EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology with the support of FRONTTIER is organizing the second edition of Supernovas Business Angel Academy, designed to empower the next generation of women angel investors in Europe. This program, fully funded by the European Commission, will equip up to 100 women across Europe with the knowledge and network to invest in promising startups, helping close the gender gap in European Tech. Program: 🗓️ Starts: Second week of September 2024 🕰️ Duration: 7 weeks 💰 Cost: Free (funded by the European Commission) 👣 Tracks for new (Emerging Angel Program) and experienced (Evolving Angel Program) investors The program will accept up to 100 women (50 new angels, 50 experienced angels), residing or nationals from EU countries and associated countries. 📣 If you are ready to apply, the call for participants is open until 30 August (1st selection in early August): https://lnkd.in/gpARgyMt
Helsinki Partners
International Trade and Development
Helsinki, Uusimaa 16,222 followers
We match international investors, business professionals, founders, talents and visitors with possibilities in Helsinki.
About us
Helsinki Partners is a city marketing, investment and talent attraction company owned by the City of Helsinki. Whether you’re looking to set up or expand your company, find quality deal flow and investment opportunities, the best location for your event or congress, or visit or find your new career in Finland’s capital, Helsinki, we are here to help. Our mission: Our mission is to promote the city’s sustainable growth and build Helsinki’s global reputation and brand. We do this by attracting international investments, businesses, talents and visitors, and conducting international sales and marketing. Let us share our secrets: Explore and experience Helsinki like a local with us. We know the city. We know the ecosystem. We know the possibilities. And we are willing to share our secrets. Our history: The City of Helsinki combined the operations of two of its subsidiaries, Helsinki Business Hub and Helsinki Marketing, into a new company named Helsinki Partners. We will continue providing our international clients high quality, tailor-made services. We match people with possibilities: Whether you are an investor, business professional, founder, talent or a visitor, we’ve got you covered. Helsinki is aiming at sustainable growth and is welcoming all partners willing to build a better future together with us. We offer personal service and seek to open up a window into Helsinki. Our services are tailor-made to match your needs, and they are free of charge for foreign companies. Helsinki offers opportunities especially in (but not limited to) -Information and communication technology, with a special focus on artificial intelligence, cyber security, quantum technologies, fintech and edtech -Health, with a specia focus on personalised health & digital health -Smart & clean technologies, with special focus on smart buildings, smart mobility, smart energy and circular economy -Offering support to business event and congress organisers as well as travel trade professionals
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http://helsinkipartners.com/
External link for Helsinki Partners
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Helsinki, Uusimaa
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2020
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Kasarmikatu 36
Helsinki, Uusimaa 00130, FI
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🚀 Exciting News from Leo Capital! 🚀 We're thrilled to announce the first close of Leo Capital's new €25M Nordic Fund! Anchored by Business Finland Venture Capital, this fund marks a significant step in supporting B2B startups across the Nordic region, from pre-seed stage onwards. To celebrate, together with Leo Capital, we're hosting an exclusive launch event at Helsinki Partners office. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with Leo Capital's partners and network with an elite group of local and international GPs and LPs. 🔗 Apply for the opportunity to join the event at https://lnkd.in/gtAzKVPA We can't wait to see you there! #VentureCapital #NordicStartups #Networking #LeoCapital #B2BStartups #HelsinkiEvent
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Ever wondered what one week in Helsinki could do for your business? 🤔 Find out what our 90 Day Finns have to say about last week's program. Helsinki surely wouldn't be the same without VTT, the technical research center of Finland. As Antti Vasara, President & CEO, said "Did you ever think we could grow coffee in a lab in Finland, make egg white without chickens, solve energy challenges with small nuclear reactors or scale up quantum computers towards 300 qubits?" 🤯 Good that they have Lotta Partanen and her LaunchPad team to make sure those innovations turn into spin-offs like Enifer! One thing that (almost) all innovation need? Energy! ⚡ One of Finland's largest energy companies Helen constantly tries to optimise, be more efficient, and pragmatic. Helen Ventures is supercharging the future with their smart way of investing. The happiest business program in the world (according to us) wouldn't be half as happy if it wouldn't include the whole family. Life-work balance! We're excited to have the Marsland family on board for 90 Day Finn 2024. Last week we had two family-friendly visits. The first was Fazer, one of Finland's largest food corporations that also produces Finlands most loved chocolate 🍫 And a trip to Nuuksio National park for hiking, berry picking, mushroom hunting and campfire coffee 🌲 It got techie at Finnish Information Security Cluster (FISC) - Kyberala ry when we discussed the European "Regulaatiotsunami" 🌪 🤖 Our motto is "We match people with possibilities". So it was a no-brainer that we organised a networking event for the 90 Day Finns to meet our local network of connections 🤝 FVCA - Pääomasijoittajat & Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) gave insights into their work and had lively discussions with the 90 Day Finns about investments in Finland, current challenges, and future trends 💸 Here's to another inspiring week in Helsinki 🙌 Chloe Straw, Diego Vazquez Lozano, Hiromi Yamada, Marina Barboza, Megumi Umeda, Parthvee Jain, Rajul Garg, Rodolphe Célestin, Sagar T., Staci LaToison, Thines Rao R., Veronika Marsland, Vincent Marsland, MBA #90DayFinn2024 #BusinessExpansion #Nordics #WhyHelsinki #HelsinkiHappiness #LifeInHEL #90DayFinn
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Helsinki's Silo AI sold to US in Europe's largest AI deal in the last decade. 📈💰 The all-cash transaction valued at around 665 million USD, or 615 million euros, puts Silo under under the artificial intelligence group of AMD Silo AI will provide AMD with expertise and experience that enables it to accelerate its artificial intelligence strategy and advance the build-up and implementation of artificial intelligence solutions for its global clientele. https://lnkd.in/gzJvX6y6 #madeinhelsinki #madeinhel #whyhelsinki #ai #artificialintelligence #siloai #acquisition
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Shilpa Karkeraa does business across 13 countries. 🌏 In June, she arrived in Helsinki to understand the Finnish culture to find new markets for her purpose-driven business. Her tips for those coming to the country are: 1️⃣Come with an open mind to embrace and immerse in Finland first. See how you can add value and then expect business momentum. 2️⃣Enjoy! The Finnish lifestyle teaches you to enjoy everything you're doing to the fullest. Are you a scale-up founder looking to create an impact – like Shilpa? Founders to Finland was "the perfect way" for her to understand the Finnish business landscape. Applications to Founders to Finland Program – Slush Edition are now open. Get a free ticket to Slush and spend your time efficiently by learning everything about the dynamic Nordic ecosystem in just 7 days. Submit your application here – be quick, spots are limited: https://lnkd.in/dS_6CZnn #FoundersToFinland #businessexpansion #marketexpansion #nordicexpansion #Slush2024 #scaleups #purposedriven #impactdriven
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November to look forward to! Scale-up founder, apply today to Founders to Finland and harness the opportunity of a lifetime. 💥 This 7-day deep dive into the Nordic business ecosystem brings you to the happiest country on Earth. 👉Explore Slush 2024 with a free ticket. 👉Get a crash course to the Finnish business culture. 👉Build your legacy in a place that shares your values and is committed to making a better world for all. 🚀 But be fast, the time is running out! ⌛ Applications until September 1. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gyQ8vng7 #FoundersToFinland2024 #technology #innovation #innovationecosystem #technology #AI #purposedriven #impact #venture #businessexpansion #scaleups
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✨ Week 2 of the 90 Day Finn Program: A Week of Glimmers* ✨ This week was packed with insights and inspiration as we explored business opportunities in Helsinki. Here are the highlights: 🚀 Kicking it off with Business Finland We dove deep into Finland’s strengths: clean tech, new materials, a thriving startup ecosystem, and more. It’s tough to pick just one highlight, but here’s a standout learning and a powerful quote: ▶ Did you know? Finland is home to 12 unicorns and 5 soonicorns! ▶ Participant Insight: "My perception of Finland? The future is here. In tech, media, and ideology." – Diego Vazquez Lozano, 90 Day Finn 2024 ⚗ Visiting Kemira: A century of expertise At Kemira, we discovered how their sustainable chemicals touch our daily lives, from safe drinking water to packaging for online (food) orders. ▶ Surprising Fact: We’ve all likely used Kemira’s chemicals! Whether it’s in our drinking water or the paper products we use, Kemira’s innovations are integral to everyday life. 💡 Inspiration at Maria 01 with Nordea and Urban Tech Helsinki Maria 01 never fails to inspire, especially when paired with insights from Nordea and Urban Tech Helsinki. Here are some key takeaways: ▶ How Maria 01 Became Helsinki's Hub for Startups and Innovation? Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQuMbnYr ▶ Nordea's Legacy: Nordea Startup & Growth has supported Finnish startups for 11 years—the longest in any Nordic country. ▶ Urban Tech's Urgency: Cities consume 78% of the world’s energy and generate over 60% of greenhouse gas emissions. With 70% of the global population projected to live in cities by 2050, the time to invest in urban tech is now. 🎨 A visit to Aalto University Aalto University’s positive impact on the Helsinki ecosystem is immense. We explored the Aalto Startup Center and enjoyed a guided tour of the campus artwork by Dr. Outi Turpeinen — a true highlight of the week. ▶ Coming soon: Stay tuned for our article on how Helsinki connects impact, creativity, and business. Some video production is also ongoing, as the ones who pay close attention might have noticed already. 🇫🇮 Wrapping it up with "Fuel Your Finnish" by Varpu Rusila from Her Finland We ended the week with a fun workshop on Finnish culture and language. What better way to sign off than with a bit of Finnish? ▶ Phrase of the day: Ihanaa viikonloppua = Have a nice weekend! Which of these highlights inspires you the most? Let us know in the comments! *Glimmers are those tiny micro-moments of joy, vital even in the business world. Here’s to more Glimmers in the coming weeks Chloe Straw, Diego Vazquez Lozano, Hiromi Yamada, Marina Barboza, Megumi Umeda, Parthvee Jain, Rajul Garg, Rodolphe Célestin, Sagar T., Staci LaToison, Thines Rao R., Veronika Marsland, Vincent Marsland, MBA 🙌 #90DayFinn2024 #BusinessExpansion #Nordics #WhyHelsinki #HelsinkiHappiness #LifeInHEL
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Application closing soon! ⌛ Don't miss the opportunity to join Venture Nordics Program, a totally unique experience brought to you by the City of Helsinki. 🇫🇮 Offering inside access to a top-performing European market, Venture Nordics invites 9 adventurous investors to Helsinki, Finland, to expand their global venture network in only 7 days.💥 Apply now – before August 18th! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gPAqU4qi #venturenordics #investinhelsinki #venturecapital #lpinvestors #internationalfunds #whyhelsinki
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Our dynamic duo, Tian and Panu, are doing a fantastic job of connecting international investors with the best opportunities in Helsinki, all while strengthening ties with the local venture ecosystem. Learn more about our mission to make international investors fall in love with #helsinki as well as our great programs 👇🏽
🏙️ Introducing our new member Helsinki Partners: Fostering international growth in Finland. Helsinki Partners is a city marketing, investment and talent attraction company wholly owned by the City of Helsinki. The company’s main goal is to create international business opportunities to Finland, fostering growth for local companies. The company's strategic initiatives team focuses on internationalizing the venture capital ecosystem in Finland. The team's efforts are directed towards attracting limited partner investors from abroad to Finnish venture capital funds, facilitating introductions between these two and encouraging international funds to establish a presence in Finland. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/dtZjUpau
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Time flies when you're having fun! The first week of 90 Day Finn 2024 is a wrap. We eased into the program with a little bit more focus on the life-part of life-work-balance. We are in Helsinki after all... 😉 Kiitos to our partners who made the first week possible. Day 1 It all kicked-off with a breakfast, keynotes by our CEO Clarisse Berggårdh and Elina Järvenpää from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, as well as Pecha Kucha presentations from the participants themselves. Afterwards we toured the co-working space for the 90 Day Finns, Epicenter Helsinki! The first day ended with a breathtaking sunset at Ravintola Toppa 🌇 Day 2 Our Helsinki-genius Heidi Johansson hosted a 90 minute walking tour for the 90 Day Finns to give them a first overview of the city. They LOVED it! 😍 What do you think was their favourite stop? You can find the full tour on our Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dhuiqSJ6 Day 3 A free day for the 90 Day Finns to catch up with work and get settled in Helsinki 💻 Day 4 A visit to Business Helsinki explained how they support the growth of local entrepreneurs, businesses, and innovation. Our biggest learning? The 90 Day Finns ask exceptional good questions! International House Helsinki gave answers how arriving in Helsinki as an international newcomer works. Day 5 You can't have your first week in Helsinki without a proper sauna experience. Lonna Sauna is on the island of Lonna in the archipelago just in front of the city center of Helsinki 🏝 "I enjoyed every bit of it. 3S - Sauna, swimming, and soul-satisfying." - Sagar T. "Thank you for the chance to not just be part of an awesome experience but a memory to cherish for a lifetime." - Parthvee Jain "The kids are still talking about the trip." - Vincent Marsland, MBA "Finnish sauna and swimming in the Baltic Sea, two very unique firsts for us." - Staci LaToison Day 6 No official program. The 90 Day Finns discovered Helsinki on their own. Getting a library card, hiking around a near by lake, trying Finnish treats at Café Ekberg... sounds like the perfect Sunday ☕ If you can't wait for the weekly recaps on LinkedIn (we couldn't either), follow us on Instagram to get your daily dose of #90DayFinn2024 👉 https://lnkd.in/dB8fxFrM #businessexpansion #nordics #whyhelsinki #helsinkihappiness #lifeinhel
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