XCALA is the largest platform to catalyze early- stage investment in Latin America and The Caribbean (LAC). The Summit XCALA Summit is an annual encounter to discuss angel investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. Its main goal is to gather the regional community of angel investors, fast-growing and high-impact entrepreneurs as well as the executive teams leading Business Angel Networks in the region and provide them with the newest tools and trends to strengthen early-stage funding in LAC. Likewise, the summit is commonly known as the natural space where the principal agents of the investment ecosystem create synergies, get to know best practices and success stories of cross-border investments at the time that interact with a selected group of entrepreneurs. The Venue XCALA Summit will be held on October 2nd and 3rd 2019 at the Regency Park Hotel + Spa located in Jacksonville - Zonamerica Free Trade Park in Montevideo, Uruguay. The event will gather +400 entrepreneurs and angel investors and will portray the latest trends in terms of social impact investment, cross-border investment, high-risk investment, corporate venturing and the challenges of Euro-Latin investment.     EBAN members are eligible for complimentary passes; contact info@eban.org for more information.

This event is organized by the GreenTec Capital Africa Foundation towards investing in Africa’s future in collaboration with the Land of African Business. The goal of #EOM is to catalyze actions towards supporting and investing in African entrepreneurs so that they can grow and scale their businesses.   Connect With High Level Stakeholders High level stakeholders representing private and public sectors together with African entrepreneurs and key enablers/influencers will be present at #EOM. Voices of entrepreneurs must be heard by decision makers and entrepreneurs and ecosystem players need to know what the big players are planning. By having high level representatives present, a fruitful exchange will be possible and synergies will be elaborated for potential future collaborations. Workshops & Masterclasses There will be hands-on-workshops and masterclasses with experienced trainers, mentors and coaches who will work on solutions for tomorrow’s challenges. Female Empowerment Female entrepreneurs have proven to be successful, driven and have the highest impact on their environment when the business is running well. Knowing this, specific emphasis will be put on female entrepreneurs and how they can be shapers of Africa’s future. Meet Investors GCAF established a club of Investors and some members of this club from Europe plan to attend the event and meet local entrepreneurs, enablers and influencers. This is a great opportunity which could lead to potential business deals or win-win partnerships. To register please contact k.wiedow@greentec-foundation.com *This event is by invitation only, limited spaces available.

8 events in 8 different European countries: CEE Unlimited, initiated by Austrian Angel Investors Association(aaia), is more than an event series. From May – October 2019, eight CEE Unlimited events connect angel investors, VC funds, corporate venture capital funds & the most promising startups in the region, to create a true cross-border market and to release its full potential. CEE Unlimited is more than just an event series: it’s the first step towards a powerful ecosystem. The sixth CEE Unlimted event will be held in Budapest, Hungary on October 3rd. -What to Expect-  – Networking and Pitching Event for Business Angels and VCs from Hungary.  – Presentation of the Business Angel Report 2018 (aaia).  – Business Angels and VCs talk about how to invest in startups, evaluate and select them.  – Pitching Contest: 3 – 5 promising startups from Hungary compete against each other, the winner will be able to prove himself in the finals at Investors Day 2019 in Vienna.   Registrations Opening Soon!

03 | 10 | 2019 - 04 | 10 | 2019 Barcelona Spain 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, proposes this 16-hour coaching on “Preparing for due Diligence” in order to help participants take their business to the next level by improving market penetration, their sales strategy, financial business plan and pitching skills, with the ultimate goal to convince an investor to sign a deal during a Power Meeting! Besides, given the central role that BSOs play in an entrepreneur’s journey, at least one BSO per country is invited to accompany entrepreneurs in order not only to work on investment readiness with them but also to share the way networks of BAs and VCs are structured in their respective country. This will be the occasion to further discuss access to finance strategies at national and regional levels. Stay tuned for the final agenda and the list of experts!

The Business Booster is an annual two-day international networking event that brings together 800+ attendees from over 40 countries, consisting of start-ups, energy industry representatives, financial communities, policy makers and regulators. By participating you will have the following opportunities: Discovering cutting edge technological solutions to enhance your product portfolio. Detecting new opportunities and business models for your company. Benefiting from seeing more than 150 investment opportunities in cleantech, prequalified and enhanced by InnoEnergy. Meeting key regulators, other investors and Europe’s leading energy industry players. Getting access to a mix of early-stage and mature start-ups. Having the chance to meet and network with key energy regulators, industry players and investors.   The Business Booster agenda includes the opportunity to meet some of the most influential people and companies behind the energy transition - such as the first female president of Ireland and UN Special Envoy on Climate Change, a Nobel peace prize winner, CEO of Schneider Electric France, the creators behind the 150+ cutting edge technologies that are driving the energy transition and more. Take a look at the program.  

8 events in 8 different European countries: CEE Unlimited, initiated by Austrian Angel Investors Association(aaia), is more than an event series. From May – October 2019, eight CEE Unlimited events connect angel investors, VC funds, corporate venture capital funds & the most promising startups in the region, to create a true cross-border market and to release its full potential. CEE Unlimited is more than just an event series: it’s the first step towards a powerful ecosystem. The seventh CEE Unlimted event will be held in Vienna, Austria on October 8th.   Agenda Coming Soon!

Interested to help scale impactful solutions as a social investor? Are you eager to understand the practical challenges of the different scaling strategies? Join EVPA and Catolica Lisbon Business School for the Scaling Impact for Social Investors course, a unique opportunity designed for senior investors and impact leaders interested in developing effective ways to scale impact by using different strategies, according to different business and financial models. 2 days on 10 and 11 October in Lisbon to challenge your impact thinking, systematise new strategies and strengthen your network together with other top leaders in the sector! To have a look at our event presentation, click here.

The European Cyber Security Organisation (ECSO) has a pleasure of inviting you to the Cyber Investor Day, scheduled to take place on 15 October in Luxembourg. The event is jointly organised with SECURITYMADEIN.LU, the cybersecurity agency of the Ministry of the Economy of Luxembourg. For the sixth time, the most promising European cybersecurity start-ups will have an opportunity to pitch their innovative solutions and participate in the strategic business matchmaking sessions, where they will meet with influential European and international investors. ECSO Business Matchmaking events: are designed to cover different investment phases, ranging from seeding to strategic investment and M&A, as well as to support companies positioned on the entire cyber security value chain. aim to increase the visibility of the European cyber security market players and to foster the consolidation of the European cybersecurity market.   To be selected for the pitching session, apply before 25 August 2019. How? Please find the application guidelines and contacts here. Interested investors can register by clicking the following link: