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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.