DEEP TECH INVESTOR DAY 2025
Deep Tech Investor Day is a curated, high-impact gathering for LPs, VCs, policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and a handful of top startup founders to share insights and strategies on how to unlock opportunities in this fast-growing space.
We come together for real conversations around Critical Tech opportunities, strategic investments, and the future of deep and dual-use innovation – in Europe broadly, and Finland in particular.
We review every registration to make sure only the most relevant voices are in the room. The event is limited to 250 participants – no noise, just signal.
Hosted by BSV Ventures in partnership with FiBAN, Helsinki Partners, Aalto University, and others.
14:00 – 14:30 Guest registration and networking
14:30 – 14:40 Welcoming worlds from:
Andrius Milinavicius, GP @ BSV Ventures
Ghita Wallin, Founder of MIMIR
Leigh Ewin, Community Manager at A-Grid
Miikka Miettinen, Dealflow Manager at FiBAN
Janne Laine, Vice President for Innovation at Aalto University
14.40–14.50 Introduction from Panu Maulaheimo, Helsinki Partners
14:50 – 15:10 Keynote by Kimmo Oila, CEO, Lexia Attorneys
15:10 – 15:55 LP Panel: “Professional LP Insights. Capital Allocation Strategies in Critical Tech” moderated by Erik Bhullar, GP @ BSV Ventures. Panelists include:
Inga Beiliūnienė, Member of the Executive Board & Chief Business Development Officer at ILTE (National Promotional Bank of Lithuania)
Nela Braun, Associate, Fund-of-funds at NATO Innovation Fund
Tarun Sharma, Partner & COO @ Nokia Ventures
15:55 – 16:30 Tripartite Battle - Founder vs. Investor vs. Politician: “How to Ensure a Deep Tech Company's Competitiveness in International Markets?”
Panelists: A candid conversation – and a bit of a verbal showdown moderated by Janiina Lammi (BSV Ventures & Helsinki Partners) – featuring:
A founder: Paula Viinamäki (Granarium)
An investor: Anssi Uimonen (Nordic Science Investments)
A politician: Ville Skinnari (MP, former Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade)
16:30 – 16:50 Coffee & Networking Break
16:50 – 17:30 VC “What’s next?” panel moderated by Sandra Golbreich, GP @ BSV Ventures. where we will talk about the future of venture, how we respond to market shifts, new trends, and where we see things going next. Panelists include:
Petr Šíma, GP at Depo Ventures
Mirva Laatunen, VC at Open Ocean
Jan Faflik, Investor at Tensor Ventures
and other panelists
16:30 – 18:30 Startup pitches.
(If you’re a startup – please, apply here)
What to expect:
Real conversations about the future of critical tech – from deep tech and life sciences to dual-use innovation shaping the world we’ll live (and defend) in.
A relaxed but focused vibe — LPs, VCs, policymakers, ecosystem drivers, and top founders all in the same room.
Handpicked, investor-ready startups pitching on stage.
Deep Tech and Dual-Use startups in the EXPO area, not just standing around – they're ready to talk tech, traction, and what’s next.
Good food, proper coffee, and drinks all day long – no queuing, no chaos.
This isn’t just another industry event!
Critical tech is the foundation of Europe’s security, resilience, and global edge.
This day is about the people, capital, and policy that will actually shape that future.
If you're building it or backing it — you should be in the room.
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For questions about the event, contact Walid (walid@bsv.ventures)
We are looking forward to meeting you!
RSVP By 29.5.2025
Who is behind the event:
BSV Ventures (Main Organizer): Early-stage VC investing in deeptech, life sciences and dual-use startups in EU
Lexia: (Sponsor) Your legal partner who can anticipate future challenges instead of only solving existing problems. We create value and we bring peace of mind. We will lead your company to a path of success with expertise and client-focused legal services for businesses.
Helsinki Partners (Sponsor): is a city marketing, investment and talent attraction company owned by the City of Helsinki. Our mission is to promote the city’s sustainable growth, to attract investments, businesses, talent and visitors, to conduct international sales and marketing, as well as to build Helsinki’s global brand and reputation.
FiBAN (Partner): The largest angel investor network in Europe matchmaking investors and startups.
Aalto Startup Center (Partner): accelerates the growth and success of early-stage startups, particular those with a focus on high-tech and sustainable innovations.
A-Grid (Partner): Home to more than 160 startups, accelerators, and influential stakeholders. A Grid stands as Northern Europe’s leading founders’ factory, committed to driving startups success.
Mimir (Partner):
The Training Ground for Future Deep Tech Leaders. A non-profit movement making the New Nordics global leaders in research commercialization with students leading the way.