Neon lights, techno, and more visitors than ever before: Slush in Helsinki attracts startups, investors, and tech enthusiasts from all over the world. We've taken a look around Helsinki for you.
As in previous years, the focus is primarily on dealmaking: According to the organizers, 4,600 early-stage startup founders will meet 2,600 investors, making Slush the largest gathering of venture capital in the world. And attendees can even follow at least one of the deals live: The winner of the Slush 100 pitching competition will receive a €1 million investment from five renowned investors. (Image: Julius Konttinen)