# GroundUp

> GroundUp is a non-profit community for entrepreneurs, founders, and startup enthusiasts in Finland. We connect people with great ideas, essential skills, and shared ambitions through face-to-face meetups, co-founder matchmaking, and knowledge sharing in Helsinki.

## About
- Name: GroundUp (also: GroundUp Finland)
- Founded: 2025
- Type: Non-profit community
- Location: Helsinki, Finland
- Mission: Help entrepreneurs grow startups from the ground up through collaboration and community.
- Website: https://www.groundup.fi
- Contact: fahid.hasan@groundup.fi

## What we do
- Host regular face-to-face entrepreneur meetups in Helsinki
- Connect founders with potential co-founders, collaborators, and mentors
- Share startup knowledge, resources, and a curated startup package
- Partner with organizations supporting the Finnish startup ecosystem

## Key links
- Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/groundupfi/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/groundupfi/
- WhatsApp community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FzWUhCAfYBl4TDrqJBdQYf

## Audience
Entrepreneurs, founders, aspiring founders, students, and startup enthusiasts based in or moving to Finland.

## FAQ
- Is GroundUp free to join? Yes, GroundUp is a non-profit and events are free to attend.
- Where are events held? Primarily in Helsinki, Finland.
- How can I join? Join via Meetup, LinkedIn, or the WhatsApp community linked above.