Upside – Finnish Fundraising Forum
Practical information
The premier fundraising forum in Finland
Upside is an effective matchmaking event connecting international LPs and the biggest Finnish institutional investors with the VC/PE funds active in the Finnish market. The event took place for the very first time 2025 and will be arranged again on 7 October 2026 in Helsinki.
We will have a short joint program in the morning, and then the whole day is reserved for one-to-one meetings only. See the practical information here!
Registration is now open both for LPs and FVCA’s GP members – secure your spot today! To register or for more information, please contact anne.pakkanen@fvca.fi. Registration is open until 4th of September.
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.
41 registered GPs
In 2025, we had 41 registered GPs.
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 – 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, FVCA representives and hosts. 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, FVCA representives and hosts on the night before the event by joining us for pre-drinks – 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
Examples of PE/VC backed Finnish companies
In collaboration with:
Examples of LP participants in 2026
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 8 October 2026.
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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