Physical event

Join us for a compelling discussion on Investing for Impact; How investing in science-backed startups or Deep Tech* offer a powerful way for creating positive social impact** — and why these startups need capital that understands both their potential and their unique journey. 

This event brings together an investor and a startup entrepreneur who are actively demonstrating how science-backed innovation can address humanity's most pressing challenges while building sustainable, scalable businesses.

Featured Speakers

Matti Hautsalo, Nordic Science Investments
Matti Hautsalo is a founding partner at Nordic Science Investments, a DeepTech venture capital firm dedicated to backing transformative technologies that address global challenges. His expertise lies in identifying and supporting early-stage ventures that combine scientific excellence with real-world impact. He will share his insight into impact investing, and the realities of helping founders navigate the unique challenges of bringing breakthrough innovations from lab to market.

Jack Parker, CEO & Co-Founder, AIATELLA Oy
Jack Parker leads AIATELLA, a Finnish medical technology startup solving one of the biggest bottlenecks in healthcare. Operating on 4 continents, Jack brings a unique perspective on building impact-driven ventures, that address health equality issues while maintaining clinical excellence. He will share his experiences as a startup founder and what challenges he has had to navigate throughout the company's journey. AIATELLA represents a case study in how DeepTech innovation can attract impact capital while tackling cardiovascular disease—a leading cause of deaths worldwide.

Agenda

• 17:00 Doors open - sign up, drinks and snacks
• 17:30 Welcome words, Business Partners
• 17:40 The Investor perspective: Matti Hautsalo/ Nordic Science Investments
• 18:10 The Founder perspective: Jack Parker / AIATELLA oy
• 18:15 Q&A, Discussion
• 18:45 Networking
• 19:30 Event ends

What to Expect

This conversation will explore:

• Investing for Impact: What is Deep Tech? How does investing for impact differ from traditional investment approaches?
• The investor perspective: What makes Deep Tech companies attractive for impact investing
• The founder perspective: Building a Deep Tech venture that creates measurable positive change
• Real-world insights from the trenches of AI-powered healthcare innovation

Who should attend

For business professionals and economists in the Helsinki network, this event offers unique value:

• Investment Opportunity Landscape: Understand how deep tech is reshaping investment portfolios and creating new asset classes that combine financial returns with measurable impact
• Economic Impact: Explore how deep tech ventures contribute to economic growth, job creation, and Finland's position as a global innovation leader
• Cross-Sector Insights: Gain perspective on how AI, healthcare, and impact investing intersect—relevant whether you work in finance, consulting, corporate strategy, or public sector
• Network with Purpose: Connect with fellow professionals interested in directing their expertise and resources toward ventures that solve real problems
• Career Pathways: Learn about opportunities in the growing deep tech and impact investing ecosystem, from advisory roles to board positions
• Strategic Thinking: Understand how companies like AIATELLA navigate international markets, regulatory complexity, and capital raising—applicable lessons for any business context

*Deep Tech = technology based on advanced research, aimed at solving significant societal or industrial challenges through novel scientific or technological developments.

**Investing for social impact, also known as impact investing = making investments with the intention to generate not only financial returns but also positive, measurable social and/or environmental impacts. This approach seeks to address various global challenges—such as poverty, climate change, inequality, and access to education or healthcare—while also achieving financial gains.

This event will be held in English. Spots for 50 participants. Signups latest by 18th November.

Organizer: Business Partners