EBAN and EULAC were together in 4YFN in Barcelona

EBAN hosted a high level side-event during the 4YFN in Barcelona on 27-28 February that gathered European and Latin American investor and startup ecosystem players to launch the European-Latin American Investor Network (EULAC). This initiative aims to foster collaboration and facilitate access to opportunities in both regions by providing startups and investors with valuable knowledge and connections in European and Latin American markets.

The EULAC Digital Accelerator is a place for startups and investors seeking to expand their reach into either the Latin American or European markets. By joining the EULAC network, members gain access to a wealth of resources, including mentorship, networking events, and market insights tailored to their specific needs and interests.

“The EULAC Investor Network is the pathway for cross-border investment between Latin America and Europe. At EBAN, we’ve been doing this for a long time. We aim to bring the same success we’ve had in Africa with ABAN to Europe, connecting people and opportunities for mutual benefit.” says Abel Fernández, EU Projects Director at EBAN.

Moreover, the EULAC community is supported by the EU Commission, underscoring its strategic importance in bridging the gap between European and Latin American startup and investor communities. Through this partnership, the initiative aims to drive innovation, facilitate investment, and promote cross-border collaboration to unlock the full potential of both regions’ entrepreneurial ecosystems.

EBAN Director Jacopo Losso stated “We’re excited to be working with our partners at (list at least the main ones like wayra, IDB, IESE,) on connecting startups, investors and corporates between latam and Europe. Starting today and during the next 4 years we will be connecting investor communities and startups backed by angels with corporates for venture client cooperations, partnerships and joint ventures. We believe this project will have an important impact on investors’ portfolio companies, which we aspire to help grow and put on a path towards a trade sale exit. Sign up to the newsletter and submit your startups for the EU-LAC program here”. 

For startups and investors eager to tap into the vast opportunities offered by the European-Latin American collaboration, we invite you to join the EULAC network and be part of this transformative journey. Connect with like-minded individuals, access valuable resources, and explore new avenues for growth and expansion by following this link: https://eulacdigitalaccelerator-platform.b2match.io/.

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