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SUMMARY:Exploring startup landscape of Lisbon: Nov 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are organising the Connect2Scale study visit to Portugal for a closer view of the local business and startup ecosystem. \n\nThe study trip is organized by EstBAN and we’re currently putting together the program. If you have any recommendations for visits\, let us know! \n\n\nHighlights of the trip: \n\nMeeting with Startup Portugal to understand the local ecosystem\nVisiting Beta-i and other support organizations\nHearing the story of Portuguese unicorn Farfetch\nMeeting with local investors\n\n\nKindly note that the seats are limited and registrations are binding. The maximum capacity of the trip is 30 people\, Connect2Scale partners’ members and Connect2Scale Academy participants have a priority. \nREGISTRATION IS NEEDED\, register HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/exploring-startup-landscape-of-lisbon-nov-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251021T160000
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SUMMARY:Mature Angel Academy #4: Exit process execution and tools
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive ONLINE PROGRAM designed for experienced angel investors. \nMari Luukkainen is a growth technologist with 20+ years of experience. She’s worked as a founder\, operator\, and investor\, focusing on the messy middle—when product\, traction\, and funding need to align. \nFor the past six years\, she’s supported early-stage founders across Europe in venture capital\, first at Icebreaker.vc (100+ pre-seed startups) and now at Identity.vc\, backing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. She also founded Herizon.io\, a nonprofit that has helped hundreds of immigrants in Finland land jobs and internships. \nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \n\nABOUT MATURE ANGEL ACADEMY AND REGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/mature-angel-academy-4-exit-process-execution-and-tools/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251014T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
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SUMMARY:Mature Angel Academy #3: Driving the company towards the successful exit
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive ONLINE PROGRAM designed for experienced angel investors. \nReima Linnanvirta is a Partner at Trind Ventures. Prior to joining Trind\, Reima has been one of the most active angel investor in the region\, investing in 35 startups. He is also President Emeritus of the  FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network) as well as a board member of the EBAN (European Business Angels Network) and the Finnish Venture Capital Association. He has been awarded for the Exit of the Year 2021 by FiBAN for the exit of Whiteboard.fi and co-led the EstBAN syndicate to invest in Jeff\, selected as the Syndicate of the Year 2020. \nTOPICS DISCUSSED: \n\nTypes of exit and what kind of exit you are aiming for\nDriving the company towards an exit\, what needs to be achieved\nIdentifying the potential buyers and getting on their radar\nExit readiness\nExit process\n\nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \n\nABOUT MATURE ANGEL ACADEMY AND REGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/mature-angel-academy-3-exit-process-execution-and-tools/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251007T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251007T170000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
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SUMMARY:Mature Angel Academy #2: Exit Strategy and opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive ONLINE PROGRAM designed for experienced angel investors. \nViktorija  Trimbel is a seasoned VC investor and strategic governance expert with over 30 years of experience. Certified professional board member and digital entrepreneur. \nManaging Director of Coinvest Capital\, an evergreen sovereign VC fund with EUR 30 million in committed capital\, that co-invests into startups with business angels and other VCs. The Fund has already co-invested EUR 35.9 million in 37 Lithuanian start-ups\, of which the Fund’s share is EUR 18.2 million. While they remain generalist\, they were the first in the Baltics fully authorized to invest in defense start-ups\, since March 2023\, and have co-invested a total of EUR 6.3 million in 4 start-ups in defense\, dual-use and aerospace. \nShe’s passionate about the power of flux networks\, collective intelligence\, biohacking\, artificial intelligence\, and the future ahead. She was listed among the Top-100 Women in Tech in Europe 2012\, and the first Lithuanian woman Governor of Rotary International District 1462 Lithuania in 85 years. \nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \n\nABOUT MATURE ANGEL ACADEMY AND REGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/mature-angel-academy-2-exit-strategy-and-opportunities/
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DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
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SUMMARY:Mature Angel Academy #1: Angels and VCs investing together
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive ONLINE PROGRAM designed for experienced angel investors. \nSandra Golbreich\, General Partner at BSV Ventures—an early-stage VC investing in Deep Tech\, Life Sciences\, and Dual-Use technologies in the region. BSV Ventures has co-invested with angel investors in more than 15 deals. Join us to dive deep into these questions and more\, and learn how to navigate successful co-investment strategies between angels and VCs. \nWhy do venture funds choose to co-invest with angel investors? What are the benefits for both sides\, and how can they support each other in a successful partnership? In this session\, we’ll explore how angel investors can provide value to venture funds and how VCs\, in turn\, offer strategic advantages to angels. We’ll cover key considerations\, such as how to choose the right VC to co-invest with\, what the paperwork and deal structures look like\, and whether VCs may potentially “steal” deals from angels. \nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \n\nABOUT MATURE ANGEL ACADEMY AND REGISTRATION HERE
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/mature-angel-academy-1-angels-and-vcs-investing-together/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250425
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SUMMARY:Investor study trip to Malta: April 22 - 24\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are inviting you to join the Connect2Scale study visit to Malta for a closer view of the local business and startup ecosystem on April 22 – 24\, 2025 (with the option to extend the stay until April 25). \n\n\nThe study trip is organized by EstBAN and we’re currently putting together the program. If you have any recommendations for visits\, let us know! \n\n\n\nHighlights of the trip: \n\nOverview of the local ecosystem by Malta Digital Innovation Authority and Maltaccelerate\nNetworking event together with SuperCharger Ventures\nMeeting local angel investors and startups as well as support organizations\nLearning from governmental organizations about support to local business environment with Malta Enterprise and Malta VC\nVisiting EU Startup Summit on April 24 (use the discount code ESTBAN30)\n\n\nKindly note that the seats are limited and registrations are binding. The maximum capacity of the trip is 30 people\, Connect2Scale partners’ members and Connect2Scale Academy participants have a priority. \nREGISTRATION IS NEEDED\, register HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/investor-study-trip-to-malta-april-22-24-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241114T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241114T170000
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SUMMARY:Mature Angels Academy Training #4
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for experienced angel investors by EstBAN\, FiBAN\, LatBAN\, LitBAN and Business angels of Slovenia. \nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE. \nOnline Trainings for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s who will learn together about designing and executing an exit. Trainings will be delivered by leading experts in the field. \nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \nMature Angels Academy 2024 Timeline: \n\n10th of October 4PM EET –  Angels and VCs investing together\, approaching VCs\, building follow-on rounds to exits\n\n17th of October 4PM EET – Exit Strategy and opportunities\, secondary investments\, M&A \n\n\n7th of November 11AM EET – Exit process engineering\, execution and tools \n\n\n14th of November 4PM EET – Going through an exit process with angels and VCs \n\n\nAll training sessions will be over Zoom and will be recorded and uploaded afterwards.\n\nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/mature-angels-academy-training-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241107T110000
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SUMMARY:Mature Angels Academy Training #3
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for experienced angel investors by EstBAN\, FiBAN\, LatBAN\, LitBAN and Business angels of Slovenia. \nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE. \nOnline Trainings for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s who will learn together about designing and executing an exit. Trainings will be delivered by leading experts in the field. \nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \nMature Angels Academy 2024 Timeline: \n\n10th of October 4PM EET –  Angels and VCs investing together\, approaching VCs\, building follow-on rounds to exits\n\n17th of October 4PM EET – Exit Strategy and opportunities\, secondary investments\, M&A \n\n\n7th of November 11AM EET – Exit process engineering\, execution and tools \n\n\n14th of November 4PM EET – Going through an exit process with angels and VCs \n\n\nAll training sessions will be over Zoom and will be recorded and uploaded afterwards.\n\nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/mature-angels-training-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Moscow:20241017T170000
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SUMMARY:Mature Angels Training #2
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for experienced angel investors by EstBAN\, FiBAN\, LatBAN\, LitBAN and Business angels of Slovenia. \nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE. \nOnline Trainings for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s who will learn together about designing and executing an exit. Trainings will be delivered by leading experts in the field. \nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \nMature Angels Academy 2024 Timeline: \n\n10th of October 4PM EET –  Angels and VCs investing together\, approaching VCs\, building follow-on rounds to exits\n\n17th of October 4PM EET – Exit Strategy and opportunities\, secondary investments\, M&A \n\n\n7th of November 11AM EET – Exit process engineering\, execution and tools \n\n\n14th of November 4PM EET – Going through an exit process with angels and VCs \n\n\nAll training sessions will be over Zoom and will be recorded and uploaded afterwards.\n\nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/mature-angels-training-3-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241010T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20241010T170000
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SUMMARY:Mature Angels Academy Training #1
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Mature Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for experienced angel investors by EstBAN\, FiBAN\, LatBAN\, LitBAN and Business angels of Slovenia. \nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE. \nOnline Trainings for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s who will learn together about designing and executing an exit. Trainings will be delivered by leading experts in the field. \nWho can participate? Angel investors and early stage VCs with at least 5 startups in their portfolio are welcome to attend. This program is not meant for angel investors just starting out on their journey. \nCertification: Each angel who attends all 4 trainings will earn a certificate of completion. \nMature Angels Academy 2024 Timeline: \n\n10th of October 4PM EET –  Angels and VCs investing together\, approaching VCs\, building follow-on rounds to exits\n\n17th of October 4PM EET – Exit Strategy and opportunities\, secondary investments\, M&A \n\n\n7th of November 11AM EET – Exit process engineering\, execution and tools \n\n\n14th of November 4PM EET – Going through an exit process with angels and VCs \n\n\nAll training sessions will be over Zoom and will be recorded and uploaded afterwards.\n\nRegistration is needed to participate in this program. Secure your spot HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/581/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T233000
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SUMMARY:Connect2Scale Pitching Programme by FiBAN
DESCRIPTION:Are you an investor with a portfolio company fundraising again? Are you a founder raising another round to fuel growth? We have a special pitching competition lined up specifically for you. \nConnect2Scale Pitching Programme is a unique chance for startups to present themselves for a tailored BA and VC investor audience! We are inviting startups who have already received angel funding to be showcased for the international investor audience\, including VC’s and Angel investors. This batch is organised online by the Finnish Business Angels Network\,and the finals will be held live in Helsinki on the 18th of November. \nWho Can apply:\n– Startups actively raising funding rounds of €150K – €2M. \n– Based in or conducting business within any EU country. \n– Have already successfully secured an investment by at least one Angel Investor. \n– Startups from all industries are welcome!  \nApply & read more by 22nd of September here: https://fiban.org/c2s-pitch/ \nThis program is part of the Connect2Scale project and is funded by the European Union.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/connect2scale-pitching-programme-by-fiban/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240523
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SUMMARY:Connect2Scale Study Trip to Tallinn  during EBAN Congress 2024
DESCRIPTION:Connect2Scale Study Trip to Tallinn is called “Lighthouse Expedition to The Land of Unicorns” this will take investors and founders to explore the vibrant startup ecosystem in Tallinn and Estonia. \nThe Connect2Scale Study Trip will be combined with EBAN Congress 2024 in Tallinn – meaning that the activities during the study trip are also meant for the participants of the EBAN Congress. Below we’ll bring out the most relevant events/activities for the Connect2Scale Study trip Participants. In order to join most of the activities\, the EBAN Congress ticket is expected to be purchased. \nWhen signing up to the Connect2Scale study trip you can use a special ticket code for EBAN congress providing you a juicy discount for all activities. Use Connect2ScalexEBAN2024 to get a -25% discount on the EBAN Congress all Ticket Types on https://fienta.com/eban2024 \nThe ticket prices will go up on April 20\, so be sure to grab yours!  \nAccommodation: all recommended shortlisted options are visible here. \nLet us know you’d like to join Connect2Scale Study Trip to Tallinn – deadline for signups Apr 10\, 2024 – https://forms.gle/jfpt2xSq17Zphdh18.  \nThe Connect2Scale Tallinn Study Trip as well as the EBAN Congress will be held on 20-22 of May mostly in Nobel Hall (Peetri 10\, 10411 Tallinn).  Most relevant activities during the EBAN Congress to the Connect2Scale Study Trip participants:   \nMonday May 20: The Pre-Day with plenty of Connect2Scale activities \n\nBefore noon Sessions with Founders: Begin with workshops and panel sessions for founders\, investors\, and early attendees to connect and networks.\nWorkshops and Roundtables of Connect2Scale: Engage in exclusive workshops for Business Angel Networks (BANs) and masterclasses dedicated to investors (Connect2Scale roundtable sessions\, founders club and other networking activities)\nTOP15 Connect2Scale Pitching Sessions and Connecting promising Founders to Investors in Tallinn. An interactive pitching session followed by networking.    \nEvening Networking with EBAN Congress Attendees.  \n\nTuesday May 21: The Main Day  of EBAN Congress (no activities specially for C2S Study Trip) \n10:00 – 12:00 Morning Insights “Estonia the Land of Unicorns” A session exploring Estonia’s evolution into a tech hub and the broader implications for the tech and investment world. \n12:00 – 14:00 Networking Lunch and Workshops: A networking lunch followed by workshops on trending sectors like defence tech\, sustainable tech\, cybersecurity\, and smart cities. \n14:00-16:00 Afternoon Panels “Trends of the investing world” Dive into discussions on global investment trends\, unicorn funding strategies\, and the role of diversity in investment. \nStarting at 19:00 Gala Dinner and Awards: Celebrate the evening with a black-tie gala dinner and awards ceremony\, highlighting achievements within the EBAN community. \nWednesday May 22: The Explore Day – “Connect2Scale Lighthouse Expedition to The Land of Unicorns” \n11:00 – 15:00 Connect2Scale “Lighthouse Expedition and EBAN Congress Explore Program”  the participants can choose between two tours: a deep tech hub tour featuring tech campuses and innovation parks\, or a micro-mobility tour through Tallinn’s unicorn ecosystem. \nOptional track (needs a separate ticket) – May 22-24: Latitude59 Conference in Tallinn  \nMay 22  \n15:00 Latitude59 Investor Day: A separately ticketed event to conclude the day\, offering additional networking and investment opportunities. \nMay 23-24 \nLatitude59 – the flagship startup and tech event of the world’s first digital society. \nMore about EBAN Congress Tallinn 2024\nEstBAN is organizing and hosting the 2024 EBAN Annual Congress in Tallinn\, Estonia will bring together 500+ angel investors\, VC’s\, BAN managers\, startup founders and industry experts from all over Europe. EBAN Congress Tallinn 2024 focuses on the latest trends and forecasts in the startup world\, gives you an exclusive opportunity to network with hundreds of angel investors from Europe and highlights the Estonian Unicorn Factory success story that started with Skype 20 years ago.  \nThe whole EBAN Congress will be full of experts to delve into various aspects including investment strategies\, market trends\, regulatory environments\, and cultural and historical influences that shape startup successes in Estonia and in the region as a whole. \nEstBAN  \nAnu Oks anu@estban.ee\, +372 56603344\nKärt Klein kart@estban.ee\, +37256479206 \nCongress website – https://ebancongress.com/
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/connect2scale-study-trip-to-tallinn-during-eban-congress-2024/
LOCATION:Tallinn\, Estonia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240516
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SUMMARY:Connect2Scale Expedition to Slovenia
DESCRIPTION:Business Angels of Slovenia are inviting you to join the Connect2Scale study visit to Ljubljana and Maribor  this Spring\, for a closer view of Slovenia’s dynamic and growing environment for startups.\n\n\nDuring your visit\, you will have the chance to explore the local startup scene in more depth\, meet accelerators\, incubators\, and co-working spaces\, founders and investors who are driving innovation and growth in the region. \nThe program takes place from Monday\, May 13 to Wednesday\, May 15\, to coincide with Podim Conference\, one of Europe’s best tech and startup events in the region. We suggest arriving by the evening of May 12 to allow enough time to settle in and get to know your fellow travelers. \nPurpose of the trip: \n\nTo get to know some of the most exciting startups in CEE region;\nLearn about investing in startups in Slovenia\, across the borders\, getting into the nitty-gritty with the local experts;\nMeet the local angels who have been in the game for a while\, pick their brains and build trusted relationships;\nEngage not only with the players in the Slovenian startup ecosystem but also with those in the regional ecosystem;\nVisit Podim Conference\, the premier startup conference in the region with a 2 day program of fascinating speakers and visitors from all over the world.\n\n\nProgram:\nMonday\, 13.5: \n10:30 4NGELS brunch with a tour at Technology Park Ljubljana\n11:30 Investors & ecosystem stakeholders visit: companies Epilog & AciesBio\n13:00 A shared bus ride from Ljubljana to Maribor with a surprise stop\n17:00 visit to Slovene Enterprise Fund\n19:00 Investors Dinner \nTuesday\, 14.5.:\nPODIM main day\nTBD Mitigating challenges of cross-border investing: 4NGELS panel at PODIM\nTBD 4NGELS top startups pitching + syndication announcement\n19:30 Official PODIM afterparty \nWednesday\, 15.5.:\nTBD Connect2Scale Business Angels Mixer\nPODIM activities (program usually takes place till 1 PM with 1:1 meetings with startups till 4PM)\nindividual departure\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact: \nMaja Križan\, Business angels of Slovenia\, maja.krizan@businessangels.si\, +38631717367 or your POC in your angel network.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/connect2scale-expedition-to-slovenia/
LOCATION:Ljubljana\, Slovenia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240328T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240328T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
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SUMMARY:Angel Academy #4: THE BASIC LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR INVESTING - Termsheet\, Investment Agreement and SHA
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for both aspiring and seasoned angel investors. \nExclusive Angel Investor Trainings: Engage in our online and off-line trainings for next generation angels in spring and mature angels in autumn. The sessions for the NextGenAngels cover practical topics like portfolio building\, startup valuation\, DD and value creation. We’ll bump up the game for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s to learn about designing an exit\, venture capital strategies\, delivered by leading experts in the field. \nCertification and Special Offers: Earn a certificate of completion by attending all 4 trainings. Plus\, get exclusive discounts for the EBAN Congress 2024 if you attend all four trainings and invitation to C2S Lighthouse Expedition! \nNext Generation of Angels 2024 Tallinn event takes place 28th of March 6 PM EET in Rockit Vilnius (Gynėjų str. 14) & Zoom! \nSIGN UP for the ANGEL ACADEMY HERE
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/angel-academy-4-the-basic-legal-framework-for-investing-termsheet-investment-agreement-and-sha/
LOCATION:Rockit Vilnius\, Gynėjų str. 14\, Vilnius\, Lithuania
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240321T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20240321T183000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20240206T134335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T120617Z
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SUMMARY:Angel Academy #3: HOW TO EVALUATE A TEAM? The basics of DD\, The ratio of Yes and No’s
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for both aspiring and seasoned angel investors. \nExclusive Angel Investor Trainings: Engage in our online and off-line trainings for next generation angels in spring and mature angels in autumn. The sessions for the NextGenAngels cover practical topics like portfolio building\, startup valuation\, DD and value creation. We’ll bump up the game for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s to learn about designing an exit\, venture capital strategies\, delivered by leading experts in the field. \nCertification and Special Offers: Earn a certificate of completion by attending all 4 trainings. Plus\, get exclusive discounts for the EBAN Congress 2024 if you attend all four trainings and invitation to C2S Lighthouse Expedition! \nNext Generation of Angels 2024 21th of March\, 2024 5 PM CET in Ljubljana & Zoom! \nSIGN UP for the ANGEL ACADEMY HERE \n@Christopher Coomes will speak about: How to evaluate a the team? The basics of DD?The ratio of Yes and No’s?
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/next-gen-angel-academy-3-how-to-evaluate-a-team-the-basics-of-dd-the-ratio-of-yes-and-nos/
LOCATION:Impact Hub Ljubljana\, Slovenska cesta 56\, Ljubljana\, Slovenia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240314T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20240206T133921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T120739Z
UID:400-1710439200-1710444600@connect2scale.eu
SUMMARY:Angel Academy #2: BUILDING PORTFOLIO - different strategies and how do get the best deal flow? What kind of investor You would like to be?
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for both aspiring and seasoned angel investors. \nExclusive Angel Investor Trainings: Engage in our online and off-line trainings for next generation angels in spring and mature angels in autumn. The sessions for the NextGenAngels cover practical topics like portfolio building\, startup valuation\, DD and value creation. We’ll bump up the game for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s to learn about designing an exit\, venture capital strategies\, delivered by leading experts in the field. \nCertification and Special Offers: Earn a certificate of completion by attending all 4 trainings. Plus\, get exclusive discounts for the EBAN Congress 2024 if you attend all four trainings and invitation to C2S Lighthouse Expedition! \nNext Generation of Angels 2024 Helsinki event takes place 14th of March 6 PM EET in PRH\, Sörnäisten rantatie 13 B\, Helsinki & Zoom! \nSIGN UP for the ANGEL ACADEMY HERE
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/next-gen-angel-academy-2-building-portfolio-different-strategies-and-how-do-get-the-best-deal-flow-what-kind-of-investor-you-would-like-to-be/
LOCATION:PRH\, Sörnäisten rantatie 13 B\, Helsinki\, 00120\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240307T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20240206T133312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T120833Z
UID:396-1709834400-1709839800@connect2scale.eu
SUMMARY:Angel Academy #1: STARTUPS AS AN ASSET CLASS: First Do's and Dont's for a Business Angel
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Connect2Scale Angel Academy\, an exclusive program designed for both aspiring and seasoned angel investors. \nExclusive Angel Investor Trainings: Engage in our online and off-line trainings for next generation angels in spring and mature angels in autumn. The sessions for the NextGenAngels cover practical topics like portfolio building\, startup valuation\, DD and value creation. We’ll bump up the game for Mature Investors with building a strong group of seasoned angels and early and later stage VC’s to learn about designing an exit\, venture capital strategies\, delivered by leading experts in the field. \nCertification and Special Offers: Earn a certificate of completion by attending all 4 trainings. Plus\, get exclusive discounts for the EBAN Congress 2024 if you attend all four trainings and invitation to C2S Lighthouse Expedition! \nNext Generation of Angels 2024 Tallinn event takes place 7th of March 6 PM EET in Workland Vabaduse\, Pärnu mnt 12\, Tallinn & Zoom! \nSIGN UP for the ANGEL ACADEMY HERE \n@Heidi Kakko will speak about startups as an asset class\, an overall overview of risk investments and the very first Do’s and Dont’s for a Business Angel and World trends
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/next-gen-angel-academy-1-startups-as-an-asset-class-first-dos-and-donts-for-a-business-angel/
LOCATION:Workland Vabaduse\, Pärnu Mnt 12\, Tallinn\, Select a State:\, 10412\, Estonia
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240131T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20231205T140805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T093806Z
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SUMMARY:Local Kick-off event in Latvia
DESCRIPTION:LatBAN x Connect2Scale Kick-off\n\n\n\nJoin us for an inspiring evening as we launch the new initiative in collaboration with other business angel networks in Europe. During the event\, we will announce the projects scope as well as LatBAN plans for the year 2024. We welcome you to celebrate the new business season and to connect with leaders\, visionaries\, and innovators from the startup ecosystem. \n\n\nWho Should Attend? This event is open to LatBAN members\, angels\, VCs\, policymakers\, startups\, and key players in the ecosystem. A perfect opportunity for networking\, learning\, and collaboration. \nRegistration: Please note that registration is required to attend this event. Secure your spot early and be part of this exclusive gathering! \nMore information about the event and registration HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/local-kick-off-event-in-riga/
CATEGORIES:On site event only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240124T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20231205T140038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T093725Z
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SUMMARY:Local Kick-off event in Lithuania
DESCRIPTION:Lithuanian Startup Ecosystem – connecting people!\n\n\nYou’re Invited to the Launch Event of Connect2Scale in Vilnius.\nJoin us for a Launch Event of the new Initiative with all ecosystem players for a highly anticipated kick-off event. Connect with leaders\, visionaries\, and innovators from the startup ecosystem and be a part of shaping the future. \nWho Should Attend? This event is open to angels\, VCs\, policymakers\, startups\, and key players in the ecosystem. A perfect opportunity for networking\, learning\, and collaboration. \nFree registration: Please note that registration is required to attend this event. Secure your spot early and be part of this exclusive gathering! \n\nMore information about the event and registration HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/local-kick-off-event-in-lithuania/
LOCATION:Vilnius
CATEGORIES:On site event only
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240124T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240124T190000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20231129T214217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T090332Z
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SUMMARY:Slovene innovation ecosystem Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Dogodek Srečanje slovenskega inovacijskega ekosistema \nTermin: sreda\, 24.1.2024 ob 17. uri \nLokacija: Trg Mladih 9\, Ljubljana (tretton37)\, https://maps.app.goo.gl/bqQgLacpHcRey4Py7  \nPROGRAM: \n17:00 – 17:30 Registracija in mreženje ob prigrizku in pijači \n17:30 – 17:40 Pozdrav organizatorja in predstavitev EU projektov 4NGELS in Connect2Scale (Nina Dremelj in Maja Križan) \n17:40 – 18:00 Motivacijski govor\, podjetnik in paraolimpijec Darko Đurić \n18:00 – 18:30 Okrogla miza Zakaj EU vzpodbuja čezmejno investiranje in zakaj je to priložnost za Slovenijo z gosti: Slovenski podjetniški sklad\, Vid Habjan: SPIRIT\, Natalija Stošicki: SID\, Rok Habinc: Pan Adria Partners\, Martin Kandus: Bite Me \n18:30 – 19:30 Mreženje ob hrani in pijači \nNamen dogodka je povezovanje v inovacijskem ekosistemu na lokalni in EU ravni. Predstavili bomo ključne vidike in izzive investiranja v startupe ter razvoja ekosistema v Sloveniji. \nNa dogodku bo tudi slovesen trenutek\, ko bomo odprli prijave za t.i. Angel Academy. To bo izjemna priložnost za tiste\, ki želijo nadgraditi svoje znanje o vlaganju v startup podjetja in pridobiti dostop do novih priložnostih na EU ravni. \nObvezna prijava na dogodek TUKAJ
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/connect2scale-kick-off-event-in-slovenia/
LOCATION:Tretton37 HQ\, Trg mladih 9\, Ljubljana\, 1000
CATEGORIES:On site event only
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240123T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240123T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20231205T140630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T093912Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Kick off - Together for growth
DESCRIPTION:2024 Kick off – Together for growth by FiBAN & Innovestor\nLet’s kick off 2024 with a bang! Networking and interesting speakers about the power of collaboration\, when investing in startups. \nJoin us for an exciting in-person event as we kick off 2024 with a bang! FiBAN and Innovestor are teaming up to bring you an evening of networking\, knowledge sharing\, and collaboration. Together\, we’ll explore strategies for driving growth and success in the startup ecosystem. \nLocation: Annankatu 12 5th floor\, 00120 Helsinki\, Finland \nRegistration is required. reserve your seat HERE.
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/local-kick-off-event-in-helsinki/
LOCATION:Annankatu\, Annankatu 12\, Helsinki\, 00120\, Finland
CATEGORIES:On site event only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240118T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20240118T180000
DTSTAMP:20260609T220057
CREATED:20231205T140410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231218T094032Z
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SUMMARY:Launch Event of Connect2Scale in Tallinn
DESCRIPTION:Estonian Startup Ecosystem – connecting people!\n\n\nYou’re Invited to the Launch Event of Connect2Scale in Tallinn.\nJoin us for an inspiring evening as we launch the new initiative with all ecosystem players ur highly anticipated kick-off event. Connect with leaders\, visionaries\, and innovators from the startup ecosystem and be a part of shaping the future. \n\n  \nWho Should Attend? This event is open to angels\, VCs\, policymakers\, startups\, and key players in the ecosystem. A perfect opportunity for networking\, learning\, and collaboration. \nRegistration: Please note that registration is required to attend this event. Secure your spot early and be part of this exclusive gathering \nRegister HERE \nWe look forward to welcoming you!
URL:https://connect2scale.eu/event/local-kick-off-event-in-estonia/
LOCATION:Erinevate Tubade Klubi\, Telliskivi 60-A1-65\, Tallinn\, 10412\, Estonia
CATEGORIES:On site event only
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