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8% of startups had the chance to pitch to investors – 71% of those received funding

A FiBAN survey conducted in June 2026 found that about 8% of applicants to Pitch Finland 2025 presented to investors, and 71% of those who pitched secured funding.

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FiBAN conducted a survey in June 2026 targeting startups that took part in Pitch Finland 2025. The survey found that roughly 8 percent of applicants made it through to present their business ideas to investors. Of those startups that presented to investors, 71 percent succeeded in securing funding following their pitches.

The results point to a high conversion rate from investor meetings to funding for the cohort that did present, underscoring the effectiveness of Pitch Finland as a channel for connecting startups with investors.

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