International & Local
Startups
We help grow the Helsinki startup ecosystem through personal connections to foreign investors. Not from around here? Get in touch and we’ll help you get your feet on the ground.
Events & More
Startup Space
Tired of working alone? Join us in our 24/7 virtual co-working space, community, and events platform.
Check the calendar and get easy access to free startup services & professionals!
Startup/Investor Events
Refine your pitch
Looking for feedback on your latest deck? We’re happy to give an outside pair of eyes and update your information in our Dealflow tool. Get in touch with Panu Maula:
Panu Maula
Venture Advisor
+358 40 669 3888
panu.maula@hbh.fi
Want to get your idea off the ground?
Our friends at NewCo Helsinki are happy to connect early-stage entrepreneurs to business advisors, support measures, and local accelerators:
For foreign startups
Enter the Nordics or Europe– the easy way
We’re motivated to help your startup expand into Helsinki. Take advantage of our Business Specialists for introductions to key players and potential partners, or get practical advice on how to establish yourself here.
Want to grow your startup in Finland?
The Finnish Startup Permit makes it possible for international growth entrepreneurs to build a startup company in Finland and to become part of Finland’s vibrant startup ecosystem. The permit is meant for innovative startup founders coming from countries outside the European Union.
Great access to talent
Helsinki offers a huge pool of technical and creative talent. And as an employer, the timing is perfect. Growth companies like Wolt, Smartly, and Supercell have trained Helsinki’s tech workers what real growth looks like, and they’re hungry for new opportunities.
Helsinki as a Service
What sets Helsinki apart is great access to services for young and established companies alike. It comes in many flavors, like fast 4G across the whole country, innovative testbeds for sectors like self-driving, proactive city and government organizations, and much more.
