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Nordic Venture Capital Reception 2026

22 October, 17:30 - 20:00

The Nordic Venture Capital Reception 2026 is an evening dedicated to bringing together the Nordic and UK venture capital communities, convening investors and key ecosystem partners for meaningful discussion, reflection, and connection. The evening will combine a curated programme exploring the themes shaping the venture market today with extended time for meaningful, peer-level networking.


In a market shaped by shifting valuations, evolving fundraising dynamics, and a renewed focus on disciplined capital deployment, investors are reassessing where opportunities lie and how best to support the next generation of high-growth companies. This reception provides a timely forum to exchange perspectives, explore how the current landscape is reshaping investment strategies, and discuss what lies ahead for venture investing across the Nordics and the UK.


This is an intimate gathering built around meaningful conversations and valuable connections. We intentionally curate the room to ensure every discussion is relevant, allowing you to leave with new insights, strengthened relationships, and connections that create value.


If you are investing in or helping to build the Nordic–UK venture ecosystem, we would be delighted to welcome you. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register your interest early, and our team will be in touch.


View the gallery and agenda from our Nordic Founders & Investors Reception, held in March 2026.

Speakers

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Henrik Persson

Managing Partner

Sprints

Featured Speaker

Henrik Persson is a Managing Partner and co-founder of Sprints, a growth-stage technology investment firm whose portfolio includes Revolut, Vinted, Checkout.com, Back Market, Flightradar24 and more. Before co-founding Sprints, Henrik spent more than 11 years at Kinnevik, where he served as Head of Investments and led investments in companies such as Zalando, Rocket Internet and HelloFresh. Henrik began his career in financial journalism before moving into European TMT equity research at HSBC Securities.


The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Magda Lukaszewicz

Partner

Inventure

Featured Speaker

Magda Lukaszewicz is a General Partner at Inventure. Based in London, she focuses on early-stage seed investments across the Nordics, Baltics, and diaspora in the UK. Prior to joining Inventure and opening the London office in March 2025, she spent six years as an investor at Balderton Capital. Selected investments include Voi, Wayve, Tibber, Lassie, Samphire Neuroscience and more. Magda began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs in London.

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Georgia Forbes

Principal

Atomico

Featured Speaker

Georgia is a Principal at Atomico. Based in London, she focuses on growth-stage investments across enterprise, fintech and consumer technology. Selected investments include The Exploration Company, Neko Health, PhysicsX, Framer, TravelPerk and Mews. Prior to joining Atomico, she was an investor at Left Lane Capital and Balderton Capital. Georgia began her career in investment banking at Centerview Partners in New York and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance from Queen’s University.


Moderator

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce

Michael Labriola

Partner

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati (UK), LLP

Featured Speaker, Moderator

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 accountant 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

Host Partner

whitecase

Location

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Eden House, 8 Spital Square, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, E1 6DU

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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