It's happening. On 21 September 2026, Listeds puts eight Nordic defence and dual-use companies on one stage in Helsinki — listed, pre-IPO and established growth companies — ten minutes each, in front of around a hundred investors and decision-makers.

Here's why I'm excited. A listed company asked us to run a pitching event, and I co-founded Slush — so I know exactly what a stage and ten minutes can do for a company. But this isn't a startup night. The companies on this stage are public-market, growth and pre-IPO names with real revenue and real order books, and that kind of clarity almost never gets ten focused minutes in front of the right room. We're changing that.

The numbers make the case. Finland's defence and security spending hits 2.4% of GDP in 2026, Sweden's 2.8%, with NATO aiming at 5% by 2035. Order books at the region's defence and dual-use companies have re-rated faster than almost any other corner of the Nordic market. A once-in-a-generation cycle — so we're starting there.

No panels. No fillers. Eight pitches, then the room opens into a booth and cocktail floor where company leaders and investors can actually talk.

Seats are by invitation, and we have eight stage slots for Nordic defence and dual-use companies — listed, pre-IPO and growth, not startups.

Read more here: Request a seat or apply to pitch.