Capital across the value chain: Financing the Nordic defence scale-up.
A conversation on how Nordic defence-tech companies are scaling, who is funding their growth, and how capital moves from early-stage ideas to institutional balance sheets.
Tuesday 22 September 2026 
16:45 - 18:00 
Scandic Hell, Stjørdal
ABOUT THE SIDE EVENT
Where founders, investors and industry meet capital.
Danske Bank hosts a 75-minute side event at Forsvarskonferansen – the Nordic Defence and Security Conference. During the session, our speakers and a moderated conversation will examine how Nordic defence-tech companies scale, and how financing follows them along the way.
We trace capital across the value chain: from early-stage and non-dilutive financing for emerging companies, through growth and mid-corporate banking, to the institutional capital that backs the sector at scale. The aim is a clear, practical view of what funds Nordic defence – and how.
Rundown
16:45 – Welcome
A short introduction to the side event and the evening ahead.
16:50 – Hosted Conversation (20 min)
Our speakers trace capital across the value chain, from early-stage to institutional capital – and how geopolitics is reshaping the way we look at it. Moderated by Christine Spiten.
17:10 – Networking
Continue the discussion over light snacks and beverages, and meet others working across Nordic defence and finance.
Speakers
Eirik Melle
Senior Analyst - Corporate Advisory
Covers geopolitics, competitiveness and global supply chains, whit a focus on critical minerals and advanced technology - micropchips and AI. Part of Danske Banks's defence initiative, with 20 years for company and sector analysis.
Teppo Havo
General Manager - Danske Bank Growth
Brings deep insight into how Nordic defence-tech companies scale, and who funds their growth. Danske Bank Growth offers tailored services and non-dilutive financing for the start-up and growth segment.
Christine Spiten
Senior Growth Manager - Danske Bank Growth
Entrepeneur, early-stage investor and co-founder of Blueye Robotics. With experience across investment banking, technology and venture ecosystems, she works daily with high growth companies across the Nordics.
Why Danske Bank
A bank that follows defence tech from first capital to scale.
Danske Bank is actively supporting Nordic defence-tech companies - combining sector analysis, growth financing and full-service banking across the value chain.
Danske Bank Growth
Tailored services and non-dilutive financing for the start-up and growth segment – actively backing Nordic defence-tech companies as they scale.
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Danske Bank Defence Team
A dedicated defence industry team – providing sector expertise and tailored financial solutions for Nordic companies.
Corporate Advisory
Sector and geopolitical analysis spanning competitiveness, global supply chains, critical minerals and advanced technology – from microchips to AI.
Plan your visit.
Scandic Hell, Stjørdal
Side-event stage, within the conference venue near Trondheim Airport.
The side event is part of Forsvarskonferansen 2026. A conference ticket gives you access.
Full conference programme
View on nordsec-conference.no
Reserve your seat at the side event.
Seats are limited. Register your intrest and we will confirm your place ahead of the conference.
