Slush is a non-profit and the world’s largest gathering of VC – delivering actionable company-building advice and bringing together the who’s who in startups.
Helsinki, Finland
Nov 30th, 2023
30 000
$1,100
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Slush 2023 returned to Helsinki's Messukeskus for another edition of Europe's most iconic startup conference. Drawing 13,000+ attendees from over 130 countries, the two-day event combined Slush's signature dramatic stage production with curated matchmaking, keynotes from global tech leaders, and the prestigious Slush 100 pitch competition. Helsinki's dark November setting provided the perfect backdrop for Slush's immersive, festival-like atmosphere.
Slush 2023 placed a strong emphasis on deep tech and sustainability alongside traditional software and SaaS themes. Sessions explored climate tech, AI breakthroughs, biotech innovation, and how European startups are building category-defining companies in frontier technology areas. The program reflected the growing sophistication of the European startup ecosystem beyond pure software plays.
Slush 2023's curated matchmaking system facilitated thousands of pre-scheduled meetings between founders and investors. Nordic and European VCs — including Accel, Index Ventures, Northzone, and EQT Ventures — attended in force. For founders seeking European investors who understand cross-border scaling, Slush provided unmatched concentrated access to the Nordic and broader European venture capital ecosystem.
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