Connecting key founders & investors to elevate the Nordics
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Our first signature Mesh Collective event brought together 100 top-level founders, investors, and executives for the ultimate networking experience in the majestic Lofoten islands
Coming back in April 2026, join us for northern lights, Arctic surfing, and outdoor spa at this 3-day adventure.
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We introduced an annual San Francisco event to connect Nordic founders with international capital - and to showcase the best of the Nordics to the best of SF.
We are getting ready for the next edition in 2026.
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We invite family offices, endowments & foundations, institutional investors and HNWIs to meet up with the top tier of international venture.
We gather the American megafunds, the European leaders and the best Nordic funds - combined managing over 100 billion $.
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For our Nordic Founders’ Dinners in San Francisco we team up with partners such as Shack15 and Andreessen Horowitz to host top Nordic founders in the Bay area.
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Mesh Nusfjord
April 22-24 2026
Adventure awaits at Nusfjord Arctic Resort. Set against the stunning northern sea and majestic mountains, Mesh Community will host 100 top Nordic and international profiles for an unforgettable 3-day experience.
Forge connections and create lasting memories through nature, exquisite dinners, and thrilling activities like fishing, kayaking, spa treatments, surfing, and RIB safaris under the Northern Lights.
Coming 2026
Mesh Collective will hit our core cities in 2026 connecting the best our our international network with top local VCs. Stay tuned.
Mesh San Francisco
October 2026
Mesh San Francisco is a new annual Mesh Community event to connect the rising stars of the Nordic startup ecosystem with the Nordic establishment in San Francisco, and the local SF investors. It is an invite-only event for founders, investors, and executives.
We invite participants to join a creative and informal programme together with our friends at the renowned Shack15 and our network of SF located investors and successful founders.
We create a personal atmosphere accommodating high quality networking and a good frame for deep discussions on complex topics.
Dinners & side-events
Join other Mesh Collective members for intimate dinners throughout the year, mixing relevant founders and investors in curated settings across the Nordics and beyond.
Whether it’s for a secret meetup at Slush, with our friends at Sommarminglet, or a Mesh Collective Sauna sesh in San Francisco, these meetups offer the informal dialogue and shared experiences needed to build real trust and lasting partnerships.
Mesh LP/GP
April 21 2026
We invite family offices, endowments & foundations, institutional investors, and HNWIs to connect with the top tier of international venture, including American megafunds, European leaders, and the most active Nordic funds.
LP/GP is a closed-door format for direct conversations about market trends, capital deployment, fund strategy, and ecosystem growth.
As American tech continues to dominate and European and Nordic venture scales rapidly, these sessions offer a space to compare approaches, align interests, and build strong investor–founder networks.
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On April 1st 2025, we brought together 60 VCs, 70 LPs, top-tier founders, and political leaders at Mesh Youngstorget — inviting family offices, endowments, institutional investors, and HNWIs.
With over $100B in AUM represented, speakers like Erna Solberg, Luke Pappas, and Agate Freimane discussed European venture opportunities and the growing bridge between the Nordics and Silicon Valley.We can’t wait to return with another edition on April 21, 2026.
TechBBQ
August 2026
One of the year’s most exciting events, bringing tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and everyone in between to foster connection, collaboration, and innovation. From the official pre-party at Matrikel1 to panels, workshops, and drink sessions, every moment is packed with opportunities to engage in the Nordic startup scene.
TechBBQ and Mesh Community have a long-standing partnership. Today, we’re gearing up for an exciting 2026.
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The night before TechBBQ officially begins, Matrikel 1 is the host of the official TechBBQ pre-party. With over 800 attendees and 1200+ on the waiting list for our 2025 event, we can only imagine what 2026 will be like.
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A signature gathering during TechBBQ, this invite-only lunch brings together 100 of Mesh Collective’s closest friends, collaborators, and community members for an unforgettable afternoon filled with bold flavors, creative energy, and meaningful conversations, set in a uniquely cool Copenhagen venue.
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We’re always up to collaborate on something fun during the big events. Let us know if you’re in Copenhagen for TechBBQ 2026.
Nordic Founders’ Dinners in SF
Throughout 2026
For our Nordic Founders’ Dinners in San Francisco we team up with partners such as Shack15 and Andreessen Horowitz to host top Nordic founders in the Bay area.
The dinners confirmed our thesis; there is both need and a momentum for the Nordic ecosystem at the moment but better connections across + SF is needed. Something we doubled down on for our flagship event Mesh San Francisco.
Mesh Momentum
Coming 2026
Mesh Momentum is a new series of curated gatherings by Mesh Collective, designed to spotlight the most exciting Nordic startups and the investors backing them. Each edition brings together a trusted group of top VCs, founders, and ecosystem leaders for focused moments of connection and celebration.
Held in key cities across the Nordics, Mesh Momentum highlights the teams and companies gaining serious traction right now.
Oslo Innovation Week
September 2026
The hub of Nordic innovation, Oslo Innovation Week unites over 80 events hosted by Norwegian and international incubators, investors, and the startup ecosystem, all focused on real solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals.
In partnership with Mesh Community, Oslo Innovation Week brings valuable events, parties, and networking opportunities to our community. Mesh Oslo serves as a key venue for activities throughout the week.
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Mesh serves as the HQ for OIW, featuring a multitude of events, parties, and meetups throughout the week. We help members in hosting, connecting and engaging with the ecosystem.
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Mesh has hosted the official opening party both in 2024 and 2025, with over 1,000 sign-ups. Now we can’t wait to host the event in 2026!
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We’re always up to collaborate on something fun during the big events. Let us know if you’re in Oslo during Oslo Innovation Week 2026.
