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As the year draws to a close, EBAN proudly reflects on the remarkable milestones and initiatives that defined 2024. Here’s a recap of some of the year’s most memorable moments

In this episode of Lessons (L)earned, we sit down with Nicolas Rouhana, CEO of IM Capital and a pioneer of Lebanon’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Nicolas shares insights from his angel investing journey,

Brussels, Belgium, Friday, December 13, 2024  EBAN, adelphi, and VC4A, supported by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), are thrilled to announce the launch of SHE WINS Climate—a groundbreaking initiative designed

Dear President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Dear Vice-President Virkkunen, Dear Vice-President Séjourné, Dear Commissioner de Alburquerque, Dear Commissioner Zaharieva, On behalf of the key actors of

EBAN proudly announces the launch of its Space and Defence Community, an initiative aimed at bringing together experienced investors and entrepreneurs from two of the most dynamic and innovative tech

Our new Vice President and Treasurer of EBAN, Nina Dremelj, shared lots of insights gathered from throughout her angel investing journey. Outside of EBAN, Nina is also the President of

It is with great sadness to learn that Peter Cowley, one of EBAN’s most honourable and cherished members, will no longer be with us. Before joining our network, he was

EAIS24 set the stage once again for exemplary innovation and insights in angel investing. In this article we will be taking a look at a key forum, whose subject is

EAIS24 showcased a series of impactful forums and panels, with the DefenceTech Investor Forum serving as a central platform for various defence-focused discussions. The first session,“How the EU supports DefenceTech

EAIS24 was privileged to feature the “Women in Deep Tech and Investment” panel powered by Women TechEU. Prominent speakers such as: Brigitte Baumann, Founder of Efino, Clare McGee, Founder of

During EAIS24, we had the pleasure of presenting the panel on biotech investment trends, powered by Bionanopolys. Presented speakers were: Märt-Erik Martens, Founder of Gelatex; Stef Denayer, Stakeholder Relations Manager

The recent egg – enter grow go “Soft Landing – Expanding Beyond Borders” workshop that took place during EAIS24, provided a deep dive on the current transformation, growth and potential

We are thrilled to announce the newly elected EBAN Board at EAIS24. Jesper Jarlbæk has been elected as President and expressed his excitement by saying, "It is a great honour

Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Collaboration at EAIS24 EBAN proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary at this year’s European Angel Investment Summit (EAIS24). The two-day event brought together angel investors,

25 Years of EBAN Since its establishment in 1999, it has been our privilege and honour to drive the growth of the early-stage investment and entrepreneurial ecosystem across Europe and

Building a Vibrant Business Angel Ecosystem in Europe Recommendations for EU and National Policy Makers This Policy Recommendation Paper addresses key issues facing the EU's startup ecosystem, particularly the lack

EBAN presents the EBAN Annual Statistics Compendium for 2023, Europe's most extensive annual research on the activity of business angels and business angel networks. The Compendium offers comprehensive insight into

Helping Startups Scale and Deliver on Investor Promises For tech startups, growth is not just an option—it’s a necessity. Scaling up, particularly on an international level, can feel like an

In a recent interview, Anne Glover, Chief Executive at Amadeus Capital and keynote speaker at the upcoming European Angel Investment Summit (EAIS24), shared her insights on the challenges and opportunities

Original article can be found at: https://sifted.eu/articles/startups-first-dedicated-commissioner-brussels-news. All credit goes to Sifted and Zosia Wanat. Bulgaria’s Ekaterina Zaharieva has been nominated to become the European Commission’s first-ever commissioner for startups,

SweBAN has officially launched their non profit organisation and is now accepting new members! This national network is aiming to stimulate the creation and growth of the Business Angel Networks

Dobbelgänger won the Pitch Finland DefSec competition held in Riihimäki on June 7th, which led to the formation of an angel investment syndicate. “We are, of course, pleased that the

Having recently been established this year, the angel investor association IceBAN (Iceland Business Angel Network) has held the first official angel investor presentation in Iceland  on Wednesday, August 28. Founded

In the vibrant heart of Jyväskylä, Finland, the 2024 edition of the Jyväskylä Business Rally – Investor Day roared into action, blending innovation, sustainability, and the adrenaline of rally racing

EBAN Space stands as a beacon in the world of space innovation, uniquely positioned as a gathering place for space entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and governmental and institutional organizations.

EU-LAC Digital Accelerator launches the second Open Call for European, Latin American, and Caribbean Digital Business Partnerships EU-LAC Digital Accelerator’s Open Call supports Digital Business Partnerships, with a specific focus

The Connect2Scale project panel discussion at the EBAN Congress in Tallinn, held by our project manager Jacopo Piccagli, was an engaging session aimed at addressing the critical role of Business

With the European Parliament elections taking place in the beginning of June the results have the potential to impact the world of startups, business angels and venture capital investors. This

Up until 2006, EBAN Angel of the Year and professional board member, Jesper Jarlbæk h workedin professional services, culminating as  managing partners for over 1.100employees in the Nordic region. From then onwards

Having AI be at the forefront of technological progress, investing in it has become more precarious than ever before. Within this gold rush of progress the EBAN Annual Congress brought

 Partnering with UN Women Europe and Central Asia to empower women led startups During the 2024 EBAN Annual Congress we had the amazing opportunity to host the final leg of

by Andrey Kostyuk, CEO & Co-founder of AAlchemy Ventures Modern mentoring is successor to apprenticeship, the main form of safeguarding and passing knowledge before industrial revolution. It existed long before

As an Angel Investor it is key to have a proper exit strategy in place even before you decide to invest in a startup. This can prove to be especially

This year during the 2024 EBAN Annual Congress, in accordance with our EBAN Gender Community, we have showcased the premier workshop on Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Term Sheets: A New Paradigm

Special Announcment during the 2023 EBAN Annual Congress, SWEBAN! We would like to formally announce the creation of the SWEBAN Network! Having been established on April 25th, 2024 at 15:00,

2024 EBAN Annual Congress Press Release The 2024 EBAN Annual Congress in Tallinn, co-organised with Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), has been a rounding success, bringing together 600+ angel investors

Starting his investment journey as a commercial banker, Andrey Kostyuk realised early on that he could not apply the same assumptions he used to have in the financial industry to

THE ESA Investor Network supporting space startups – the story of SPAICE THE ESA Investor Network supporting space startups – the story of SPAICE For the European space industry, maintaining

Today, the team at euvc is joined by Mikko Silventola for a new episode of the SuperAngel podcast. Mikko is an angel investor, Venture Partner at Superangel and speaker at

From a young age Paulo Andrez has always had the mindset of a true entrepreneur. Starting by selling wooden tubs at 18 years of age, he now recounts the success

26 women entrepreneurs from across Europe and Central Asia will attend the EXPO Capital Quest event co-organized by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and EBAN at

Ivo Ronner: From Tech to CVC With an intitial background in tech and economics, Ivo would soon find success when he was directly introduced to venture capital investing at the

By: Juan Fuentes Fernandez, SportsTech Angel Investor and FIBAN Memeber As an angel investor and practitioner in the sports industry with a global overview (as I have worked Middle East,

ENTREPRENEDU PROJECT ASSEMBLED SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATORS IN SOFIA, BULGARIA FOR THE FINAL HACKTHEBUSINESS EVENT On the 26th and 27th of March 2024, young entrepreneurs, researchers and early-stage startups gathered at the

EBAN, in collaboration with the AEDIBNET project and with the support of ABAN, organised a side event titled “African Diaspora Success Stories Meet Investors” at ChangeNOW. This final AEDIBNET event

Ready2Scale is an EU funded project that is providing 25 digital and deep tech startups with €1.5 million of funding through 60k equity-free grants! The project will also be providing

Introducing a fresh episode on angel investing, where Ulla Sommerfelt, CEO of Mother Hen Ventures, shares her candid experiences and invaluable insights in the latest episode of Lessons Learned by

About Angels for Women Angels for Women is the first mostly-women Business Angels Network focused on investing in female-led startups. Founded in 2018 by AXA Italy and Impact Hub Benefit

top women angels list by EBAN

Authors: Nanna Liebregt, Content Manager at NLC Health Ventures , Lars Olthof, Investment Manager at at NLC Health Ventures Bridging the healthtech funding gap: The crucial role of collective angel

EBAN hosted a high level side-event during the 4YFN in Barcelona on 27-28 February that gathered European and Latin American investor and startup ecosystem players to launch the European-Latin American

In our latest Lessons Learned episode, Marcia Dawood, a seasoned angel investor, shares candid reflections on navigating investments that didn’t meet expectations. Drawing from her experience as Chair Emeritus of

  From EBAN we want to share with you exciting news from the world of angel investing in Sweden! With the backing of many supporters, including our very own Christine

Are you a startup looking to secure funding and network with some of the best angel investors in the world? Look no further than the EBAN Annual Congress co-hosted by EBAN and EstBAN in Tallinn on

Estonia, a small Baltic sea region nation known for its mystical language, picturesque landscapes and rich history, has emerged as a powerhouse in the global startup ecosystem. Over the past

We are excited to share the remarkable outcomes of the SUPERNOVAS Business Angels Training Programme, an initiative to foster gender diversity in angel investing, developed by the EIT Community with

In the latest Lessons Learned episode, Ulla Heurlin, experienced business angel, reflects on a crucial case where she learned the importance of making decisions promptly, especially when facing issues with

What better way to start the year than with a calendar of 15 must-attend angel events? But before you start buying (discounted if you’re an EBAN member 😉) tickets and

      

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Introduction With the first Armenia-born unicorn Picsart, a unicorn founded by Armenian founders ServiceTitan in the United States and many other startups either born in Armenia or founded by Armenians

Written by Ricardo Luz for LinktoLeaders (Portugal) on the 28th of December 2023.  Recently, for the second time, I was in the Dubai Airshow, together with delegates from almost 100

Have you been wondering what we have been doing this year at EBAN? Before the final countdown begins, let’s hit pause and relive the standout moments that made 2023 a

Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others. That is why EBAN is launching Lessons (L)earned, the podcast on angel investments

Originally posted by LabsofLatvia here. The Ministry of Economics (ME) hopes to double government support for startups in 2024 to €400,000. In return, the startup ecosystem promises specific, measurable results

BANA Angels recently hosted the 6th Angel Conference in collaboration with EBAN at the Komitas Museum-Institute hall. Distinguished guests included Janne Jormalainen, President of EBAN, and Anna-Kaarina Lipsanen, former VP

EBAN presents the EBAN Annual Statistics Compendium for 2022, Europe's most extensive annual research on the activity of business angels and business angel networks. The Compendium offers comprehensive insight into

  Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others. That is why EBAN is launching Lessons (L)earned, the podcast on angel

The concept of ENTREPRENEDU is focused on closing the innovation and educational gap between different regions of the EU, causing unbalanced business activity and fewer job opportunities in less developed

The third edition of the UN Regional Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO 2023 on the 17 November 2023 was an enlightening session with our very own Vice President, Selma Prodanovic, discussing ‘Being

Inspiring developments unfolded at the recent UNESCO Regional Forum on “Angel Investing: The Missing Link towards an Innovation Economy in the Arab Region.” EBAN, represented by board member Dr. Nicolas

Our Vice-President Selma Prodanovic represented EBAN and delved into the pressing issue of gender inequality in financial markets during a compelling webinar hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee.

Growceanu Angel Investment, the leading angel investing network in Romania, hosted the first edition of Invest in Moonicorns, a two-day event dedicated to angel investors in Central and Eastern Europe

EBAN is very pleased to announce that EBAN’s President Emeritus, Candace Johnson, was received by EU Commission President von der Leyen this past Tuesday, 07 November. During the meeting, von

Ulla Sommerfelt, a seasoned business angel with over seven years of experience, recently stepped up her angel investing game and met with startups and global business angels. In her latest

Creating a Strong Angel Community and Humanising Angel Investing: Insights from Sara Bentsen Meet Sara Bentsen, a dynamic force in angel investing, tirelessly working to humanise investor relations with VC

By Caroline Sai, Angels Santé (Angels4health) Director & EBAN Board Member Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Business Angel? How exciting to give your resources, time, and expertise back to

We are glad to announce that yet another very successful edition of the European Angel Investment Summit was concluded on the 10th and 11th of October 2023 gathering more than

The "Gender Bias in Angel Investing" Webinar, organised by the EBAN Gender Community, captivated international audiences. This event, held in preparation for the European Angel Investment Summit, provided a forum

An interview with Fadilah Tchoumba, Head of ABAN, conducted by Link to Leaders – original publication here. What is the role of ABAN in the entrepreneurship that is done on

 This article was drafted by EBAN and originally featured on the Bionanopolys newsletter.    Welcome to the world of EBAN events, where nailing the perfect pitch goes beyond mere skill

Startup founder pitching at FiBAN’s Pitch Finland at Elo offices. Image: Wasim Al-Nasser, FiBAN ry.   FiBAN’s June startup survey results collected answers from 90 startups that have sought funding

In anticipation of the European Angel Investment Summit 2023 (#EAIS23), we had the privilege of sitting down with astronaut and keynote speaker Christer Fuglesang. As the first Swedish citizen in

The landscape of angel investment has experienced a remarkable evolution over time, and at the heart of this transformation lies the insightful journey of Anthony Clarke. Clarke’s experiences offer a

Brussels, 31st August 2023   BAE System and  EBAN Space Innovation Day bring together cutting-edge new space firms at BAE Systems AI Labs, the historic former home of the Marconi

Rev up your engines and fasten your seatbelts because last week, in the heart of Jyväskylä, Finland, the Jyväskylä Business Rally – Investor Day, organised by Business Jyväskylä that has

  In an exclusive interview with Janneke Niessen, a founding partner at CapitalT, a serial entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for diversity, we delved into her remarkable career path. As

Brussels, 26th July 2023 The partnership between EIT Digital and EBAN signifies a powerful collaboration to foster innovation and drive growth within Europe’s tech ecosystem. By combining the strengths of

By Caroline Sai, Head of Angels Santé & EBAN Board Member   Like any industry, the startup investment world has its very own lexicon that one must master to appear as

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ENTREPRENEDU, a project dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into successful businesses, is organizing a series of 3 business competitions named HackTheBusiness. The first event took place

    European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) Overview The European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) serves as a valuable tool for comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States,

After two exciting years in academia, RiEcoLab has “graduated” as the project ends today, June 30th! We wish to congratulate this ambitious graduate on its amazing university journey and shed

  In an exclusive interview with Lev Dolgatsjov, a  former board member of EBAN, we delve into his personal journey as an angel investor as well as his involvement with

  The EBAN Congress 2023 hosted three sessions powered by Bionanopolys, focusing on investment readiness, public and private initiatives supporting research to become innovative, and the collaboration between research centres,

EBAN (The European Business Angels Network), through the EBAN Impact Investing Committee, invites Investors to participate in the 3rd ANNUAL EUROPEAN IMPACT INVESTING SURVEY 2022 (#EIIS2022). If you are a

The EBAN Annual Congress 2023 featured a series of insightful sessions powered by Spread2Inno, a project funded by the European Union that aims to spread the global potential of developing

The EBAN Annual Congress 2023 served as a global gathering for investors, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals, providing a platform for meaningful discussions and exchanges. Among the diverse range of topics explored, addressing

The 2023 EBAN Annual Congress in Thessaloniki brought together 500+ angel investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the globe to explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the

Interview conducted by El. Alexiadou – Article originally published in Greek on the ANA-MPA website The Finnish serial entrepreneur and investor Janne Jormalainen, president of the European Business Angels Network

  Angel Gambino is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and keynote speaker who is set to take the stage at the highly anticipated EBAN Congress 2023. With an impressive career trajectory spanning

“The metaverse has emerged as a dynamic hub of innovation and investment, disrupting multiple industries such as gaming, entertainment, social media, e-commerce, and education,” stated Jess Ford, CEO and Chairman

In an exclusive interview, Mark Schneider, a seasoned entrepreneur, angel investor, and Keynote Speaker at the EBAN Annual Congress in Thessaloniki this May, shares valuable insights on team building, leadership,

Interview conducted by Alexandra Gouta – Article originally published in Greek on the ANA-MPA website  In an interview with the Finnish serial entrepreneur and investor Janne Jormalainen, president of the

The representation of women in business angel networks (BANs) is disproportionately low at currently about 10% across Europe.The European Business Angel Network established the EBAN Gender community to address this

by Sona Mirzoyan, Head of Communications at BANA Angels With the disruptive and impressive growth of the tech ecosystem in Armenia, new startups suggesting innovative and cutting-edge solutions have started

By Caroline Sai, Head of Angels Santé & EBAN Board Member Just a castaway, an island lost at sea, oh Another lonely day, with no one here but me, The lyrics

EBAN and HRP hosted a pitching session on March 30th 2023, aimed at driving investment in the cleantech sector and facilitating connections between entrepreneurs and angels. The event was a

Lars Rasmussen, co-founder of Google Maps and angel investor in Canva as well as EBAN Congress 2023 keynote speaker, recently sat down with EBAN for an interview ahead of his

  Ahoy mateys! Set sail with EBAN on the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator ship! Have ye heard of it? EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is a treasure of a project that aims to

This is part II of EBAN’s interview with #EBANCongress keynote speaker Marcia Dawood of ACA. To catch up the part I of the interview,  click here! And to  get more

By Janne Jormalainen, EBAN President and FiBAN Chair Emeritus In recent years, there has been a growing focus on gender diversity in the investment world, both in the venture capital

    EBAN:  Thank you so much for being here, Marcia, and thank you for agreeing to do this interview! Our first question for you is why you got involved

The global financial crisis continues to impact the world, causing central banks to raise interest rates to combat inflation. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have also resulted in

By our member FiBAN (originally published here) What can startups learn from applying for seed funding? In this article we continue discovering the learnings from our last article “5 tips

Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) has appointed a new CEO, Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen, who’s not afraid to be a pioneer and drives a vintage Beetle she purchased “at a price of

CASSINI Business Accelerator is a six-month acceleration programme offering top-level business and investment coaching, training, events, and more that brings together 20 of the top space startups in Europe. The

Orginisally published here Innovative go-getters are asked to develop concepts, products, or services to strengthen the EU defence industry and security capabilities. The global security environment is becoming more contested,

by President of Business Angels of Slovenia & EBAN Board Member, Nina Dremelj Business Angels of Slovenia is a 15-year-old organization located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Our organization collects

by EBAN member bunch.capital Supporting entrepreneurs in their early stages is a meaningful and rewarding endeavor. Nonetheless, each investment opportunity requires a significant commitment of capital, time and risk. As

Ladies and gentlemen, the Galactica Final Event and EBAN Impact Summit have officially concluded with a bang! The energy was palpable at the stunning World Trade Center in Barcelona, Spain,

At the gathering of EBAN members from the Nordic countries, held at GOWEST on February 8th, 2023, EBAN President Janne Jormalinen emphasized the importance of the Swedish Venture Capital Association

Julia Elliott Brown, founder of Enter The Arena and author of RAISE, considers one possible solution to address the funding gap for women founders. The dial is still not moving on the gender

The EBAN Board extends its sincere sympathies to all impacted by the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. We are deeply concerned about the destruction caused by these earthquakes, and

by  Co-Founder of the Hellenic Business Angels Network (HeBAN),  Chairman of the South East European Research Center (SEERC), Vice President for Research and Innovation of CITY College & EBAN Board

Significant economic, social and environmental impact of HDB financial schemes in the Greek Economy, according to WifOR Institute’s study. For a second year in a row, WifOR Institute has conducted

2022 was a milestone year for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, with the announcement of its first 71 investment decisions. The EIC Accelerator, which is part of the fund,

Interstellar Lab, a female-led company that’s taking farming to new heights by combining agri- and space-tech, secured a €228,700 investment  through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) at our 2022 European

by Co-Founder at Axel & Startup Büro, Co-Director at Founder Institute Georgia & EBAN Board Member, Guri Koiava If you Google searched “Angel Investing” in Georgian about a year and

GALACTICA is an EU funded project that is reaching for the stars! It aims to support the creation of new industrial value chains around textile and aerospace based on advanced

A week ago, we bid farewell to AgTech7, an EU project that has been a part of the EBAN history for the past three years. To finalise this fantastic project,

By the EBAN Board Another year is nearing its end and typically this is the time when we reflect on the previous 12 months in order to formulate some conclusions

By Elena Nikolova, Community Manager of CEO Angels Club and co-founder of ESCREO  Earlier this year I represented the CEO Angels Club during EBAN’s last Summit in Brussels. In the

by IM Fndng CEO & EBAN Board Member, Nicolas Rouhana Economic growth in Lebanon has been slow to rebound since the beginning of the Arab Spring in 2010, averaging less than

By Brigitte Baumann EBAN President Emeritus who is also the Founder of efino and GoBeyond When I created my first angel group, GoBeyond, in 2008, my aim was to democratize

The fifth edition of the competition for the best business angels just started. The contest is organised by COBIN Angels – the largest Business Angels Club in Poland. The best

Brussels, 28th November 2022 EBAN, the European Business Angel Network, and Access Space Alliance (ASA) are starting a collaboration focused on supporting the SpaceTech ecosystem through best practice sharing, networking

Slush, one of Europe’s largest tech conferences, was held in Finland earlier this month – read the official wrap-up here! Despite being in a somewhat smaller setting than previous years,

by Rita Sakus, co-founder of the Lithuanian Business Angel Network (LitBAN) & board member of the European Business Angel Network (EBAN) There’s a great story called  The Star Thrower, by

This article first appeared on the DEPO Ventures website here. App development for blockchain-based tech is often long and tedious. The founders are often unaware of how exactly to continue

By Caroline Sai, Head of the Investor Network, Angels Santé (Angels4health) Director & EBAN Board Member Drive with open eyes You are the head of a young innovative company and you need to

EUSPA/PR/22/09 Prague, 20 October 2022   The #myEUspace competition seeks innovative commercial solutions leveraging the power of EU Space with the mission: to support entrepreneurs developing innovative commercial applications that

This year, two EBAN members celebrated significant anniversaries: Sophia Business Angels turned 20 and the Estonian Business Angels Network turned 10! They commemorated the occasions with the Grand SBA 20th

We are glad to announce that yet another very successful edition of the European Angel Investment Summit was concluded on the 11th and 12th of October 2022! As always, the Summit was

Driving successful and responsible angel investing has been at the heart of EBAN’s identity since 1999, a mission we try to serve with every action. As a core value of

EBAN Publishes its Annual Statistics Compendium - Reporting on the Activity of Business Angels and Business Angel Networks in Europe Data on the investments made across the 38 different European

Glimpse into the future, influence the course of tomorrow, make innovations come to life, and connect meaningfully with international investors, entrepreneurs, VCs and more at the European Angel Investment Summit

This article was first published on the ACA newsletter and was written by John Harbison, Tech Coast Angels As angels, we often ask ourselves whether returns in one industry are

By Tienko Rasker, CEO & C0-Founder at Leapfunder Leapfunder is the first truly international angel club that’s fully online. It aims to introduce startups to an extensive angel network and

By Désirée Dosch, Managing Partner & Owner Alvicus AG Who we are and what motivates us to get up every morning Alvicus AG was founded with the aim to support

By Petr Šíma, partner at DEPO Ventures It’s been a few months since Russian military planes, tanks, armored vehicles, and cannons invaded Ukraine. And many people in Europe have their

AEDIBNET, the EU project that brings together European and African digital innovators, is launching the Digital Innovation Portal, a platform that redefines connection for DIHs in the context of our

Successful startups aren’t RAISE -d to the top only because of their products or services, but rather due connections, action plans and access to important resources. However, not all early

TechAngels Group invested 3.3 million EUR for the development of local startups in the first half of 2022 EUR 3.3 million invested in total in S1 2022, up 10% compared

Strong Opinions, Weakly Held A lifetime of learning by Peter Cowley

Last week EBAN had the chance to co-organise the wonderful Jyväskylä Business Rally, a combination of multiple business and rally events hosted by the City of Jyväskylä during the official

EBAN, the European Business Angel Network, and the IT Ukraine Association are starting a collaboration focused on supporting the Ukrainian tech ecosystem throughBest Practice Sharing, Networking and Capacity Building Activities.

by Dealum Tips for a Smooth Transition to Dealum Migration to a new platform can feel like a jump into the unknown, but in our experience, it is a straightforward

by Georgios Filiopoulos, CEO at Enterprise Greece, and Panayiotis H. Ketikidis, Co-Founder & Executive Board Member of HeBAN The First Greek Unicorn ‘Cutting edge technology, unprecedented agility, and in-depth knowledge’ was how Haris

By Caroline Sai, Head of the EIT Investor Network and Angels Santé (Angels4health) & EBAN Board Member Push or Pull ? It’s Friday afternoon, and the sand has settled after

In the last phase of THE NEXT SOCIETY, some of the best startups EBAN could find MENA joined us in events all over Europe: first at the EBAN Annual Congress

EBAN, the European Business Angel Network, and EVPA are partnering to strengthen collaboration between their respective networks and build the European impact investing space together. With this partnership, EBAN and

Aries are determined, passionate, active, and optimistic. They enjoy taking on leadership roles and making an impact, while they dislike inactivity, delays, and a work that does not fully utilise

By Kobi Kalderon, Founder and CEO at Gold Venture Investment As a contributing member of EBAN, I know my way around the angel investing world and have worked with many

By Caroline Sai, Head of the EIT Investor Network and Angels Santé (Angels4health) & EBAN Board Member Must fundraising always be painful? It all starts with a great journey As

Last week, we flew across Europe to Athens, Greece for the exclusive Hellenic International Business Angels Summit, where angel investors from all over the world gathered to drive change. HIBAS

Ready, Set, Go: Let’s RRIstart!  As the voice of European angel investors we realised the importance of impact investing very early: Almost ten years ago we created the EBAN Impact

Save the Date for the European Angel Investment Summit! The European Angel Investment Summit is happening live in Brussels on October 11-12 after 2 years of online events! Join hundreds of investors,

European Innovation Council: €20 million support for Ukrainian start-ups The European Commission has launched an ambitious €20 million action to support the Ukrainian innovation community. This action is made possible

MANIFESTO For a Clean, Safe, Equitable and Peaceful Space for All Space is the largest resource in the universe. It needs to be protected and made accessible for all. As

Congratulations to all the EBAN Gala Awards Recipients! Congratulations to all the EBAN Award recipients! Our President Janne Jormalainen handed out the awards during our Gala Dinner to the following people

By Gabriel Shin, Partnership Lead at VAUBAN   “Building cross-border angel investment is a very useful first step building a more unified EU funding market,” says Robert Mollen, counsel at

The CASSINI Matchmaking has been recently launched to offer new business opportunities for space-related markets in Europe. The initiative features tailored matchmaking events for EU companies to expand their professional

The Sum-Up of #EBANCork! On behalf of EBAN, CorkBIC and InvestEU, we would like to thank all of our wonderful #EBANCork attendees as well as all our event partners and sponsors. Thanks to all

EBAN Impact Investing Survey We are proud to be driving research surrounding impact investing in startups that are dedicated to a societal or environmental cause. This is why we are

How did it get there? The year is 2033 and you are eating your lunch when you get a glimpse of the sustainably produced no-pesticide bio leafy greens in your

By Brigitte Baumann EBAN President Emeritus who is also the Founder of efino and GoBeyond Startup Boards are an often underleveraged asset for Business Angels – find out how to

Armenia is a landlocked country in South Caucasus with scant natural resources, but with a plan to become an epicentre for scientific and technological advancement. Sharing a strong belief that

by Mike Deacon, Board Director of NACFB and GVI Strategic Partner based in the UK Following COP26, the United Nationsʼ conference on climate change hosted in Glasgow last November, the government committed to reducing the

by the European Union Agency for the Space Programme Initially Published on 18 March 2022 here.  The event will be held live at EUSPA’s headquarters in Prague, as well as

HDB grants loans up to € 400,000 for companies that fit ESG criteria   Pantelis Tzortzakis at the ESG Athens Symposium 2022: “New financial instrument aiding Innovation that combines guaranteed

And what this means for Angels  EBAN has a long track record of supporting cross border investment and has always had strong ties to the MENA region. So when we

Press Release by our member HDB: Growing Together gathered 300 entrepreneurs, investors, bankers and representatives of European institutions from 8 European countries in Athens on 4 April.  Athens, April 7th,

By Selma Prodanovic, EBAN Vice President  The overall assumption is that investors seek the highest return on investments. If this may sound like common sense, it is certainly not common

The Lithuanian startup ecosystem mobilises support for Ukraine, strengthens focus on miltech investments – watch the recording on EBAN TV. Lithuanian business angels met with the Ukrainian ambassador, local NGOs

By Janne Jormalainen, EBAN President and FiBAN Chair Emeritus “What made FiBAN so successful?” is a question often asked in different forums. Let’s explore the major reasons behind FiBAN’s success.

Insider, a platform enabling marketers to deliver digital experiences, recently became the first SaaS unicorn in Turkey and led the way to GBA’s very first unicorn!  Insider has raised $121

The African European Digital Innovation Bridge (AEDIB) has selected twelve consortia which qualified to become Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) on the African continent.

The European Innovation Council (EIC) launched today the ninth edition of the EU Prize for Women Innovators. The Prize celebrates the women entrepreneurs behind Europe’s game-changing innovations, to inspire more

Dealroom.co presents: The Ukrainian women founders to follow in 2022 This International Women’s Day season we’re shining a light on Ukrainian women startup founders, their innovative startups, and how they’re

Scenes have come to European soils that the majority of us never could have expected to experience in our lifetime. As Ukraine has experienced invasion from Russian forces, the continent

Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Tech To The Rescue has matched 24 NGOs with tech companies to develop digital solutions needed to overcome the increasing humanitarian

€10BN Angel Funding Targeted as Cork Hosts European Business Angel Reunion CorkBIC will host up to 350 business angels, investors and start-ups from 35 countries at the European Business Angels

From “Seeders MBA” to “Seeders Accelerate” IM Capital is a 20 Million USD program funded under USAID, to provide Matching Capital, Equity Guarantee, and Support Programs to a broad range

Non-profit organizations need tech support to maximize impact in the light of the ongoing war. Help them design digital solutions that matter. Follow the link to discover how can you

Lithuanian investors have significantly increased their investments in early-stage businesses this year, with their growing popularity and growing startup evaluations. Such conclusions about the achievements of Lithuanian business angels could

The construction industry is responsible for 9% of the GDP of the EU, represents a market of €2 trillion, and employs 18 million people. According to European Commission data it

EBAN condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and calls for Freedom of Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Investing as a Vector of Peace 24 February 2022, Brussels  EBAN, the trade association representing

Ministers from 18 EU countries have just signed the new joint European Tech Champions Initiative (ETCI). The aim is to raise €10 billion for an umbrella fund, under which 10 to

  6th EU – AU Summit: The African European Digital Innovation Bridge is a deliverable under the Global Gateway Investment Package The sixth European Union – African Union Summit, held in

Since you’re a business angel, you already know why you’re investing in startups. You know where your strengths are in terms of expertise and what you can bring to the

Wolves Summit Launches New Event Format To Connect Global LPS With Fund Managers, And Scaleups Across Central Eastern Europe Wolves Summit, the organiser of the most active technology and innovation

Events Calendar What has EBAN planned for you in 2022? Join EBAN in events happening all over Europe for free or with huge discounts! Meet old & new friends, collaborators,

  New EIC Work Programme for 2022 Big News Coming out of EIC: Today, 09/02, the European Innovation Council announced that it adopted a brand new work programme that opens

  My experience with university spin-outs – its role in innovation, the barriers to successful commercialisation and my success  As a serial technology and property entrepreneur for the last 40

daFUND – early stage VC fund powered by Business Angels of Slovenia and managed by Darko Butina daFUND just launched in December 2021! It is domiciled in Slovenia, managed by

HELLENIC DEVELOPMENT BANK COMPANY PROFILE Hellenic Development Bank (HDB) is a Société Anonyme wholly owned by the Hellenic Republic. It operates as a special purpose promotional financial institution. Its mission

EBAN Publishes its Annual Statistics Compendium - Reporting on the Activity of Business Angels and Business Angel Networks in Europe EBAN, the European Business Angels Network, is delighted to announce

Watch this Space: “Funding Space Forum”   Our  “Funding Space Forum”, in cooperation with EUSPA and the Cassini Initiative, took off 🚀 early last week with 100 starry-eyed attendees as

EBAN at the DUBAI AIRSHOW 2021 supporting the “VISTA INVESTOR Programme” This November EBAN was represented by our Board members Ricardo Luz, Peter E. Braun and Davorin Stetner at the

Africa and Europe are neighbors and natural allies. Tightening our mutual relations, joining forces, and participating in each other’s development is a wonderful opportunity for both continents. The AEDIB project,

The EU lags behind both the US and China in its number of high growth entrepreneurial firms (HGFs). These firms play a critical role in economic development as sources of

Google for Startups, Atomico and Dealroom.co present “Coming of age: Central and Eastern European startups” report. Companies founded in CEE have now a combined enterprise value of over €186 billion,

Join EBAN Space and EUSPA in the upcoming virtual event "Funding Space Forum" opened by a panel session on "SpaceTech in Europe, what is next? Synergies between EU and angel

Masters of Angel Investing is new. Drop by EBAN TV to say hello! Introductions are in order Hello everyone, meet “Masters of Angel Investing”, our original interview series on EBAN

EBAN TV is here!     All of us at EBAN are very excited to be able to offer a new one-of-a-kind service to our community of valued members but

Article written by Mike Butcher for TechCrunch Paris-based VC fund Gaia Capital Partners has change its name to Revaia and announced the final closing of its first growth fund, at

On October 5th from 1:00pm CET to 19:30pm CET The conference will present the main project results to the wider public. The visibility of the 60 start-ups which participated in

GALACTICA launches 8 Learning expeditions to foster cross–sectoral innovation in  Aerospace, Textiles and Advanced Manufacturing Sectors to be held along October &  November. July 21st, 2021– GALACTICA launched, last week,

The final, 8th Cycle of BlueInvest Readiness Assistance is now open for applications. The Application window closes on Friday, 30 July 2021. As this cycle will be that very last cycle

  INVEST’I is the Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem on Bpifrance EuroQuity, connecting promising Tunisian start-ups with high potential for internationalization and growth with local and international investors. Thanks to its qualitative approach,

Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2021 Entrepreneur Experience!   CorkBIC – The Entrepreneur Experience is a unique event for 24 Emerging Entrepreneurs to gain unparalleled access and advice from

GALACTICA first call for proposals with 1.2M€ to support new value chains by European innovative SMEs has the final list of Projects selected for funding. ✓26 projectsinvolving 40 SMEs selected

Space Academy Europe, our fifth Space Academy, took place on the 16-18th June 2021 organized by EBAN – European Business Angel Network. The Space Academy was fully embedded into the

Let us come down from Bubble Gum land and take a proper look at how things are really done in Europe when raising early-stage equity. I am regularly astounded by

Barcelona, Spain. On June 28-30 EBAN participated to 4YFN – a conference gathering influencers and pioneers, representatives of industry and finance. In the great halls of Fira Gran Via more

Ask an Angel is a one to one mentoring program for founders and angel investors. Founders are matched with a business angel based on their industry and challenges. Mentor and

          Danish Business Angels (DanBAN) and its members have made hundreds of investments in both Danish and foreign start-ups. The latest figures from the annual member

The Commission is seeking 12 external experts for the role of members of the InvestEU Investment Committee. Applications are open until 7 May 2021. This is a part time role

According to the World Health, one in 10 people suffer from some form of social anxiety. 60-70 percent of the patients visit clinics due to anxiety issues and about 40%

EBAN sat down with Jesper Jarlbaek, EBAN Treasurer and Chairman of DanBAN, to learn more about the networks incredible success despite the last years collective struggle.   In many parts of

Distributed Ledger Technologies could provide the underpinnings for future growth and resilience across industries and sectors. The stimulus package allocated for post-pandemic recovery represents an unparalleled opportunity to achieve a

COLOGNE – The COVID-19 pandemic has intensified ongoing debates about the future of capitalism and the economic framework best suited to meet the post-pandemic world’s long-term needs. Developed economies will,

The GALACTICA project, launched in September 2020, aims to bring Europe to the forefront of the textile and aerospace sectors. This project consists of a cross-regional partnership across eight EU

Baltic Tech Ventures (BTV) is inviting you to join this two minute survey of angel investors to weigh in on the first annual report about investing in the Baltic region. All participants will

Join FASE by the fire, kindle the flame of curiosity, enjoy a very unique online event – and even have a blind “date” – Impact Fire Talks are here for

Startups, apply now to pitch at the Europe-India VC Connect Program Pitching Session! EBAN has partnered with Delegation of the European Union to India, Particip, Global Business Inroads (GBI) and Enterprise Europe Network to connect European start-ups

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European Commission has launched the InvestEU Program, which is uniquely suited to provide long-term funding to companies and to support Union policies in a recovery from

Start-ups and scaleups success is currently more crucial than ever. As Europe emerges from a difficult period, the economy and society’s recovery are essential. Start-ups play a role in this

  In the first edition of our Guest Editorial Series, we are pleased to hear from Charles Sidman presenting ECS Capital Ventures: Everyone involved in the European Business Angels Network

Clear your calendars – the Angel Capital Association is bringing  successful angels together to share insights and perspectives on thriving in a post-COVID world. The all-star lineup of speakers will kick off

Startups, apply now to the 2021 Annual Congress taking place online on June 16-18: virtually join hundreds of investors and corporates – make connections, learn from experts and pitch in front of the world’s

The European Innovation Council aims to identify and support breakthrough technologies and game changing innovations to create new markets and scale up internationally. The initiative offers an array of opportunities such as

  The next Space Academy - an intensive two-day event designed to help space-tech companies scale up - will be held online on 16th-18th June 2021 in collaboration with the

The opportunities created by novel technologies and disruptive innovations promise to deliver the fair and sustainable recovery Europe needs. But Europe risks missing out on these opportunities if half its

GALACTICA project will launch its 1st Open Call for Proposals on 16th March 2021 with €1.2 million of funding available, to attract and support the best cross-sectoral projects in the

AWS are happy to present the Angel Investing Report 2020 in cooperation with the Austrian Angel Investing Association (aaia) and Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws i2 Business Angels) on the 9th March

EBAN is partnering with EuroQuity, a match-making platform managed by Bpifrance, for the next edition of the Scaleup of the Month Webinar series, providing startup businesses and private investors across Europe

Happy International Woman’s Day! At the European Business Angel Network, we believe in promoting gender equality in all sectors across Europe and beyond. We have chosen this day as an

2020 was an unprecedented and remarkable year, and also a year with high uncertainty and increased information needs. The EIF VC Survey, the EIF Private Equity Mid-Market Survey, and the EIF Business Angels

  Estonia-based sportstech startup MyGames , who has been invested in by EBAN Member EstBAN, has announced raising around €100K pre-seed funding which it will use to build up its solutions

Cybersecurity Made in Europe is an industry -driven marketing tool, designed to promote European cybersecurity companies and increase their visibility on the European and on the global market. The lack

Congratulations to Branko Drobnak, who is stepping down after his successful 10-year long presidency  at the Business Angels of Slovenia network. Members unanimously elected candidate Nina Dremelj to become the

Kahoot announced the acquisition of Whiteboard.fi, an online whiteboard tool for teachers and classrooms that helps engage students both in the physical classroom and through remote learning. Whiteboard.fi’s exit marks

New Nordic Leads believe that good mentorship unlocks startups’ potential. In the first batch of training altogether 30 mentors – experts in their fields or founders themselves – help the

StartupYard is inviting all the Deep-Tech founders looking to raise up to €1m to apply for StartupYard Remote Lab. The organization has been accelerating startups since 2011 by giving them

Bambucorn is a regulated equity crowdfunding marketplace for investments in private securities enabling early-stage ventures raise equity financing by issuing tokenized securities through the platform. The reason for Bambucon’s creation

Are you a European healthcare company raising a Seed, Bridge or Series A round of more than 500 K€  ? The EIT Health Investor Network, powered by Angels Santé, can help you

Written by Ian Sosso, Founder & Managing Partner Monte Carlo Capital “Building direct exposure to early-stage start-ups is not only a profitable strategy but is vital for the long term

Angel Investing is getting increasingly more attractive to the next generation of high-net-worth individuals who have often earned their wealth by being entrepreneurs and understand the way early-stage scene works.

The European Investment Fund (EIF) has published a call for expressions of interest from venture capital funds who want to cooperate with the Venture Centre of Excellence (VCoE), a partnership

With support of AustrianStartups, aaia brings the Startup World Cup, hosted by Pegasus Tech Ventures, to Austria as part of the ViennaUp’21 in May 2021! After three digital pre-selection-events and the

Do you run a highly innovative and scalable startup and want to raise investment? Female Founders is offering a three month online accelerator program for female-led ventures. If you want

HBAN,  the all-island organisation responsible for the promotion of business angel investment, and a joint initiative of Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland has announced that despite the pandemic-induced

There are 100 million euros available for small-scale projects from the Innovation Fund launched by the INEA (Innovation and Networks Executive Agency) at the beginning of December. If you have a

Join EBAN and ESA BIC Hessen & Baden-Württemberg in this Space Investor Forum, which will be opened by an inspiring round table with space-tech investors sharing their insights on the

AEBAN, the Spanish Association for Business Angels, has extended it’s Award Categories this year. Networks all through Europe can now enter with the chance to win Network with Best Deal

Horizon Europe, the European Union’s next research & innovation investment programme replacing Horizon 2020, has exciting things in store for the entrepreneurship ecosystem. The programme will have a budget of

DanBAN has great news! FT, The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has approved the registration application for DanBAN’s AIF fund, called DanBAN Co-investment Fund I K/S. The 5mill € fund, which

As we enter the New Year and start looking ahead towards 2021 and beyond, EBAN is looking to expand more than ever, welcoming new members to our community. Baltic Technology

The Business Angel of the Year Award (BAY), occurring on February 15th 2021, recognizes the most outstanding, engaged, and active private investors who play a significant role in supporting the startup

Become certified by joining the Funding Expert Academy. Created by Nikolaos Floratos, EU funds and research expert, the academy is a platform to master these complex topics in an effective, quick and

Empirical research led by the European Investment Fund shows that America is currently dominating the AI market. Europe, on the other hand, seems to be lagging behind global markets. The

With the aim of promoting cooperation between EU and Israeli businesses, EEAS invites you to take part in a special webinar that will be held on January 25th, and will

The Ideas Powered for business SME Fund, which opened for applications on 11 January 2021, is a 20 million EUR grant scheme to help EU SMEs protect their intellectual property (IP). Co-funded

A new course about Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies is available online for students, entrepreneurs, investors and innovators partners. The course is powered by DLT4All, an Erasmus+ project dedicated to

Life science is one of Sweden’s most important sectors and a growing market both in Sweden and globally. Interest in investing in the life sciences is strong and in recent

ACCIÓ-Catalonia Trade & Investment, Catalonia and Barcelona’s main Investment Forum, virtually celebrated its 25th anniversary on November 6th, 2020. It also published the 2020 Investment Forum Catalogue of Companies which includes

Interested in implementing your entrepreneurial project in Spain? Rising Up in Spain is a program created by ICEX to attract foreign talent. They support foreign startups setting up in Spain

GALACTICA project, which aims to foster the creation of new industrial value chains around textile and aerospace sectors based on advanced manufacturing across EU, announced today the registration opening for

The success of a growth company or its international breakthrough is rarely a coincidence. There are often tenacious years of development work in the background, as well as countless negotiations

Originally published by Newable Ventures Newable Ventures are, as lead investors, delighted to announce the successful deployment of a £680,000 investment in cyber security start-up Elemendar. Newable Venture’s investment in

EBAN Impact Publishes its First Impact Investing Report - Reporting on Investor Background and Investment Characteristics EBAN Impact is delighted to announce the publication of our first Impact Investing Report

On December 2nd 2020, EBAN hosted a round table to discuss and brainstorm how to design a compelling learning module about Financial Innovation in Agri-food systems. The workshop falls in

Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic development – when new businesses launch and grow, they create jobs, address customer needs through market-based solutions, and drive demand for other products

Published by CNBC on  Thursday, Nov. 26 2020 6:55 AM EST. LONDON – Sequoia Capital, one of the best-known venture capital firms on Menlo Park’s Sand Hill Road in Silicon

[Dhaka, Bangladesh and Brussels, Belgium] – Bangladesh Angels Network (BAN), the pioneering angel investment network in the country, and the European Business Angels Network (EBAN), the pan-European representative for the

  The £10m commitment from British Business Investments’ Regional Angels Programme will be invested by Newable Ventures, in partnership with BPEC, to deliver around £25m of new funding. The commitment will be

As a partner of the EU-funded project THE NEXT SOCIETY, EBAN has launched Ask an Angel, a brand-new virtual mentoring program for start-up entrepreneurs based in the MENA region. The

Successful professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders have the potential to create significant impact and personal wealth by investing their time, money and expertise in talented local entrepreneurs. To promote a

  Rinne&Partners, a consultancy that grows companies by improving new market entry success, has recently joined EBAN as a member. They have been actively helping numerous companies to open new

Helping the builders of a new world: A multi-country initiative embedded within local Wharton Alumni associations !  Startups provide solutions to new challenges and contribute to the rapid and profound

EBAN is pleased to welcome you to an invitation only round table about Financial innovation for the Agri-food Sector, due to take place online on Wednesday 2nd December at 15:00 – 16:30 CET.  The workshop

  EBAN Elects new Board of Directors for the 2020-2022 Term A newly elected Board, voted in during a General Assembly on October 28th for the 2020-2022 term has brought

Join THE NEXT SOCIETY pool of coaches and take part in BigBooster Lebanon! Berytech is organising the Business Innovation Week 2020, a disruptive event designed to bring together entrepreneurs, mentors, industry

In partnership with Technoport from Luxembourg, Atal Incubation Centre-Aartech, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park & SRIX (SR Innovation Exchange) from India, as well as Innovus & Africa, and Orange, Descartes Incubator are organizing

GALACTICA – “Smart Industrial innovation as enabler to drive new value chains for textiles and aerospace”, has officially started with its kick-off meeting held virtually on September 28th and 29th

EBAN is pleased to invite its community to fill out a survey by the London School of Economics on the impact of startup risk. The survey will measure the effects that risk

An interview with Tarek El Kady, founder of MED Angels, the business angel network that connects Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East: Watch the full video interview on YouTube

Healthcare investment is a hot topic for Angels and Venture funds alike. Though European healthcare markets are fragmented, it is a universal issue that more patient-centric and affordable healthcare solutions

  Join EBAN Space, ESA and Euroquity in the upcoming series of Virtual "Space Now"  Investor Forums, where each session will be opened by an ESA leader sharing their insights on

    The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and EBAN, Europe’s leading early-stage investors network, have signed a collaboration agreement to promote and encourage activities and services that support

(originally posted on https://thenextweb.com/world/2020/09/10/8-reasons-why-you-should-move-your-startup-to-cork/) In a post-COVID recession, new global startup ecosystems are going to be vital to boosting the economy. Founders and entrepreneurs who are looking to relocate their

Estonia’s flagship startup and tech conference Latitude59 and Estonian Business Angels Network awarded Adact and ATOM Mobility as the best early-stage companies and both received an investment of €200,000. Latitude59

Crunchbase has published a report talking about the impact of Covid-19 to venture funding. The report suggests that the Covid-19 impact in Europe has been felt as the continent recorded

The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has recently launched a service to facilitate free, personalised advice by intellectual property (IP) experts from private law firms. EUIPO invites all SMEs

It’s time for The Aggregator 2020, an International Start-up vs Covid-19 Matchmaking Competition between Europe, Africa and India! Inspired by the molecular start-up concept, this competition is designed to identify,

As a partner of the EU-funded project THE NEXT SOCIETY, EBAN is launching Ask an Angel, a brand new virtual mentoring program, for startup entrepreneurs based in the MENA region.

Ian Sosso, EBAN Board Member and Founder and Managing Partner at Monte Carlo Capital (MCC), discusses the challenges of scaling in the US for European startups and solutions to facilitate

  Call for External Evaluator for the AgTech7 Project – Apply by July 30th! EBAN is pleased to invite its members to participate in AgTech7, an EU-funded educational project on agri-business

The next Space Academy - an intensive two-day event designed to help space-tech companies scale up - will be held on 9th-11th December 2020 in Rome, Italy, in collaboration with

The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) has on 26 May agreed on the structure and business model of the new Pan-European Guarantee Fund to tackle the

On 27 May 2020, the coherent ‘’Recovery Plan for Europe’’ of the European Commission proposed, together with the next Multiannual Financial Framework, the ambitious answer Europe needs to recover from

International Venture Academy 2020 is a journey between EBAN members, Sophia Business Angels Network, Business Jyväskylä and Finnish Business Angels Network, who are targeting cross-border investments in innovative scale ups in preventive healthcare

by Maria Hala, May 26th, 2020 After two and a half months of social distancing and an almost complete shutdown of the local economy, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Greece

COVID-19 is demonstrating how dependent the world has become on remote connectivity, communication and other space applications. The current crisis is accelerating transformation of the world economy to a new

    EBAN Partners with MtB, ICC and WCF for the 2020 Global Corporate Startup Stars Awards EBAN is pleased to announce that it has partnered with Mind the Bridge (MtB),  the International

  EBAN, CorkBIC and the European Investment Project Portal and key partners Cork City Council, Cork County Council and EY are pleased to invite you to the Changing Worlds Online Webinar, an afternoon event on Thursday

Alexandria. Med-Angels, the first Mediterranean-wide network of angel networks, has just announced a new partnership with Hivos that will facilitate the injection of up to €500,000 into North African startups across

EBAN is pleased to announce that we are launching a new e-pitching collaboration with EBN (European Business and Innovation Centre Network), titled "Mondays for Innovation". This initiative will serve to bring together

Agile startups, together with investors, can play a major role in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals – the world’s shared “to-do-list” adopted by the UN. Therefore, more visible yet

  DLT4ALL journey into exploring and explaining Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology keeps going. Started in January 2018, DLT4ALL wishes to address the gaps of European entrepreneurs, students, angel-investors and

     1ST ANNUAL EUROPEAN IMPACT INVESTING SURVEY 2020 #EIIS2020   EBAN (The European Business Angels Network), through the EBAN Impact Investing Committee, is now inviting Investors to participate in the 1st

   EBAN Cork 2020 Annual Congress POSTPONED to 2021   Due to the global spread of the COVID-19 virus and its unprecedented challenges, EBAN, CorkBIC and European Investment Project Portal regret to announce that the

ACCESS.SPACE Alliance calls for extraordinary measures to support the small satellite sector and counteract Covid-19 crisis London, UK, 24 March 2020 – In view of these difficult times when the Coronavirus

We are working hard to offer you more and more online webinars on angel investing and entrepreneurship, in a series we're calling "Living Room Talks" - as all of us

  EBAN President and Board on How to Manage the COVID-19 Crisis This newsletter is difficult to write, as the situation in EBAN member countries is so different, from the

As we celebrate women all over the world in the month of March, we at EBAN would like to highlight the amazing women business angel network managers that lead the

Call for Startups for the EBAN Cork 2020 Congress is Now Open – Apply to Pitch on June 10th-12th EBAN is pleased to invite all eligible startups to join hundreds of

Given the current situation with the COVID-19 virus, EBAN is working to align with the recommended health and safety measures, while still continuing to connect, represent, serve and inform the European early

EBAN, the trade association representing business angels, seed funds and early stage market players in Europe, expresses its worries and concerns on the effects that the current COVID-19 virus crisis

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator is the EU’s largest ever initiative to help scale startups, with up to €3 billion of funding to be deployed until the end of 2020, and a €10

Eleven Capital Team. From left to right, Vassil Terziev (board member), Ivaylo Simov (manager, deputy Chair of board), Daniel Tomov (executive director), Valeri Petrov (Chair of the board) © Eleven

Leading an investor syndicate requires a lot of work and expertise. And quite often the syndicates are struggling to find a volunteer to take the lead. One of the ways

Introducing the African Angel Academy – Applications now open for Pilot Program! Angel Investors are increasingly making a difference to the global start-up scene by helping promising entrepreneurs start and

CBO Consulting supports digital ventures in their strategy and funding, helping them find the right funding sources at the right time. The company covers digital technologies: IoT, VR/AR, Satellite, AI,

EBAN is pleased to celebrate 3 years of one of its oldest Communities – EBAN Space – launched in December 2016 to promote and advance Europe’s ecosystem for entrepreneurship, innovation, and investing

The second edition of the State of Impact Measurement and Management Practice, written by Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), reflects the increased sophistication and maturation of impact measurement and management (IMM)

Nordic Angel Program syndicates create significant impact to the New Nordic ecosystem by investing 3 million euros in 21 startups In the past 24 months, Nordic Angel Program has accelerated the number

  Fabrice Testa Succeeds Anthony Clarke as New EBAN Space Chairman   Premier Angel Group has invested more than 30 million Euros into Space-Tech Start-Ups since its launch in December

From left: Johan Zammit, BAM Vice President, Jacopo Losso, EBAN Director of Secretariat, Angelo Dalli, BAM President Malta has one of the EU’s fastest growing economies, with an increasing number

On 25-26 November, 300 business angels, innovators, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers came together in Brussels for the first edition of the European Angel Investment Summit, an event that emphasized the potential in collaboration

Global event will attract local, national and international business leaders, VCs, entrepreneurs and start-ups to Cork in June 2020 Brussels 26 Nov 2019 – Cork has been selected as the

Experienced Business Angel completes his task and leaves behind a company that is now ready to look for new horizons Entrepreneur Harry De Smedt has fulfilled his role as a

Announcing EAIS Agenda, Confirmed Speakers, Startups Pitching and More! We are happy to announce that the agenda for the European Angel Investment Summit has been released! Join us on November 25th-26th in Brussels and

Croatian Business Angels Network (CRANE) commemorated its first eleven years of investing in start-ups with a celebration dinner at Westin Hotel, Zagreb. CRANE members have invested more than 40 million

As the lack of access to finance remains the main obstacle for innovative companies in the MENA region, THE NEXT SOCIETY, through EBAN and BANC, introduced the 1st Investment Academy,

On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of Sophia Antipolis and the Sophia BEARTHDAYS and in cooperation with the Fondation Sophia Antipolis and Sophia Metropole Mag EBAN, the European Business

Today, 30th September, is the last day to apply to become one of the companies selected to pitch at EBAN's 2019 European Angel Investment Summit on November 25th-26th in Brussels. Join hundreds of investors and corporates

After 17 editions, we are proud to announce that the EBAN Winter University is giving way to a much larger, more international and high-level event called the European Angel Investment Summit. The

Venture capital industry is one of the fastest growing in the world. In 2018 more than 185 billion were invested worldwide. 17% of the 15,000,000 venture capital transactions are in

Georgia, ranked in top 6 in Ease of Doing Business worldwide, has transformed into a leading business friendly location through successful reforms. Boasting a strategic location, free trade agreements with

  Pictured are Colin Henehan (HBAN), Simon Kiersey and Chris Murphy from Bluedrop Medical. Pic. Michael Dillon Dublin, 19th September 2019 – HBAN announces that Bluedrop Medical, a Galway based

THE NEXT SOCIETY launches its 3rd call for applications to join the Start-up Booster Track, the tailor-made support programme for entrepreneurs in the MENA region THE NEXT SOCIETY is calling

Are you a start-up working in the cleantech sector? Join InnoEnergy's E-Observatory 2019 and win a trip to Paris to visit TBB, the event for sustainable energy innovations! InnoEnergy - together with powerful partners

  13-15 November in Cape Town, South Africa Partnership with R1.4 billion start-up funding unit, Naspers Foundry Cape Town, 16 July 2019 – VC4A and ABAN are pleased to announce

  It has been less than a decade since the startup entrepreneurship community started flourishing in Greece. During that period, the local entrepreneurial ecosystem has seen a lot of activity,

The Space Academy is a two-day event for European space-tech entrepreneurs to accelerate their business. All entrepreneurs are welcome to join the Space Academy workshops(Day1) for coaching in small groups

The article was republished with permission from The Invested Investor. —— As an angel looking to invest, what are the timing considerations? We all know that the successful start-up to exit

  Marseille (France), 27 June 2019 – On June 19 to 20, 2019, Cairo hosted two major events initiated by ANIMA Investment Network in the framework of THE NEXT SOCIETY to support

  Every year since 2016, DanBAN has invested a triple digit million kr figure into start-ups and early stage businesses. – and the expectations for great returns are just as

  8 events in 8 different European countries: CEE Unlimited, initiated by the Austrian Angel Investors Association, is more than an event series – it’s the first step towards a powerful

     – Phorest named most successful business financed by early stage investors at the European Business Angels Network Congress  – Eight of the original HBAN investors achieved an average

The Science and Technology Angels Network (STAN), initiated by the Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), has signed their first investment contract with an Armenian startup Apaga, a platform that

The event, held on the 25th of April, was organized by Inspiralia Group and hosted by Wayra, Telefónica’s startup incubator. Start-ups need finance and customers. But are they willing to

StartupYard, the longest running tech startups accelerator in CEE, announced its 11th acceleration round. Startups can submit their applications until September 30. The new round will again focus on high-tech area.

On 3-4 June, more than 530 investors, entrepreneurs, VCs, corporates and innovators gathered in Helsinki to experience 2 days filled with networking, inspiring keynotes, productive workshops and insightful panel discussions

      Innovation Showcase featured KLEOS Global (LU-Space Situation Awareness), HIBER (NL-IoT), Sofant Technologies (UK- SatCom and 5 G RF MEMS),  OroraTech (DE-On-Board Cube Sat Processing for InfraRed Big

  29/04/2019 On 23 and 24 April 2019 in Tunis, EBAN – the European Business Angel Network and APII, the Tunisian Agency for the Promotion of Industry and Innovation, with

  The 2019 GBAN Annual Meeting in Manama, Bahrain featured angels with cross border investment expertise who led interactive workshops in conjunction with the Global Entrepreneurship Congress. Launched in 2015,

Ian Sosso, EBAN Board Member and Founder and Managing Partner at Monte Carlo Capital (MCC), shares his insights on the challenges universities face in promoting tech transfer, his process for

  On April 3rd, EBAN, in collaboration with Seedstars and ABAN, organised a Business Angel Workshop on investing in emerging markets together with the Seedstars Investors Forum and the Seedstars Summit in Lausanne,

The article was republished with permission from The Invested Investor. —— From experience, even on a successful exit, founders find it tough – not just the stress of the process but

This article was originally published by the Sophia Business Angels FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS, COACHES AND ENTREPRENEURS ILLUMINATE THE SBA INTERNATIONAL VENTURE ACADEMY WITH ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, ART, TECHNOLOGY, AND VAST EXPERIENCE On

There are almost 350,000 angel investors in Europe, yet only a few hundred in Poland. That is why, EBAN member COBIN Angels, a Polish networking organization decided to once again award

PRESS RELEASE – 12th April 9 Successful Exits Have Returned More Than €19m In Cash To The Investors In The GoBeyond Community GoBeyond has published The 2019 GoBeyond Investor Report:

This article was originally published by Crecer+ “The investment culture has improved; there is greater sensitivity, but there is still a long way to go”, says Nagore Ardanza, manager of the

  BiD Network hosted a group of impact investors from the Netherlands and Belgium for a week-long Impact Investment Trip in March, in Rwanda and Uganda. During the trip, investors

Belarus has a strong engineering school, the country is traditionally considered to be as a Eastern Europe IT hub. More than 45,000 IT-specialists of various expertise enjoy their lives in

Why is interest in Gothenburg rocketing Chinese carmaker Geely is currently building a new 120,000 square metre innovation centre in Gothenburg, with space for more than 3,500 people. Meanwhile, a new

LBAN President and EBAN Board Member, Larissa Best, paints a portrait of today’s angel investor, in which areas she likes to invest, and the challenges she will face in the coming years.

Dublin, 28th March 2019 – CroíValve, an Irish medtech start-up providing a safe and effective treatment for tricuspid regurgitation, today announces that it has secured €3.2 million in an oversubscribed

The Center for Entrepreneurship and Executive Development (CEED) CEED Macedonia has received an award and recognition for contribution to the development of entrepreneurship in Central and Southeastern Europe from the International

The article was republished with permission from The Invested Investor. —— This month’s Invested Investor thoughts focuses on whether you are born an entrepreneur or you develop into one. Peter Cowley

Four years ago EBAN, GoBeyond, and Next Wave Impact joined forces on a mission to increase women’s participation in angel investing as an asset class, with EBAN President Emeriti Brigitte

On February 20th, Mariya Gabriel, EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society gathered CEOs of tech companies who signed the Declaration on an inclusive business environment, to take stock of

On March 6th, EBAN – the European Business Angels Network – celebrated its 20th anniversary, honouring a long history of supporting business angels, entrepreneurs and the European early stage ecosystem

On this International Women‘s Day, we are indeed proud to say that every day at EBAN is Women‘s Day! We would like to congratulate all women entrepreneurs, investors, and business angels on this special day, taking note of

Smarter practical implementation of digital technology to enhance active and healthy living Launch: 4 March 2019   Deadline: 25 March 2019 5 PM  Deadline for approval: 25 April 2019 We invite

HBAN (Halo Business Angel Network), the all-island organisation responsible for the promotion of business angel investment, and an initiative of Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Invest Northern Ireland, has announced that

On 12th February 2019 in Brussels, partners of the iStart project as well as many outside guests, university students and other stakeholders got together for the 7th and final iStart

IESE Business School is launching “Startups Eurolatinas”, a multi-stakeholder initiative to foster the EU-LATAM entrepreneurial connection by mapping European and Latin American Startups growing their businesses across the pond. The Eurolatinas

Alex Sleigh, Investment Director at Newable shares his thoughts on trends from last year, what to expect for 2019 and how the upcoming year will impact businesses at the heart

SpaceUp is a project financed by the EU Framework programme for Research and Innovation (Horizon 2020). The overall objective of SpaceUp is to contribute at a European level to the

Luca Peyrano, CEO of London Stock Exchange ELITE, Candace Johnson, EBAN President Emeritus, Paola Cuneo, LSEG, Nick Appleyard, Business Applications Director at European Space Agency   This last Friday, 5

Since 2016, the European Commission has established the Copernicus Accelerator as part of its Copernicus Start-up Programme. Through the Copernicus Accelerator, fifty promising start–ups using Copernicus data and information receive support from experienced mentors

Seraphim Capital wanted to thank all participants for theri interest in our Seraphim Space Camp Investor Day, celebrating the culmination of the first edition of our Space Tech acceleration programme in

EBAN, the European Trade Association for Business Angels, Seed Funds and Early Stage Market Players is proud to present the new edition of its much anticipated annual mapping of fiscal

European Business Angels Network and Cornerstone Communications Announce the Regional Winners in the 2018 Edition of CEE-Released Project       Finalists of the CEE-Released project were officially announced during EBAN

EBAN offered the reward to two fiery Portuguese ladies who created Firefly, a solution using satellite data and machine learning to better fight forest fires. The prizegiving ceremony for the

Seraphim Capital’s launched the new “Space Camp Accelerator”, UK’s first dedicated accelerator programme for startups in the spacetech industry. They have now selected the six companies in this first cohort.

Do you want to change the world? Do you want to know how to start? Nowadays, the world needs responsible leaders to solve problems that matter. It is up to

On 25 March, the premiere of “Jim Button and Luke the Engine Driver”, a movie adaptation of Germany’s most successful children’s book from the legendary author Michael Ende, who also