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Announcing EAIS 2023: The European Angel Investment Summit
Join the European Angel Investment Summit taking place in Brussels on October 10-11.
#EAIS23 is where angels, entrepreneurs and change-makers gather to fuel Europe’s growth. This event will allow participants a glimpse into the future, a chance to influence the course of tomorrow & a unique opportunity to connect meaningfully with international colleagues that enable innovations to come to life.
GEN Startups Get:
- Free tickets for all applicants regardless of selection
- 3-5 minute pitching slot
- Profile listed on the #EAIS23 website and promotional campaigns
- Selected companies receive additional free tickets in order to bring their team
And more, as we are an event partner, GBAN community members receive an exclusive 20% discount - contact Pauly Suchy to learn more about this offer.
📅 Date: October 10-11th
📍 Venue: Brussels
🎟️ Registration: https://europeanangelsummit.com/
What You Will Experience:
- Inspiring Keynotes: Hear from some of Europe's best early-stage investors on topics that matter.
- Quality Networking: Engage and connect with entrepreneurs, business angels, and investor groups from over 50 countries.
- Pitching Competitions: Witness pitches from Europe's most promising startups raising seed and Series A rounds.
Core Topics of EAIS 2023:
- Fueling Europe's Growth with Ecosystem Collaboration and More Gender Inclusion: Including driving inclusion and diversity within angel and startup communities; partnerships between public-private entities, corporates, and open innovation; and much more.
- Discovering Angel Investment across the World and Building Bridges within Europe and Beyond: Focusing on cross-border angel investing between EU countries; between Africa-Europe; and much more.
- Latest EU Regulations and Instruments for Angel Investors and Angel Backed Startups: Including new AI, IP, and ESG regulations; programs to co-invest with angels and angel-led funds; and much more.
- Exploring Industry Trends and the Sectors to be Investing in this Year: With a focus on Impact Investing; DeepTech and science-driven startups; SpaceTech, and much more.
Speakers for EAIS 2022 Included:
- Nick Appleyard, Head of Space Solutions at European Space Agency
- Paola Fantini, Director of Education at EIT Manufacturing
- Kerstin Jorna, Director General at Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship, and SMEs (GROW), European Commission
- Ian Sosso, Founder and Managing Partner at Monte Carlo Capital
- See more
Check out last year’s program and speakers on our website.
This event is essential for business angels and anyone involved in early-stage investment, entrepreneurship, or innovation. Our diverse audience typically comprises 50% business angels, 20% VCs, CVCs, and PEs; 10% startup entrepreneurs; 10% policymakers; and 10% other startup ecosystem stakeholders.
Don’t Miss Out! Reserve your spot today and take part in this unique opportunity to glimpse into the future, influence the course of tomorrow, and connect meaningfully with international colleagues driving innovation. GBAN Members receive member discounts.