ARCTIC15 2027

About the event

ARCTIC15 is an annual startup and investor conference held in Helsinki, Finland. The event has run for fifteen years and is built around meetings between early-stage companies and people who fund or partner with them, with matchmaking, pitching and curated investor sessions forming the core of the programme.

The agenda covers a wide range of technology sectors, including AI, fintech, space tech, defence tech and life sciences, alongside tracks for limited partners and fund managers and an area where corporates look for innovation partners. Recent editions have taken place over two days at Kaapelitehdas, a former cable factory turned cultural venue on the Helsinki waterfront. The 2027 edition is branded as a growth edition and keeps the same city and venue.

Who should attend

Best suited to startup founders raising capital, angel and venture investors, fund LPs and corporate innovation teams interested in the Nordic and Baltic ecosystem. Attendees get structured one-to-one meetings, pitching opportunities and contact with investors across many sectors. App founders can use it for fundraising and networking, though mobile apps are not a dedicated focus.