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10:30 AM11:00 AM
Angel Co-Investment Schemes: Aligning Private and Public Capital

Angel Co-Investment Schemes: Aligning Private and Public Capital

Speakers:
Ricardo LuzEBAN & Invicta AngelsVice President & FounderDusan TodorovicAustria WirtschaftsserviceDep. Equity Programs and Connecting ServicesChristine BjärkbySweBAN/EBANAngel investor, Founder, Board member
Description
How can public and private investors work together to unlock more early-stage investment while strengthening Europe's innovation ecosystem? In this session we will explore how angel co-investment schemes are helping to bridge funding gaps, de-risk investments, and attract a mix of public and private capital into high-potential startups.
SweBAN
Invitca Angels
aws i2 business angels
EBAN
European Commission
Invest EU
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11:00 AM11:10 AM
Creating a True Single Market for European Start-ups and Angel Investing

Creating a True Single Market: Keynote Speech

Speakers:
Nathalie BergerEuropean Commission - DG GROWActing Deputy Director-General - Investment & Innovation
European Commission
Invest EU
Main Stage
11:10 AM11:40 AM
Creating a True Single Market for European Start-ups and Angel Investing

Creating a True Single Market for European Start-up and Angel Investing

Speakers:
Clark ParsonsEuropean Startup NetworkCEOOscar FarresEuropean Investment FundHead of Tech VC UnitNINA DREMELJBusiness angels of SloveniaPresident
Description
Despite the ambitions of the Single Market, startups and investors continue to face regulatory and legal fragmentation when operating across borders. As Europe seeks to strengthen its competitiveness, the proposed 28th Regime offers a unique opportunity to simplify the rules governing innovative businesses and create a more seamless environment for entrepreneurship and investment. This session will bring together policymakers, investors, and ecosystem leaders to discuss how a harmonised European framework could reduce barriers to cross-border angel investing, support startup scaling, and improve access to capital across Member States. Drawing on policy developments and practical perspectives from the investment ecosystem, speakers will explore the opportunities, challenges, and key design considerations for building a truly integrated European market for startups and their investors.
Business Angels Slovenia
EBAN
European Commission
Invest EU
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