Lessons learned from Norway’s leading Business Angel – Trond Riiber Knudsen Norwegian Trond Riiber Knudsen is one of the leading business angels in Scandinavia with over 100 startup investments since 2012 and successful exits like Kahoot, Dimension10, and Spacemaker. In the fireside discussion, Trond will share his experiences about the Norwegian startup investment activity and his own investment strategy and methods. The discussion will be moderated by NordicNinja VC’s Investment Director Claes Mikko Nilsen who is one of the Nordic angel activity experts after co-founding FiBAN and managing several Nordic cross-border angel investments. The event is part of FiBAN’s “Angel Friendly Investor” partnership service inspiring cooperation among different investment stages. Register here.

  EVPA Impact Month is a series of events this November, aiming to explore how investing for impact can be a driving force for social recovery and transformation. How impact leaders, impact funds, private and public capital providers, corporate social investors and others can mobilise resources for a better society and collaborate to achieve transformative outcomes. You can expect thought-provoking and inspirational speakers and discussions, interactive workshops, knowledge exchange, networking opportunities, and a space to share your learnings and perspectives with fellow practitioners. In a context of social, environmental and economic challenges exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, investing for impact is emerging as an effective strategy to achieve long-lasting social change. We must not go back to business as usual, which is what has led to many current crises, from climate change to widespread poverty and inequalities. Instead of building back—even if it is “better”—let us be more ambitious and aim for societal recovery and transformation! The heart of Impact Month is the Annual Conference on 9 November – taking place online and giving a platform for the impact community to learn, share and connect across the globe.  All EBAN Members can get a 10% discount, just contact info@eban.org to get the code. More information & registration: https://conference.evpa.eu.com

Join AAIA for "Investor's Academy" in Graz! At this event you can mingle with angel investors, startups, and industry experts, you can join interactive workshops, examine real life case studies, and turn theory into practice in order to kickstart your career as an angel investor. Register here!

A Spotlight on Space-tech Startups There is more to space than just rocket science! From agriculture, to tourism and even data analytics, there are many companies using space technology for a variety of innovative business applications. Welcome to Space Investment Day. A full day digital event which aims to shine the spotlight on space-tech startups, investors, entrepreneurs and visionaries. On the 18th of November tune in for a live broadcast to see pitches by exciting space start-ups, inspirational talks from key figures within the Nordic and international space ecosystem. Brella, the platform used, will create the virtual conference experience. A week before the 18th of November attendees will get access to the Brella platform. All attendees will be able to network on Brella from the 15th - 19th of November. The event is not called Space Investment Day for nothing. For investors and startups Brella has a matchmaking process that will help startups get one-on-one meetings with our Supernova Investors. Event registration closes for Startups on the 12th of November, and for Investors and General Attendees on the 14th of November. Register here.

SpaceTech in Europe, what is next? Synergies between EU and angel investors Join us for the FREE online event! The cooperation between European institutions and private investors plays a significant role in boosting the growth and the competitiveness of early-stage companies. In particular, the European Union is now more than ever committed to fostering Space-Tech entrepreneurship in Europe through public-private partnerships. During this virtual panel session, seasoned Space-Tech investors and policy makers will discuss how we are creating the New Space ecosystem for Europe. SPEAKERS: Fiammetta Diani, Head of Market Development at EUSPA; Tomas S. Jonsson, Team Leader CASSINI initiative, European Commission, DG Defence Industry and Space; Uli Fricke, CEO Triangle Venture Capital Group, CEO FunderNation; Rob Desborough, Managing Partner Seraphim Space Fund, CEO Seraphim Space Camp. MODERATOR: Fabrice Testa, Co-chairman Luxembourg Space Tech Angels and EBAN Space Chairman. PITCHING COMPANIES: Alleryade, Krattworks, LESS Industries, Lympik, Traxit. Sign up here!