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Slush 2026 Helsinki: Founder & Investor Event Guide & List

By Ilyas Kerbal,

Main stage at Slush 2019 in Helsinki
Lina Fredrika, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Slush is the world’s leading founder-and-investor event. It runs every November at Messukeskus Helsinki, and the 2026 edition takes place on 18 and 19 November 2026. It draws 12,000+ attendees, 76% of them startups or investors, with 25,000+ meetings and 600+ side events.

Slush is curated, with one VC for every two founders. Investors representing about €4 trillion in assets under management attend, including a16z, Sequoia, Accel, Index and Creandum.

Slush 2026 at a glance

Detail Information
Industry Startups / VC
Venue Messukeskus Helsinki (Expo and Convention Centre)
City and country Helsinki, Finland
Next edition 18–19 November 2026
Frequency Annual
Does it move? No. Always Helsinki, annual.
Scale 12,000+ attendees (76% startups or investors); 25,000+ meetings; 600+ side events
Organiser Slush (non-profit)
Typical ticket price Startup €395; Investor €1,195 (incl. VAT)
Event app / platform My Slush app (Meeting Tool, 400+ meeting tables)
Website slush.org

What Slush covers

  • The startup ecosystem: SaaS, AI, deep tech, climate, fintech
  • Venture capital and angels
  • Corporate venture and innovation
  • Nordic and European tech

Where it takes place

Messukeskus Helsinki, every year. Slush also runs smaller satellite events, such as Slush’D, in other cities. Helsinki in late November is cold and dark.

Who attends Slush

Audience Interest Relevance
Founders (curated startups) Funding and partners Startups
VCs, angels and LPs Deal flow Capital
Corporate VCs and innovation teams Startups Partnerships
Ecosystem builders and media Community Ecosystem

Slush is built for fundraising and partnerships, not enterprise sales.

Messukeskus Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre

Messukeskus Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. Photo: Ximonic (Simo Räsänen), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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Tickets (incl. 13.5% VAT)

Ticket Price
Startup (2 days) €395
Investor €1,195 (−€100 for solo GPs and angels)
Ecosystem €1,195 (sold out)

Thursday tickets are also available.

The My Slush app

The My Slush app (iOS and Android) includes the Meeting Tool for pre-booking at 400+ meeting tables, plus an Activity Tool, stage programme, calendar sync and indoor map. It’s one of the most efficient meeting systems at any event. Good preparation determines who accepts your requests.

How to prospect Slush

  1. Build a list of investors by stage, sector and geography.
  2. Prioritise partners who lead rounds in your space.
  3. Send meeting requests as soon as the tool opens.
  4. Use side events for informal follow-ups.
  5. Don’t use Slush for enterprise sales. It isn’t built for that.

Pros and cons

Pros Cons
Best founder-to-investor ratio of any large event Not for selling to enterprises
Very efficient meeting tool Cold, dark Helsinki in November
Curated, high-quality audience Pricey investor tickets

Frequently asked questions

When is Slush 2026?

On 18 and 19 November 2026 at Messukeskus Helsinki.

How much is a Slush ticket?

A Startup ticket costs €395 and an Investor ticket €1,195, including VAT.

Who organises Slush?

Slush, a non-profit.

Can I get a Slush investor list?

Attendee data is not exportable. An enriched list covers investors, funds and startups.

Slush is close

For an enriched Slush investor list, tell me about your target accounts on the Prospector home page.

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