Welcome to the Virtual Venture Client Track

The Venture Client Track is the central point of contact between startups and corporations with a top Venture Client Unit. The area offers corporate Venture Clients a space to increase their visibility in the startup ecosystem by exhibiting their brand. In addition, the lounge offers a place of retreat to hold 1-on-1 meetings with startups and other corporate Venture Clients. On the dedicated Venture Client Stage, leading Venture Client companies will share industry insights and talk about which startup technologies they are most looking for.

Curated list of startups

Out of 3024 Startups at Slush 2024 27pilots curated the 846 best!

Contact us to access the full list in the Venture Client Management System.

Intrigued about Venture Client Technology?

27pilots offers corporate Venture Client Units best-in-class native Venture Client Technology. Our software, specifically designed to align with the Venture Client process, enables your company to manage, monitor, and measure the strategic impact of startups on your organization.

Schedule a live demo at Slush with our Head of Tech Tobias Treuchtlinger.

What does "Venture Client Ready" mean?

"Venture Client ready" means that a startup meets the essential criteria that any Venture Client company should require:

Institutional Funding:

This matters for two reasons. First, it ensures that the startup has the resources needed to scale its product across an entire organization if adopted by a Venture Client. Second, it indicates that a professional investor has already conducted due diligence on the startup, helping to mitigate risks for the Venture Client.

Legal Entity and Full-Time Team:

To enter a legal contract with a corporate Venture Client, a startup must have a legal entity (e.g., Inc., LLC, GmbH, etc.) and a dedicated full-time team to drive the venture forward. It’s essential that the founders retain majority ownership of the company, as this structure ensures alignment and commitment to the venture’s long-term success.

Product Maturity:

The goal of Venture Clienting is to validate startup technologies quickly and with minimal risk. This requires that the startup’s product is developed enough to be tested, so a good Venture Client will always require at least a prototype-ready product.

Slush program

Recommended Agenda for our Venture Clients

DAY 0: Tuesday, 19th of November 2024
17:30 – 20:00
Future of Corporate Venturing

Deloitte Office, Itämerenkatu 25, 00180 Helsinki, Finland

DAY 1: Wednesday, 20th of November 2024
09:00 – 09:45

Day 1 Kick-Off: Break your fast with other Venture Clients at Slush!

Venture Client Track

11:00 – 11:45

Harnessing Startup Solutions: An Introduction to the Venture Client Model
Essential Venture Client Masterclass

Venture Client Track – Lounge
16:00 – 17:00

Unlocking the Power of Data and Technology in Venture Client Operations
Advanced Venture Client Masterclass

Venture Client Track – Lounge
DAY 2: Thursday, 21st of November 2024
09:00 – 09:45

Day 2 Kick-Off: Break your fast with other Venture Clients at Slush!

Venture Client Track

10:00 – 11:00

Powering Venture Clienting: Why a Dedicated Venture Client Program is Key to Success
Advanced Venture Client Masterclass

Venture Client Track – Lounge

13:00 – 13:45

Sneak-peak: State of Venture Client 2024

Venture Client Track – Stage