Breaking The Ice

🧊 The countdown to Slush starts here. ​Breaking The Ice is back at Slush for the third year in a row. ​Let's ease into it and go straight to what matters: real conversations, meaningful connections, and a 'chilled' vibe. ​Before Slush gets into full swing, join us for an exclusive pre-Slush gathering, bringing together founders, investors and leaders from across the global startup ecosystem. ​A laid back welcoming atmosphere, interesting people, and the chance to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones and enjoy an evening of great conversation ahead of a busy week. ​ 🍺 Drinks and pizza are on us. 🍕 ​📍 The Details ​📅 Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 ⏰ Time: 19:30 – 23:00 📍 Location: Helsinki City Centre (shared on approval) Sign up here 👉🏼 luma.com ↗ ​ ❄️ Obligatory FOMO Warning: Places are limited and approval only! We're keeping the evening intimate to make room for genuine conversations and connections. If you're heading to Slush, we'd love to see you there. ​You know the drill - request to join now and join us for an unforgettable pre-Slush 'warm-up' event and a memorable start to the week.🔥 ​🚀 About Aether (aetherlegals.com ↗) ​Aether is turning legal from a service into software. An AI-native platform built for founders to handle fundraising, contracts and everyday legal work, with experienced lawyers built in where they actually matter. ​Designed for early-stage startups, Aether combines the speed, simplicity and affordability of AI with the expertise and reassurance of real lawyers. Giving founders the best of both worlds: practical, reliable legal support without the complexity or cost of a traditional law firm. ​From getting the foundations right to closing a funding round, Aether helps founders navigate the legal side of building a business, so they can focus on growing it. ​💸 About Seapoint (seapoint.co ↗) ​Seapoint is building the Financial OS for Startups: connect your banks and automate payroll, invoices, treasury and bookkeeping from one AI-native account. Get started for free (seapoint.s.gy ↗). ​⚖️ About Howard Kennedy Ignite Edge (howardkennedy.forasventures.com ↗) ​From launching your first venture to scaling a high-growth business and navigating an exit, Howard Kennedy Ignite Edge supports ambitious founders and the investors backing them. ​More than legal advisers, they're strategic partners helping entrepreneurs, management teams and investors navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with building successful businesses. ​🌍 About Foras Ventures (linkedin.com ↗) ​Foras Ventures connects global ambition with UK opportunity. ​Through its international network of over 15,000 founders, investors and operators, Foras Ventures helps bring investment and talent to the UK, creating connections and opportunities for startups, corporates, governments and academia to grow beyond borders. ​📸 Important Information ​By attending, you agree that photographs and video footage may be taken during the event and used for marketing and promotional purposes. We may also share the attendee list with our event sponsors. ​If you'd prefer not to appear in photos or videos, or would rather your details weren't shared with sponsors, please let us know and we'll happily accommodate your preferences. ​We can't wait to see you in Helsinki!