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Bridging commercial innovation with global defense scale 🌐🛡️ We are incredibly excited to welcome Timothy D. Otten from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), US Department of War, to the Defence Tech Summit at ARCTIC15! DIU is the premier organization leading the commercial integration of technology for the U.S. military, driving rapid prototyping and scaling commercially derived technologies to address national security challenges. Why does this matter for the Nordic ecosystem? 🎯 Global Opportunity: With around 50 active commercial solicitations each year, DIU moves at commercial speeds, and because many of these opportunities are fully open to international partners, they are actively looking to strengthen and scale participation from the local industry and deep-tech teams. If you are a dual-use founder, deep-tech innovator, or investor looking to understand how commercial breakthroughs are shaping the next wave of global opportunity, you absolutely need to be in this room. 👉 Be part of the discussion and secure your spot: arctic15.com/#tickets #ARCTIC15 #ActionMatters #15thanniversary #DIU #Nordics

Swedish Gridly raises €1.2 million to automate localization and content workflows at scale Gridly, a Helsingborg-based AI-native localization platform, has secured €1.2 million (SEK 14 million) in fresh funding across two recent investment rounds. The raise was backed by several strategic investors, including gaming industry veteran Jörgen Larsson, founder and former CEO of Stillfront Group. Gridly provides AI-powered tools that help organizations manage multilingual content workflows, from content creation and localization to quality assurance and distribution. The investment will help strengthen its position as a leading AI-native platform for content orchestration and localization as demand grows for scalable multilingual content solutions. https://lnkd.in/dKvevdMN #nordicmade #sweden #funding #startups #martech #SaaS #gaming #contentmarketing #trending

AI in SaaS companies – current landscape and opportunities AI is no longer a buzzword for SaaS – it is changing how products are built, priced, and funded in the Nordics right now. DLA Piper Finland is hosting an invite-only side event for SaaS founders, operators, and investors to dig into. 📅 When: June 11, 2026 | 15:00–16:50  📍 Where: Cable Factory (Kaapelitehdas), Helsinki Agenda:  • Nordic VC Report & financing landscape with Jonathan Andersin, Partner at DLA Piper Finland • VC perspective on AI-driven growth with Juha Ruohonen, General Partner at Superhero Capital • SaaS pricing models and the real effects of AI with Sami Miettinen, Partner at @Translink Corporate Finance • Two rounds of group discussions – because the best insights come from the room • Free mingling to wrap it all up Interested in joining? This is an invitation-only session with limited seats. Please email malte@fenerum.com to request an invite. #ARCTIC15 #DLAPiperFinland #ActionMatters #15thanniversary #SaaS #AI #StartupEcosystem #Helsinki #Founders #Investors

What does it really take to build a globally competitive Nordic venture market? 🌐✨ Behind every groundbreaking venture fund is an LP. Limited Partners are the foundational investors who back venture funds, ultimately shaping the capital, expectations, and long-term structure of the entire startup ecosystem. That is why we are hosting the LP Summit at the 15th Anniversary Edition of ARCTIC15. This summit cuts through the noise to highlight the critical forces moving venture capital today—from liquidity and capital formation to trust and sustainable ecosystem growth. It is designed to offer a sharper, more transparent look at where the market is heading. How to Join the Room:💼 For LPs & Fund of Funds: Connect directly with the GPs driving the next wave of high-impact venture portfolios in the region.👉 Apply for the LP Summit here: https://lnkd.in/dVcHV5Yg 🚀 For GPs / Fund Managers: Meet international and local LPs actively looking to back strong, ambitious, and resilient funds. 👉 Secure your ARCTIC15 ticket to gain access: https://lnkd.in/d8aYNvK 🤝 Powered by Helsinki Partners We are proud to collaborate with Helsinki Partners, an organization dedicated to connecting leading LPs and GPs from around the world and seamlessly supporting their strategic engagement within our local ecosystem. Don’t miss this exclusive 15th-anniversary special edition track. Let's talk about what actually matters in venture capital right now. #actionmatters #ARCTIC15 #15thanniversary #LP Tian Yu

Former Microsoft and McKinsey operators raise $1M to automate enterprise cloud infrastructure management Oslo-based AI startup Cloudgeni has raised $1 million in funding from Nordic investors including byFounders Angel Collective, Startuplab, Antler, reMarkable CEO Vegard Gullaksen Veiteberg, and Danish entrepreneur Nicolaj Højer Nielsen. The company develops AI agents designed to automate cloud infrastructure operations and reduce the need for manual system management. Cloudgeni says it plans to use the funding to expand across the Nordics and the US, where it recently signed its first paying customer, while also hiring new team members to support growth. https://lnkd.in/dm-dEzmw #nordicmade #Norway #funding #startups #cloudtech #SaaS #trending Credit: Erlend Owesen

Fueling the next generation of founders and innovators! 🚀🎓 We are thrilled to welcome Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)—the powerhouse home behind Proakatemia and HUBS — as an official partner for the 15th Anniversary Edition of ARCTIC15! At the core of this partnership is a shared belief in a powerful truth: Human Potential Unlimited. Tampere is a massive breeding ground for top-tier entrepreneurial talent, and we are delighted to have their vibrant communities bringing that limitless energy to Helsinki. The Innovation Ecosystem Behind the Partnership: 🔥 Proakatemia – Renowned for its radically hands-on approach to business and team entrepreneurship, this unit is actively unlocking human potential by developing the future founders and strategic thinkers ready to scale the next big thing. 🌱 HUBS – The ultimate launchpad for sustainable entrepreneurship at Tampere. Through their specialized mentor networks, Sparring Clinics, and real-world company challenges, HUBS empowers students to turn bold ideas into impactful, boundless ventures. If you are an investor looking for fresh, highly driven tech talent, or a founder looking to connect with a forward-thinking community that refuses to place limits on what people can achieve, the Tampere team is an absolute must-meet on the floor. ⏳ Clock is ticking! Late Bird tickets for ARCTIC15 end in just a few days on May 31st. Lock in your pass before prices jump and meet the TAMK team on-site: https://lnkd.in/d8aYNvK #ARCTIC15 #15thAnniversary #HUBS #ActionMatters

Lithuania’s Kopa.ai raises €2 million seed round to expand agentic e-commerce platform Vilnius-based kopa.ai has raised €2 million in a seed round co-led by XTX Ventures and Practica Capital, with participation from Inovia Capital and angel investor Etan Ilfeld. The company builds an agentic AI platform that connects to e-commerce infrastructure and executes operational tasks such as campaign management, creative generation, and performance adjustments based on business context. Founded by operators with prior experience in direct-to-consumer commerce, the company reports early revenue traction following its public launch in late 2025. The new funding will be used to further develop its agent infrastructure and expand commercial activity over the next 12–18 months. https://lnkd.in/dc35g8mA #balticmade #Lithuania #funding #startups #SaaS #martech #trending

A robotics keynote you don’t want to miss. Real scale, real impact, real lessons from 10M deliveries. Ahti Heinla, CEO and co - founder of Starship Technologies shares what it actually takes to make Physical AI work. #ARCTIC15 #15thanniversary #ActionMatters

Juhani Mykkänen joins ARCTIC15 on June 11 to answer: what’s signal vs noise in AI? A rare founder’s take to cut through hype and make smarter bets. Secure your pass: https://lnkd.in/d8aYNvK

We’re delighted to warmly welcome Kvanttinova as an Arctic15 partner. Kvanttinova is a Finnish ecosystem focused on chips and chip-based systems, bringing together companies, researchers, and innovators working across microelectronics, photonics, and quantum technologies. By fostering collaboration, Kvanttinova helps turn ideas into real-world applications and strengthens Finland’s role in the future of chip-driven innovation. As an Arctic15 partner, Kvanttinova adds valuable deep-tech and semiconductor expertise to our community, and we’re excited to have them on board. Late bird tickets end on 31st — grab yours before it expires. #ActionMatters #ARCTIC15 #15thAnniversary #Kvanttinova