The Ultimate Gathering of Europe’s Top Investors: EU-Startups Summit 2022 in Malta!

Her work centers on developing innovation ecosystems and supporting startups with fundraising, growth strategy, and deal-making. Elie Zemmour previously served as CEO of ACRA for 10 years and spent over a decade working on emerging markets at investment banks, including HSBC, Dresdner Bank, and Nikko Securities. BPI invests early growth capital (Series A, B, C) in scalable technology businesses with the potential to become global category leaders. Some of the notable investors in this space include Hanim Dogan, Hans Peter Blahowsky, Hynek Sochor, Igor Madzov, Iwona Safi, Iwona Anna Biernat, James E. Mister, Jaren Schippert, Jens C. Schneiders, and Joe Seager-Dupuy. Each of these investors brings a unique set of skills and experiences to the table, helping startups secure equity capital, scale successfully, and transform R&D results into successful businesses. He not only provides capital but also offers support to founders by leveraging his sector expertise and providing access to a global network of more than 200 corporate partners. With a background in investment banking and private equity, along with operational experience as a former CFO of an investor-backed startup, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role as Investment Director at Redstone. Lucas manages the early-stage Health & Education fund at Redstone, with initial tickets ranging from €500k to €1.5 million.

Maaike Doyer, Founder and Managing Partner at Epic Angels, leverages her financial background to support early-stage startups, particularly focusing on female leadership. She also provides training to investors worldwide on angel investing and assists startups with fundraising and financial strategies.

Maarten ter Keurst, Managing Partner at Natural Ventures, invests in technology companies addressing global water and food security challenges. He provides portfolio companies with capital and access to a network of industry experts and partners across the Middle East and Asia.

Maja Križan, COO at Business Angels of Slovenia, facilitates connections between local startups and angel investors and VC’s globally, drawing on her extensive experience in sales and procurement development.

Marcel Dridje, GCC Ambassador at EBAN, represents the early-stage investor community across Europe, working with over 150 member organizations in more than 50 countries.

Marcus Haberstroh, Managing Director at SpinLab, supports startups with mentorship, investment, and scaling strategies, while also founding BITROAD GmbH to focus on innovation and digital transformation.

Marlieke Lingmont, Head of Startup Innovation at Lely, collaborates with startups developing solutions for the future of farming, providing industry knowledge, funding, and access to testing facilities to support their growth.

Massimiliano Sulpizi, Founder and CEO at EquityMatch, draws on his experience founding and advising companies across various sectors to support startups and SMEs.

Matei Dumitrescu, Head of Romanian operations and Venture Partner at Fil Rouge Capital, backs over 50 startups and serves as Vice President of TechAngels while also participating as a jury member for the European Innovation Council Accelerator.

Matthieu Valettas, Business Incubator Manager at AVRUL-incubateur, assists emerging growth companies with business plan development, marketing training, network building, and expert advice to help them survive and thrive. AVRUL serves as a vital connection point between the research and business sectors, facilitating the establishment of partnerships. Key figures such as Mehmet Boyaci, Michal Sikyta, Michiel de Jongh, Miguel Borg, Milana Dovzhenko, Monika Uziel, Necati Gunkan, Noémi Szabó, Oriane Yehoshua, Paulo Andrez, and Peter Kovacs play crucial roles in supporting startups, driving innovation, and fostering growth in various industries. Their expertise and experience contribute to the success of early-stage companies and help bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and investors. Known for challenging the status quo through unconventional strategies, fostering an exceptional network that unites entrepreneurs, experts, and investors across tech and innovation ecosystems worldwide, Piotr Godzinski is a serial entrepreneur, global connector, and angel investor. Susanne Rost supports the development of startups focused on social innovation and healthcare, while also serving as the Senior Grants Manager at SpinLab – the HHL Accelerator. With more than 20 years of experience in public administration, she has specialised in public policy management and the coordination of multidisciplinary teams. Xènia Colomer Martin, a seasoned entrepreneur, has a proven track record of founding and growing multiple ventures in the mobile entertainment and gaming industry. His expertise lies in developing early mobile entertainment platforms and expanding large-scale mobile content distribution networks. Currently, Xènia serves as the EU Projects Manager at EBAN, the European Business Angel Network, representing over 150 member organizations across 50 countries. EBAN plays a crucial role in supporting the early stage investor community, estimated to invest €11.4 billion annually.

Youssef Boughlem, the General Director at AVRUL, specializes in assisting emerging growth companies in thriving and expanding their operations. AVRUL offers a range of services including business plan development, marketing training, networking opportunities, and expert guidance. Acting as a bridge between research and business realms, AVRUL facilitates the establishment of strategic partnerships for its clients.

Zeynep Koruturk, the Founding & Managing Partner at Firgun Ventures, leads a venture capital firm that invests in Series A and B quantum computing, sensing, and communications startups globally. With a background in co-founding the Goldman Sachs Tech Initiative, Zeynep has been actively involved with over 2,000 startups, providing support as an angel investor, board member, or advisor.

The event where these industry experts will share their insights is proudly sponsored by Malta Enterprise, a vital economic development agency in Malta that supports local and foreign enterprises in establishing a presence in the country. Malta Enterprise plays a key role in attracting investments, supporting businesses, and fostering innovation to enhance Malta’s appeal to entrepreneurs and investors. Additionally, M. Demajo Group, a prominent business entity in Malta, with a rich history spanning over a century, contributes significantly to various sectors through organic growth, acquisitions, and partnerships. Lastly, the IONOS Cloud Start-up Program offers young companies up to €100,000 in cloud credits for up to five years, promoting digital sovereignty and technological freedom for startups.

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