Finnish PE-VC Summit
Building Growth
8 October 2026
Main gathering of the Finnish PE/VC industry
Finnish PE-VC Summit is the Finnish Venture Capital Association’s main event of the year. Bringing together 300+ General Partners, Limited Partners and industry professionals, the Summit is the premier annual gathering for Finland’s private equity and venture capital industry. The Finnish PE-VC Summit brings you a day filled with thought-provoking discussions, insightful keynotes, and plenty of networking opportunities.
The Summit takes place on Thursday 8 October 2026 at Ravintola Töölö (old Helsinki School of Economics), Helsinki.
Finnish PE-VC Summit 2026 – 35 years building the future
Program
11:45–13.15 Lunch and registration
13:30 Welcome
The event is hosted by Lotta Backlund, Director of Brand, Communications and Culture, Miltton.
Opening Words
Anne Horttanainen, CEO, Finnish Venture Capital Association
Government Greetings
Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister
Keynote: Europe’s Moment: Reflections on a Year of Leadership in Private Capital
Elias Korosis, Global Investment Partner at Federated, Hermes GPE; Chair of Invest Europe (for 2025–2026)
What does international success really require? How owners, boards and management can build growth together.
Elina Björklund, Chair of the Board, Reima Group
15:00 Coffee break
15:45 Investment in Finland and Vexve
Morten Lundin, Managing Director, Pantheon Ventures
LP Panel Discussion
Anton Jacobson Gasslander, Partner, Cubera
Other panelists tbc soon
Panel hosts: Mia Sirkiä, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Saari Partners and Jussi Sainiemi, Partner, Voima Ventures
Skills of the Future
Perttu Pölönen, futurist, author
17:15–18:00 Coffee break
18:00 Building Growth Competition 2026
19:15 Summit Dinner
The evening features the annual industry awards ceremony. Guests will enjoy a delicious dinner, meaningful conversations and live music in a festive atmosphere. We will also take a journey through the 35-year history of the Finnish Venture Capital Association and the evolution of Finland’s venture capital and private equity industry.
***Changes possible.***
What, where and when?
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- Main event of the Finnish PE/VC industry
- The event will take place on 8 October 2026 in Helsinki
- The event is open to all members of the Finnish Venture Capital Association & invited guests
- 300+ participants
- Complimentary tickets reserved for LPs participating in Upside – Finnish Fundraising Forum on the preceding day
- The event will be held in English
- Price of a ticket is 365 € / person
- Registration is now open! For more information and to register, contact anne.pakkanen@paaomasijoittajat.fi
*We reserve the right to make changes.*
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