THE MOST
FOUNDER-FOCUSED EVENT ON EARTH
Slush is on a mission to create and help founders to change the world. To support that, Slush 2024 will bring together 5,500 startup founders and operators and 3,300 investors looking to back the next generation of exceptional founders.
THIS IS WHY
STARTUPS COME TO SLUSH
THE WORLD'S LARGEST
GATHERING OF VENTURE CAPITAL
3 trillion
in AUM among the investors at Slush
7,500
meetings between startups & investors
AN EXPERIENCE TO
REMEMBER FOR YEARS
5,000
global founders and startup operators
300+
Side Events at Slush 2023
It was a wonderful event and impressively well-run. —Kate Ryder‚ Founder of Maven Clinic Slush does a great job creating a welcoming‚ positive and inspirational atmosphere that encourages a sparkling dialogue between founders‚ entrepreneurs‚ community members and investors. —Nicolas Cary‚ Co-founder & President of Blockchain.com Slush attracts the best of everything. —David Helgason‚ Founder of Unity One of the best entrepreneurship conferences in the world. —Tech.eu
SLUSH WEEK
FOR STARTUPS
- SLUSH 100
- FOUNDERS DAY
- STARTUP STUDIO
- STARTUP BOOTHS
- INVESTOR OFFICE HOURS
- FOUNDER EXPERIENCE EVENTS
- FOUNDER RE(DEI)FINED
- SPEAKER Q&A's
Slush 100 — the most coveted startup competition in the world.
In 2023, world-class funds Accel, General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, NEA, and Northzone came together to invest €1,000,000 in the best early-stage startup at Slush 2023.
Largest founder-only gathering in the world
Founders Day is the largest founder-only gathering in the world taking place on Day 0 of Slush, one day before the main event.
In 2023, we built Founders Day even bigger to include mentoring, workshops, speakers, and experiences.
Stay tuned for the 2024 edition.
Laser-focused on highlighting early-stage startups
Startup Studio showcases 80 ambitious companies from deep tech, AI/ML, space tech, and other thrilling sectors. The stage also shows the world who Slush thinks deserves more visibility in the Nordics and Emerging Ecosystems.
Applications for 2024 open later. See the Startup Studio 2023 agenda.
Concrete traction at the heart of Slush
A startup booth at the heart of the Slush venue is the most concrete way to get traction, leads, and visibility for your early-stage startup and product.
Stay tuned for the 2024 edition or contact [email protected] for questions.
Meet VCs in a 1-hour private session
Investor Office Hours are 1-hour private sessions hosted by VCs with topics ranging from fundraising to company building. If you’re interested in meeting the investors and networking with your peers — this one is for you.
Stay tuned for the 2024 edition of Investor Office Hours.
When was the last time you’ve dipped in the icy sea or slid through the Finnish archipelago? Maybe you’re looking for an activity to network with founder peers? We’ve got experiences for the adrenaline junkies and those that want to relax before kickstarting their time at Slush.
Stay tuned for the 2024 edition of Founder Experience Events.
Redefining entrepreneurship
The event in 2023 was dedicated to founders looking to disrupt the current state of the startup ecosystem and redefine what entrepreneurship is for all.
We invited all underrepresented founders to an intimate stage talk with the Co-Founder of Stytch — Juliana Lamb, followed by an exclusive networking session where future unicorn founders came together.
Interact with Slush speakers
Speaker Q&As are 45-minute Q&A sessions for 30 Startup Pass holders per session to pick the brains of expert operators and founders after their Builder Stage talk. You’ll have a chance to ask them for advice on your problems to accelerate your growth.
Stay tuned for the 2024 edition of Speaker Q&A’s.
They came in their early days
Wolt Aiven Pigment Bolt Wise Northvolt
They come to Slush year after year
Accel Index Lightspeed Northzone Creandum Target Global Sequoia EQT Ventures General Catalyst NEA Iconiq Fifty Years Felix Capital Atomico Molten
SLUSH IN
NUMBERS
GLOBAL STARTUPS
INVESTOR FOCUS STAGE
FAQ
What does the Startup ticket include?
As a founder attending Slush, your Startup Pass offers a plethora of exclusive opportunities to maximize your event experience. Here’s what you get:
- Entry to the Slush 2024 main event as well as access to various side events, including our Founder Experiences and Founders Day that take place at the Slush Venue in Helsinki (Messukeskus, Messuaukio 1) on Day 0
- The possibility to apply for a Startup Booth, to Startup Studio, and Slush 100 if eligible
- Access to our Matchmaking Tool which allows you to see who will be attending Slush as well as connect and book meetings with other attendees before and during the event
- Access to our Media Bank, where you can submit content about your startup and increase your chances of being covered by media
What time do Day 0 events start?
Our founder-focused Day 0 (Nov 19) events take place during the day, afternoon and evening.
Founder Experience Events, which take place during the day, will all start at 11:30 am (EET) and will last a few hours depending on the Experience you sign up for. This will leave you with plenty of time to visit your hotel, indulge in some Finnish cuisine, and exercise your networking muscles before Founders Day, where doors will open in the evening. Program to be published later in 2024.
Can I apply to speak on stage at Slush 2024?
Feel free to leave your speaker suggestions in this form and stay tuned for more information on our stage opportunities for startups in 2024.
How do I apply for a Startup Booth at Slush 2024?
Startup Booth applications for next year’s edition will be opened later in 2024. Stay tuned to find out more.
I'm trying to purchase Startup tickets for my team but it says my application is pending. What should I do?
To ensure that our Startup Passes go to the right entities, the team will review each startup. Once we’ve reviewed and accepted your registration, you’ll receive an email and will be able to purchase Passes for your team. Due to the high volume of applications, the review process can take a few days.
Please note that ticket sales for Slush 2024 are not open yet. You can pre-register for the event here to get early access to next year’s tickets.
Are we eligible for Startup tickets if the company hasn't been incorporated yet?
Most investors coming to Slush want to be able to invest in the startups attending the event. For this reason, we require our Startup Pass-holders to have incorporated their companies before buying Slush Passes.
Are startup incubators eligible for the Startup tickets?
Slush reserves tickets for young, often tech-driven companies, aiming for rapid growth with a scalable business model. While we love to see these organizations at Slush, accelerators, and incubators are unfortunately not eligible for Slush’s Startup Passes.
Please purchase Attendee or Friday Passes in this case.
How do I contact the Slush Startup team?
You can reach the team by email at [email protected]
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