Some stories don’t begin on stage. They begin at a table. A founder sits down with an investor. A five-minute introduction turns into a one-hour conversation. A “maybe” becomes a follow-up. A follow-up becomes a term sheet. And sometimes, that term sheet becomes a company that defines a category. For fifteen years, those moments have happened at Arctic15.
Every June in Helsinki, founders with bold ideas have sat across from investors ready to deploy capital. Early conversations have turned into funding rounds. Partnerships have formed. Categories have emerged. And companies that once pitched in modest rooms have grown into global players.
As the organizer, ArcticStartup, we have had the privilege of witnessing these moments — not once, but thousands of times. We have seen first-time founders walk in with prototypes and walk out with investor follow-ups. We have seen funds discover unexpected markets. We have seen introductions that later became acquisitions. And we are proud of one thing above all: We built the nest where those stories began.
Now, in 2026, Arctic15 marks its 15th Anniversary Edition — not merely as a celebration of longevity, but as proof of consistency, trust, and results. You’re welcome to join us.
15 Years. Elevated Every Year.
What started in 2011 as a focused Nordic gathering has evolved into one of Europe’s most respected deal-driven startup platforms. But growth has never meant dilution.
Instead, every year we have raised the bar:
More curated meetings
Sharper matchmaking
Higher investor quality
Stronger international presence
More intentional formats designed for outcomes
In 2026, the numbers grow — but the focus sharpens. The Anniversary Edition will bring more people together, all connected through curated matchmaking and structured 1–1 meeting tables designed to maximize meaningful conversations. Because Arctic15 was never built for noise. It was built for momentum.
What Awaits in 2026
The 15th Anniversary Edition introduces a program built around discovery, connection, and execution:
100 Innovations – A curated showcase of breakthrough startups shaping the future
Startup Village – The beating heart of early-stage ambition
Experience Zones – Hands-on interaction with real products and traction
Deal Tank & Deal Room – Where high-stakes pitches meet serious investors
LP-GP Summit & Defence Tech Summit
Workshops, Speed Dating, curated Matchmaking
15th Year Reception & Anniversary Afterparty
Every detail of the format has been refined over fifteen years to serve one purpose: turning presence into progress.
A Special Thank You
To celebrate fifteen years of building this platform together with our community, we are launching exclusive anniversary ticket pricing.
For a limited time:
Startup Tickets from €49 (regular €149)
Standard Startup Tickets from €99 (regular €249)
Startup Booths from €499 (regular €1499)
It is our way of making high-impact access available to the next wave of founders ready to step into the room. However, as always, pricing increases as the event approaches.
Not a Cost. A Strategic Positioning.
Attending Arctic15 has never been about spending money on an event. It is about placing yourself in the room where future markets are discussed before they become headlines. It is about sitting across from the capital that can accelerate your growth. It is about being early in the right room.
Fifteen years in, we look back with gratitude. And forward with even greater ambition. Arctic15’s 15th Anniversary Edition is not a retrospective. It is a statement of where the ecosystem is going next. And it starts in Helsinki.
Arctic15
June 11–12, 2026
Helsinki, Finland
Tickets are now available. Click here to learn more & buy tickets.
Media Contact: editor@arcticstartup.com
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Read the orginal article: https://arcticstartup.com/arctic15-helsinki-2026/
