Slush is held each fall in Helsinki in order to bring together the leading actors of the global tech ecosystem to accelerate the growth of startups. In 2019, Slush brought together 25,000 curious minds, including including 3,500 startups and 2,000 investors, representing more than 110 countries. Slush is a non-profit event organized by a community of entrepreneurs, investors, students, and top industry experts. It has grown into one of the leading events of its kind from once only a 300-person assembly. The core mission and philosophy of Slush remains the same: to help drive the next generation of great companies and founders forward.