Investors
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Pre-Qualified Startups
We will have Karaoke
What’s happening?
Mashup Day is the core of Mashup 2026, built around real conversations and meaningful connections. The day blends main-stage fireside chats, focused roundtables, and dedicated time for 1:1 meetings, giving founders and investors space to connect without rushing. We close with side events and karaoke, where many of the best conversations continue.
Jan Erik Solem is the CEO and co-founder of Stær, former Director of Maps at Meta, and a serial founder behind Mapillary (sold to Meta) and Polar Rose (sold to Apple). A computer vision trailblazer with 20+ patents, he’s a two-time WEF Technology Pioneer and author of a best-selling book on computer vision.
Jan Erik Solem
Co-founder & CEO
Sid Khullar is Co-founder and CEO of Aris Machina, building industrial superintelligence for manufacturing. With a PhD in Imaging Science and 18+ years across Apple, Microsoft, and deep tech startups, he’s also an active angel investor in AI across the UK, US, and Nordics.
Siddharth Khullar
Co-founder & CEO
Ken Villum Klausen the founder and CEO of Danish unicorn Lunar, one of the leading challenger banks in the Nordics. An experienced fintech entrepreneur, he previously founded the mobile point-of-sale company Wallmob, which was later acquired by Visma.
Ken Villum Klausen
Founder & CEO
Hedda Båverud Olsson is the co-founder and CEO of Lassie, a Stockholm-based insurtech building the world’s first preventive pet insurance. This year, she led Lassie to raise $75 million in Series C to expand its digital model and scale across Europe.
Hedda Båverud Olsson
Co-founder & CEO
Hot-topic roundtable sessions
Roundtable sessions are designed for active participation, focused on what founders and funds are actually navigating right now. These focused discussions bring together people working on similar challenges or thinking about what’s next, with the goal of sharing experiences, asking real questions, and leaving with perspectives you can actually use.
Meetings & 1:1s
Mashup Day is built to make meetings easy and relevant. Dedicated time throughout the day allows founders and investors to connect intentionally, whether through pre-booked 1:1s or spontaneous conversations.
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Investors already on board
Meet the highly curated lineup of the industry’s most influential investors – top venture capitalists, limited partners, and angels that are already on the list.
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Schedule
9:30 AM - Robotics & Physical AI - Opening & Orientation
Some words from our host Jan Erik Solem (Stær) and Nino Subotic (Mashup).
9:40 AM - Robotics & Physical AI - Hive Session I
Interactive roundtables exploring the full spectrum of Physical AI, from advanced robotics to applications in industry, dual-use technologies, and critical infrastructure.
10:40 AM - Robotics & Physical AI - Exhibition
- Birds of Feather & networking
- Robot demos, hands-on discussions
- Investor-founder-industry mixing
- Birds of a Feather unconference session
11:45 AM - Robotics & Physical AI- Lunch Break
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Founder Sauna
A cold dip and sauna at Kallis is the best way to start Mashup.
12:45 PM - Robotics & Physical AI - Hive Session II
Interactive roundtables exploring the full spectrum of Physical AI, from advanced robotics to applications in industry, dual-use technologies, and critical infrastructure.
1:45 PM - Robotics & Physical AI - Exhibition
- Birds of Feather & networking
- Robot demos, hands-on discussions
- Investor-founder-industry mixing
- Birds of a Feather unconference session
2:15 PM - Robotics & Physical AI - Stage Wrap-Up
3:00 - 8:30 PM - Founders Day
Bond with 200 like-minded VC-backed and soon-to-be VC-backed founders.
Dinner, drinks, and talks among founders only.
- Roundtables, network, and mingle 3:00 - 5:30 PM
- Founders Town Hall Dinner 6:00 - 8:30 PM
3:30 - 9:00 PM - Investors Meetup
Meet over boule pétanque, food, drinks, and discussions to deepen your Nordic network.
- Boule, mingle, networking 3:30 - 6:00 PM
- Investor dinner 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Mashup at Malmö Live
500 founders and investors Mashup. Spend the day building relationships.
Catch top-tier panels, hear rapid-fire pitches from standout founders, and dive into hot-topic roundtables.
07:30 - 09:00 Mashup Sauna and cold plunge
Start your morning in the best possible way! We meet up at the iconic Ribersborgs Kallbadhus for a traditional Swedish sauna and cold plunge session together
08:00 - 09:00 Mashup 5K
Kickstart your day with an invigorating 5K run, fresh air, and elevated energy before diving into a day
09:30 - 09:40 Welcome to Mashup
Open words on stage with Nino Subotic at Malmö Live
09:40 - 10:00 Startup pitches
10 startups x one-minute, one-slide intro pitches
10:00 - 10:30 Founder panel
Hedda Båverud Olsson, co-founder and CEO of Lassie and Ken Villum Klausen, founder and CEO of Lunar
10:30 - 11:00 Break
Fika, mingle, and meetings
11:00 - 11:25 Startup pitches
10 startups x one-minute, one-slide intro pitches
11:25 - 11:50 Founder panel
Sid Khullar, co-founder and CEO of Aris Machina and Jan Erik Solem, CEO and co-founder of Stær
11:50 - 13:00 Lunch
Enjoy good food, mingle and meet.
13:30 - 14:30 Roundtables session 1
Intro of roundtable hosts on stage and then break out into 45-minute discussions
14:30 - 15:30 Roundtable session 2
Intro of roundtable hosts on stage and then break out into 45-minute discussions
15:30 - 15:45 Closing words
16:00 - 18:00 Afterwork mingle
Mingle and enjoy a drink in the Malmö Live living room
18:00 - 01:00 House warming and after party
This is it. To close out Mashup 2026, we’re celebrating the beginning of something new - the official opening of Mashup HQ. Dinner, drinks, karaoke
Get on the list
Opportunity knocks, but not for long. Snag your spot at the roundtable with pre-seed to Series A startups and top investors before it’s gone.
Startup - Price
€345
No endless pitches. No filler. Instead, we connect you with top investors, founders, and industry insiders in one focused, high-impact mashup.
Meet the right investors for your next funding round.
Connect with top investors actively looking to back early-stage companies.
Build relationships with fellow founders in a curated, high-value environment.
Get recognition amongst VCs in the New Nordics driving the region’s startup ecosystem.
Engage in 45 minute expert-led roundtable discussions to refine your strategy.
Get access to our matchmaking app where you can plan ahead
Get a standing invitation to all mashup events throughout the year – in Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallin, and Paris.
Attend exclusive side events like lunches, saunas and karaoke.
Access to Physical AI & Robotics Day on April 15th.
VC/CVC/FO - Price
€495
Access a curated deal flow, vetted startups, deep interactions, and co-investment opportunities in a no-nonsense, impactful mashup.
Access vetted startups aligned with your investment thesis in one focused event.
Meet relevant top investors for potential partnerships and co-investment opportunities.
Connect with founders to explore high-value investment opportunities.
Gain exposure to emerging trends and innovation in a small, focused setting.
Network with fellow VCs and LPs to discuss co-investment and syndication strategies.
Get access to our matchmaking app where you can plan ahead
Get a standing invitation to all mashup events throughout the year – in Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallin, and Paris.
Attend exclusive side events like lunches, pétanque, saunas and karaoke.
Access to Physical AI & Robotics Day on April 15th.
Angel - Price
€445
Meet the next generation of startups. Get face to face with serious growth potential and other investors in a highly curated mashup.
Meet early-stage founders actively seeking angel investment.
Connect with other angels for potential syndication and co-investment opportunities.
Access startups vetted for high growth potential and aligned with your interests.
Engage with industry experts in roundtable discussions tailored to angel investors.
Join exclusive networking events designed to build meaningful relationships.
Get access to our matchmaking app where you can plan ahead
Get a standing invitation to all mashup events throughout the year – in Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallin, and Paris.
Attend exclusive side events like lunches, pétanque, saunas and karaoke.
Access to Physical AI & Robotics Day on April 15th.
Community - Price
€445
A space to connect, co-create, and collaborate with the sharpest in the startup ecosystem. Get it all in one meaningful mashup.
Meet founders, investors, and innovators shaping the future of the startup ecosystem.
Collaborate in spaces designed for advice, partnerships, and co-creation.
Increase visibility within a curated, highly engaged community.
Join focused networking sessions to create lasting, meaningful connections.
Be part of a like-minded, growth-driven community that’s pushing innovation forward.
Get access to our matchmaking app where you can plan ahead
Get a standing invitation to all mashup events throughout the year – in Helsinki, Stockholm, Tallin, and Paris.
Attend exclusive side events like lunches, saunas and karaoke.
Access to Physical AI & Robotics Day on April 15th.
Supporting Partners
Community Partners
