Pitch of Finland - "Turning the Investor Chair"
About this event
The Pitch of Finland collides two iconic formats: the sharp scrutiny of Lion's Den and the crowd-powered drama of The Voice. The result is a night that's genuinely entertaining and educational, built for people who want to understand how real angel investing decisions get made, not just watch a pitch competition.
📅 September 24th
📍 Maria 01, Helsinki
🎥 Livestreamed
🔒 Private event — 100 seats in the room
8 of Finland's most promising startups pitch live in front of a jury of seasoned investors and operators.
Hosting the night: Claes-Mikko Nilsen
Co-founder of FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network) and Principal at NordicNinja VC, one of the most recognizable voices in Nordic angel investing, and famous for his sharp, entertaining style as a pitch moderator.
On the jury:
Elias Aalto (Co-founder of Wolt, Angel Investor, Host of Bängeri)
Kim Väisänen (Serial Entrepreneur and Investor)
Noora Keskievari (Consumer Entreprenuer & Investor)
Pekka Samuelsson (FIBAN most active angel of the Year 2024)
Who this is for: Business and tech leaders who are actively angel investing, thinking about starting, or simply curious how it's done.
This is a curated crowd. Expect Finland's sharpest operators, investors, and future angels in one place.
After the pitches: Networking - a chance to meet others in the room who share your curiosity about angel investing, from first-timers to seasoned investors.
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