EntrepreneurSHIP Cruise: Stockholm → Helsinki
Join one of Europe’s most unique pre-SLUSH experiences: the EntrepreneurSHIP, hosted by London & Partners, bringing together corporates, investors, and leading founders from across Europe for an exclusive overnight journey from Stockholm to Helsinki.
This is not a conference. It’s a curated networking and business experience, beginning with a high-impact ecosystem event at Epicenter Stockholm, continuing onboard the Viking Line ferry, and culminating in the Epicenter Helsinki Investor × Founder Night, the largest ecosystem event at SLUSH with 300–400 attendees.
Start2 Group is excited to support London & Partners in this initiative and to bring a selected delegation of corporates, investors, and scale-ups from Germany and beyond to join the journey.
No SLUSH ticket required.
Event and Ferry access, dinner, and breakfast are included at no cost.
Cabins and travel expenses are self-booked and self-paid.
👥 Who You’ll Meet!
Expect a mix of founders, investors, and innovation leads from companies like HSBC, NatWest, Moody's, Google for Startups, BBVA, JCDecaux, Getty Images, Fidelity CAT, Molten Ventures, Spin Ventures, Jacobsen Family Office, as well as top Nordic & DACH firms and scaleups.
🌊 Why EntrepreneurSHIP?
Gain pre-Slush visibility among 400+ founders, investors, and corporates.
Build cross-market relationships (UK–Nordics–DACH) before the main event.
Travel and network alongside Europe’s most active innovation leaders.
Be part of a select delegation curated by Start2 Group and London & Partners.
📅 Program Snapshot
Monday, Nov 17 📍 Epicenter Stockholm
⏰ 11:30 – 15:00: From London to the Nordics: Where the Journey Begins (Networking Event)
A curated event bringing together the UK’s top innovators with the Nordic ecosystem.
Expect powerful keynotes, networking lunch, deeptech and scale-up panels, and curated investor matchmaking.
⏰ 15:30: Board the EntrepreneurSHIP
Join the delegation aboard the Viking Line ferry to Helsinki.
⏰ 16:30 – 19:00: Mini Summit Onboard
Startup pitching, corporate networking, and investor conversations.
⏰ 19:30 – late: Dinner & Connections Onboard
Continue the conversations in an informal setting with European partners.
Tuesday, Nov 18 📍 Epicenter Helsinki
⏰ 10:10: Arrival in Helsinki
⏰ 11:00 – 18:00: Work & Meet at UK House / Epicenter
Possibility to also attend other side events and explore Helsinki.
⏰ 18:30 – 22:30: Investor × Founder Night (Exclusive Networking Event)
Curated guest list of 400+ founders, investors, corporates, and ecosystem leaders from across Europe
Live DJs, spotlight intros, interactive zones, and more
🎯 Who Should Join?
This opportunity is ideal for:
Scale-ups exploring expansion to the UK and Scandinavia
Investors seeking high-growth European tech ventures
Corporations looking to connect with innovation partners
Start2 Group especially invites DACH founders, investors, and ecosystem partners to apply and join our joint delegation with London & Partners.
💡 What’s Included?
✅ Access to the ecosystem event in Stockholm
✅ Ferry networking program (dinner, breakfast, onboard summit)
✅ Access to the Helsinki investor × founder event
💰 Cost Overview
Participation, meals, and event access are free for accepted delegates.
Cabins (€65–€220) and individual travel (flights/hotels) are self-paid.
Space is limited; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to active investors, corporates, and high-growth scale-ups.
📝 How to Join
Participation is by application only.
Click “Register” to apply for a seat with the Start2 Group delegation (per person attending).
We review applications multiple times per day, together with London & Partners.
If selected, you’ll receive:
A link to book your ferry cabin (Viking requires participants to use this link!)
Details for the networking events.
Please do not book your flights or accommodations until you receive written confirmation of your participation.
🚀 Spots are limited. Applications close October 31, 2025, or earlier once capacity is reached.
This is your chance to set sail with Europe’s leading innovation networks and start SLUSH week already connected.
⚓ About Us
London & Partners is the business growth and destination agency for London, helping companies expand globally through curated programs and international collaboration.
Start2 Group is a global innovation platform empowering ecosystems, scaleups, investors, and corporates to rise and scale bold, innovative ideas. We are proud to support this initiative as a delegation partner, helping bridge the German and European ecosystems with the UK and Nordics