Company Performance Metrics
- Jan Ameri: CEOPast Role: ArcticStartup, Chief Innovation Officer
- Valerie Vlasenko: Editor
ArcticStartup has been instrumental in fostering vibrant communities with limitless opportunities through its diverse offerings of media, events and PR services since its inception in 2007.
ArcticStartup operates also as an independent technology news platform dedicated to covering digital startups and the burgeoning landscape of entrepreneurship
in the Nordic and Baltic regions. The comprehensive reporting on the latest developments and industry trends serves to bolster the robust entrepreneurial ecosystem in Northern Europe. The primary objective is to foster a culture of entrepreneurship and strengthen the bonds within the Nordic and Baltic communities. One of the standout events, Arctic15, draws a global audience of investors, startups, scaleups, corporations, and key influencers to Helsinki every spring. Additionally, the organization proudly organizes another notable event, NORDEEP Nordic Deep Tech Business Summit, which takes place annually in October and rotates through various Nordic countries. Notably, the company has also successfully hosted the acclaimed Food Tech event, TONIC, every year since 2016, held just before the renowned SLUSH event in Helsinki.
In 2020, ArcticStartup faced a critical financial crisis, which was exacerbated by the onset of the pandemic. However, in the autumn of 2020, Vedat Öndas assumed leadership, heralding a remarkable period of growth and stability for the company. As a result, ArcticStartup secured investments from 11 prominent investors, including the esteemed Gary Vaynerchuk from the United States. Under the adept leadership of Vedat Öndas, the company has continued to flourish and expand its reach.

