About Maria 01

A startup campus with community at its heart

Maria 01 is one of the leading startup ecosystems in Europe. We provide a thriving environment for ambitious early-stage startups, renowned investors and VCs, large enterprises and other ecosystem organisations – all with the common goal of helping each other succeed.

Today, Maria 01 serves as the home to almost 200 startups from various industries, close to 30 local and international VC firms, as well as over 20 corporations. All in all, since being founded in 2016, we have grown into an international community of over 2,000 members.

Our campus, community and unique network of like-minded people, equip our members with the right tools, environment and knowledge to build upon their business.

We are here to build and maintain the bridges that startups need to find and access funding, customers, talent, knowledge and the motivation to keep building the next big thing. Our position as the leading startup campus in the Nordics, and our connections to the wider global startup ecosystem, foster collaboration across borders.

Mission & Vision

Mission: Maria 01 supports and accelerates the growth of early-stage companies by providing the startups with the best possible resources, connections, and a collaborative environment that empowers founders to grow, innovate and succeed.

At Maria 01, we know that early-stage startups need more than just space—they need the right people, tools, and support to truly take off. That’s why we focus on creating an environment where growth feels possible and founders feel backed. Through our active community, strong investor and partner network, and tailored support, we help startups navigate the early challenges and stay focused on what they do best: building, innovating, and pushing boundaries.

Because when founders are empowered, great things happen.

Vision: Maria 01 is the leading startup ecosystem in Europe, recognized globally for nurturing
high-impact startups and empowering Europe’s most innovative startups across industries to drive global change.

At Maria 01, we don’t just host startups—we champion them. We see their drive, their ambition, and the grit it takes to build something truly world-changing. The journey from an early-stage startup to a global success story is long, demanding, and often uncertain. That’s why we’re here—to walk that road with you. As the leading startup campus in the Nordics, we are committed to supporting the brightest entrepreneurs and teams as they scale their impact across borders and industries.

Values

We believe that the road to a more diverse and inclusive community and startup ecosystem comes through accountability and transparency. The Maria 01 values have been built together with members of the community. Our values are an important part of the daily life at Maria 01, guiding us in everything we do.

Community-Centric
We believe in the strength of community to foster a supportive, collaborative, and trust-based environment where startups, investors and partners come together to share knowledge, build relationships, and drive mutual success.

Founder-First
Helping founders succeed is one of our main priorities. We provide founders with resources, connections, and the right kind of environment needed to thrive and grow.

Impact-Driven
We are committed to delivering high-quality facilities, programs, and experiences that champion bold ideas and forward-thinking solutions that drive positive change within the world around us.

Globally Ambitious
Maria 01 is a launchpad for startups to reach new markets and exciting international opportunities around the world. We attract world-class founders, investors and partners to lead innovation across borders.