GoWest Nordic Venture Capital Forum 2026

28–29 Jan 2026 | Gothenburg, Sweden

Thursday, 29 January 2026 | 09:31 - 09:56

Dual Track: IPO or M&A? How to Prepare for Both—and Win Either Way

Location:Eriksbergshallen, Maskingatan 11, 417 64 GöteborgTrack:Main Stage
  • IPO
  • Growth
  • Valuation

Increasingly, the answer is both. This dual-track session brings together experts from BDO, eEquity, Spotlight, Nasdaq, and SB1 Markets to demystify the process and reveal what top-performing companies do to stay in control of their options.

Expect real-world insights on:

  • Preparing your company so both paths stay open

  • What investors, acquirers, and exchanges look for

  • How to manage timing, valuation, and messaging

  • When dual track creates leverage—and when it doesn’t

Perfect for founders, CFOs, and boards preparing for the next stage of growth.A must-attend session for founders and investors considering the next big step.

5 speakers