Nordea to Support Business Growth at Slush 2025

Nordea Bank Abp will participate for the ninth consecutive year as a main partner of the Slush startup event in Helsinki, scheduled for November 2025. The bank plans to facilitate connections between entrepreneurs and investors, offering support and insights to companies across various growth stages. The event is expected to draw over 13,000 attendees, including 6,000 startups and 3,500 investors.

In the current economic climate, supporting business growth is a key focus for Nordea. The bank emphasizes its role in providing the expertise and connections necessary for company success. This year's Slush is anticipated to bring together a significant number of global participants.

Nordea will host its "Investor Speed Dating" event, where selected Nordic scale-up companies will have the opportunity to pitch their businesses to international investors. The bank's startup financing experts will also be available at their booth to offer advice. Additionally, Nordea is organizing an "Investor Day Dinner" for networking prior to the main event days.

The bank highlighted Vaylo, a SaaS company transforming the travel industry, as an example of a business it supports. Vaylo's CEO, Karin Whitlock, described Nordea's "Investor Speed Dating" as a valuable experience for building confidence and stress-testing their business model.

Nordea also noted an increase in its lending to startups, reflecting companies' pursuit of funding for expansion. These initiatives underscore Nordea's commitment to enabling growth for emerging businesses.