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Mesh Community - Nordic Startup and VC Network

Mesh Community and Mesh Collective connect Nordic startups with venture capital through coworking hubs, curated events and investor networks.

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Mesh Community is a Nordic-focused startup ecosystem platform and coworking network that brings together founders, innovators, creators, and investors across Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. It operates physical hubs in key cities such as Oslo (Mesh Nationaltheatret and Mesh Youngstorget), Trondheim (Digs), and Copenhagen (Matrikel1), offering flexible workspaces, events, networking and support services designed to help startups at all stages grow and scale. The community counts thousands of members and hosts over a thousand events annually, making it one of the leading startup communities in the Nordic region. Its offerings include curated programs with workshops, pitch nights, meetups and industry talks aimed at fostering collaboration and opportunities within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Mesh Collective

In addition to Mesh Community’s coworking, events and startup-focused services, Mesh Collective serves as a specialised venture network that connects Nordic founders with leading investors and ecosystem builders. It was created to bring the region’s most ambitious founders, operators and capital providers together and act as a bridge to international venture capital. The initiative emphasises curated experiences, exclusive gatherings and high-quality networking that go beyond traditional conferences. Participants are invited to join programmes and events designed to foster deep connections between founders, super-angels, venture firms, limited partners and executives from around the world. Mesh Collective often hosts signature experiences such as founder dinners, LP/GP gatherings and cross-border trips that bring the Nordic ecosystem to global hubs like San Francisco and regional spots such as the Lofoten Islands.

Unlike general meetup platforms, Mesh Collective focuses on building long-term relationships between founders and investors. Its programming includes Mesh LP/GP sessions where institutional investors, family offices and VCs discuss trends and capital strategies, Mesh Momentum curated gatherings that spotlight emerging startups, and invite-only dinners and side events co-hosted with leading partners. Events are held across core Nordic cities and internationally to create meaningful, cross-border ties.

Venture Capital Firms Involved

Some of the VC firms and investors who are involved include:


Overall, Mesh Community and its Mesh Collective initiative serve as a hub for startup activity and VC engagement in the Nordics, combining physical spaces, events and curated networking to help founders access capital, talent and insight.