Slush
The planet's most founder-focused event and largest venture capital gathering
- Events & Ticketing
- Finland
Summary
A not-for-profit startup event held annually in Helsinki bringing together founders, investors, and tech journalists for networking and company-building advice.
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People
2 on record| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Noora Saksa | CEO |
| Charlotte Alholm | President |
Questions and answers
- What sets Slush apart from other tech events?
- Slush prioritizes relevance over scale and creates meaningful connections through 1-on-1 meetings and serendipitous encounters. From stage talks to closed-door sessions, every moment delivers tangible value and practical advice for founders.
- What countries are represented at Slush?
- Startups from 70+ countries attend Slush, but the core is European—over 80% of attendees come from the Nordics, UK, DACH, France & Benelux, CEE, and Southern Europe. Top venture capitalists from across Europe and the US also attend.
- What industries are represented at Slush?
- Slush is industry-agnostic and built for early-stage tech founders. Attending startups span 50+ sectors, with SaaS, healthtech, fintech, AI, gaming, deeptech, medtech, energy, edtech, and manufacturing leading the pack.
- How does Slush ensure high relevance of attendees?
- Any company looking to attend Slush must complete a comprehensive application that the Slush team personally reviews to ensure attendees are young, tech-driven companies aiming for rapid growth.
Similar records
| Company | Sector | Stage | DR |
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| Events & Ticketing | 76 | ||
| Events & Ticketing | 78 | ||
| Events & Ticketing | 82 |
Billboard: paid placement
Field: total contributed (USD). Sort: descending. Paid records only; votes are a separate table.
| Place | Company | Contributed |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zinn Hub | $5 |
| 2 | Zinn Digital® | $5 |
| 3 | PBN LTD | $5 |
Key features
- Meeting Tool for browsing companies and booking 1-on-1 meetings
- Stage program with keynote talks and company-building advice
- 600+ side events organized by Slush and the community
- Investor Day for venture capitalists
- Mentoring and Investor Office Hours for startups
- Day 0 for Founders with startup-only side events
- Two-way calendar sync for meeting coordination
Pricing
Startup tickets from €395, Investor tickets from €1,195, Thursday day pass €595-€1,195, Ecosystem tickets €1,195 (some sold out)
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Link metrics
| Metric | Value | Change |
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| Trust Flow | 39 | no change since last check |
| Citation Flow | 47 | no change since last check |
| Referring domains | 4,565 | no change since last check |
| External backlinks | 74,264 | no change since last check |
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