Helsinki Partners

🌍 How do you choose where to invest in the Nordics? Start with Slush, the world’s largest VC gathering. And take it a step further by maximizing your impact at the Helsinki Impact Lounge! Join the side events to learn how the City of Helsinki supports different industries and connects investors to change-making teams in Helsinki and beyond: 🍀Impact Session: Exploring Most Sustainable Business Opportunities🍀 Join industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking professionals for inspiring speeches and networking opportunities! 🛡️Women in Defense🛡️ Join us for thought-provoking discussions led by defense industry leaders, followed by a networking lunch. 🇯🇵Japan x Finland Day 1: RAMEN TECH in Helsinki🇯🇵 Learn how Startup City Fukuoka is transforming innovation and business – and how to collaborate with the local companies. 🥞Program Breakfast🥞 Hear the experiences of the investors, founders, and corporate decision-makers who expanded their business to Helsinki through Helsinki Partners' programs. Decide whether 90 Day Finn, Venture Nordics, or Founders to Finland could be your way to exploring the opportunities in Helsinki. 🍸European Values Mixer – Shaking Up Innovation🍸 The best Slush pre-after-party! Connect with purpose-driven entrepreneurs, investors, visionaries, and the Choose Europe network. Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gD6iTj-u #Slush2024 #SlushSideEvent #PreParty #ChooseEurope #networking #impactinvestments #innovationcollaboration #purpose #90DayFinn #FoundersToFinland #VentureNordics

Who's joining the Founders to Finland Program this time? 👀 Not to spoil the surprise but it's, once again, a very strong group of founders who're joining us for the #Slush Edition! Over the Slush week 15–22 November, this international group of founders is going to: 💎Explore Slush 2024 program, side events and matchmaking with a free ticket 👋Build their network in Helsinki and the whole Nordics 🇫🇮Learn about doing business and the culture in Finland. Let's give a round of applause to: 👏Taranjeet Singh from India represents Innvocon and SURGE, an AI-powered workplace management platform. 👏Alon Grinshpoon and Koren Grinshpoon from USA are eager to explore how Helsinki's innovative 3D and gaming industries, can help echo3D grow. 👏Christian Facey from UK represents Audiomob a gaming advertising company. Strengthening his networking with the strong Finnish ecosystem is on his radar. 👏Luis Valente from UK is looking to strengthen the collaboration of iLoFwith the dynamic health tech ecosystem in Helsinki. 👏Elin Flyger represents Pinpoint from Italy. She sees Finland as an ideal place to expand Pinpoint’s presence in Finland. 👏Eric Trusiewicz from USA is ready to accelerate his company Rondo Energy deeper into the Nordics, Finland being the perfect market for the company's technology. 👏Chandralika Hazarika and Shivang Desai join us from the UK. They think Finland has the infrastructure, tech talent and right ecosystem to create a successful market penetration for Bigthinx. 👏Dhruv Singh from India explores new avenues within the Finnish market for Samajh.AI and Foxsight. He aims to build a sustainable, globally impactful business that leverages Finland’s strengths. Read more about them here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gsRMRwix We're excited to meet all of you in Helsinki in a month and spend an eventful week with you – tervetuloa, welcome! #scaleups #Slush2024 #businessexpansion #Helsinki #Nordics #networking #matchmaking #funding #startupevent

Are you a Japanese company or organisation interested in sustainable business? Here's a webinar you should not miss! We're honoured to partner with Talks @ Intralink イントラリンク Intralink Japan to discuss the latest trends in Finland. Join "The Finnish Hydrogen Ecosystem - Introducing the latest trends, from hydrogen production to collaborative case studies" to hear: ⚡️how #decarbonisation can contribute to corporate growth ⚡️approaches to sustainable energy transition ⚡️the potential for collaboration between Finland and Japan The speakers are 📣Janne Peljo from Climate and Biodiversity at the Elinkeinoelämän keskusliitto EK – Confederation of Finnish Industries 📣Saara Viik from Helen, the municipal electricity company of Helsinki 📣Haruka Arai from the Toyota-funded Central Finland Mobility Foundation 📣Sonja Malin from Helsinki Partners 📆Join the webinar on 6 November, 2024 at 12:00 JST Register (outside of Japan) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvUqMQ27 Register (in Japan) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gkNmh9tp #Hydrogen #H2 #EnergyTransition #GreenTransition #Decarbonisation #JapanxFinland #webinar

How did Helsinki (hometown of Slush) become an R&D powerhouse? One word: Brainpower. As Finland’s intellectual core, Helsinki has been a knowledge and innovation hub for almost 400 years. 🤯🧠 Our city’s strengths? 👉 Free education 👉 Serious national investments in R&D 👉 A collaborative culture that brings ideas to life. Today, Finland ranks as one of Europe’s top innovators—producing nearly 400,000 patent applications per million inhabitants each year (that's a lot)! 📝 From past breakthroughs to present day success stories, learn why founders and researchers alike are choosing Helsinki as their launchpad for world-changing ideas 👇 https://lnkd.in/gZkT8JpX #Slush #Slush2024 #RDI #research #innovation #researchcollaboration #startups

Thank you Arvin Tang for sharing your experiences from Founders to Finland Program. ❤️ We're happy to see you found the program valuable both for your company and your clients! We'll reveal the next group of Founders next week. 👀 They'll arrive in Helsinki to explore #Slush, Europe's best startup event, and to build a highly relevant professional network in the dynamic Nordic region. Stay tuned and learn about their ambitions for Helsinki! #FoundersToFinland #scaleups #businessexpansion #partnerships #Slush2024

We know, you're not coming to #Slush to sit in one room for 2 days... But if you did, it would be Helsinki Impact Lounge because the menu is irresistible! Join us for inspiration, learning and networking! Register now to secure your spot. Day 1 – Wed 20 Nov 🧳9:00–11:00 Talent Acquisition Meets Helsinki! 🛡️11:45–13:00 Women in Defense 🇯🇵13:30–15:30 Japan x Finland Day 1: RAMEN TECH in Helsinki 🌳16:30–18:30 Impact Session: Exploring Most Sustainable Business Opportunities Day 2 – Thu 21 Nov 🥐9:00–11:00 Program Breakfast 🔥12:00–14:00 Helsinki Startup Services: Accelerate Your Success 🧩14:30–16:30 Building a Winning Nordic Ecosystem for Impact Startups 🍸16:30–18:00 European Values Mixer – Shaking Up Innovation Register now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gds67iB5 Find us at Messukeskus (yep, same place as Slush, so no trekking through the actual slush ❄️). Proudly collaborating on the Helsinki Impact Lounge with Business Helsinki. Choose Europe Startup City Fukuoka #impact #ImpactInvestments #ImpactStartups #sustainability #nordics #ChooseEurope #Slush2024 #HelsinkiStartups #RamenTech2024 #Messukeskus #DefenseIndustry

Why would anyone spend a couple of weeks in Helsinki to build a business network? Simple: it’s a fast track to the European market! Helsinki isn’t just another city—it’s a gateway. Whether you’re scaling up your business, diving into deeptech, or seeking investment, you’ll find everything you need to grow and succeed right here. Join us for Program Breakfast to hear firsthand from those who have done it: 💡 Sami Häikiö and 90 Day Finn alumni will reveal why Helsinki is the ultimate city-exploration hub for deeptech innovators, and how the program earned praise from The Guardian and the BBC. 💡 Cristina Vijoli and Venture Nordics alumni will share what excites VC and LP investors about Finland, making it Europe’s top program for investment-seekers. 💡 Xin Wang and Founders to Finland alumni will explain why this program is the most efficient path for scale-ups looking to expand into Europe and the Nordics. Come hear their stories, meet past participants, and explore if one of these programs could be your fast lane to the dynamic, inventive ecosystem of Helsinki. 📆 Thursday, 21 November 2024 ⏰ 9:00 – 11:00 📍 Helsinki Impact Lounge, Messukeskus

✨ Exciting times ahead during #Slush Week! ✨ We're thrilled to announce that the Rising Stars Summit is coming to Helsinki, powered by August One in collaboration with Helsinki Partners. This exclusive event will gather a select group of 10x international and Nordic family-owned businesses, creating a dynamic space for sharing ideas, insights, and best practices. 🌍🌱 Whether it's succession planning or exploring sustainable business opportunities, the summit is designed to empower the next generation of family leaders, encouraging collaboration across borders and addressing the challenges shaping our future. We can't wait to welcome these inspiring families to our cozy office in the heart of Helsinki—the perfect setting for sparking meaningful conversations. 💡✨ ✨ Get ready for an unforgettable #Slush week in Helsinki! Check out all of our events -> https://lnkd.in/gU-ZDiMR #RisingStars #FamilyBusinesses #FutureLeadership #ImpactHelsinki Johanna Sameer

🌸 Arigato, Tokyo and Fukuoka! For another unforgettable trip! At #RAMENTECH by Startup City Fukuoka, we discussed innovation collaboration between Europe and Kyushu with brilliant minds like Manami Imai from Fukuoka Directive Council, Tomosaku Sohara from NordicNinja VC, and Toshiro Araki from Kyuden International Corporation. A few takeaways from our Senior Advisors Sonja Malin and Panu Maulaheimo: 🚀 Finland leads VC investments from Japan in the New Nordics, with 55 deals since 2013. 🤝 13 New VC teams have been founded in Finland since 2023. 🐦 Biggest Finnish acquisition of 2023: SEGA’s purchase of Rovio. 🌍 Finnish startups think beyond borders early, and are open to global collaboration 🎮 Success story: Softbank acquired Finnish gaming company Supercell for $1.3 billion, which grew to a $10.3 billion exit in just three years. Japan and Finland are culturally compatible, nature-loving, and built on trust. Finland’s openness and low hierarchy make it a great place for partnerships, and our shared vision of a greener future through climate tech and CO2 reduction aligns perfectly. 💬 Shout-out to all our friends who made this trip special – Masahiro Kunieda, Abe Ryusei Canon Marketing Japan, Yasemin Karatas from GRIC, Yuta Hirayama, Tomokazu Iwabuchi, Hiromi Yamada, Yusuke Matsuo from Venture Café Fukuoka, Niklas Karvonen from Nordic Innovation House - Tokyo, Mikael Malmivaara from University of Helsinki, Kei Shigaki BF and Eiji Atsumi from Business Finland, Masato Uenosono, Ryo Osera, Airi Uchida, Mai Ohta, Balle Alice. And special thanks to Mayor Soichiro Takashima, Nanako Fukada, Ryo Matsukawa, Fumiyasu Ishinaga, Tomoko Nakashima, Hiroshi Kashiwagi, Manami Imai, Shuji Harumoto, Reina K. for the continue Fukuoka–Helsinki collaboration. We’re grateful for the warm hospitality, insightful talks, and building bridges between our regions! #venturecapital #NewNordics #Nordics #JapanxFinland #FukuokaxHelsinki #StartupCityFukuoka

Helsinki just ranked #1 in the latest Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) Index. 🎉 The index compares over 100 cities worldwide across four key areas of sustainability, and this year, we took the top spot in Destination Management, Supplier Performance, and Environmental Performance! 🏆 Our journey to sustainable tourism has been long and deeply collaborative—working hand in hand with local businesses, residents, and forward-thinking partners. Special shout out to the Helsinki Tourism and Destination Management - City of Helsinki – they've earned it! Together, we’ve proven that sustainability isn’t just a goal; it’s the Helsinki way of life. 💚 As Mayor Juhana Vartiainen says: “Being named the world’s most sustainable travel destination is proof of the long-term work that has been done in Helsinki. This achievement shows we are on the right path.” But we’re not stopping here! Helsinki remains committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030, and we continue to invest in renewable energy, low-emission transport, and smart tourism. 🚶♂️🚴♀️ Whether you’re biking through our streets or hopping on one of our eco-friendly trams, it’s easy to explore Helsinki sustainably. Visitors increasingly value destinations that put sustainability at the forefront, and now the world knows—Helsinki is leading the way. 🌿 #SustainableTravel #Helsinki #GDSIndex #SustainableTourism #GlobalDestinationSustainability #SustainableCities #SmartTourism