Attracting Capital—VC or Private

About the Event

We are excited to invite ESCALTECH participants hands-on hybrid session that explains 2 perspectives on Attracting investmnets – VC and Private investments. You will hear from a VC partner who makes funding decisions every day and from an advisor who helps industrial and tech-driven SMEs get ready for outside capital.

Why attend?
Leave with a pitch-deck template and a checklist you can act on immediately.
Get a plain-language explanation of VC expectations.
Understand exactly what proof points you need at each funding stage.
Hear concrete examples—both successes and missteps.

Event details

Location:
In person: Eteläranta 10, Helsinki
Online: Teams (Teams link has been sent to ESCALTECH companies)
Fee: the event is free of charge for ESCALTECH participants
Date & time: 15th May 2025, 10:00 – 12:00 (EEST)

Tentative Agenda

10:00 – 10:50	VC Basics & Stage Expectations – Sointu Karjalainen, FOV Ventures • How VC funds really work and why “power-law” returns shape every decision. • What makes a startup fundable at Pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A. • Pitching to both “greed and fear”: practical tips and a deck template.
10:50 – 10:55	Short break
10:55 – 11:45	Preparing SMEs for Private Investment – Martin Goroško, Tallinn Science Park Technopol & AIRE • Steps industrial and tech-driven SMEs should take before approaching investors. • Common pitfalls when seeking growth capital and how to avoid them. • Mentorship resources and follow-up support.
11:45 – 12:00~	Open Q&A with both speakers

REGISTER FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE

Deadline to register for in person attendance is 09.05.2025