slush 2024 – Make Your Startup Stand Out

November 19, 2024 0 797

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 0 632
Maria 01 is Nominated for Best Coworking Space by Nordic Startup Awards

August 17, 2018 0 643

The EU

Last minute Slush tips

November 9, 2022 0 908

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 0 880
EU Agency for the Space Programme launches #myEUspace competition for startups

September 7, 2021 0 641

NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 1,165

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 0 898
Biggest e-sports teams in Greater Copenhagen team up to attract game development talent

November 25, 2021 0 963
Covid-19 has not stopped growth in the Danish tech ecosystem, but demand for talent is serious roadblock

October 27, 2021 0 1,977
Danish Edtech Justlearn works to democratize access to language training

September 20, 2021 0 834

NORDEEP: Nordic Deeptech will save the world

October 18, 2023 0 1,165

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 0 597
Norwegian VC insights: How to win in venture when the rules-and geography- of the game is chaning?

February 4, 2022 0 702
Norway’s Katapult VC gains two impact unicorns in one week

February 4, 2022 0 658
What is the Future of the Nordic Model? Insights from Oslo Innovation Week

October 15, 2021 0 812

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

March 3, 2024 0 1,112

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 1,165
GLOBHE unites the drones worldwide

August 17, 2022 0 781
Biggest e-sports teams in Greater Copenhagen team up to attract game development talent

November 25, 2021 0 963
Swedish and Ukrainian tech ecosystems meet over sustainable innovations

November 16, 2021 0 627

Nanofiber Innovation Takes Top Prize at Oulu’s Polar Bear Pitching

February 28, 2025 0 521

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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The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Timo Poijärvi

December 29, 2024 0 1,238
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Veera Siivonen

December 29, 2024 0 744
The Slush Chronicles: Founders Unplugged: Jukka Tuhkanen

December 10, 2024 0 1,184
Slush2024 Day1 wrapup at the legendary Singa Karaoke Chaos

November 20, 2024 0 800

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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