Upside – Finnish Fundraising Forum
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The premier fundraising forum in Finland
Upside is an efficient matchmaking event connecting international LPs with the VC/PE funds active in the Finnish market. The event takes place on 8 October 2025 in Helsinki.
Secure your private meeting space by registering today and get ready to make valuable connections.
Secure your complimentary LP ticket here!For the best returns you’ll have to go to HEL* and back
Finland consistently delivers higher returns than the European average, and now is your chance to meet the GPs behind the results.
Upside is the premier fundraising forum in Finland’s private equity and venture capital landscape. Select your meetings in advance, wait in your private area and pick the best future returns.
36 pre-registered GPs
We have 36 pre-registered GPs – select the most prominent funds for pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings in a private setting.
Efficient
The day is reserved for pre-booked private meetings between GPs and LPs. No long speeches, no service providers, no hassle.
Easy
Book your flight to Helsinki Airport*, we’ll take care of the rest – from airport pick-up to seamless scheduling, this is the easiest way to meet the key players in Finnish private equity and venture capital.
Exclusive LP dinner
The evening is reserved for LPs only. We invite selected Finnish LPs to meet our international guests over dinner in a unique sauna restaurant on the waterfront.
LP pre-drinks
Meet other participating LPs on the night before by joining us for pre-drinks at the hotel – an exclusive chance to connect.
Why invest in Finnish funds?
The Finnish PE and VC fund returns are well above the European average,
with half of the funds in the best quartile.
The Nordic advantage
Trailblazing hub of innovation and technology
Examples of participating LPs
Want to hear more?
Finnish PE-VC Summit
Stay for another day and participate in the annual main event of the Finnish PE/VC Industry on 9 October 2025.
300+ PE/VC experts (GPs, LPs, service providers) will gather to discuss what’s new in the industry in Finland, Nordics and beyond. You’ll also have a chance to meet many of our Nordic and Baltic friends.
You can inquire about speaking opportunities as well.
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