Are you a startup based in the Benelux, Germany or Scandinavia? If so, it’s highly likely that you are seeking every potential funding opportunity you can get your hands on. Why not join us in Noordwijk very soon? We are pleased to announce the Space Investor Event: Fuelling Earth Observation for Impact on 3 October. This highly-sought after event in the NL Space Week 2024 calendar is organised by NL Space Campus, SBIC Noordwijk and KplusV. And it’s not only entrepreneurs that can attend the event, as there are still spots open for leading investors to take part. Register your interest by 6 September. There are limited spaces, so don’t delay!
Space startups meet leading investors
The first Space Investor Event to be held at SBIC Noordwijk will take place on Thursday 3 October during NL Space Week 2024. If you are a tech startup intent on making an impact while utilising Earth observation data, artificial intelligence (AI) and/or other software, we can help you on the path to attaining that goal. The event is all about matching top investors and innovative ventures in the space sector. Take part in an afternoon spent making relevant connections, showcasing groundbreaking ideas and building relationships that will bring you ten steps closer to your next funding round.
Pitching, matchmaking and networking
The event will begin with dynamic pitches from leading investors, followed by tailored matchmaking sessions, allowing investors and entrepreneurs to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore potential collaborations. Plus, there will be plenty of networking opportunities and a relaxed atmosphere topped off with drinks. After this event, you are invited to one of the highlights of NL Space Week – the NL Space Campus Network & Drinks XL Edition taking place at Space Expo – which is a unique chance to connect with industry leaders and peers in an inspiring setting. (You can already register for this event, if you like, by jumping here.)
EVENT DETAILS
Where & when
Date: Thu 3 Oct 2024
Time: 13:30 to 18:00
Location: SBIC Noordwijk
Programme
Following inspirational introductory and entrepreneurial talks, there will be pitches from 15 national and international investors from partner level. The second part of the programme will be a highly-curated matchmaking between the selected startups and the investors. Investment companies already confirmed to take part include the following (updated 3 Oct with the full list):
- 4impactVC
- Arches Capital
- Decos Holding/Decos Software
- Endeit Capital
- Glass Frog Ventures
- Keen Venture Partners
- Invest-NL
- InnovationQuarter
- Newion
- No Such Ventures
- Rabobank
- Rockstart
- Shift Invest
- Stan Roestenberg
Eligibility of entrepreneurs
This event is for you if you are:
- A startup from the Benelux, Germany or Scandinavia (optional but not a requirement: you can be connected to one of the ESA BICs)
- Impact focused, utilising software such as AI technology, Earth observation data, etc.
- Looking for funding between €100K and €5M, already in the raising process or starting in the next 12 months
- Looking for funding in the form of direct equity, CLA (convertible loan) or a combination of dilutive and non-dilutive funding
- Dedicated team of founders
Startup selection process
In preparation, all startups attending will have one-on-one sessions with an experienced funding expert to ensure all the entrepreneurs are matched to speak to the right investors. As this event is highly curated, all registrations will go through a selection process to ensure eligibility.
Registration deadline: Fri 6 Sep (23:59 CEST)
Registration link: click here
Everyone registered will hear on Mon 9 Sep whether they are selected for this event.
View the event information via the website of NL Space Week 2024
Get €60K non-equity funding: The Dutch business incubation programme of the European Space Agency, ESA BIC Noordwijk, runs an open call for startups to apply to join as an ESA BIC incubatee and reap the benefit that brings – funding, plus technical and business support – as well as being part of our community at SBIC Noordwijk. In this programme, entrepreneurs work with upstream space tech or space related technologies to create impact on Earth. There are two selection rounds per year; the next deadline to aim for is 16 October 2024 and you can join for the next webinar to find out more.
The ESA business incubation programme is welcoming new space business ideas!
