When October 25, 2024 at 6:00pm EEST 1 hr 30 mins

Where Zoom Conference Online

Contact Mihai Lehene [email protected] (773) 289-8696

Showcasing Romanian Innovation: Spotlight on the Romanian Startup Ecosystem

Angel & VC Investing Opportunities: Unlock the Future of Romanian IT Startups

FREE | ZOOM EVENT

The Romanian tech ecosystem is on the rise, offering vast opportunities for investors looking to support innovative startups with global potential.

Building on the success of our previous event, "Angel & VC Investing Opportunities: Romanian IT Case Studies 2021", we are thrilled to present this year's "Spotlight on the Romanian Startup Ecosystem" Conference. By connecting Romanian entrepreneurs with the global diaspora, we’re bridging the gap between opportunity and capital, unlocking a network of investors from major financial centers across the globe.

Program

✨ Event Highlights:

🤝 Elite networking with 100+ global investors

⚡ Speed-dating with top Romanian startups

🎤 Insights from Romanian startup ecosystem leaders

📅 Event Agenda:

15 minutes - Introduction and overview of the Romanian startup ecosystem
45 minutes - Investors and ecosystem enablers showcase
30 minutes - Startups presenting and Q&A
30 minutes - Speed networking and connecting with participants

Objectives

The primary objectives of the event are:

Shine a light on the Romanian Startup Ecosystem, showcasing innovation and progress
Set the foundations for a high-powered network and community of Angels, VCs, and Investors in the Romanian Diaspora

Why Participate?

By participating in this event, you get:

Elite Networking: Meet some 100+ top Romanians in venture & business worldwide, from Hong Kong to Seattle.
Curated Access: Meet 9 of the best startups in Romania, handpicked by top accelerators, angel networks, and venture capital firms. Join any one of the three breakout rooms, where three startups will pitch directly to you during a fast-paced, interactive session.
The Chance to Join a Community: Help shape the future of the Romanian IT sector by jump-starting a global Community of Angels that fosters cross-border deal flow between Romania and significant financial hubs.

Speakers

We're excited to feature thought leaders from the venture capital and angel investing world. These experts will share insights into Romania's tech ecosystem and the most active players, including VC funds, incubators, accelerators, and more.

Bogdan Căpățină

President at RACC-IT Alliance

Vlad Ciurca

Co-Founder, Techsylvania

Vlad Ciurca is a prominent figure in the tech industry, serving as the Executive Producer of Techsylvania, a major technology and innovation event in Transylvania. He is also the co-founder of the deep-tech event Codiax

Oana Craioveanu

Co-Founder, Impact Hub

Oana Craioveanu is the co-founder and CEO of Impact Hub Bucharest, Romania's first coworking space, launched in 2012. She is an entrepreneur and innovation advisor with extensive project management experience.

Vlad Gliga

People see me as the visionary who is constantly challenging the status quo. I know I am a doer who performs best alongside people who share the same values, striving for perfection but accepting the imperfect nature of people.

Bogdan Iordache

General Partner at Underline Ventures

Bogdan Iordache is a General Partner at Underline Ventures, a €20M fund investing in Eastern European startups. He's the founder of How to Web conference and has been working in venture capital since 2013. Previously, he founded Conectoo.

Emmett King

Co-Founder, Transylvania Angels Network (TAN)

Emmet King is an American entrepreneur in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. He is a co-founder of D3 Cyber. He also co-founded Transylvania Angels Network (TAN) in 2018, an NGO with over 70 members. Former COO of Wirtek A/S.

Cosmin Ochisor

Partner at GapMinder

Cosmin has over 10 years of experience in VC, focusing on B2B/Enterprise solutions and Dev tools. Cosmin has led investments in several startups and previously worked as an Investment Manager at Deutsche Telekom's Hubraum.

Andreea Saia

Co-founder, WIT Angels Club

Andreea Saia is a Venture Partner at WIT Angels Club, investing in impact startups. She has experience in Venture Capital and Tech M&A. Andreea holds degrees in Electronics and Telecommunications from Telecom SudParis and Bucharest Polytechnic Univers

Alex Urdea

Founding Angel

Managing Partner, Deep Ocean Partners

Alex Urdea is a finance professional based in New York with over 20 years of experience. He's currently Managing Partner at Deep Ocean Partners and Chief Credit Officer at Founderpath. Previously, he was co-founder and CIO of Upper90 Capital Management.

Florin Visa

Partner, Early Game Ventures (EGV)

Florin Vișa is a partner at Early Game Ventures. He brings 24 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, M&A, and corporate finance to the team12. Vișa joined EGV in 2024 to help launch their second fund, focusing on early-stage tech startups

Startups

We partnered with the best incubators, accelerators, and VC funds to showcase 9 of the most promising startups in Romania. These startups represent a range of sectors, from AI to FinTech, and have been carefully selected for their global growth potential.

Event Highlights

Partnered with Leading Experts: Romanian United Foundation, Activize, Endeavor, and Romanian IT partnered with the leading actors in the venture space in Romania to select and promote the most promising startups.
Top 9 Startups: Selected by our partners, showcasing innovation across sectors like AI, FinTech, SaaS, and more.
Speed-Dating Session: A fast-paced, interactive way to meet the founders of leading startups.
Moderated Discussion: Insights into Romania’s most active VC funds, conferences, and accelerators.

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