Empowering Women-Led Climate Startups: Announcing the SHE WINS Climate Programme
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EBAN Signs Open Letter for European Venture Capital Initiative to Unlock Investments for Innovation
Dear President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, Dear Vice-President Virkkunen, Dear Vice-President Séjourné, Dear Commissioner de Alburquerque, Dear Commissioner Zaharieva, On behalf of the key actors of
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Lessons Learned Season 2 Episode 1: Featuring Nina Dremelj
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A Farewell to Peter Cowley
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EAIS24 showcased a series of impactful forums and panels, with the DefenceTech Investor Forum serving as a central platform for various defence-focused discussions. The first session,“How the EU supports DefenceTech
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Meet the New EBAN Board
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#EAIS24 RECAP | Press Release
Celebrating 25 Years of Innovation and Collaboration at EAIS24 EBAN proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary at this year’s European Angel Investment Summit (EAIS24). The two-day event brought together angel investors,
EBAN 25th Anniversary History Book
25 Years of EBAN Since its establishment in 1999, it has been our privilege and honour to drive the growth of the early-stage investment and entrepreneurial ecosystem across Europe and
Building a Vibrant Business Angel Ecosystem in Europe
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EBAN Annual Statistics Compendium for 2023
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How Scale to Global Helps Startups with International Expansion
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Interview with Anne Glover – EAIS24 Keynote Speaker
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EU nominates first ever commissioner for startups
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Become a member of SweBAN
SweBAN has officially launched their non profit organisation and is now accepting new members! This national network is aiming to stimulate the creation and growth of the Business Angel Networks
Nearly 1 million euro round raised by Dobbelgänger
Dobbelgänger won the Pitch Finland DefSec competition held in Riihimäki on June 7th, which led to the formation of an angel investment syndicate. “We are, of course, pleased that the
Iceland’s first official angel investor presentation
Having recently been established this year, the angel investor association IceBAN (Iceland Business Angel Network) has held the first official angel investor presentation in Iceland on Wednesday, August 28. Founded
Jyväskylä Business Rally – Investor Day 2024
In the vibrant heart of Jyväskylä, Finland, the 2024 edition of the Jyväskylä Business Rally – Investor Day roared into action, blending innovation, sustainability, and the adrenaline of rally racing
EBAN Space: Bridging the Gap Between Space Entrepreneurs and Investors
EBAN Space stands as a beacon in the world of space innovation, uniquely positioned as a gathering place for space entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, and governmental and institutional organizations.
EU-LAC Digital Accelerator Launches the Second Open Call for Digital Business Parnterships
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Fostering International investments and Investor Light Houses: Connect2Scale at the 2024 EBAN Annual Congress
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Addressing the Impact of the EU Elections on Startups and Innovation Policy
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Lessons Learned episode 8: featuring Jesper Jarlbæk
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UN Women EXPO Capital Quest at the 2024 EBAN Annual Congress
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Startup Mentoring – Should Investors Even Care?
by Andrey Kostyuk, CEO & Co-founder of AAlchemy Ventures Modern mentoring is successor to apprenticeship, the main form of safeguarding and passing knowledge before industrial revolution. It existed long before
Pitfalls to be aware of if you do exits: 2024 EBAN Annual Congress panel session
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Premiere Workshop at This Years EBAN Congress: Pregancy, Parenthood and Terms Sheets
This year during the 2024 EBAN Annual Congress, in accordance with our EBAN Gender Community, we have showcased the premier workshop on Pregnancy, Parenthood, and Term Sheets: A New Paradigm
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2024 Rundown of the #EBANCongress
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THE ESA Investor Network supporting space startups: The story of SPAICE
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euvc Super Angel: Angel investing insights with Mikko Silventola, Bolt’s and Hugo’s First Investor
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Lessons Learned 6: Featuring Paulo Andrez, Zero Risk Startup
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UN Women hosts EXPO Capital Quest at the annual EBAN Congress 2024 in Tallinn, Estonia
26 women entrepreneurs from across Europe and Central Asia will attend the EXPO Capital Quest event co-organized by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia and EBAN at
Delving into the world of CVCs
Ivo Ronner: From Tech to CVC With an intitial background in tech and economics, Ivo would soon find success when he was directly introduced to venture capital investing at the
Sports Tech: A Thriving Vertical in Investment Fueled by Fitness Mega Trends, Pro-fessionalization of Sports Competitions and “Sportstainment” Dynamics
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HackTheBusiness Bulgaria
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EBAN was at ChangeNOW in Paris with AEDIBNET
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The Ready2Scale Project has 1.5 million Euro of Equity-Free Grant Funding for Startups!
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Lessons Learned 5: Featuring Ulla Sommerfelt, the tiger in the desert.
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Meet Angels For Women, the first Italian Business Angels Network that empowers women-led startups
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EBAN is Celebrating Women’s Day with 25 Top Women in Angel Investing
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Bridging the healthtech funding gap: The crucial role of collective angel investments in early-stage healthtech innovation by Nanna Liebregt
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Do Good While Doing Well: Lessons Learned featuring Marcia Dawood
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Introducing SWEBAN: Strengthening Sweden’s Angel Investing Ecosystem
From EBAN we want to share with you exciting news from the world of angel investing in Sweden! With the backing of many supporters, including our very own Christine
Call for Startups: Make your startup a success story by joining the 2024 EBAN Congress in Tallinn!
Are you a startup looking to secure funding and network with some of the best angel investors in the world? Look no further than the EBAN Annual Congress co-hosted by EBAN and EstBAN in Tallinn on
Estonia: A Success Story of the Startup Ecosystem
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Empowering Female Investors: The Success of SUPERNOVAS Business Angels Training Programmes
We are excited to share the remarkable outcomes of the SUPERNOVAS Business Angels Training Programme, an initiative to foster gender diversity in angel investing, developed by the EIT Community with
From Emotions to Decisions: Ulla Heurlin’s Path in Angel Investing
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EBAN MUST-ATTEND EVENT CALENDAR
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Press release: EBAN Space and ESA Join Forces to Propel Investments in Space Tech Startups
The Science & Technology Angels Network (STAN) marks its 5th anniversary with a major transformation!- by STAN
Introduction With the first Armenia-born unicorn Picsart, a unicorn founded by Armenian founders ServiceTitan in the United States and many other startups either born in Armenia or founded by Armenians
Dubai Airshow´23 – VISTA Investors by Ricardo Luz
Written by Ricardo Luz for LinktoLeaders (Portugal) on the 28th of December 2023. Recently, for the second time, I was in the Dubai Airshow, together with delegates from almost 100
Top EBAN moments from 2023!
Have you been wondering what we have been doing this year at EBAN? Before the final countdown begins, let’s hit pause and relive the standout moments that made 2023 a
Charlie Sidman takes the floor in Lessons (L)earned Episode 2: The 6 failures that built his success
Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others. That is why EBAN is launching Lessons (L)earned, the podcast on angel investments
Doubled startup support will give measurable results to Latvian economy by LatBAN
Originally posted by LabsofLatvia here. The Ministry of Economics (ME) hopes to double government support for startups in 2024 to €400,000. In return, the startup ecosystem promises specific, measurable results
BANA Angels held the Angel Conference 2023 event Press Release
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EBAN Annual Statistics Compendium for 2022
EBAN presents the EBAN Annual Statistics Compendium for 2022, Europe's most extensive annual research on the activity of business angels and business angel networks. The Compendium offers comprehensive insight into
Launching Lessons (L)earned – Episode 1 featuring Peter Cowley
Smart people learn from their mistakes. But the real sharp ones learn from the mistakes of others. That is why EBAN is launching Lessons (L)earned, the podcast on angel
ENTREPRENEDU | Press Release #5 – HackTheBusiness – Greece
The concept of ENTREPRENEDU is focused on closing the innovation and educational gap between different regions of the EU, causing unbalanced business activity and fewer job opportunities in less developed
UN Regional Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO 2023
The third edition of the UN Regional Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO 2023 on the 17 November 2023 was an enlightening session with our very own Vice President, Selma Prodanovic, discussing ‘Being
Empowering Women in MENA: EBAN’s Commitment Takes Center Stage at UNESCO Regional Forum
Inspiring developments unfolded at the recent UNESCO Regional Forum on “Angel Investing: The Missing Link towards an Innovation Economy in the Arab Region.” EBAN, represented by board member Dr. Nicolas
Breaking barriers: empowering women in finance for economic growth at the European Economic and Social Committee
Our Vice-President Selma Prodanovic represented EBAN and delved into the pressing issue of gender inequality in financial markets during a compelling webinar hosted by the European Economic and Social Committee.
EBAN at the Invest in Moonicorns: The First Angel Investing Event in CEE Region in Romania
Growceanu Angel Investment, the leading angel investing network in Romania, hosted the first edition of Invest in Moonicorns, a two-day event dedicated to angel investors in Central and Eastern Europe
EU Commission President von der Leyen pays tribute to EBAN President Emeritus Candace Johnson for her work on the EU “Women on Boards” directive
EBAN is very pleased to announce that EBAN’s President Emeritus, Candace Johnson, was received by EU Commission President von der Leyen this past Tuesday, 07 November. During the meeting, von
Business Angels can’t fly, and 4 other truths by Ulla Sommerfelt.
Ulla Sommerfelt, a seasoned business angel with over seven years of experience, recently stepped up her angel investing game and met with startups and global business angels. In her latest
Creating a Strong Angel Community and Humanising Angel Investing- Insights from Sara Bentsen
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Mastering Diversification in Angel Investing or the art of building a Portfolio
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Breaking barriers: UN Women and European Business Angel Network collaborate to boost women’s entrepreneurship and investment
#EAIS23 RECAP!
We are glad to announce that yet another very successful edition of the European Angel Investment Summit was concluded on the 10th and 11th of October 2023 gathering more than
Unpacking Gender Bias in Angel Investing: Key Insights from the “Gender Bias in Angel Investing Webinar”
The "Gender Bias in Angel Investing" Webinar, organised by the EBAN Gender Community, captivated international audiences. This event, held in preparation for the European Angel Investment Summit, provided a forum
Africa offers fertile ground for the success of innovative start-ups
An interview with Fadilah Tchoumba, Head of ABAN, conducted by Link to Leaders – original publication here. What is the role of ABAN in the entrepreneurship that is done on
Rock Your Pitch at EBAN Events – An Article for Bionanopolys
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FiBAN’s Startup Survey: 80% of startups seek angel investors for networks and industry expertise
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Exclusive Interview with #EAIS23 Keynote Speaker Christer Fuglesang
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Insights from Anthony Clark’s Trailblazing Journey – An Exclusive Interview with EBAN
The landscape of angel investment has experienced a remarkable evolution over time, and at the heart of this transformation lies the insightful journey of Anthony Clarke. Clarke’s experiences offer a
BAE Systems & EBAN Space Innovation Day Brought Together New Space Firms
Brussels, 31st August 2023 BAE System and EBAN Space Innovation Day bring together cutting-edge new space firms at BAE Systems AI Labs, the historic former home of the Marconi
JYVÄSKYLÄ BUSINESS RALLY – Investor Day 2023
Rev up your engines and fasten your seatbelts because last week, in the heart of Jyväskylä, Finland, the Jyväskylä Business Rally – Investor Day, organised by Business Jyväskylä that has
Exclusive Interview with #EAIS23 Keynote Speaker, Janneke Niessen
In an exclusive interview with Janneke Niessen, a founding partner at CapitalT, a serial entrepreneur, and a passionate advocate for diversity, we delved into her remarkable career path. As
EBAN and EIT Digital are joining forces to foster entrepreneurship in Europe
Brussels, 26th July 2023 The partnership between EIT Digital and EBAN signifies a powerful collaboration to foster innovation and drive growth within Europe’s tech ecosystem. By combining the strengths of
Funding Rounds with no name?
By Caroline Sai, Head of Angels Santé & EBAN Board Member Like any industry, the startup investment world has its very own lexicon that one must master to appear as
ENTREPRENEDU’S First HackTheBusiness Competition
ENTREPRENEDU, a project dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs in transforming their ideas into successful businesses, is organizing a series of 3 business competitions named HackTheBusiness. The first event took place
European Innovation Scoreboard 2023
European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) Overview The European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) serves as a valuable tool for comparative assessment of the research and innovation performance of EU Member States,
RiEcoLab: Graduating with Honours and Ready to Spin Off into Success!
After two exciting years in academia, RiEcoLab has “graduated” as the project ends today, June 30th! We wish to congratulate this ambitious graduate on its amazing university journey and shed
Lev Dolgatsjov: A Journey in Angel Investing and the EBAN Board of Directors
In an exclusive interview with Lev Dolgatsjov, a former board member of EBAN, we delve into his personal journey as an angel investor as well as his involvement with
Powering Innovation: Highlights from the Bionanopolys Sessions at the EBAN Congress 2023
The EBAN Congress 2023 hosted three sessions powered by Bionanopolys, focusing on investment readiness, public and private initiatives supporting research to become innovative, and the collaboration between research centres,
3rd ANNUAL EUROPEAN IMPACT INVESTING SURVEY 2022 (#EIIS2022): Shaping the Future of Impact Investing in Europe
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Exploring the Sessions Powered by Spread2Inno at the EBAN Congress 2023
The EBAN Annual Congress 2023 featured a series of insightful sessions powered by Spread2Inno, a project funded by the European Union that aims to spread the global potential of developing
EBAN Annual Congress 2023: Emphasizing Gender Equality in Entrepreneurship
The EBAN Annual Congress 2023 served as a global gathering for investors, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals, providing a platform for meaningful discussions and exchanges. Among the diverse range of topics explored, addressing
The Sum-Up of #EBANCongress!
The 2023 EBAN Annual Congress in Thessaloniki brought together 500+ angel investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the globe to explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the
“Full speed ahead” for the first Greek investment by the President of EBAN
Interview conducted by El. Alexiadou – Article originally published in Greek on the ANA-MPA website The Finnish serial entrepreneur and investor Janne Jormalainen, president of the European Business Angels Network
Interview with Angel Gambino, Keynote Speaker at the EBAN Annual Congress 2023
Angel Gambino is a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and keynote speaker who is set to take the stage at the highly anticipated EBAN Congress 2023. With an impressive career trajectory spanning
Discovering Web3: Navigating the Metaverse’s Innovation and Investment Frontier
“The metaverse has emerged as a dynamic hub of innovation and investment, disrupting multiple industries such as gaming, entertainment, social media, e-commerce, and education,” stated Jess Ford, CEO and Chairman
Interview with Mark Schneider, Keynote Speaker at the EBAN Annual Congress 2023
In an exclusive interview, Mark Schneider, a seasoned entrepreneur, angel investor, and Keynote Speaker at the EBAN Annual Congress in Thessaloniki this May, shares valuable insights on team building, leadership,
J. Jormalainen: “Greece has some unique advantages on the global scene of start-ups”
Interview conducted by Alexandra Gouta – Article originally published in Greek on the ANA-MPA website In an interview with the Finnish serial entrepreneur and investor Janne Jormalainen, president of the
Unlock the potential of gender equality in your Business Angel Network
The representation of women in business angel networks (BANs) is disproportionately low at currently about 10% across Europe.The European Business Angel Network established the EBAN Gender community to address this
Nurturing and Expanding Angel Investing from Scratch: BANA Angels and its Mission
by Sona Mirzoyan, Head of Communications at BANA Angels With the disruptive and impressive growth of the tech ecosystem in Armenia, new startups suggesting innovative and cutting-edge solutions have started
“Message in a Bottle “ or Writing to Investors
By Caroline Sai, Head of Angels Santé & EBAN Board Member Just a castaway, an island lost at sea, oh Another lonely day, with no one here but me, The lyrics
EBAN and HRP Showcase CleanTech Startups to Angels
EBAN and HRP hosted a pitching session on March 30th 2023, aimed at driving investment in the cleantech sector and facilitating connections between entrepreneurs and angels. The event was a
Interview with Lars Rasmussen, Keynote Speaker at the EBAN Annual Congress 2023
Lars Rasmussen, co-founder of Google Maps and angel investor in Canva as well as EBAN Congress 2023 keynote speaker, recently sat down with EBAN for an interview ahead of his
EU LAC Digital Accelerator
Ahoy mateys! Set sail with EBAN on the EU-LAC Digital Accelerator ship! Have ye heard of it? EU-LAC Digital Accelerator is a treasure of a project that aims to
Interview with Marcia Dawood, Keynote Speaker at the EBAN Annual Congress 2023 (Part II)
This is part II of EBAN’s interview with #EBANCongress keynote speaker Marcia Dawood of ACA. To catch up the part I of the interview, click here! And to get more
Unlocking Profits with Gender Diversity: EBAN’s Commitment to Angel Investing
By Janne Jormalainen, EBAN President and FiBAN Chair Emeritus In recent years, there has been a growing focus on gender diversity in the investment world, both in the venture capital
Part I: Interview with Marcia Dawood, Keynote Speaker at the EBAN Annual Congress 2023 (ebancongress.com) held in Thessaloniki, Greece on 24-26 May!
EBAN: Thank you so much for being here, Marcia, and thank you for agreeing to do this interview! Our first question for you is why you got involved
The finest hour of the seed funding
The global financial crisis continues to impact the world, causing central banks to raise interest rates to combat inflation. The COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war have also resulted in
Demystifying Deal Flow: Is your team coachable and ready to take feedback?
By our member FiBAN (originally published here) What can startups learn from applying for seed funding? In this article we continue discovering the learnings from our last article “5 tips
Finnish Business Angels Network’s new CEO “Angel Investing Is A Patriotic Act”
Finnish Business Angels Network (FiBAN) has appointed a new CEO, Tiina Laisi-Puheloinen, who’s not afraid to be a pioneer and drives a vintage Beetle she purchased “at a price of
CASSINI Business Accelerator
CASSINI Business Accelerator is a six-month acceleration programme offering top-level business and investment coaching, training, events, and more that brings together 20 of the top space startups in Europe. The
Fasten your seatbelts as the 5th CASSINI Hackathon is about to take off!
Orginisally published here Innovative go-getters are asked to develop concepts, products, or services to strengthen the EU defence industry and security capabilities. The global security environment is becoming more contested,
Slovenia as a European touch point for startups and angel investors
by President of Business Angels of Slovenia & EBAN Board Member, Nina Dremelj Business Angels of Slovenia is a 15-year-old organization located in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. Our organization collects
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by EBAN member bunch.capital Supporting entrepreneurs in their early stages is a meaningful and rewarding endeavor. Nonetheless, each investment opportunity requires a significant commitment of capital, time and risk. As
Galactica Final Event and EBAN Impact Summit: A Breathtaking Finale to the Galactica Project
Ladies and gentlemen, the Galactica Final Event and EBAN Impact Summit have officially concluded with a bang! The energy was palpable at the stunning World Trade Center in Barcelona, Spain,
Uniting for Success: How EBAN Members Are Strengthening the Nordic Ecosystem
At the gathering of EBAN members from the Nordic countries, held at GOWEST on February 8th, 2023, EBAN President Janne Jormalinen emphasized the importance of the Swedish Venture Capital Association
Should female angels only invest in female-founded businesses?
Julia Elliott Brown, founder of Enter The Arena and author of RAISE, considers one possible solution to address the funding gap for women founders. The dial is still not moving on the gender
EBAN supports Turkiye and Syria
The EBAN Board extends its sincere sympathies to all impacted by the devastating earthquake in Türkiye and Syria. We are deeply concerned about the destruction caused by these earthquakes, and
EBAN Congress 2023 in Thessaloniki on May 24-26th: An innovation friendly destination
by Co-Founder of the Hellenic Business Angels Network (HeBAN), Chairman of the South East European Research Center (SEERC), Vice President for Research and Innovation of CITY College & EBAN Board
PRESS RELEASE WifOR Study: HDB contributed €7.7 billion to Greek GDP and supported 306,000 jobs
Significant economic, social and environmental impact of HDB financial schemes in the Greek Economy, according to WifOR Institute’s study. For a second year in a row, WifOR Institute has conducted
EIC Fund and Accelerator: Driving Innovation and Growth in Europe
2022 was a milestone year for the European Innovation Council (EIC) Fund, with the announcement of its first 71 investment decisions. The EIC Accelerator, which is part of the fund,
EBAN Summit 2022: Interstellar Lab’s Vision for a Sustainable Future Secures €228,700 Investment
Interstellar Lab, a female-led company that’s taking farming to new heights by combining agri- and space-tech, secured a €228,700 investment through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) at our 2022 European
How we’re putting Georgia on the map of successful tech startups
by Co-Founder at Axel & Startup Büro, Co-Director at Founder Institute Georgia & EBAN Board Member, Guri Koiava If you Google searched “Angel Investing” in Georgian about a year and
Can You Spot All the Space Puns in This Article About Galactica?
GALACTICA is an EU funded project that is reaching for the stars! It aims to support the creation of new industrial value chains around textile and aerospace based on advanced
Goodbye AgTech7!
A week ago, we bid farewell to AgTech7, an EU project that has been a part of the EBAN history for the past three years. To finalise this fantastic project,
The EBAN Board is Looking Back at 2022
By the EBAN Board Another year is nearing its end and typically this is the time when we reflect on the previous 12 months in order to formulate some conclusions
3 Trends in European Angel Investing You Should Follow in 2023
By Elena Nikolova, Community Manager of CEO Angels Club and co-founder of ESCREO Earlier this year I represented the CEO Angels Club during EBAN’s last Summit in Brussels. In the
Angel Investing in Lebanon: Helping to Build an Early-Stage Ecosystem
by IM Fndng CEO & EBAN Board Member, Nicolas Rouhana Economic growth in Lebanon has been slow to rebound since the beginning of the Arab Spring in 2010, averaging less than
Joys and Tribulations of Setting up and Managing Angel Syndicates
By Brigitte Baumann EBAN President Emeritus who is also the Founder of efino and GoBeyond When I created my first angel group, GoBeyond, in 2008, my aim was to democratize
Poland’s Business Angel of the Year 2022
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Satellite & Space Projects Sector News Digest
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I once talked to a successful businesswoman and philanthropist — let’s call her Jane — who had set up her own foundation to give money to educational causes. I was
Oil-rich Nigeria Moves to Boost Renewables to 30 Percent by 2030
From Norway to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, big oil producers are becoming big backers of renewable-energy. Now, Nigeria has signed two agreements with solar developers to guarantee the payment
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Social Innovation Forum 2017
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BVB and Nomination Committee for Made in Romania select 50 companies to enter the last stage of the project invites the public to vote for their favorite
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The Best Countries to be a Social Entrepreneur 2016
Social entrepreneurs using businesses to help tackle social problems are emerging across the globe but there is little data to see which countries are encouraging this growing sector. To fill
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DeLab and EUROMED Grand Opening
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Shifting Investment Priorities of High Net Worth Individuals
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7 Things We’ve Learned About Impact Investing in 7 Years
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South African Entrepreneurs Map out Coworking Space for Refugees
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Press Release: Fresh Food Solution for Refugees Receives Funding from Dutch Impact investor
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Omidyar Network Report: We’re At A Tipping Point For Impact Investing
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by David Drake The crowdfunding wave that took off in the US and Europe in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis has since spread into different countries of
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by David Drake The crowdfunding wave that took off in the US and Europe in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis has since spread into different countries of
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1st Social Entrepreneur Competition
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Even though Social Impact Investing has never been a pressing issue as much as today, several misconceptions still remain the primary obstacle to raise relevant financial resources. For this reason the
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Find and read important reports about Impact Investing with a quick presentation in this special article. Link: What Good Is Impact Investing?