Angel Prize Summit gathered 300 leaders to discuss how we should shape the future of the Nordics
STOCKHOLM, October 15, 2025 – today, Nordic Angels hosted Angel Prize Summit – an invite-only gathering of 300 of the Nordic region's most influential investors, founders, policymakers, and corporate leaders. Convened by Nordic Angels, the summit confronted a defining question: how can the Nordics remain globally competitive as the world undergoes a historic transformation? The aim today was to form collaborations that shape the future of the Nordics.
From AI breakthroughs and the energy transition to geopolitical shocks, infrastructure strain, and demographic shifts, the ground beneath Nordic economies is moving faster than ever. Yet the region's response remains fragmented, leaving innovation, capital, and policy to advance in silos.
"The Nordics have the talent and resources to lead globally. But unless we move faster and act together, we risk falling much further behind," says Ash Pournouri, Co-founder & Chairman, Nordic Angels.
Angel Prize Summit is designed to change that. Behind closed doors, leaders with real decision-making power will align on threats, solutions, and opportunities across four pillars critical to the Nordics' future:
- AI & Technology - maintaining an edge in a race dominated by global superpowers
- Energy & Infrastructure - building resilience in an era of scarcity and transition
- Capital & Competitiveness - ensuring the Nordics remain a magnet for talent and investment
- Societal Resilience - preparing for demographic shifts, global instability, and security risks
Key speakers among others:
Karl Nehammer, Vice President for the European Investment Bank
Erna Solberg, Former prime minister of Norway
Peter Bartram, Chairman of MW Group, Former chief of defence Denmark
Jenny Nordlöv, CEO, Sferical AI
Anna Wikland, Managing Director, Google Nordics
“Energy is the most urgent to reinforce, investments in energy equal investments in independence. Security and competitiveness are two sides of a coin.”, says Karl Nehammer, Vice President for the European Investment Bank.
“Infrastructure is too siloed in the Nordics. The collaboration between the Nordic countries is crucial. As a region, we can pool resources and achieve more than alone.”, says Anna Wikland, Managing Director, Google Nordics.
“The challenge is that the incentives for building renewables in Norway is low and the cost is high. I believe we will need all types of energy in the future.”, says Erna Solberg, Former prime minister of Norway.
For more information about Angel Prize Summit please visit https://www.angelprize.com/angelprizesummit
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About Nordic Angels
Nordic Angels is an independent initiative with the mission to unite angel investors in a high-trust network, catalyzing collaboration, sparking innovation, and building a more resilient economy. Founded in 2020, Nordic Angels has grown to become the largest investor network in the Nordics.
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