Founders Live Helsinki
Schedule
Thu Sep 04 2025 at 04:00 pm to 07:00 pm
UTC+03:00Location
Maria 01 | Helsinki, ES
About this Event
Founders Live Helsinki
Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Founders Live Helsinki - Pitching Competition!
Launched in 2011 in Seattle, Founders Live inspires and entertains entrepreneurs through its unique 99-second pitch format. What started as a local event has grown into a global movement, with 125 chapters worldwide, including one right here in Helsinki. Founders Live stage in Helsinki lights up every 3 months to showcase 5 pitches of some of the most innovative startups in the region. This tradition brings together innovators, investors, and the community to celebrate bold ideas in an electrifying atmosphere.
Join us in Helsinki to experience the energy of a worldwide pitching phenomenon firsthand!
Key Numbers:
- 5 Startup Founders 🚀
- 99-second pitch presentation 🦄
- 4 minutes of audience Q&A đź‘€
- Your Vote for the winner! đź’«
+You can expect entrepreneurs, investors, founders, business and tech experts in the audience for quality networking.
Let’s discover the next BIG THING for Finland.
After-party at Helkan Baari with special prices 🪄✨
Know someone who should attend?
Delivered by
Helsinki City Leader:
Community Managers: ,
Main Partner: Sisu Factory
Invited Guests
- FIBAN angel investors
- Icebreaker.VC
- Monttu Venture
- Spintop Ventures
- Maki VC
- Wave Ventures
Competing Founders and Startups
TBA
Interested in pitching? Apply here
Know someone who should pitch? Open The Door
Too shy to pitch? Thats ok!
Winners
The Founders Live winners package includes:
- The with over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
- An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global event in the fall
- Possibility for a one-quarter free membership to GC Club (if admitted)
If you wish to support local founders please email [email protected]
Our Partners
Do you want to be part of it?
We’re hosting these events to support entrepreneurship and innovation in the region. By joining as a sponsor, you’ll not only support this cause but also gain exclusive visibility among founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals.
Your brand will receive special mentions during the program and be featured on the event page, viewed by thousands locally. Send us an email at - [email protected]
See you!
Enter the Prime Time Pitch Challenge!
This is your chance to share your story in a 99-second pitch video.
Prizes start at 99 votes.
Top-voted founders compete live in our Prime Time global tournament this fall!
Deadline for entries: July 16
What do you need help with?
Nick will connect you directly to a partner who can help.
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Tell them to attend an event, pitch their startup, or even lead a Founders Live city.
Agenda
đź•‘: 03:45 PM - 04:30 PM
Doors open: Networking, Snacks and Drinks
đź•‘: 04:30 PM - 05:45 PM
Main Program (Pitch Competition)
đź•‘: 05:45 PM - 06:00 PM
Voting and Pith Competition Winner Announcement
đź•‘: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Afterparty Networking (Helkan Bar)
Where is it happening?
Maria 01, 16 Lapinlahdenkatu, Helsinki, FinlandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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