Events for you

25–27 August 2026

12:00Europe / Oslo

Norway

NorBAN (Norwegian Business Angel Network)

NorBAN participates as a community partner at TechBBQ 2026 in Copenhagen, a startup and investment conference where board members will be present. The event provides an opportunity for NorBAN members and other attendees to engage with the Nordic startup and investor community and access discounts. Additional networking options include an investor cruise in cooperation with SMB Norge.

Wed, 26 August 2026

11:30Europe / Stockholm

Sweden

Almi (including Almi Invest)

Hitta Kapitalet - Augusti is an event focused on finding and securing capital. It is intended for startup founders and entrepreneurs looking to raise funding. Attendees can learn about funding opportunities and how to access financial resources to support their ventures.

Thu, 27 August 2026

13:00Europe / Oslo

Epicenter, Oslo, Norway

Luma Oslo

This is a festival gathering entrepreneurs, investors, students, academia, and business communities in Oslo to explore innovation, creativity, technology, and art. The event features talks, workshops, startup showcases, a regional pitching final, and social activities including DJs and art. Attendees can connect across stages from ideation to scale-up and engage with diverse startup ecosystem players.

Thu, 27 August 2026

16:00Asia / Dubai

Digital Park A5 Building, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Luma Dubai

Dtec Pitches is an in-person event where eight selected startup founders present their businesses to a panel of investors, banks, and angel investors. Attendees can hear live feedback and gain insights into investor evaluation criteria. This event is for founders seeking investment and investors looking to discover promising regional startups.

Thu, 27 August 2026

16:00Europe / Helsinki

Espoo, Finland, Espoo, Finland

FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)

FiBAN Pitch Finland with Elo is a pitching event held in Espoo, Finland where startups present their ideas to an audience likely consisting of investors and founders. The event offers a platform for early stage companies to gain exposure and seek funding opportunities. Attendees have the chance to evaluate emerging startups and connect with key players in the Finnish startup ecosystem.

Thu, 27 August 2026

09:00America / Los Angeles

The Midway, San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Luma San Francisco

Step SF 2026 is a two-day tech startup festival in San Francisco featuring pitch competitions, live product showcases, and networking opportunities. It brings together founders, investors, builders, and operators focused on AI and frontier technologies. Attendees can engage in talks, 1-on-1 meetings, and demo sessions to explore innovation and investment in the AI economy.

Fri, 28 August 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

This event provides a question and answer session focused on funding opportunities in the creative industries. It is designed for founders, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders interested in financing projects within creative sectors. Participants can gain clarity on funding options relevant to creative businesses and startups.

Tue, 1 September 2026

16:00America / New York

Atlanta, United States

Golden Seeds

Golden Seeds members hold unstructured discussions with entrepreneurs, focusing on companies likely to seek funding within 12 to 24 months. The event helps founders prepare for fundraising by providing access to experienced investors. It supports early-stage startups in refining their funding readiness and strategy.

Thu, 3 September 2026

Switzerland

SICTIC (Swiss ICT Investor Club)

This Investor Day at Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area focuses on biotech and life sciences startups pitching to investors active in the sector. It is designed for founders seeking investment and investors looking to discover promising startups within one of Europe’s leading life sciences hubs. The event facilitates connections and investment opportunities in the broad life sciences spectrum.

Fri, 4 September 2026

15:00

Entrepreneurs Sandbox, Honolulu, United States

Luma Honolulu

Startups from Blue Startups Cohort 18 present their pitches across sectors including travel, gaming, AI, software, space, sustainability, and ocean tech. The event targets investors, mentors, and industry leaders interested in emerging companies from Hawaii and beyond. Attendees can hear innovative ideas and network with founders and stakeholders in Honolulu's premier tech week event.

Tue, 8 September 2026

12:00America / New York

Virtual, United States

Golden Seeds

This course explains the fundamentals of angel investing including the work involved, the risks, and the potential rewards. It is designed for individuals interested in becoming angel investors or learning how early-stage investing works. Participants gain knowledge needed to make informed investment decisions in startup ecosystems.

Wed, 9 September 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

This event explores the gap between being known and being chosen, targeting startup founders and investors interested in improving visibility and selection success. It focuses on strategies that help transform recognition into actual support or votes. Attendees can gain insight into enhancing their chances in competitive environments.

9–10 September 2026

United Kingdom

FinTech Week London

The Fintech Week London Summit gathers over 1,500 founders, operators, investors, and leaders to discuss the future direction of UK fintech. The event focuses on practical decisions that drive fintech growth and the involvement of banks, investors, and enterprises. It sets the agenda for Fintech Week with conversations on key industry topics.

9–10 September 2026

United Kingdom

UK Private Capital (formerly BVCA)

The Summit 2026 offers a platform for private capital industry professionals to engage in peer discussions, access industry insights, and network. It includes multiple events focused on pensions investment and LP-GP relationships. Attendees can explore investment strategies supporting economic growth in the UK.

Wed, 9 September 2026

13:00Europe / Helsinki

Kasarmikatu 21 B, Helsinki, Finland

FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network)

This course introduces participants to the basics of angel investing. It is designed for individuals interested in starting to invest in early-stage startups. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge to understand how to support startup growth through angel investments.

Fri, 11 September 2026

Austria

Wirtschaftsagentur Wien (Vienna Business Agency)

This event offers a question and answer session focused on funding opportunities within the creative industries. It is intended for founders and stakeholders seeking to understand financing options in this sector. Attendees can gain clarity on funding processes and challenges specific to creative industry ventures.

Mon, 14 September 2026

17:00Europe / Oslo

AGP Advokater, Oslo, Norway

NorBAN (Norwegian Business Angel Network)

This event provides a structured introductory course for aspiring angel investors to learn the fundamentals of early-stage investing. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on sourcing deals, assessing startups, conducting due diligence, and building a diversified portfolio. It is designed for individuals looking to start or improve their angel investing skills in the Oslo startup ecosystem.

Tue, 15 September 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

This event focuses on innovation and equity within the life sciences sector. It is intended for investors, founders, and stakeholders interested in advancements and funding opportunities in life sciences. Attendees can expect discussions and networking related to investment and equity challenges in the industry.

16–17 September 2026

Dipoli, Espoo, Finland

Arctic15

NORDEEP is a conference focused on the next technology era, covering advances in computing, semiconductors, photonics, biology, energy, and more. It brings together scientists, founders, investors, corporates, and universities to explore how innovations can be commercialised, manufactured, adopted, and scaled. The event is for those building globally competitive companies and industries.

Wed, 16 September 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

Investforum Pitch-Day is an event where startups present their business ideas to an audience likely including investors. It is aimed at founders seeking funding opportunities and exposure. Attendees gain insight into emerging ventures and potential investment prospects in the startup ecosystem.

Wed, 16 September 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

This event focuses on restructuring startups facing difficulties and repairing their capitalization tables simultaneously. It is intended for founders, investors, and operators dealing with startup financial and ownership challenges. Attendees can learn strategies for managing troubled startups and restoring order to equity distribution.

Wed, 16 September 2026

Germany

Business Angels Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (BAND)

This event gathers business angels to meet and connect, providing opportunities for investors and startups to network and explore potential collaborations. It is aimed at investors interested in early-stage ventures and founders seeking angel funding. Attendees can engage in discussions to identify investment opportunities and build support networks.

Wed, 16 September 2026

United States

Band of Angels

Deal Dinner HYBRID is a networking event designed for startup founders, investors, and operators to connect and build relationships. Participants attend to foster deal flow and partnership opportunities in a hybrid setting. This event facilitates informal interactions that support fundraising and ecosystem growth.

Wed, 16 September 2026

16:00

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, United States

Luma Pittsburgh

The AI & Robotics Venture Day 2026 showcases investment-ready startups from CMU working in AI, robotics, autonomy, and embodied intelligence. It brings together investors, founders, university leaders, and the regional startup community to highlight high-potential companies. This event offers investors priority approval and is part of CMU Startup Week 2026 and StartUP PGH.