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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We invite family offices, endowments & foundations, institutional investors and HNWIs to meet up with the top tier of international venture.
We gather the American megafunds, the European leaders and the best Nordic funds - combined managing over 100 billion $.
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Through a series of curated gatherings, we bring together top VCs and rising star founders to celebrate the Nordic startups gaining traction right now.
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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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Sommarminglet is an exclusive & high-level tech and political event in Stockkholm created by the founders of Voi and Kry.
Together with Kinnevik we host an exclusive dinner and join Sommarminglet with a selected Mesh Collective group.
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Join us for one of Europes largest and most "hygge" tech events in Copenhagen. We host a Mesh Collective exclusive lunch experience introduced the Mesh Momentum Dinner and launch the conference with the official Mesh x TechBBQ pre-party. That and much more at this year’s TechBBQ.
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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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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.
Mesh 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.
Mesh San Francisco
October 4-6th 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 intimate dinners throughout the year, mixing relevant founders and investors in curated settings across the Nordics and beyond.
Whether it’s at a hidden gem in Copenhagen, with our friends at Sommarminglet, or a Mesh Collective Founders’ Dinner in San Francisco, these dinners offer the informal dialogue and shared experiences needed to build real trust and lasting partnerships.
Mesh LP/GP
Throughout 2025
We invite family offices, endowments & foundations, institutional investors, and HNWIs to connect with the top tier of international venture, including American megafunds, European leaders, and the most active Nordic funds.
LP/GP is a closed-door format for direct conversations about market trends, capital deployment, fund strategy, and ecosystem growth.
As American tech continues to dominate and European and Nordic venture scales rapidly, these sessions offer a space to compare approaches, align interests, and build strong investor–founder networks.
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On April 1st, we brought together 60 VCs, 70 LPs, top-tier founders, and political leaders at Mesh Youngstorget — inviting family offices, endowments, institutional investors, and HNWIs.
With over $100B in AUM represented, speakers like Erna Solberg, Luke Pappas, and Agate Freimane discussed European venture opportunities and the growing bridge between the Nordics and Silicon Valley. -
On October 20, we’re bringing LP/GP back to Mesh Youngstorget during Oslo Innovation Week — gathering leading VCs, LPs, family offices, and HNWIs for a closed-door session focused on long-term capital, Nordic growth, and global venture trends.
Mesh Momentum
Throughout 2025
Mesh Momentum is a new series of curated gatherings by Mesh Collective, designed to spotlight the most exciting Nordic startups and the investors backing them. Each edition brings together a trusted group of top VCs, founders, and ecosystem leaders for focused moments of connection and celebration.
Held in key cities across the Nordics, Mesh Momentum blends exclusivity with high energy, highlighting the teams and companies gaining serious traction right now.
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August 26th, 2025 @ Matrikel1
To kick off TechBBQ 2025, we’re hosting an exclusive dinner celebrating the Nordic companies gaining momentum — and the VCs backing them.
An invite-only evening of connection, conversation, and celebration with rising star founders and top investors.
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October 20th, 2025 @ Mesh Oslo
As part of Oslo Innovation Week, we’re hosting a more intimate edition of Mesh Momentum — spotlighting the Nordic startups gaining traction and the VCs backing them.
With a trusted group of around 100 founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, this invite-only dinner offers a relaxed atmosphere for informal conversations and meaningful new connections.
The evening will be followed by the official Oslo Innovation Week party.
TechBBQ
August 2025
One of this 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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A signature gathering during TechBBQ, this invite-only lunch brings together 100 of Mesh Collective’s closest friends, collaborators, and community members for an unforgettable afternoon filled with bold flavors, creative energy and meaningful conversations, set in a uniquely cool Copenhagen venue.
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On August 26th, we’re hosting an exclusive dinner at Matrikel1 celebrating the Nordic startups gaining serious traction, and the VCs backing them.
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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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On October 20, we’re bringing LP/GP back to Mesh Youngstorget during Oslo Innovation Week — gathering leading VCs, LPs, family offices, and HNWIs for a closed-door session focused on long-term capital, Nordic growth, and global venture trends.
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October 20th, 2025 @ Mesh Oslo
As part of Oslo Innovation Week, we’re hosting a more intimate edition of Mesh Momentum — spotlighting the Nordic startups gaining traction and the VCs backing them.
With a trusted group of around 100 founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders, this invite-only dinner offers a relaxed atmosphere for informal conversations and meaningful new connections.
The evening will be followed by the Oslo Innovation Week Opening Party.
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After last year’s success, Mesh will host once again the official opening party for Oslo Innovation Week. With over 1,000 sign-ups in 2024, we can’t wait to host the event this year!
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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.
