Vinci Venture Capital at Arctic15, Helsinki

Şelale Zaim, Chairwoman of the Investment Committee, and Aylin Girgin Özbiliş, Investment Director, participated in Arctic15, held on June 5–6 in Helsinki, a premier gathering that connects innovative startups, investors, and ecosystem leaders across the Nordic region.

The conference provided valuable opportunities to engage in meaningful discussions on emerging technologies, investment strategies, and the future of entrepreneurship.

A key highlight of the event was Şelale Zaim’s insightful contribution to the panel on “Different Levels of Engagement in Alternative Investments”, where she shared her perspectives alongside Kim Groop, in a session expertly moderated by Sarah Chen-Spellings.

Throughout the two days, participants attended thought-provoking keynotes and workshops, including:

“The Art of Startup Exit” by Teemu Kaltea, emphasizing the importance of a strategic mindset — “Being Bought, not Sold.”

“Strong Boards – Why and How” by Mikko-Jussi Suonenlahti, highlighting the role of effective governance in value creation.

A standout moment was Jeremy Achin’s keynote on “Next Big Bets: Saving the World and Generating Massive Returns with AI,” offering an eye-opening view of how future AI-driven companies could reshape the S&P 500 landscape by 2025.