Investor program
Polar Bear Pitching is on a mission to empower startups to demonstrate their determination to the whole world through an unconventional platform – Avanto (fin. ”ice hole”). By merging business with Finnish culture, we also foster a sauna-like environment where business can be done in a casual and equal settings. Join us to celebrate innovation in a way that’s fun, unforgettable, and impactful!
We collect the information from all of our startup participants into a digital cataglol to share with our investors in advance. This way you know which startup to pay attention to and set-up a meeting during the matchmaking slots.
Get a chance to meet and mingle with fellow investor attendees at our Investor-Only Sauna Pre-Party, where we will offer a dinner with some beverages, as well as a chance to embrace Finnish culture by joining a real sauna. Only for investor ticket holders.
Polar Bear Pitching is more than just the pitching in the Avanto. We offer a full-day program packed with insightful keynotes, interactive workshops, and invaluable matchmaking opportunities. Plus, our event week is filled with side events providing many opportunities for learning and networking with the local ecosystem.
Watch the selected contestants show their determination to the whole world by getting into the icy cold water and pitching their startup.
Polar Bear Pitching Afterparty is the culmination of the day, where you can truly celebrate the innovation. Music, karaoke and entertainment will warm you up after the freezing experience and set you up for good networking to wrap up the day.
Become the building block of our event and decide on the winner of Polar Bear Pitching Avanto Competition!
By joining our jury panel your VC will be introduced to our international participants and media at the event, as well as our Polar Bear Pitching Global Community watching the livestream.
Interested in joining the jury? Reach out to our team!