Roundtable with UK Market Entry Insights

Finland consistently produces world-class technology companies – but scaling beyond a domestic market requires global thinking from day one.

This curated founder–investor roundtable brings together operators, investors, and ecosystem partners to discuss what it actually takes to launch and scale internationally, with a particular focus on the UK as a strategic gateway market, featuring insights from London & Partners, London’s official growth and inward investment agency.

Co-hosted by Leo Capital, Maria 01, and London & Partners, the session combines practical market-entry insight, founder experience, and investor perspective — in a highly interactive format.

Expect a sharp, candid conversation on:

• How investors assess global ambition and readiness early

• How founders successfully land and scale in the UK

• How to execute cross-border teams and GTM from Day One

Meet the Speakers

• Olga Balakina (VP, Europe, Leo Capital)
• Salla Hänninen (VP of Business Development Nordics / Baltics, London & Partners)
• Markus Facklam, Director Europe & Middle East, London & Partners)

Event Details

Date: 20 January 2026
Time: 13:00 – 14:30
Format: In person at Maria 01

NOTE: To ensure the best possible experience, this event is curated and space is limited. Submitting this form expresses interest, and selected participants will receive a confirmation and event details.

Doors open

Welcome words and introductions

London & Partners intro to UK opportunities 

Q&A

Event Ends

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