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Exciting news for investors! 🌿 We are proud to announce the BlueInvest x EU4Algae Online e-Pitching event happening on November 7, 2024. Join us as we highlight innovative solutions in the algae sector. Don't miss this opportunity to discover groundbreaking ideas and connect with industry leaders. Register now with the link below and mark your calendars! #BlueInvest #EU4Algae #blueeconomy #oceansolutions

[MEET THE JURY 5] Get ready to meet our jury! We're excited to introduce the experienced investors who will be assessing the pitches of 20 EIC Accelerator companies on 13 November at the 𝗘𝗜𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 & 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 EuroQuity - Bpifrance.   ⭐ Sergio San Agustín, Investment Director at Clave Capital. Clave Mayor is a Spain-based private equity firm managing around 200M€ under management. The firm focuses on Tech Transfer projects with a special focus on Health Tech, industrial technologies, Foodtech and renewable energy sectors.   ⭐ Saish Rane, General Partner at Curcuma Capital. Curcuma Capital is a European first check investor into ambitious founders working on planetary health, human health & societal health.   ⭐ Barbara Castellano, Partner at Panakes Partners. Panakes is a venture capital firm focused on building the next generation of game-changing Life Sciences technology companies. They invest in ambitious early-stage startups and SMEs globally, providing financial support and leveraging their network of experts. Panakes believes in the power of talented teams and works closely with founders to accelerate their development. Their ultimate goal is to improve lives through innovative solutions in the Life Sciences sector.   ⭐ Pascal-andré Chenal, Investment Director at Supernova Invest. Supernova Invest is a leading deep tech Venture Capital firm in Europe, managing over €800 million in assets. With a portfolio of 80+ innovative companies, they focus on Cleantech, Digital, Industrial Technologies, and Healthcare sectors. For 20 years, Supernova Invest has provided long-term capital, operational expertise, and strategic support to drive sustainable growth for deep tech and industrial champions. They cover all stages of the Venture Capital life cycle: seed, early, late, and growth. Supernova Invest also brings together the entire deep tech value chain, including industrials, corporate partners, research centers, and co-investors. Backed by Amundi, Europe's largest asset manager, and CEA, the most innovative public research organization in Europe.   ⭐ Siau BAÏ, Early Innovation Partnering Director at Johnson & Johnson Innovation, part of Johnson & Johnson whose mission is to accelerate early-stage, transformational solutions by catalyzing the best ideas, wherever they are in the world. Located in innovation hubs around the world, they work hand-in-hand with innovators, helping accelerate their ideas with industry-leading incubation and investment support, and deep scientific and commercial expertise from within Johnson & Johnson. Do you want to be a part of it? Be sure to secure your spot!   #HealthTech #biotech #medtech #eicAccelerator #EUeic #Healthcare #Investors

MEET OUR SPEAKERS! Join us for the SEADE Reverse Pitching Session happening on Wednesday, October 23rd from 16:00 to 17:00 UTC 🌍🚀   Prepare yourself to be inspired by the industry trailblazers who are actively shaping the Europe-Africa digital ecosystem. In this session, you will be hearing from the following experts who have made a significant impact in their respective fields:   🔹Yesmine Mansar, BRAIN Program Manager at Open Startup Tunisia BRAIN empowers visionary scientist-entrepreneurs to access world-class opportunities and resources while tackling fundamental challenges.   🔹 Yann Vaudin, Investment Associate at Katapult Africa Katapult Africa stands as a catalyst for founders, providing comprehensive support for growth, investor readiness, and impact management, along with potential investments ranging from $150,000 to $500,000.   🔹 Vianney Mathonnet, General Partner at Modus Capital Modus Africa cultivates the growth and development of local tech talent and early-stage impact-driven ventures, fostering a thriving startup ecosystem across the continent.   Secure your virtual seat now! https://bit.ly/4dA3Jx4   #SEADEproject #ReversePitch #StartupCommunity #DigitalEcosystem

📢 Calling all Business Angels! Are you interested in Investment Training programme? We still have available seats in Prague, Budapest or Warsaw. Apply now to secure your spot!

📢 Join us for an exclusive webinar tailored for women-led companies looking to accelerate their growth through EU initiatives and networks. Discover how to leverage powerful resources like the Enterprise Europe Network and the EU Project EEN2EIC to propel your business forward. This session will cover the following content:  • Launch of the TechGlow EU Community through EuroQuity • Core benefits and services of the Enterprise Europe Network, the world's largest support network for SMEs • Funding Opportunities through the European Innovation Council and its dedicated “Accelerator” program for startups and scaleups with international ambitions.  • Dedicated Q&A Session to discuss open topics  📅 When? On November 14, 2024, 11:00 -12:00 CET 💻 Online, MS-Teams 👉 To register: https://lnkd.in/eCcYjZuS We look forward to your participation and helping your company reach new heights with European funding opportunities! #WomenLeadersInTech #EEN2EIC #EUeic #EuropeanInnovation #AccelerateGrowth #Webinar

📢📢 Announcement: Access2EIC Transition e-Pitching Session! The Access2EIC project and EuroQuity - Bpifrance are delighted to invite all eligible Transition beneficiaries' startups to apply for an exciting e-Pitching session with prominent European investors! This event will be held on Thursday, 21st November 2024 at 4:00 pm CEST. What's in it for you? ❓ ❓❓ 1️⃣ Tailor-made training with a professional investment-readiness coach, including a dry-run session 2️⃣ An opportunity to pitch in front of specialized prominent investors, followed by one-to-one meetings 3️⃣ Customized matchmaking of startups with qualified investors 4️⃣ Exclusive access to the EuroQuity platform, an online matchmaking platform that helps companies meet investors and partners Who can apply? ❓ ❓❓ Transition beneficiaries to Innovation Activities companies that are seeking pre-Seed, Seed, and Series A investments and are working on innovative solutions are welcome to apply. ⏰ Application Deadline: The application deadline is Friday, 1st November, midnight. How to apply?  To express your interest in attending the pitch session, please send your pitch deck to a.beyssac@ext.bpifrance.fr  with the subject line "Access2EIC Transition e-pitch". For more information 👉  https://lnkd.in/dY94aWXD For any questions regarding the event or your eligibility, please don't hesitate to contact a.beyssac@ext.bpifrance.fr.

[MEET THE JURY 4] Get ready to meet our jury! We're excited to introduce the experienced investors who will be assessing the pitches of 20 EIC Fund companies on 13 November at the 𝗘𝗜𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗝&𝗝 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆, 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 EuroQuity - Bpifrance.   ⭐ Stavriana A. Kofteros Founder, Partner at W11 Ventures. W11 Ventures is a boutique growth and innovation advisory and venture friend that scales startups, connects corporates with the innovation ecosystem, and fosters long-term partnerships for successful innovative businesses. With a proactive role in value creation and growth, W11 is a trusted strategic partner to scale companies in various sectors, particularly ICT and life sciences/health. Its unique 360 approach and expertise create competitive advantages and add value by interconnecting ecosystems and filling gaps.   ⭐ Jia-Yi H., Partner at Cathay Health. Cathay Health is the healthcare VC arm of Cathay Health. We invest in venture and growth stage companies operating at the convergence of health, life science and tech to address large unmet medical needs.   ⭐ Ingrid Kelly Spillmann, Partner at xista science ventures. xista science ventures is an Austria-based investor in early stage academic deeptech and life science spinoffs and startups. ⭐ Linus Rieder serves as Principal at 415 Capital. 415 Capital is a specialist venture capital firm dedicated to investing in breakthrough and life-saving medical innovation. For over 25 years, the team has been providing exceptional entrepreneurs with capital, expertise, and market access. Want to be part of it? Make sure to reserve your spot. #HealthTech #biotech #medtech #eicAccelerator #EUeic #Healthcare #Investors

📢 Save the date! Don't miss the SEADE Reverse Pitching Session happening on Wednesday, October 23rd from 16:00 to 17:00 UTC. Discover the activities of incubators, investors, lenders, and research centers in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. 🌟 Register now: https://bit.ly/4dA3Jx4 #AUEU #EntrepreneurialEcosystem #InnovationCollaboration #StartupCommunity #ReversePitchEvent

🚨 Last Call: 2nd SEADE Webinar on IoT and AI in Kenya – Happening Tomorrow! 🚨 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to explore the #latest #policies, #strategies, and #opportunities in #IoT and #AI in Kenya. 💡 Featuring speakers: Ian Korongo – Manager, Innovation and Commercialization, Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) Isabella Tetteh Ahinakwa Ahinakwa – Assistant Project Officer, Association of African Universities Dr. Morris Abednego Ollengo – Director, Research, Innovation Management and Community Linkages DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (DeKUT) Joseph Shitote – Project Manager, Waziup e.V. There's still time to register and be part of this exciting event! Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/eiQ8Ky-u We look forward to seeing you there!

Exciting news! EuroQuity – Bpifrance is partnering with EurA AG and Business Angels Europe to create the "European Network of Gender Conscious Investors" and launch WomenINvestEU 🌟 an exciting initiative powered by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). WomenINvestEU is creating a strong, inclusive community of European gender-conscious investors to address the lack of female representation in the investment space. The project will provide networking and knowledge sharing opportunities to promote gender-conscious investing across Europe and empower women to enter the sector. 💪 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁: 🔹 Access to peer-to-peer learning and mentorship opportunities 🔹 Support for women in leadership roles, breaking barriers 🔹 Connection with European gender-conscious investors 🔹 Opportunities for engagement and raising awareness about gender-focused investment. 💥 Join us on this exciting journey and stay tuned for further updates!💫 Isabelle Bébéar, Gilles Le Cocguen, Pascal Lagarde, Christian Dubarry #WomenINvestEU #GenderEquality #Investment #Inclusion #Empowerment