Το EBAN – European Business Angel Network, το InvestEU και το Enterprise Greece SA , συνδιοργανώνουν στη Θεσσαλονίκη για πρώτη φορά το EBAN Annual Congress, στις 24 με 26 Μαΐου 2023.

Το HeBAN – Hellenic Business Angels Network (Association) ως το ελληνικό δίκτυο επιχειρηματικών αγγέλων καλεί τις ελληνικές #startups που επιθυμούν να συμμετάσχουν να υποβάλλουν τις αιτήσεις τους εφόσον πληρούν τα παρακάτω:

1. Είναι εταιρείες πρώιμου σταδίου από όλους τους κλάδους
2. Είναι εταιρείες που αναζητούν ενεργά επενδυτικά κεφάλαια μεταξύ €50K – €5M
3. Scaleup of the Month session: Είναι εταιρείες χαρτοφυλακίου μελών του HeBAN – Hellenic Business Angels Network (Association) σε διαδικασία άντλησης επόμενου γύρου χρηματοδότησης

Εκτός από την συμμετοχή στο pitching session, οι start-ups που θα επιλεχθούν θα έχουν δικό τους stand καθ’ όλη τη διάρκεια του congress εξασφαλίζοντας έτσι περισσότερες ευκαιρίες για δικτύωση με τους επενδυτές, θα λάβουν μέρος σε διαγωνισμό pitching, και θα μπορούν να παρακολουθήσουν όλα τα εργαστήρια και τις ενότητες του συνεδρίου.

Περισσότερες πληροφορίες για το συνέδριο και τις προϋποθέσεις συμμετοχής, μπορείτε να βρείτε εδώ: https://lnkd.in/dcRgSyKc 

Today, on March 8, we celebrate International Women’s Day. HeBAN as a member of EBAN, the European Business Angel Network, is committed to promoting gender equality and supporting women-led businesses. On March 16 at 15:00 (CET) EBAN is organizing the webinar, “The Power of Diversity: Unlocking the Potential of Gender Equality in a BAN”:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2d12In_URqmpQ05C-3pSkQ

This webinar features a panel of experienced investors, including:

• Brigitte Baumann, EBAN President Emeritus
• Marta Huidobro, AEBAN Vice President
• Guri Koiava, Co-Founder at Axel & Startup Büro
• Sona Veziryan, Director at BANA Angels

The session will be moderated by Selma Prodanovic, a renowned investor with extensive experience in promoting diversity and gender equality.

Together, they will share their insights and experiences on the importance of diversity and gender equality in angel investing. You’ll come away with practical strategies and tips for promoting diversity and inclusion in your own investing practices, and you’ll be part of a community that is committed to making a positive impact on society.

So register now for “The Power of Diversity: Unlocking the Potential of Gender Equality in a BAN” and join us in building a more diverse, inclusive, and impactful angel investing community. Let’s use International Women’s Day as a reminder of our commitment to gender equality and take action to create a more just and equitable world.

On Tuesday Feb. 21, 2023 HeBAN held its General Assembly in Athens at the Athenaeum InterContinental Athens Hotel. It was a great pleasure for old and new members to finally gather in person and get to know each other better. In a lively and happy atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and good energy the members discussed various organizational and thematic topics for the accomplishment of the tasks ahead. Certainly a highlight was the fireside chat with our member Dimitris Georgakopoulos, co-founder of Buildium, excellently moderated by Leonardo Valettas. We thank you all for coming and we are all looking forward to the occasions to meet again soon, and in particular to seeing you at the EBAN Congress 2023 in Thessaloniki on May 24-26.

This May 24-26, the EBAN Congress 2023 with the theme “Shaping the Future with Every Investment” is headed to Thessaloniki, Greece, a city that’s been making waves in the innovation and angel investing scene in South Eastern Europe. With its bustling metropolitan area, home to over 1.1 million people, Thessaloniki is the place to be for companies looking for a slice of the innovation pie. Thessaloniki has become the target for major technology investments by multinational companies. The companies that have invested in Thessaloniki so far include Pfizer (with two development centers), Deloitte, CISCO (DT&S), Deutsche Telecom, Infoteam and Accenture, making the city a hotbed for tech talent.

But Thessaloniki isn’t just a city for the big players, it’s also a haven for students. With four universities and three major colleges in the metropolitan area, the city is brimming with brainpower. And if you’re looking for a research powerhouse, CERTH – the biggest research institute in the country – is located here.

One of the things that really sets Thessaloniki apart is its location. Sitting on the Mediterranean, it’s just a stone’s throw from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. And with an international airport and a port, Thessaloniki is a major transportation hub, making it the perfect spot for companies looking to tap into the growing markets of Southeast Europe and beyond.

However, it’s not just the location that makes Thessaloniki a great place to do business. The city is home to a number of initiatives aimed at promoting innovation and entrepreneurship, such as the Alexander Innovation Zone (AZK), a public-private partnership that provides access to funding, facilities and mentoring for startups and entrepreneurs. Thessaloniki’s startup ecosystem has also caught the attention of angel investors, and it’s easy to see why. With incubators and accelerators helping to nurture and grow new and innovative companies, Thessaloniki is a breeding ground for the next big thing.

And let’s not forget the Thessaloniki International Trade Fair, the most important business event in Greece. With companies and investors from all over the world in attendance, it’s a great opportunity to network and discover new business opportunities.

But we all know you are looking for a city that’s buzzing with startup activity. Thessaloniki is the place to be, with a thriving ecosystem that’s helping to grow and nurture new and innovative companies. The city is home to four major incubators and two pre-incubators, all located in the Thessaloniki Metropolitan area, that provide support and resources to new businesses. And if that’s not enough, there’s also a mega project in the works called ThessINTECH, which will be one of Europe’s largest Science and Technology Parks and is set to attract around 500 Million Euros of investments over the next five to ten years. But it’s not just incubators and accelerators that are helping Thessaloniki’s startups. Venture Capitalists, business angels, and private equity firms are also taking notice and have invested in a number of successful exits and acquisitions in recent years. With the help of organizations like the Hellenic Business Angel Network (HeBAN), which provides funding and support to startups all over Greece, Thessaloniki is quickly becoming a hub for innovation and angel investing in South Eastern Europe. And if you’re still not convinced, just check out the success stories of Schoox, Bio2CHP, Athletopia, AidPlex, K-invent – all local startups that have received angel investment and venture capital.

Thessaloniki is not just a business destination though, it’s also a vacation hotspot. The city is packed with history and culture, from the White Tower to the Rotunda, museums, traditional markets, and more. Plus, Thessaloniki’s food scene is out of this world – from traditional Greek dishes to international cuisine, your taste buds will be in heaven. And when the sun goes down, the city comes alive with bars, clubs and tavernas that keep the party going till the wee hours.

But that’s not all, Thessaloniki is also the perfect base for exploring the surrounding area. Take a day trip to the nearby towns and villages, or head out to the famous Chalkidiki peninsula for sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. You will even be around the corner from the home of the gods, Mount Olympus. If it was good enough for Zeus, we bet you are going to love it!

However, we left the best for last: perhaps the best thing about Thessaloniki is its people. As a multicultural, multi-ethnic metropolis, Thessaloniki is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. And with a vibrant business community that’s well receptive to external establishments, Thessaloniki is a city where everyone feels welcome. Don’t believe us? All you have to do is come to the Congress to find out!

So join us for the Thessaloniki EBAN Congress 2023, and discover a city that’s got it all: innovation, talent, location, a glorious history of 2400 years, and a cosmopolitan modern feel.

More information and video can be found here.

Deadline for submission to the mitgsw Startup Pitch Competition is extended until the 20th of February.

MIT Global Startup Workshop 2023, 25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, will be held in ATHENS, GREECE, at the Athens Concert Hall – Megaro Mousikis, on MARCH 30-31, 2023.

MIT Global Startup Workshop (MIT GSW) is an annual multi-day conference that brings together entrepreneurs, students, investors, and key stakeholders from across the world to accelerate the entrepreneurial ecosystem of a host region. Through a series of tailored workshops, panels and keynote speakers, MIT GSW aims to share the entrepreneurial practices that have empowered thousands of companies to launch from MIT. MIT GSW is organized by a diverse group of graduate students and is strongly supported by the MIT entrepreneurial ecosystem including the MIT Legatum Center for Development & Entrepreneurship, the Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship, and the MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (MIT REAP). Since 1998, our non-profit, student-run organization has held 22 international workshops across 6 continents, and has attracted participants from over 70 nations. More information can be found here.

HeBAN member Leonardo Valettas, Founder and Executive Director of Stewards, is participating at the 1st Hellenic Impact Investing Conference  in the Benaki Museum, Athens, on February 16, 2023. Greece is today on the spotlight in terms of foreign investments and an ideal destination for sustainable investments. Join at the first international Impact Investing Conference in Athens, Greece! The Hellenic Impact Investing Network, Tsomokos Communications, and Phenix Capital Group join forces to bring international expertise, and renowned speakers from all over the world at the 1st Hellenic Impact Investing Conference, on Thursday, February 16, at the Benaki Museum, Athens Greece. Discuss in depth current global trends in sustainability and impact investing Address pressing international environmental and social challenges. More information can be found here.