Connecting key founders & investors to elevate the Nordics
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Our first signature Mesh Collective event. Bringing together 100 top level founders, investors and executives for the ultimate networking experience in the majestic Lofoten islands
Join us for northern lights, Arctic surfing and outdoor spa at this 3-day adventure.
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We are introducing an annual San Francisco event to connect Nordic founders with international capital - and to showcase the best of the Nordics to the best of SF.
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Mesh Collective will gather relevant people across the network for dinners throughout the year. Stay connected, experience cool new restaurants, and enjoy the informal dialogue needed to build trust and partnerships across the ecosystem.
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Our popular Venture Breakfast series continues for 2025. We kick-off the most important ecosystem events with a deep dive into the Nordic funding landscape together with 100 invite-only founders and investors.
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Join us for Slush, a startup and tech event held annually in Helsinki, Finland. With more than 12,000 attendees it is one of the biggest tech events in Europe.
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Join us for one of Europes largest and most "hygge" tech events in Copenhagen. With a long standing partnership between Mesh and TechBBQ, we offer a range of exciting opportunities for Mesh Collective members to engage with the more than 8500+ attendees.
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Oslo Innovation Week is at the heart of Nordic innovation. Uniting 80+ events driven by Norwegian and international incubators, investors, and the startup ecosystem highlighting actual solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals.
Mesh Community is the HQ for the week with parties, events, and workshops for Mesh Collective members to collaborate on.
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Representing the Nordic startup ecosystem at Arendalsuka - the largest political gathering in Norway held annually since 2012. The event’s mission is clear: strengthen the belief in political empowerment and democracy through open debate and involvement.
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During two days The Tech Arena will bring together thousands of business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and decision-makers for networking, knowledge sharing, and engaging discussions about innovation, entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology, and global megatrends in Stockholm.
Nusfjord
April 2-4th 2025
Adventure awaits at Nusfjord Arctic Resort. Set against the stunning northern sea and majestic mountains, Mesh Community will host 100 top Nordic and international profiles for an unforgettable 3-day experience.
Forge connections and create lasting memories through nature, exquisite dinners, and thrilling activities like fishing, kayaking, spa treatments, surfing, and RIB safaris under the Northern Lights.
San Francisco
October 3-6th 2025
Mesh San Francisco is a new annual Mesh Community event to connect the rising stars of the Nordic startup ecosystem with the Nordic establishment in San Francisco, and the local SF investors. It is an invite-only event for founders, investors, and executives.
We invite participants to join a creative and informal programme together with our friends at the renowned Shack15 and our network of SF located investors and successful founders.
We create a personal atmosphere accommodating high quality networking and a good frame for deep discussions on complex topics.
The Dinners
Join other Mesh Collective members for dinners throughout the year; mixing relevant founders, investors and executives.
Stay connected, experience cool new restaurants, and enjoy the informal dialogue needed to build trust and partnerships across the ecosystem.
The Venture Breakfasts
Throughout 2025
Alongside selected partners and Mesh Collective members, Mesh Community will continue the popular Venture Breakfast series.
This breakfast kicks off the most important ecosystem event in the Nordics on Day 1, setting a strong foundation for our community. With an invite-only 50/50 mix of founders and investors, we explore the VC landscape using the latest data and insights from top profiles. With over 200 on the waiting list for previous events, we’re excited to continue the series in 2025.
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Slush is a startup and tech event held annually in Helsinki, Finland. With more than 12,000 attendees it is one of the biggest tech events in Europe.
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What began as a small BBQ gathering for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs in a Copenhagen park in 2013 has transformed into TechBBQ—on of the the largest and most ‘hyggelig’ event in Scandinavia, drawing over 8,000 attendees.
TechBBQ and Mesh Community have had a long-standing partnership, hosting a successful Venture Breakfast this year. Today, they’re gearing up for an exciting 2025.
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The hub of Nordic innovation, Oslo Innovation Week unites over 80 events hosted by Norwegian and international incubators, investors, and the startup ecosystem, all focused on real solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals.
In partnership with Mesh Community, Oslo Innovation Week brings valuable events, parties, and networking opportunities to our community. Mesh Oslo serves as a key venue for activities throughout the week.
TechBBQ
August 2025
One of next year’s most exciting events, bringing tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and everyone in between to foster connection, collaboration and innovation. From the official pre-party at Matrikel1 to panels, workshops and drink sessions, every moment will be packed with opportunities to engage in the Nordic startup scene.
TechBBQ and Mesh Community have a long-standing partnership. Today, we’re gearing up for an exciting 2025.
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The night before TechBBQ officially begins, Matrikel 1 is the host of the official TechBBQ pre-party. With over 500 attendees and 1300+ on the waiting list for our 2024 event, we can only imagine what 2025 will be like. Join us!
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The perfect space for dinners, meet-ups, events and drink sessions. There’s ample room for collaboration and to once again showcase the Nordic community’s most forward-thinking companies.
Oslo Innovation Week
September 2025
The hub of Nordic innovation, Oslo Innovation Week unites over 80 events hosted by Norwegian and international incubators, investors, and the startup ecosystem, all focused on real solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals.
In partnership with Mesh Community, Oslo Innovation Week brings valuable events, parties, and networking opportunities to our community. Mesh Oslo serves as a key venue for activities throughout the week.
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Mesh serves as the HQ for OIW, featuring a multitude of events, parties, and meetups throughout the week. We help members in hosting, connecting and engaging with the ecosystem.
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In 2024, Mesh will host the official opening party for Oslo Innovation Week. With over 1,000 sign-ups this year, we can’t wait to host the next big events in 2025!
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The perfect space for dinners, meetups, events and drink sessions. There’s ample room for collaboration and to once again showcase the Nordic community’s most forward-thinking companies.
