Hosted during Slush, the Energy Shift Forum Helsinki gathered a distinguished group of 70 energy transition leaders and investors, collectively managing over €30B in AUM.
Co-hosted by Finnish energy forerunner Helen, the invitation-only event brought together investors, innovators, and energy operators to explore how collaboration among scale-ups, corporates, and capital can accelerate innovation in the clean energy transition.
Operator Panel
Moderated by Risto Kuulasmaa, Co-CEO, Energy Shift Capital
Tommi Nyman — Founder & CEO, Steady Energy (FIN): Pioneering nuclear district heating via SMRs to decarbonize urban heating; developing its first commercial units with €32M raised.
Juhani Hintikka — CEO, Virta Ltd (FIN): A global EV-charging platform active in 35 countries, enabling integrated energy services and multi-market network management, with €120M raised.
Per Øyvind Voie — CEO, VIREON (NOR): A fast-growing green-hydrogen developer building zero-emission fuel infrastructure across the Nordics; €25M raised.
Ask Emil Løvschall-Jensen — Co-Founder & CEO, Hyme(DK): Thermal-energy storage innovator converting renewable electricity into industrial-grade heat with molten-salt technology; backed by €27M.
Investor Panel
Moderated by Mido Talhouni, Investment Principal, Climate KIC
Natalia Medianero Aldaba — Investment Manager, Suma Capital /SC Net Zero Ventures (SPA): Part of Suma Capital (€1.2B AUM), investing in Series A/B climate-tech across energy, mobility, industrial decarbonization, and circularity.
Jussi Lilja — Executive Vice President, Korkia (FIN): Global renewable-energy developer with €220M AUM and a 22 GW pipeline across 150 utility-scale solar and BESS projects in nine countries.
Alessa Sänger— Investment Associate, Sabanci Climate Ventures (GER): The $200M climate-tech investment arm of Sabancı Holding ($10.5B NAV) investing in early and growth-stage decarbonization technologies across EU & US.
Lucy Rands — General Partner, ETF Partners – The Environmental Technologies Fund (UK): Established in 2005, managing ~$800M, investing in high-impact ventures driving a cleaner, more resilient global economy.
A huge thank you to our co-hosts — Helen, Climate KIC & Burson, and every participant for bringing such energy, clarity, and ambition into the room.
Moderated by Risto Kuulasmaa, Co-CEO, Energy Shift Capital
Tommi Nyman — Founder & CEO, Steady Energy (FIN): Pioneering nuclear district heating via SMRs to decarbonize urban heating; developing its first commercial units with €32M raised.
Juhani Hintikka — CEO, Virta Ltd (FIN): A global EV-charging platform active in 35 countries, enabling integrated energy services and multi-market network management, with €120M raised.
Per Øyvind Voie — CEO, VIREON (NOR): A fast-growing green-hydrogen developer building zero-emission fuel infrastructure across the Nordics; €25M raised.
Ask Emil Løvschall-Jensen — Co-Founder & CEO, Hyme(DK): Thermal-energy storage innovator converting renewable electricity into industrial-grade heat with molten-salt technology; backed by €27M.
Investor Panel
Moderated by Mido Talhouni, Investment Principal, Climate KIC
Natalia Medianero Aldaba — Investment Manager, Suma Capital /SC Net Zero Ventures (SPA): Part of Suma Capital (€1.2B AUM), investing in Series A/B climate-tech across energy, mobility, industrial decarbonization, and circularity.
Jussi Lilja — Executive Vice President, Korkia (FIN): Global renewable-energy developer with €220M AUM and a 22 GW pipeline across 150 utility-scale solar and BESS projects in nine countries.
Alessa Sänger— Investment Associate, Sabanci Climate Ventures (GER): The $200M climate-tech investment arm of Sabancı Holding ($10.5B NAV) investing in early and growth-stage decarbonization technologies across EU & US.
Lucy Rands — General Partner, ETF Partners – The Environmental Technologies Fund (UK): Established in 2005, managing ~$800M, investing in high-impact ventures driving a cleaner, more resilient global economy.
A huge thank you to our co-hosts — Helen, Climate KIC & Burson, and every participant for bringing such energy, clarity, and ambition into the room.
