Founders Live Helsinki

Founders Live Helsinki is set to take place on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Maria 01 – Building 1, located in central Helsinki. This event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, and members of the startup ecosystem for a lively pitch competition in a happy hour format.

Five entrepreneurs will present their ideas in 99-second pitches, followed by a question-and-answer session with the audience. Attendees will have the opportunity to vote for the startup they believe should win. In addition to the competition, participants can enjoy networking, snacks, beverages, and discussions with some of Finland’s leading innovators and investors.

Event Information

• Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
• Time: 15:45 – 18:00 (followed by an afterparty)
• Location: Maria 01 – Building 1, 16 Lapinlahdenkatu, Helsinki, Finland
• Afterparty Venue: Helkan Bar

Schedule

• 15:45 – Networking, snacks, and drinks
• 16:30 – Announcements, sponsors, and pitch competition
• 18:00 – Networking at the afterparty in Helkan Bar

Participating Founders & Startups

• Robert Ramstedt – Reissujuna
• Anton Petrushenkov – FastSight AI
• Zahra Deljoomanesh – IrisStars
• Basar Kaya – Fedu AI
• Akshenndra Garg – ZennAgents

Notable Guests

Angel investors and venture firms that have been invited include:

• FIBAN
• Icebreaker.VC
• Monttu Venture
• Spintop Ventures
• Maki VC
• Wave Ventures

Awards for the Champion

• Professional Boost membership, providing over $1M in cash savings on more than 100 startup tools and services
• Qualification for the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers, with the opportunity to progress to the global competition

Community Organizers

• City Leader: Roman Shamray
• Community Managers: Vlada Ermak, Jaakko Pakarinen

Collaborators & Supporters

Sisu Factory • GC Club • GoFaster.VC • Maria 01 • Petrol Advertising • Success.ai • The Social Network • 4i Tech

Reasons to Participate

• Engage with the dynamic Finnish startup community
• Cast your vote for the next significant innovation from Helsinki
• Connect with founders, investors, and industry professionals
• Enjoy refreshments and an afterparty with fellow innovators