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Nordic Founders & Investors Reception

25 March, 18:00 - 21:00

Welcome to Nordic Founders & Investors Reception


Europe’s most exciting founders continue to emerge from the Nordic region, building companies defined by strong values, global ambition, and a willingness to challenge established industries. But even the most promising ventures need the right partners and capital to scale beyond home markets.


The Nordic Founders & Investors Reception brings together a curated group of entrepreneurs, investors and strategic advisors active across the Nordic and UK ecosystems. In an intimate setting, we explore what it takes to scale internationally: accessing capital, forming cross-border partnerships, and navigating the opportunities and challenges of expanding into the UK market.


Through a candid panel discussion and high-quality networking, guests will hear perspectives from both founders and investors on growth trends, dealmaking dynamics, and the realities of scaling Nordic businesses globally. The evening offers a rare opportunity to meet peers, exchange insights and build the relationships that drive long-term success. More than a networking event, this reception creates space for meaningful dialogue, where Nordic entrepreneurial ambition meets London’s deeper capital markets.


About this SCC UK Reception

This event brings together a tailored and composed intimate group for interactive discussions and great speakers.

Speakers

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Michael Labriola

Partner

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK), LLP

Featured Speaker

Michael Labriola is a partner with Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, where he counsels public and private technology, life sciences, and emerging growth companies through all stages of their growth. Michael has particular experience with Wilson Sonsini’s clients across the U.S. East Coast and Europe. He has a particular focus on supporting companies that undertake transformative events, such as growth financings, IPOs, acquisitions, and exit sales. Michael counsels clients in matters ranging from formation and early-stage venture financing to listings of publicly traded securities on U.S. and foreign exchanges to seasoned public offerings and private and public company acquisitions. He also has considerable experience in counseling publicly held companies on disclosure matters, SEC compliance, Nasdaq and NYSE listing matters, and other securities laws issues. In addition, Michael frequently represents investment banks, venture capital funds, and private equity firms in a broad range of investment transactions.


Prior to his legal career, Michael was a certified public accounting in the assurance practices of Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young, where he audited public, private, and not-for-profit entities in several sectors, including telecommunications and technology.

Moderator

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Fredrik Nylander

Chairman TrueSec & Quinyx

Moderator

Fredrik Nylander is an experienced executive and board leader with over 25 years in enterprise technology and global growth leadership. He currently serves as Chairman of Quinyx and TrueSec and holds advisory roles with several high-growth companies across cybersecurity, fintech, and AI.


Most recently, Fredrik was Senior Vice President at Workday, where he led Services and Sales organisations across EMEA and APJ. Prior to Workday, he held senior leadership roles at Microsoft, SAP and Oracle across Asia Pacific and Japan.


Known for his expertise in strategic transformation, private equity value creation, and CEO advisory, Fredrik works closely with leadership teams to drive commercial execution and governance excellence. He is passionate about innovation, resilience, and the role of technology in shaping sustainable businesses.

Host Partner

whitecase

Location

Lombard Odier

48 Dover Street, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, SE1 2HB

Delegate

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Jan Ståhlberg

Founder & Managing Partner

Trill Impact

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Emmie Jones

Partner

White & Case

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

David Samuelson

Partner

Nordic Capital

Register interest to attend

SCC UK Member
£0.00
Non-members
£30.00

Terms & Conditions

Bookings are non-refundable, but at the discretion of the organiser, you can change the name of the person attending. For this, please contact events@scc.org.uk.

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