From Code to Capital - The Rise of Operational Venture Capital in the Nordics w/

The startup landscape is evolving and so is venture capital. Beyond funding, founders now seek investors who can roll up their sleeves, provide strategic support, and help turn bold ideas into scalable, successful companies.

Join us for a fireside chat with Viktor Gällström, Founding Partner & Investment Manager at VEQ Ventures — a hands-on, early-stage VC firm based in Sweden that partners with ambitious Nordic founders building the next generation of impactful tech companies.

At VEQ Ventures, Viktor and his team bring more than capital to the table. They provide operational expertise, strategic guidance, and access to networks that help founders navigate everything from product-market fit to growth and international expansion. This approach — known as operational venture capital — represents the future of investing in early-stage innovation.

In this fireside chat, we’ll explore:

How the VC landscape is shifting toward operational and value-driven models

What defines an “operational investor” and how founders benefit from it

The power of collaboration between investors and early-stage teams

Lessons from working with some of the Nordics’ most promising startups

How to balance capital, capability, and conviction when scaling a company

The unique strengths of the Nordic ecosystem and what’s next for early-stage innovation

Whether you’re a founder, investor, or builder, this conversation will shed light on how operational venture capital is shaping the next decade of entrepreneurship in the Nordics — where partnership and execution go hand in hand.

The session will be moderated by Naimul Abd – Regional Director Nordics at Startup Grind, CEO at Connect East, SweBAN, Founder Institute Nordics, Nutty Ventures, and Brim – Brands for Impact.

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