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286 applications. 4 editions. Venture Nordics. Helsinki Partners' signature programs for international investors. The numbers behind Venture Nordics tell a clear story about where global capital is looking. 📍 46% of total applicants of all 4 editions come from Europe but 54% fly in from Asia, North America, the Middle East, Latin America and Africa. 💰 Median AUM: $80M. 71% are emerging managers, exactly the segment building the next decade of Nordic capital. 📝 Applications got more on point every single year. This year we got 77 applications and 93% of them are of VCs interested in getting more exposure to Nordics or LPs eyeing the great performance of the Nordic funds, especially the Finnish ones. We always say we will select 10 international investors for the program as our LP&Funds team will have only 2.5 full-time employees at the point when the program will be running. But the applications are so good this year, that most probably we will select 2-3 more than 10. We're currently reviewing the applications and setting up interviews. We will let you know soon who are the participants of Venture Nordics 2026. Meanwhile stay on top of the Real News from Helsinki by subscribing at https://lnkd.in/dqtQ2VFJ #venturenordics #investinfinland #venturecapital

The list of European cities marketing themselves as R&D destinations is longer than it was three years ago. What separates a credible candidate from one that makes the final cut? Vote for the option you think is strongest, and add the one we've missed in the comments 🤔

We are looking for a B2B Marketing Manager to tell Helsinki’s story to international companies, investors and ambitious scaleups exploring Europe or the Nordics. If you know your way around SEO, HubSpot, content strategy and turning complex topics into sharp, engaging storytelling, check the link in the comments and apply. You’ll work at the intersection of marketing, foreign direct investments and Helsinki’s innovation ecosystem. Quite a cool place to be. 📍 Based in Helsinki 🌍 Targeting international companies, scaleups & investors 🚀 Content, growth & digital marketing ⏳ Apply by June 3 Join us to spread the word about how cool is to build from Helsinki or how profitable is to invest in Finnish based companies and funds!

Here's a brief rundown of our university-to-market pipeline: ⇒ Aalto University has a formal mandate to commercialise its IP. ⇒ University of Helsinki runs one of Northern Europe's strongest tech transfer operations. ⇒ VTT sits between the lab and the market. ⇒ Business Finland, VCs, and corporates help scale these solutions to the market. ⇒ The government's support reduces the risk for private investors. ICEYE and Nanoform are success stories that both came out of this system. International investors who joined our program, Venture Nordics, spent a week inside it: swipe to hear what they found 👉

Are you an emerging manager raising Fund I, II, or III and investing in Europe? Slush x RAISE is Europe’s leading event for the next wave of top managers, co-hosted with RAISE Global. In its fourth edition, this year’s selection committee includes Blue Future Partners, Cendana Capital, foobar.vc, Integra Global Advisors, Isomer Capital, LGT Capital Partners, Reference Capital, Top Tier Capital Partners, University of Chicago, Vintage Investment Partners, Vinthera, Washington University Investment Management Company, and Wellcome Trust. Together, they’ll select 20 emerging managers to spotlight this year. If you’re chosen, you’ll get to pitch on stage in front of 150+ top LPs and join an invite-only dinner with the selection committee. Previous Slush x RAISE managers include funds like DIG Ventures, Revaia, BACKED VC, Concept Ventures, Transition VC, Chapter One, Tapestry VC, Belief Capital, Kembara VC, and Leonis Capital. Applications open on Jun 23. Pre-register here if you want a nudge when they go live 👉 https://lnkd.in/dYK__fcF

🚀 The momentum around Deep Tech Investor Day 2026 is incredible — registrations are pouring in, and we’re shaping up for our biggest DTID yet🚀🚀 On June 3rd, we’ll bring together investors, startups, researchers, policymakers, and ecosystem leaders for a high-impact day focused on the technologies shaping Europe’s future. What makes DTID special is the mix of substance, ambition, and urgency. This year’s discussions will dive deep into: 🔹 AI and real-world intelligence systems 🔹 Defence & dual-use innovation 🔹 The future of life sciences and cancer therapies 🔹 Space economy opportunities 🔹 Climate resilience and next-generation energy technologies 🔹 IP strategy, procurement, and scaling scientific breakthroughs into global companies A huge thank you to our sponsors for making this possible: 🌟 Platinum Sponsors: Lexia Attorneys and Danske Bank 🥇 Gold Sponsors: Helsinki Partners , University of Helsinki , Kolster Oy Ab , and Defence Innovation Network Finland (DEFINE) 🛡️ Defence Sponsors: Patria and Millog Oy And of course, thanks to our collaborators at Maria 01 and the entire BSV Ventures network❤️ The appetite for deep tech in Europe has never felt stronger. See you in Helsinki. 🇫🇮 https://luma.com/ttpwkgu8 #DTID ::

Corporations typically choose locations based on numbers first. Financial data, business intelligence, talent base, costs alignment. The surprises come later, after they've arrived. The one I hear about most often is the flat hierarchy. In Helsinki, it's normal for the CEO of a surprisingly large company to be at the same industry event as everyone else, approachable, willing to take a coffee meeting with someone they've just met. At Slush, senior management and founders are on the floor manning booths alongside the sales teams, and a single conversation can shift the direction of a business. 🪶 A line we've been using here for years captures it well: "Finland is not a country, it's a country club". Once you shake hands with a few well-networrked people - they introduce you further and the whole ecosystem opens up. 🩶 Part of our job at Helsinki Partners is making those introductions happen fast, so companies don't spend months figuring out who to reach out to. The ecosystem opens up quickly once someone trusted vouches for you. ☕ #FDI #HelsinkiPartners #ThoughtsOutLoud

That number includes pension (17.39%), unemployment insurance (0.52%), occupational insurance (1.5%), and employer's health insurance (1.53%). No hidden charges and no variable costs on top. We like to think Finland’s employment cost structure is pretty transparent and predictable. For context on the broader cost environment in Finland: · Corporate tax is 20% today and is planned to drop to 18% in January 2027, the lowest rate in the Nordics · R&D spending qualifies for a permanent 50% additional tax deduction, plus 45% on year-on-year R&D increases (both capped at €500K/year) · Foreign key employees relocating to Finland can pay a flat 25% income tax for up to 7 years, provided they earn at least €5,800/month (reduced from 32% starting in 2026) · Company registration costs €320-€600, minimum share capital is €0, and incorporation takes 2-3 weeks · Finland ranks #1 in Europe for digital governance (DESI 2023), so most administrative processes are handled online Full cost breakdown by sector, including comparisons with London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Stockholm, Dublin, and Copenhagen → https://lnkd.in/dBwKTJ6w Want more insider details about Helsinki city? Subscribe to the Helsinki Partners newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dpGVZ5uB