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Happiness in Helsinki: Social safety, nature & trust

In Helsinki, we’re not saying we’ve figured it all out, but if happiness were a contest, we’d be the reigning champs. Seven times over, in fact. It’s not just us bragging – the World Happiness Survey says so. But what’s our secret sauce? Simple things, really: fairness in our paychecks, a buddy system that’s ironclad, choices in our hands, and a clea

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5 Future foodtech trends from Helsinki

Explore Helsinki’s top foodtech innovations—from cellular agriculture to vertical farming—and how they’re benefiting the global food industry.

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Helsinki: A European hotspot for VCs and startups 

As global venture capital activity trends slow down, Finnish VC funds raise a historic €265 million in the first half of 2023. Finland’s capital, Helsinki, has positioned itself as a prime destination for VCs and startups to have a strong year in 2024.  

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Finland investment opportunity guide

Learn why Finland stands out among the landscape of global investment hubs, and what makes the country a golden opportunity for global investors.

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Slush 2023 highlights: AI, gaming, and climatetech 

Helsinki Partners launches the world-renowned 90 Day Finn Program and the new Venture Nordics Program at Slush 2023, to establish Helsinki as the Nordic innovation hub for investment and technological advancement. 

Leo Capital co-founder and 90 Day Finn 2022 Shwetank Verma

Leo Capital brings talent expertise to Helsinki’s VC scene 

Founded in India, venture capital investor Leo Capital took the leap in late 2023 to expand to Europe. Helsinki won over co-founder Shwetank Verma and Europe-based Partner, Henry Goodwin. Discover Leo Capital’s Helsinki success story and learn how they are helping Finnish startups go global.