The Slush 100 for Slush 2026 (Helsinki, 18–19 November): the top 100 startups picked from more than 1,400 applicants for Slush's pitching competition, where the winner takes €500,000 equity-free. Entrants were founded in 2023 or later, at seed stage or earlier. Wave Ventures picks 20 semifinalists, who pitch on the Startup Stage on Day 1. Slush publishes the 100 without categories; Dealroom grouped them by sector based on each company's profile and website.