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Maria 01

The leading startup campus in the Nordics

We provide a thriving environment for ambitious early-stage startups, renowned investors and VCs, large enterprises and other ecosystem organisations.

all with the common goal of helping
each other succeed.

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230+

startup members annually

+1400M€

total raised funding and counting

2000+

community members

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The community

Who's inside

230+
startups
40+
Investors
30+
corporate partners

Where we are

In the heart of Helsinki

20,000 m² in a converted hospital, a short walk from the city centre and the sea. Drop in for an event or book a tour any weekday.

Lapinlahdenkatu 16, 00180 Helsinki

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Flagship program

Northern Light Accelerator

Maria 01’s international accelerator combines market access with founder wellbeing — helping global startups land, validate and scale across Finland and Europe. No equity, all momentum.

12 weeks
Intensive programme
0% equity
we don’t take a cut
Spring 2027
Applications opening in november
Learn more and apply

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    Maria 01 Impact Report 2025

    The Maria 01 Impact Report is an annual publication and a comprehensive report on Maria 01’s activities throughout the preceding years. The report gives the reader a look into the Maria 01 Community, sharing insights from our startups, partners, and investors and the impact we as a community have on society and the wider startup … Continued

    Camilla Mikama

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    Maria 01 Founder Survey Report

    New survey: Startup founders are postponing parenthood — even in the Nordics An international survey conducted by Maria 01 reveals that startup culture significantly affects founders’ decisions about starting a family. More than half of childless founders have delayed having children due to entrepreneurial pressures, and nearly one in four feel they must choose between … Continued

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    Why International Startups Are Choosing Helsinki — and How the Northern Light Accelerator Helps Them Land and Grow

    Helsinki is having a moment. Over the past decade, the city has quietly cultivated a highly dynamic, collaborative, and founder-friendly startup ecosystem. At Maria 01 —one of Europe’s largest startup hubs — we witness this shift every day: international founders are arriving in Finland, building teams, raising capital, and choosing Helsinki as both a long-term … Continued

    Camilla Mikama

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    Pay It Forward With Fundis: Finnish FinTech Startup Planning To Revolutionise Fundraising

    Fundis aims to revolutionise the way we pay by introducing what they claim to be the world’s only truly responsible payment method. Their mission is to create a win-win-win solution—one that benefits consumers, merchants, and society at large. To delve deeper into Fundis’ story and future vision, I spoke with one of the company’s founders, … Continued

    Camilla Mikama

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