The Founder Institute, the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Nordics Fall 2025 program!
If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Nordics's top investors and entrepreneurs to build a startup, then apply to the Nordics Fall 2025 Founder Institute today.
Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.
It all starts with our renowned ‘FI Core’ accelerator, which pushes founders at the idea and pre-seed stages to reach the milestones needed for investment and sustained growth. Alumni of FI Core then receive free access to our advanced ‘Founder Lab’ accelerators for years to come, and can get matched with prospective investors in the FI Venture Network, a collection of global funds actively investing in the earliest rounds of funding.
To celebrate the launch, the Founder Institute will host several free online startup events in Nordics, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs:
Nordics Events:
- How VCs Evaluate Startups in Minutes: Key Signals with Stephane Nasser (OpenVC): 1:00pm, Sep 03, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377224
- How to Raise Angel Funding for Your Startup w/ Super Angel Lars Lindgren: 1:00pm, Sep 10, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377225
- Pitch Your Startup to Nordic Investors & Experts: 6:00pm, Sep 22, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377233
Global or Regional Events:
- Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession
- Venture Trailblazers, featuring Elizabeth Yin (GP, Hustle Fund): 5:00pm, Aug 14, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/376915
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Aug 18, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/374832
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 7:00pm, Aug 25, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/375486
- Ask an Investor Anything: Q&A with Rich Maloy: 2:00am, Sep 09, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/376688
- Responsible AI for Startups: Frameworks You Can Apply from Day One: 7:00pm, Sep 15, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/376137
- How to Get Investors to Notice Your Startup: AMA with Marta Marrucco: 7:00pm, Sep 17, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/373921
- How to Come Up with Great Startup Ideas: 7:00pm, Sep 22, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377540
- Co-Founder Networking: Find a Business Partner: 7:00pm, Oct 06, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377823
- Startup Pitch Practice: Share Your Idea and Get Expert Feedback: 6:00pm, Oct 27, 2025 (Europe/Stockholm): https://FI.co/e/377660
The Nordics program is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Mehkar Sheikh (Regional Manager, Venture Cup Sweden), Naimul Abd (CEO, Connect Öst).
In addition, some of Nordics's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating in the program, providing them with expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Nordics Founder Institute includes:
- Abdellah Aouf: Chief Executive Officer, GO PLATFORM
- Adeo Ressi: CEO, Decile Group / VC Lab
- Amanda Evans: Chief Growth Officer, Enigio
- Andreas Svendsen: Senior Consultant / Engagement Manager, Rouse AB
- Andrew Hennigan: Lecturer, Coach, Writer, Andrew Hennigan Consulting
- Anette Nordvall: Venture Partner, Butterfly Ventures
- Annika Vangstad: Head of Group Creative , Nordea
- Arcui Usoara: Founder/CEO, Iaculus
- Aviv Shalgi: CEO, Solar Simplified
- Ben Stacey: CEO, Pitchverk
- Charlotte Christensen: Executive Director, Fintocat
- Charlotte Ekelund: Investor & External Relations Director, Sting
- Chintan Oza: Founder, Anantam Ecosystems
- Chris Foltz: Global Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Founder Institute
- Donnie Sc Lygonis: Innovation Strategist & Business Coach, KTH Innovation
- Dr. Hanan El Basha: Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Maverika
- Elena Mlotok: General Manager, Head of EU Newsstand, Amazon
- Emelie Gustafsson Maistedt: Founder & CEO, Gemme & Co-founder & CEO, Gemme
- Emil Jerndal: Head of M&A, Effektify
- Erik Afzelius: COO, UnTap!
- Fernanda Torre: CEO, NextAgents
- Filip Veli Gultekin: Angel Investor, Startup Advisor
- Fredrik Rosengren: Accelerator Manager & Business Coach, Sting
- Gabriele Garavini: New Business Development Manager, Telia
- Gemma Whitehouse: Founder & Director, Ingeniva
- Guy Parry: Senior Product Manager, VNTRS
- Hannes Rosén: CEO & Co-Founder, StartupTools
- Henrik Tellving: Partner, node.vc
- Ida Herbertsson: Head of Fast Track Capital, Minc
- Isabel Keulen: Investment Manager, Spintop Ventures
- Janne Saarikko: Director, Food Ecosystems Accelerator, Founder Institute
- Jenny Gizard: Innovation Advisor, Almi Stockholm
- Jens Wernborg: Director, Startup Grind Hong Kong
- Jens Christian Aune: Investment Manager, Startuplab
- Joachim Rittfeldt Hofvenschiöld: Co-Founder, uBIT
- Johan Johansson: Angel Investor & Board Professional
- Jonas Glädt: Chief Operating Officer, Legal Career
- Jonas Åström: Founder & Partner, Recuro
- Jonatan Håkansson: Growth Consultant, Hawkeye Invest
- Jørn Haanæs: Investment Director, Katapult
- Kevin Albrecht: CTO, P.F.C.
- Lars Lindgen: Angel Investor, Founder SVCA, Founder DHS Venture Partners, Author Mitt liv som affärsängel
- Leif Frykman: Founder & Chairman of the Board, LegalWorks Nordic
- Malcolm Larri: Founder, Brave Personal Development
- Mara Rada: Chief Operations and Strategy, Loon (loonbio.com)
- Marie-Louise Dahl: Principal Innovation & Strategy | Program Manager, Stellar | Mastercard Lighthouse
- Matti Lindberg: Associate, Legal Counsel, Rouse Sweden
- Mehkar Sheikh: CEO, Venture Cup Sweden
- Mikael Angesjo: Startup Advisor & Investor
- Mikaela Larsell Ayesa: COO, uBIT.vc
- Milena Kraeva: Founder & CEO, Nexus Impact Ventures
- Moaz Hamid: founding partner, mvmt ventures
- My Mattsson: Senior Associate, Rouse
- Naimul Abd: CEO, Connect Öst & SweBAN - Swedish Business Angel Networks
- Nathan Evans: Founder | Angel Investor | Advisor , Stealth Fintech Startup
- Niklas Rudemo: Chief Product Officer, StartupTools
- Olena Bochulia: Co-Founder, Severus
- Olga Padulosi: Marketing & Partnerships, AppFollow
- Pär Lagerström: Investment Manager, Almi Invest
- Per Björklund: Partner, Further Than Capital
- Per Ström, First Gate Invest
- Peter Ingman: Co-Founder
- Pouria Kay: Founding Partner, Atlan
- Preben Fjellaker Mathisen: Senior Advisor - Startups, Innovation Norway
- Resad Zacina: Chief Growth Officer, Ministry of Programming
- Richard Cristina: Co-founder (MentorLabs), Founder (Bloom), Bloom
- Rita Anson: Co-Founder Nordic Ignite, Secretary General NorBAN Norwegian Business Angels Network
- Russell Brand: CEO & Founder, Responsible Solutions Limited
- Sameh Katr: Chairman of the Advisory Board, Boost Turku
- Sami Vikback: CEO & Founder, 8 Media Ventures
- Sandra Jona: Legal Counsel, LW Advisory
- Simon Turner: Founding Partner, Groundbreaking, Managing Director, FI Ghana
- Sofie Marin: Founder & CEO, Arts Dynamics
- Stefan Frank: Investor, Board Professional & Senior Business Advisor, Vitellius Invest
- Steph Thommen: Founder, purposeful.tech
- Stéphane Nasser: Co-Founder, OpenVC
- Svetlana Stotskaya: Mentor, Techstars Sustainability Paris
- Taylor Ryan: 6x Start-up Founder, Investor, and Web3 Expert, Layer Three Ventures
- Tetiana Siianko: Head of Accelerator Program, NoMoonShot
- Thomas Bigagli: Partner, Plug and Play
- Trevor Longino: Founder & CEO, CrowdTamers
- Ulf Linden: Founder and COO, LegalWorks Nordic
- Zen Holmgren: Agency Leader, My Own Marketing Team, Angel Investor
- And many more to be announced.
Join us in Nordics to build a great company in 2025.
Apply to the Nordics Fall 2025 Founder Institute today, or learn more at FI.co/overview.
