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Startup Showcase

Mastercard Lighthouse is dedicated to empowering the Nordic and Baltic tech scene, which is why we’re inviting 20 of the region’s top fintech and impact startups to Stockholm for our bi-annual showcase.

Each company will have 3 minutes to pitch their vision—and six fortunate winners will secure a spot at Slush, where the Lighthouse Grand Finale takes place every fall. Don’t miss the chance to connect with other forward-thinking, passionate leaders. Join us for an exciting evening filled with networking, inspiration, and fun.

When
Wed 11 Nov, 15:30–21:30
Central European Time (CET)
Where
A House Slussen
Stadsgården 6, Stockholm
On stage
20 startups
3-minute pitches, six go on to Slush

Fall 2026 cohort

Agenda

  1. 15:30

    Welcome mingle & registration

  2. 16:00

    Opening ceremony with Mastercard

  3. 16:15

    Impact tech pitches MASSIV

  4. 16:45

    Fintech pitches, Finland FINITIV

  5. 17:20

    Fireside chat: Emma Bauer Fireside

  6. 17:30

    Fintech pitches, Sweden FINITIV

  7. 18:05

    Fintech pitches, Baltics FINITIV

  8. 18:25

    Awards ceremony Award

  9. 19:00

    Networking & mingle PizzaBeer

  10. 21:30

    End

All times in Central European Time (CET).

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