Startup Summit Kuopio
For Investors
A practical event for investors and partners who want to see what is being built in Eastern Finland and meet the founders behind it.
Investor view
See the regional pipeline without the noise.
Startup Summit Kuopio is a practical event for investors who want to see what is being built in the region and meet the people behind it.
The event is built around startup pitches, focused conversations and a realistic view of early-stage teams, not polished theatre or generic networking.
Who should attend
This event is for
The event is relevant for investors, operators and partners looking for early-stage companies, research-based opportunities and regional ecosystem insight.
Angel investors
For investors looking for early-stage companies, founder conversations and visibility into the regional startup pipeline.
Early-stage investors
For funds and investment actors interested in startup teams from Eastern Finland and nearby ecosystems.
Corporate partners
For companies looking for innovation, collaboration opportunities, pilot cases or emerging technologies.
Operators and advisors
For experienced operators interested in advisory, board or mentoring roles with early-stage companies.
Why attend
Join if you want
Better deal flow visibility
- An overview of early-stage startups from Eastern Finland.
- A closer look at research-based and technology-driven companies.
- A realistic view of where teams are today and where they may go next.
- Early signal before companies are visible in larger startup events.
Focused conversations
- Direct access to founding teams in a small, focused setting.
- Clearer thinking and honest discussion over over-polished pitching.
- Opportunities to connect during pitch sessions, matchmaking and networking.
- A better understanding of how the regional ecosystem is developing.
During the event
What you get
The programme gives investors a direct view of selected startups, founder thinking and ecosystem development.
Startup pitches
A curated set of startup pitches from across Eastern Finland, with short and structured pitch sessions.
The format is designed to make it easier to understand the team, the opportunity and the current stage of the company.
Investor access
- Direct access to founding teams.
- Time for questions, feedback and follow-up conversations.
- Speed-dating matchmaking and informal networking.
- Connection opportunities during and after the event.
How to participate
Attend as an investor or partner
Join the pitch sessions, take part in matchmaking and connect with relevant teams during the event or afterwards.
Best fit for investors
- Attend the full programme or join the pitch and networking parts.
- Meet selected startups and ask direct questions.
- Use the event to identify teams worth following up with.
- Build relationships with regional ecosystem actors.
Best fit for partners
- Discover startups relevant to your organisation or industry.
- Connect with founders, researchers and business developers.
- Explore pilots, partnerships, advisory roles or customer relationships.
- Understand what kind of startup activity is emerging in the region.
Want to attend as an investor?
Pre-register to receive event updates, ticket information and announcements about the pitch competition and networking opportunities.
Sponsors & partners
Startup Summit Kuopio is organized in collaboration with regional ecosystem partners.
