Side event of SLUSH: Scale-up Financing in Challenging Markets

Wednesday 20.11.2024
08:00
Espoo

Join us for an enlightening morning where you'll learn valuable tips from leading experts in the financial industry!

The event will focus on various funding models, particularly aimed at growth companies and startups – promising inspiring discussions and practical insights from industry experts. The event will be held in English.

Time: Wednesday, November 20th 2024, from 8:00 to 9:30 AM

Venue: Greenstep, Keilaranta 5, Espoo

Program:

8:00 Breakfast is served. Connect and network!

8:30 Speakers and Panel

Vesa Riihimäki (Head of Startup & Growth Finland, Nordea) will start the program with a fresh overview of the financial industry and the startup field.

On the panel, we will hear from representatives of different forms of funding. Other speakers joining Vesa on the panel are:

  • Oscar Andersin, General Partner, Failup Ventures
  • Marjo Ilmari, Senior Director, Business Finland
  • Tom Henriksson, General Partner, OpenOcean
  • Cami Hongell, Chairman of the Board, Mysoda

They will discuss current questions such as:

  • How should founders act during the funding application process?
  • What specific features are currently associated with different funding types?
  • What kinds of cases are receiving funding in the current market situation?

Why Attend?

  • Learn about different funding options that support growth
  • Network with financing industry experts
  • Gain practical tips and advice on securing funding

Traveling to Slush

After the breakfast event, you can easily take the metro + train to Messukeskus for the main event in just over half an hour!

Sign up here by November 18th at the latest!

The event is open to everyone and free of charge, so don’t hesitate to join us! This opportunity is especially aimed at startups looking for funding opportunities to support their growth.