October 25th is the date of Tech Invest Madrid at ESADE Madrid (Mateo Inurria 25-27), an exclusive event for technology firms and European investors. Tech Invest will also be held during the 2018-19 academic year in Berlin, London, Paris and Milan. The aim is to bring investment funds, family offices and business angels from all over Europe together with start-ups, pre-IPO companies and small caps, and also pre- and post-IPO advisors and financial analysts.
During the entire morning, Tech Invest participants will enjoy keynote speakers and panel discussions plus presentations by tech companies, networking areas and one-to-one meetings. Tech Invest Madrid will end with a gala luncheon at the ESADE restaurant.
Keynote speakers
- Susana De Antonio, Director Spain Representatives at Euronext
- Gonzalo Tradacete, Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Faraday Ventures
- Rocío Pillado, Early-Stage Tech Investor at Adara Ventures
- Christophe Primault, Venture Partner at Elaia Partners
- Guillem Sagué, VC at Nauta Capital
- Carlos Conti, General Partner in charge of debt vehicles at Inveready
A panel of experts in the ecosystem (representatives of incubators, investors, financial analysts and pre- and post-IPO advisors) will select companies to give presentations at Tech Invest on October 25th. A total of 12 companies will give a 4-minute pitch. They will all take part in the Tech Invest Europe Awards, to be presented during Tech Invest, for the best start-up, best pre-IPO company and best small cap.
Investors
You will be able to meet other European investors, take part in a morning of talks by first-rate speakers, find out about companies at different stages selected beforehand by an expert panel, and enjoy networking activities where you can exchange opinions and share experiences.
If you would like to take part in Tech Invest Madrid as an investor, SIGN UP HERE
Companies
You will have the opportunity to meet investors from all over Europe, increase your company’s visibility and solicit funding by giving a pitch to all participants. You will also take part in the European awards: Tech Invest Europe Awards.
If you would like your company to take part in Tech Invest Madrid, SIGN UP HERE
Check out the official Tech Invest Madrid 2018 website HERE.
Programme
9.00 Registration and welcome coffee
9.30 Opening session
9.45 "Capital markets as an alternative way to finance growth for tech companies", Susana De Antonio (Euronext)
10.00 Tech company pitches
10.45 Networking session and one-to-one meetings
11.25 "The importance of building rock-solid relationships between investors and entrepreneurs", Rocío Pillado (Adara Ventures)
11.45 Tech company pitches
12.30 "Start-up Finance Shenanigans", Gonzalo Tradacete (Faraday Ventures Capital and ESADE BAN member)
12.50 Networking session and one-to-one meetings
13.30 The data-driven VC, Guillem Sagué (Nauta Capital)
13.50 "Beyond equity, funding alternatives for companies", Carlos Conti (Inveready)
14.10 "From entrepreneur to investor, the things I wish I had known"!, Christophe Primault (Elaia Partners)
14.30 Closing and awards
14.30 "Tech disruption in investment", Josep Solé (OneRagtime)
14.50 Lunch and networking