The Nordics have the critical mass to become a startup superpower. We have an abundance of high quality startups, established VCs, and we lead Europe in unicorn density and top-tier talent.
It is time for great founders and investors across the region to properly connect and to create a gateway for international capital.
Who joined us in 2025
The Collective
Founders
We are connecting the top established founders of our region and the fastest rising stars.
Investors
We are building bridges between the super-angels, leading VCs and LPs of our region.
On April 21 2026 we once again invite family offices, endowments & foundations, institutional investors and HNWIs to meet up with the top tier of international venture.
We gather the US megafunds, the EU leaders and the best Nordic funds - combined managing over 100B $.
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Luke Pappas
PARTNER
NEA (New Enterprise Associates) -
Johan Andresen
OWNER & CHAIRMAN
Ferd -
Erna Solberg
LEADER OF THE CONSERVATIVE PARTY
Prime Minister 2013-2021 -
Karl-Christian Agerup
Northzone / StartupLab / Antler / NATOs Innovation Fund / Schibsted
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Aaron Gershenberg
MANAGING PARTNER
Pinegrove Venture Partners -
Agate Freimane
GENERAL PARTNER
Norrsken VC -
Gabriel Vasquez
PARTNER
Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) -
Jimmy Fussing Nielsen
FOUNDING PARTNER
Heartcore Capital -
Pia Michel
PRIMA MATERIA
Head of New Projects -
Ted Persson
PARTNER
EQT Venture -
Sami Niemi
GENERAL PARTNER
Spintop Ventures -
Espen Malmo
FOUNDING PARTNER
Skyfall -
Jacob Key
FOUNDING PARTNER
Luminar -
Tom Even Mortensen
FOUNDING PARTNER
Sandwater -
Jesper Søgaard
FOUNDING PARTNER
Dreamcraft Ventures -
Magne Uppman
FOUNDING PARTNER
Snö -
Sara Rywe
PARTNER
byFounders -
Jørn Lyseggen
FOUNDER
Meltwater & Shack15 Ventures -
Anders Mjåset
FOUNDER & CEO
Mesh Community
Connecting the Nordic Startup Scene
Bringing 150 key Nordic founders, operators, investors and executives to Golden Gate City
Explore the Full Programme
For the first time, we will host experiences spanning the entire Nordic region. Join proven company creators and their champions. And gain access to trips to San Francisco, networking adventures in northern Norway and strategically chosen community events across the Nordics.