100+ investors who already secured their tickets for this year’s EU-Startups Summit 2025 in Malta!

On April 24-25, the EU-Startups Summit will celebrate its 2025 edition at the iconic Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta. As one of Europe’s premier startup events, this gathering promises two days of networking and inspiration, bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and startup enthusiasts from across Europe.

With two stages, a jam-packed agenda, a vibrant exhibition hall, and an exciting pitch competition, the event will also welcome around 300 investors eager to discover Europe’s most promising startups. Below, we’re thrilled to introduce you to 100 investors who have already secured their tickets.

Adam Adamek: Innovation Director at EIT Food, driving the transformation of foodtech, nutrition, and health startups into scalable, investable businesses. With over 25 years of experience spanning Merck, Danone, Mondelēz, and Foodspring, he specialises in bridging science with strategy, leveraging AI for market traction, and accelerating sustainable innovation.

Adriano Pilla: Agrifood Innovation Manager at EIT Food, focused on accelerating agrifood startups and scaling transformative innovations in the sector. With expertise in market strategy, funding access, and industry partnerships, he helps startups navigate the journey from innovation to commercial success. Passionate about shaping a more sustainable and resilient food system.

Alexander Zemlyak: Principal at Geek Ventures, a venture capital firm investing in pre-seed and Seed-stage startups across various sectors. With nearly a decade of VC experience, he brings expertise in B2B software, data, and scaling businesses. Previously, he led investments at LETA Capital and held key roles at Founders Factory and Magical Capital.

Alexandra Balkova: General Partner at Startup Wise Guys, one of Europe’s leading B2B startup accelerators and early-stage investors. With extensive experience in venture capital and business development, she actively supports tech-driven founders scaling across Europe. She plays a key role in sourcing, investing, and mentoring startups in fintech, SaaS, and cybersecurity.

Alice Cadet: Venture Capital Investor at Zubi Group, a firm dedicated to impact-driven investments in sustainability, technology, and social innovation. She focuses on early-stage startups developing solutions for environmental and social challenges, supporting their growth through strategic funding and business development.

Amin Jaibi: Venture Capitalist at vent.io, focusing on early-stage investments in tech and impact-driven startups. With experience in startup founding, venture capital, and finance, he actively seeks promising pre-seed to Series A companies. Previously, he co-founded Lexint GmbH, where he led business development initiatives.

Ana Fernandez: Venture Capital Investor at Nauta, a European VC firm with over €550M AUM focused on early-stage B2B software startups. Based in London, she supports founders across sectors like AI, FinTech, and enterprise software. Nauta invests in high-growth companies across Europe, leveraging its expertise and network to scale innovative technologies.

Ana Wolsztajn: Venture Partner at EWOR, an innovative platform that blends venture capital with entrepreneurial education. At EWOR, she supports early-stage startups by providing strategic guidance, mentorship, and access to funding of up to €150K. With a strong background in branding, communication strategy, and venture building, she helps founders navigate growth challenges.

Anaïs Cimbidhi: Visiting Analyst at PT1, an early-stage venture capital firm focused on transformative real asset technologies in energy, sustainability, infrastructure, proptech, and construction. She brings experience from the European real estate sector, having previously worked on multi-asset real estate transactions at eRE – element Real Estate. 

Anna Valcheva: Managing Director at Alumni Ventures Group, specialising in early-stage venture and growth capital investments. With expertise in impact investing, she focuses on sectors like digital health, women’s health, fintech, and sustainability. She actively supports founders and investors in building high-growth, mission-driven businesses.

Aoife Morrin: Head of Research at Dealroom.co, a leading data intelligence platform tracking global startups and venture capital. She specialises in data-driven insights, mapping innovation ecosystems, and advising investors and governments on emerging trends. With a background in startup research, she helps shape investment strategies with actionable intelligence.

Arjun Sirohi: Operations and Acceleration Director at Soulmates Ventures, specialising in optimising processes, enhancing productivity, and driving scalability for portfolio companies. With over 20 years of experience in strategy and operations, he collaborates with founders and executive teams to develop tailored solutions, maximising growth and impact.

Angelo Burgarello: Managing Partner at Look AI Ventures, a venture capital firm specialising in pre-seed and seed investments in AI-driven startups tackling global markets. Angelo is also actively involved as an Investor Director and Board Member in several innovative ventures, contributing his expertise in business development, IT, AI, and automation.

Angus Penman: Founder of Oregon Capital Partners, a family office investing in early-stage, pre-IPO, and IPO technology companies. With over 30 years of experience as an international investor, he has served on numerous boards and successfully realised value in high-growth companies and special investment partnerships.

António Fernandes: Leader at Inovagaia, driving innovation and entrepreneurship within Portugal’s startup ecosystem. With a strong commitment to fostering emerging businesses, he plays a key role in supporting startups and advancing technological development in the region.

Axel Greiner: CEO of the Austria-based A&S Beteiligungsgesellschaft – A&S. They invest in innovative startups in Austria and beyond that develop software to improve management functions and increase efficiency significantly. Together they offer a broad knowledge of the economy.

Baiba Rozenberga: Head of Startups at MBH FintechLab, where she drives fintech innovation and supports early-stage ventures through incubation. With expertise in strategy, innovation, and financial analysis, she plays a key role in fostering startup growth. She also serves as Head of International Relations at the Hungarian Fintech Association, strengthening global fintech connections.

Benoit Buntinx: Managing Director at AgriFoodInvest BV and Director of Business Creation at EIT Food, supporting innovation in the agri-food sector. He leads investments in early-stage startups developing sustainable food solutions, alternative ingredients, and circular food systems, driving impact through funding and corporate partnerships.

Bernd Reitmeier: Founder of Startup Factory, a business incubator supporting European SMEs looking to expand into China. With over a decade of experience in startup acceleration, he provides companies with production facilities, operational support, and guidance. He also  Co-founded Smart Factory Kunshan, an initiative fostering Industry 4.0 innovation in collaboration with the Kunshan City Government.

Bistra Kirova: Managing Partner at Sofia Angels Ventures, supporting early-stage startups with investment and strategic guidance. With a passion for innovation and venture capital, she has extensive experience in business growth, organisational development, and impact-driven investments across multiple sectors.

Charles Letourneur: Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Alven, an independent early-stage venture capital firm with over $500M under management. With a strong background in investment banking, including leadership roles at Lazard and Eurazeo, he has over two decades of experience backing category-defining European startups.

Charlotte Bruce: Head of Operations at Techstars, one of the world’s most active early-stage investors. With over 14 years of experience in scaling startups, venture capital, and operations, she equips founders with the tools to grow and succeed. A PhD in Neuroscience from Cambridge, she is also an angel investor supporting biotech innovation.

Christoph Zipko: Senior Venture and Business Model Manager at Greiner Innoventures GmbH, focusing on venture investments and business model innovation. Previously, he was Group Innovation & Sustainability Manager at RICO GROUP GmbH and founded Signals e.U., an innovation consultancy.

Conor Scanlan: Investment Associate at Nauta Capital, a European venture capital firm focused on early-stage B2B software startups. He works closely with founders, supporting their fundraising efforts and business scaling. With expertise in venture analysis, he helps identify and back high-potential SaaS and AI-driven companies.

Chris Heyer: Founder & General Partner at Marvelous – Deeptech Fund and Catalyst for Climate Solutions, investing in early-stage climate deep tech startups and driving collaboration with academia and industry. He is dedicated to fostering innovation that addresses ecological challenges and creating high-impact solutions through strategic investments and partnerships.

Cyril Golub: Venture capitalist and Chairman of the Latvian Business Angel Network (LatBAN), where he supports early-stage startups in the Baltics and facilitates investment opportunities. He is also a founding member of LitBAN (Lithuanian Business Angel Network) and Angels Band, expanding his impact across the region.

Daria Reutovich: COO at ULTRA.VC, an early-stage impact investor with an in-house accelerator. She leads strategy and operations, supporting purpose-driven founders in sectors like wellbeing, education, and fintech. With expertise in scaling ventures, she fosters collaboration and operational excellence to drive sustainable growth.

David Seoane Vilariño: Head of Digital Business Development at FundingBox. With over 15 years of experience in EU fundraising, he drives community building and digital growth through projects like OnePass—a digital identity management solution for fundraising—and serves as an evaluator for the EIC Accelerator and EUREKA.

Dénes Csiszár: Interim Head of Acceleration and Growth at EIT Digital, supporting early-stage startups with funding, mentoring, and go-to-market strategies. As a board member at HunBAN, he also facilitates pre-seed investments, fostering innovation and corporate collaboration across Europe.

Despoina Argyrou: Investment Analyst at Apeiron Venture Capital, focusing on early-stage B2B software and consumer-facing startups. With a background in biomedical science and tech, she brings analytical expertise to venture investing, supporting founders in scaling innovative businesses.

Dimitar Vasilev: Board Member at the European Innovation Council (EIC), where he helps shape the overall strategy, funding programmes, and innovation policies to support Europe’s deep-tech ecosystem. As part of the EIC Board, he advises on the implementation of strategic project portfolios, the role of EIC Programme Managers, and initiatives to strengthen Europe’s innovation landscape

Domenico Germanò: Investment Associate at Dealflow.eu, supporting EU-funded startups in scaling and securing investment. Based in Lisbon, he helps high-potential innovations connect with investors and corporates, leveraging data-driven platforms to facilitate growth. Dealflow.eu has helped startups secure up to €15M in equity and €2.5M in grants, focusing on deep tech, AgTech, and other high-impact sectors.

Edward Pizzarello: COO and Portfolio Manager at RMR Capital, overseeing investment strategies and portfolio management. With over 17 years at the firm, he plays a key role in identifying and supporting high-growth companies. RMR Capital focuses on venture investments across various sectors, leveraging deep market insights to drive long-term value.

Emily Fitchett: Global Head of Partnerships at Republic, a financial technology firm specialising in private market investment services, community finance, tokenization, and digital asset management. She drives strategic collaborations to expand investment opportunities across global markets.

Ekke Van Vliet: Investment Coordinator at the European Commission’s EIC Fund, with a career spanning more than two decades in various financial roles in European Institutions he supports startups by facilitating strategic funding and fostering partnerships to accelerate Europe’s innovation ecosystem.

Florence Richardson: Managing Partner at WinEquity, a venture capital firm focused on investing in women-led startups and diverse founding teams. She champions gender inclusivity in entrepreneurship and provides early-stage funding, mentorship, and strategic growth support for startups across multiple industries.

Florin Catalin Chici: Operations Director at Silicon Allee, where he helps build Europe’s next wave of deep tech and AI startups. He is also a Venture Architect at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), supporting spinouts and innovation in frontier technologies. In addition, Florin is an angel investor in startups like FormlyAI, BettaFish, and Skyflow, focusing on early-stage ventures with high growth potential.

Gabriel Dombri: Angel investor and product advisor, supporting early-stage tech startups through GMAX Ventures and Transylvania Angels Network. A former tech entrepreneur, he focuses on helping founders refine product strategies and scale efficiently. Passionate about innovation, he actively contributes to startup ecosystems across Europe, advocating for sustainable growth and strategic investments.

Gerard Hofmeijer: Managing Partner at Financiering+, specialising in tailored financing solutions for businesses, real estate, and acquisitions. With over 30 years of experience, he helps companies navigate complex funding challenges, from alternative financing to business expansion. As a trusted advisor, he supports entrepreneurs in securing the right financial structures for sustainable growth.

Giovanni Vaccari: Program Director at Startupbootcamp Netherlands & Brazil, leading one of the world’s most active startup accelerators. With over a decade in venture building, he has supported founders across multiple sectors, helping startups scale through investment, mentorship, and global networks.

Grégoire Touazi: Senior Legal Counsel at Crowdcube, a leading equity crowdfunding platform that connects startups and growing businesses with investors across Europe. With a background as a lawyer at the Paris and Luxembourg Bars, he brings extensive expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and investment frameworks.

Hege Tollerud: Head of Community at Brighteye Ventures, Europe’s leading EdTech-focused VC firm. With over 15 years of experience in communications, media relations, and business development across Norway, the UK, and China, she fosters connections that drive growth for education-focused startups.

Hinke Veltman: Managing Partner at NoorderImpact, driving investments in startups that create meaningful social impact. With a strong focus on empowerment, social inclusion, and sustainability, she supports early-stage ventures tackling challenges in mental health, cultural entrepreneurship, and plant-based innovation.

Ilka Luck: Managing Partner at Kopa Ventures, angel investor, and deep tech entrepreneur with a focus on renewable energy and sustainability. She has a global track record in developing and commercializing breakthrough technologies, from PV module production to high-performance coatings for power electronics, batteries, and semiconductors.

Igor Ryabenkiy: Founder and managing partner of AltaIR Capital, a global venture firm with over 20 years of experience in backing tech startups. He has backed hundreds of startups across the U.S., Israel, and Europe—including early investments in unicorns like Miro, Deel, and PandaDoc

Iryna Krepchuk: Marketplaces & Consumer Investor at Trind Ventures, focusing on European seed-stage startups with strong consumer and community elements. She offers coaching on pitching, business management, and go-to-market strategies to help founders scale effectively.

Ines de Macedo Santos: Investment Associate at Armilar VP, a European venture capital firm focused on technology-driven startups. She works on identifying and supporting high-growth companies in sectors like AI, fintech, and cybersecurity, leveraging her expertise in finance and strategic investment.

Isabella Yamamoto: Principal at Visionaries Club, a European early-stage VC backed by leading digital and industrial entrepreneurs. She specialises in venture investments, working closely with founders to scale innovative startups across various sectors. With a background in finance and strategy, she helps startups navigate growth and fundraising.

Javier Gonzalez-Soria: Managing General Partner at TRAVELTECH.VC, a venture capital firm backing the next generation of travel tech scaleups. With over 30 years in the travel industry, he is a well-known TravelTech evangelist who also founded TravelThink and actively supports innovation in the sector.

Jon Steinberg: Founding Partner at Mountside Ventures, specialising in fundraising support for startups raising Series A-B and venture debt. A chartered accountant (ACA), he helps founders secure funding efficiently while minimising disruption. He also leads initiatives to support emerging VC managers and family offices investing in tech, driving Europe’s venture capital ecosystem forward.

Juliane Elsner: Early-stage venture capital investor at Sunfire, where she leads strategy and investor relations for a world-leading industrial electrolysis company. Based in Germany, she supports climate-tech innovation and helps drive growth in breakthrough clean energy solutions.

Karolina Bursova: Product Development Manager at FEB Ventures, driving innovation and operational excellence for high-impact ventures. With a strong background in optimizing efficiency and enhancing client satisfaction, she is key in developing and scaling products that align with market needs. Karolina brings a dynamic, hands-on approach to supporting startups and scale-ups in achieving their full potential.

Kateryna Ostapchuk: Managing Director at ID Accelerator, a pre-seed startup accelerator focused on scaling high-potential ventures and fostering innovation ecosystems. With over 23 years in tech and venture growth, she specializes in startup funding, global expansion, and M&A strategies.

Katrin Sturm: CEO & Founder of Scale & Shine, helping B2B SaaS leaders and founders scale their businesses with targeted Go-To-Market strategies and leadership development. With a focus on international expansion and revenue growth, she supports executives in optimizing their sales approach, attracting top talent, and refining leadership skills.

Kim Balle: Co-founder & CEO of Global Startup Awards and xo.company, driving global innovation by connecting startups, corporates, and governments. As an entrepreneur and investor, he specialises in strategic funding, ecosystem building, and brand development, helping startups scale and thrive.

Luca Pauline Paeschke: Senior Associate at SevenVentures, the corporate venture arm of ProSiebenSat.1 Group, specialising in media investments for high-growth consumer companies. She focuses on supporting startups through strategic media-for-equity and media-for-revenue deals, helping brands scale in the DACH region.

Lukas Seemann: Senior Investment Manager at Greiner Innoventures, investing in early-stage startups across climate tech and circular economy in Europe. With a background in strategy consulting and transaction advisory, he supports innovative ventures driving sustainability and impact.

Lynda O’Mahony: Senior Product & Project Manager at FundingBox, leading the development of digital tools that connect startups and SMEs with funding opportunities. She specialises in product strategy, stakeholder collaboration, and innovation management, focusing on Web3 technologies and cross-border investment platforms.

Małgorzata Marzęcka: Project Specialist at Krakow Technology Park, focusing on acceleration and incubation programs for gaming startups. She supports game studios by connecting them with publishers and investors, developing strategic frameworks like Lean Canvas, and producing industry reports. She also plays a key role in organising events, including the Digital Dragons Conference.

Manuel Mendigutía: Economist and Senior Strategy Adviser & Programme Coordinator at the European Innovation Council. With over 20 years of experience in international affairs, economic development, and business innovation, he drives strategic initiatives that accelerate deep tech companies across Europe.

Marcus Haberstroh: Managing Director (COO/CFO) at SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator, supporting startups with mentorship, investment, and scaling strategies. He is also the founder of BITROAD GmbH, focusing on innovation and digital transformation. With extensive experience in business development and organisational transformation, he helps startups optimise their growth and operational structures.

Markus Havulehto: Entrepreneur, investor, and public speaker dedicated to guiding startups to be fundable. Based in Finland, he invests in real estate and technology, leveraging his deep understanding of funding strategies and business scalability to help companies secure capital and achieve sustainable growth. He is also a published author sharing insights on entrepreneurship and investment readiness.

Małgorzata Marzęcka: Innovation Manager at Krakow Technology Park, leading startup support programmes and investment initiatives in Poland’s growing tech ecosystem. She connects early-stage companies with funding opportunities and corporate partners to drive business expansion.

Marie Ammann: Investment Manager at EIT Food, driving innovation and supporting agrifood startups in building a more sustainable and future-proof food system. She works on accelerating food innovations, fostering leadership in the industry, and engaging consumers in shaping the future of food.

Marirena Dafnomili: Strategic Acquisitions Analyst at RC Ventures, identifying high-potential opportunities in technology and media, with a focus on AI and SaaS. With a background in International Economics & Finance and hands-on experience scaling an early-stage startup, she combines financial expertise with strategic insight to drive sustainable growth.

Michal Sikyta: Investment Director at Soulmates Ventures, leading investments in bold, green innovations with a focus on sustainability and long-term impact. He plays a key role in identifying and supporting startups that drive environmental and social change, acting as a bridge between entrepreneurs and investors to accelerate growth.

Michiel de Jongh: Founder & CEO of Valorem Management, an investment and advisory firm focused on AgTech, digital trading, and strategic investments. Valorem supports high-potential early-stage companies, leveraging Michiel’s global expertise to drive innovation and growth in agriculture and adjacent industries.

Milena Kraeva: Director of Utility Systems at Red Sea Global, leading utility technology projects to enhance operational efficiency. She is also the Founder & CEO of Nexus Impact Ventures, which supports startups and scaleups in Europe and the Middle East through strategic advisory, investment facilitation, and mentorship programs.

Mikk Orglaan: Business Advisor and Mentor at Challeng.ist, specialising in growth and exit strategies, value proposition design, and startup advisory. He helps founders clarify their business vision, develop strategic roadmaps, and connect with investors. As a founding partner at Fstage.vc, he supports early-stage startups with investment, mentoring, and validation, focusing on impactful and scalable ventures.

Mikko Puhakka: VC and private Business Angel, works at his own consulting and corporate finance company, Lion Partners, serving both private and public clients in the EU and Asia. He is a member of the Directors’ Chamber in Malta. Mikko successfully assists companies in raising money, investing, selling, and buying companies across diverse cultural environments.

Monika Uziel: Startup Scout & Assistant to the Management Board at Startup Angels Alb-Bodensee, connecting early-stage startups with investors and mentors. She supports founders in securing funding, refining business models, and navigating the startup ecosystem to drive innovation and growth.

Natasha Levin: Investment Manager at Ivita Group, a firm backing innovative startups in life sciences and healthcare. She specialises in biotech and digital health investments, helping startups scale through funding, strategic partnerships, and market expansion. She supports high-growth companies in navigating complex regulatory landscapes and achieving long-term success.

Nora Szeles: CEO of Tokeportal.com, the first ECSPR-licensed crowdfunding platform in Hungary. With extensive experience in finance, capital markets, and startup ecosystems, she is a key advocate for digital fundraising and alternative investment models. Nora is also a published author and lecturer, shaping the future of crowdfunding in emerging markets.

Neoklis A. Lazanas: Founder and President of Arclif Ventures, a Swiss-based venture capital firm that has invested in over 80 companies globally, with a portfolio valuation of approximately €2.8 billion. Arclif Ventures focuses on early-stage startups, disruptive technologies, M&A, and restructuring projects across multiple industries.

Nicole Velho: Early-stage investor focused on fintech, the future of work, healthcare, and sustainability across Europe. She has been recognised as a UKBAA Angel of the Year Finalist in 2021 and 2022. She actively supports startups through investments, advising, and mentorship. An advocate for female-led startups, she drives inclusivity and innovation in the tech sector through Sie Ventures.

Nima Sophia Tisdall: CEO and Operating Partner at Nordic Makers, an early-stage venture firm backing B2B software startups across the Nordics. She works closely with founders to scale their businesses, leveraging insights from a team of former unicorn builders. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she is also the co-founder of SAGA DK, an initiative empowering young voices in public policy and entrepreneurship.

Mikk Orglan: Founding Partner at FStage VC, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in promising startups, supporting them with mentorship and strategic validation. He is also a Business Advisor at Challeng.ist, helping founders craft growth and exit strategies, refine business models, and secure funding.

Oliver Gajda: Founder and Executive Director of EUROCROWD, the leading European network advocating for transparency, self-regulation, and governance in the crowdfunding industry. Since 2012, he has played a pivotal role in shaping alternative finance regulations across Europe, contributing to financial innovation, energy transition, and social entrepreneurship

Orla Browne: Head of Insights at Dealroom.co, leading data-driven research and market analysis on venture capital and startups. She provides strategic insights into emerging tech trends, investment landscapes, and high-growth sectors, shaping industry conversations with reports and thought leadership

Paul Grant: Founder of The Funding Game, where he helps entrepreneurs secure capital for their early-stage and high-growth ventures. With extensive experience in private equity, angel investment, and crowdfunding, he provides strategic coaching, fundraising support, and business growth insights. Paul is also a partner of the British Library Business & IP Centre.

Pekka Mäki: Managing Partner at 3TS Capital Partners, a leading European growth capital firm focused on technology investments. With over 20 years at 3TS, he oversees expansion capital and buyout funding for high-growth technology, internet, media, and tech-enabled services companies. 3TS has backed numerous scale-ups, leveraging a fund portfolio exceeding €300 million.

Peter Lauerbach: Head of Investment at vent.io, a venture and innovation unit backed by Germany’s largest leasing company and banking group. He leads the development of a B2B investment portfolio, leveraging a network of 376 banks, 100+ OEM vendor partners, and €40+ billion in assets under management.

Philipp Hauptmann: Investment Manager at STS Ventures, which concentrates all business angel activities of Cologne-based serial entrepreneur and successful investor Stephan Schubert. Philipp has previously been an internet founder himself and successfully exited his venture in the past.

Randal MacDonald: Managing Director of Republic Europe, leading the company’s strategy to become the leading equity crowdfunding platform in Europe. With over 15 years of experience in financial services, he brings expertise in commercial and strategic leadership, regulatory compliance, and growth in crowdfunding and fintech.

Ralf P. Gerteis: Startup Advisor and Angel Investor, supporting early-stage tech companies in fundraising, growth strategy, and business development. His expertise spans Web3, blockchain, AI, and fintech, enabling founders to navigate complex ecosystems, secure strategic partnerships, and achieve sustainable growth.

Raquel Bernal: Managing Partner at Draper B1, leading early-stage investments in SaaS, marketplaces, and disruptive e-commerce startups. With a background in deal flow management and portfolio strategy, she helps founders secure funding, refine business models, and scale efficiently. Actively mentors startups, leveraging her experience as both an investor and former entrepreneur.

Sabine Doutre: Foreign Investment Developer at LIOF, focused on supporting Dutch startups by connecting them with resources, funding, and opportunities. She plays a key role in stimulating economic growth in Limburg by facilitating investments and fostering collaboration between SMEs and international businesses looking to expand in the region.

Samantha Barbero: CEO & Managing Partner at valueXmatch, a strategic advisory boutique helping startups and SMEs with fundraising, M&A, and scaling. She connects founders with investors, supports exits, and advises on sustainable growth strategies. She is also an Advisor to the European Commission, and an expert in innovation, deep tech, and climate tech.

Silke Greiner: Business Angel for over 10 years, Silke is the CEO of A&S Beteiligungsgesellschaft and a member of the Austrian startup consultancy startup300 (headquartered in Linz). Silke is an experienced real estate entrepreneur and also a shareholder of a German textile company.

Talia Rafaeli: General Partner at KOMPAS VC, a venture capital firm focused on backing startups that drive digital transformation and sustainability across major industrial sectors. She plays a key role in identifying and investing in early-stage companies that are reshaping manufacturing, energy, and the built environment with innovative and sustainable technologies.

Thijs Povel: Founder of Dealflow.eu and Managing Partner at Ventures.eu, supporting EU-funded startups in scaling and securing investment. With extensive experience in venture capital and innovation policy, he works closely with the European Commission to bridge startups, investors, and corporates. He also serves as an advisor to ESNA, driving policy changes to strengthen Europe’s startup ecosystem.

Thomas Bigagli: Partner at Plug and Play Ventures, leading investments across EMEA and supporting early-stage startups from pre-seed to Series A. With a strong background in venture capital and open innovation, he helps scale high-growth companies and expand Plug and Play’s operations in new markets. He has played a key role in building multiple innovation hubs globally.

TJ Jackson: Partner at GSD Venture Studio, inviting resilient teams to establish partnerships that ensure organizations grow the right way. Based in Helsinki, he is also a Business Coach and Business Adviser for various companies, offering business coaching services and a variety of training programs and resources for entrepreneurs, large corporations and startups.

Toam Jaber: Investment Manager at DeepTechXL and a member of Global Women in VC. He supports deep tech ventures through due diligence and strategic investment management, connecting bold founders with the resources they need. Based in Eindhoven, he is known for his proactive approach and innovative mindset in driving breakthrough technologies forward.

Tülin Tokatli: Strategic Advisor to VC Funds at Pitch Me First. With extensive experience as a former investor at EIF, she advises fund managers on pitch strategy and fundraising while serving on multiple advisory boards and investing as an angel. She leverages her deep industry insights to help funds secure capital and build robust portfolios.

Valentina Podda: Cohort Member (Class ’24) at Included VC, she actively contributes to initiatives that bridge the gap between startups and investors, fostering growth in sectors like geospatial technology, sustainability, and health. Her customer-centred approach and proven track record in managing complex programs enable her to deliver tangible results and drive meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem.

Veronica Mariani: CEO of Premiaweb Holding, a company that invests in and supports innovative startups across sectors like SaaS, tourism, digital marketing, fintech, science, and healthcare. With years of experience as a digital entrepreneur, she provides strategic advisory in business strategy, team management, M&A, and funding to help startups grow sustainably.

Yaxin Xu: Senior Investment Director at Huawei Technologies Dusseldorf GmbH, driving innovation in tech-enabled and cutting-edge solutions. With extensive experience in R&D, software development, and business development, she plays a crucial role in shaping Huawei’s investment strategies in emerging technologies.

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