4YFN fuels the startup journey. Boosting startups with contacts, exposure and investments, from the start of their life cycle and throughout. 4YFN serves as the event partner for MWC Barcelona, the world's largest and most influential connectivity event. The collaboration ensures that the event gathers key stakeholders essential for the success of digital startups, including investors and corporate innovators. Moreover, it propels startups into the spotlight of influential decision makers within the connectivity ecosystem, including CEOs of global mobile operators and frontier tech companies. This strategic positioning enables new business ventures to garner the attention and support necessary for a remarkable launch, allowing them to spread their wings and take flight in the competitive business landscape. You can choose your perfect pass and more info here.

In February 2024, thousands of international entrepreneurs, investors and leaders will gather at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) to connect the tech world at our brand new event: Web Summit Qatar. Book tickets for Web Summit Qatar 2024 here.

EBAN and the Georgian Business Angel Network (AXEL) have joined forces to establish a "Gateway to Europe" committee, aimed at fostering stronger connections between the startup and investment landscapes across Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. This committee's formation marks a significant step toward enhancing economic ties between Europe and the CAREC region. Its objectives include promoting investment, facilitating knowledge exchange, and advocating for supportive policies, all of which are poised to positively impact the economic development of both regions. Central Asia and the Caucasus stand as burgeoning economic hubs, brimming with investment potential and opportunities for collaboration with Europe. Georgia, strategically positioned within this landscape, naturally serves as a vital link between Europe and the broader region. The primary mission of the "Gateway to Europe" Committee is to unite business angel networks from the CAREC region and Europe, fostering collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and the identification of investment prospects. By bridging these networks, our aim is to empower entrepreneurs to launch and expand businesses, stimulate innovation, and fortify the regional economy. Simultaneously, we aim to unveil fresh investment avenues for European business angels, enriching their portfolios and fostering cross-border cooperation. You can register here for this event on February 27 at 3pm CET.

Don't miss out the Ultimate Alpha Strategy: Mastering Early-Stage Tech Investments! Investor Workshop with Investment Banker turned "Super Angel" turned VC Ian Sosso Building direct exposure to early-stage start-ups can not only be a very profitable strategy but is vital for institutional investors, family offices and private investors alike in a world where we are seeing a redistribution of wealth towards tech businesses and tech entrepreneurs. There is strong evidence that small, emerging managers outperform large established managers in venture capital. But there is also a growing number of investors who are investing directly in early-stage businesses. We have seldom met one that is not either already investing or at least considering it. Yet, finding the right investment formula has been challenging for many: loss of capital in the first few investments, inadequate deal flow, lack of understanding of the due diligence process and investment process, ticket size too small for institutional investors to warrant the time and effort, etc. Casual tech investors lose money. However, early stage venture investing is the ultimate alpha generation strategy: There is no index replication strategy. There is no proxy to being an active investor. But there is evidence that the leading angel and venture investors consistently generate substantial returns. So, we all love tech, we all want to get involved, but how do you intelligently participate in the future of tech? How do you build a strategy that makes sense, how do you get the best of a high performing venture fund and build both exposure and experience in direct investing, and why it is so important that you do? With a 7 year IRR of 38%, Ian Sosso, the Founder & Managing Partner of Monte Carlo Capital (www.montecarlocap.com), knows what he's talking about. Ian has over 15 years experience as a business angel and 16 years investment banking in Europe and Asia, and has built an award winning strategy that brings together the diversification and performance of a small venture fund, while offering his LPs significant direct co-investment opportunities. Join this exclusive investor workshop and learn: How to identify 20x investments Why early-stage investment is the ultimate alpha generation strategy What is the full cycle investment process, from deal sourcing, to due diligence, closing a deal and working with the company. What is the most difficult in early-stage investing? Why deal sourcing and due diligence are the main drivers of return The channels to source high value tech deals across verticals Why building tech investing know-how is not done by being a passive investor in funds. What you can do instead You will be able to tune in to this webinar from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. The webinar will be recorded - in case you are not able to join, all registered participants will be provided a link to replay the webinar. Register here.

Welcome to 'Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Women Shaping the Future through Startup Investing.' In this event, Startup Investor Accelerator invites you to explore the inspiring stories of resilient women who've shattered career barriers and are actively shaping the future through intentional investments in startups. Join SIA for an enlightening journey through a panel discussion, where these trailblazers will share their personal experiences, challenges overcome, and the successes achieved in the dynamic world of startups. Speakers: 🎤 Ana Guasch Seculi is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, mentor, and educator. With a rich background as a founder and co-founder, Ana has successfully raised over €1.5 million, spearheading ventures like Robinbrick (Big Data Solution, 2017), Querida Carmen (Wholesale and Retail, Exit, 2010), ShowUsYourType (Designers community, 2006), and Ecoology (E-commerce eco-fashion, 2006). As an investor in over 25 startups, both individually and through Lanai Partner and Capital Cell, Ana has also provided guidance to more than 150 start-ups. 🎤 Sokhiba Mukhitdinova is a seasoned VC investor dedicated to supporting mission-driven Climate Tech and InsurTech startups globally. Currently, Sokhiba works as a VC investor at InsurTech NY, a platform that brings together carriers, brokers, investors, and InsurTech startups. As an Angel Investor specializing in Fintech and Climate Tech, she is a valued member of Angel Syndicates in the UK, Spain, and Portugal. Beyond her investment role, Sokhiba serves as a Business Mentor and Board Advisor, leveraging her expertise in ESG Impact, Fundraising, Investor Relations, and Expansion Strategy. 🎤 Miriam Wickertsheim, a business angel investor at Startup Investor Accelerator (SIA) Trans-Atlantic Fund, leverages her 13 years of experience in China to aid German-speaking companies with HR challenges. Specializing in Industrial B2B, she recruits for world-leading companies, focusing on Senior Management roles. Miriam contributes insights to emerging ventures and provides Assessment Services for informed HR decisions. They will also guide you through the exploration of the entrepreneurial landscape and the crucial role women play in it. With their insights, yoou will delve into practical aspects of the startup investing process, equipping both seasoned professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs and investors with valuable knowledge. The day will conclude with a closing moderated networking session, where we will connect and inspire each other to continue shaping the future through intentional startup investments. Connecting with our guest speakers as well as distinguished guests during the networking sessions will foster meaningful conversations and potential collaborations. Whether you're a seasoned investor or someone exploring the startup ecosystem for the first time, 'Beyond the Glass Ceiling' offers a platform for learning, networking, and fostering connections that may lead to exciting opportunities in the world of startup investing. Join us and be part of this transformative event! Register here. About the organizer: SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator. Startup Investor Accelerator is a program for both startups and investors. For startups, it is an investment competition, where early-stage scalable startups receive an investment of 100-200K. For investors, SIA is a "Learning-by-doing" program, where participating new and experienced investors exercise and learn the ropes of Angel investing. Instructions on how to find them : Please ring the bell upon arrival and let the staff know that you are attending this event.