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SUMMARY:Eurostart Venture Awards 2027: Pre-EVA Networking Evening
DESCRIPTION:The Pre-EVA Networking Evening marks the official launch of the Eurostart Venture Awards (EVA) 2027\, bringing together the organisations\, partners and individuals who help shape one of the BLCC’s flagship entrepreneurship programmes. \nHosted at the Belgian Ambassador’s Residence in London\, the evening will welcome investors\, universities\, entrepreneur organisations\, strategic partners and members of the wider business community for an evening dedicated to innovation\, collaboration and cross-border connections. \nAbout the Event\nThe Eurostart Venture Awards have become a leading platform for supporting emerging businesses and strengthening entrepreneurial links between Belgium\, Luxembourg and the United Kingdom. \nAs the opening event of the 2027 programme\, the Pre-EVA Networking Evening provides an opportunity for the innovation ecosystem to come together before applications\, pitching events and judging begin. In a relaxed and prestigious setting\, the organisations supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs can strengthen existing partnerships\, establish new relationships and explore future opportunities for collaboration. \nThe evening will also feature a keynote address from Joris Van Der Gucht\, who will share the story behind one of Belgium’s most successful technology scale-ups\, alongside his insights into entrepreneurship\, innovation\, international growth and building high-performing technology businesses. \nGuest Speaker\nJoris Van Der Gucht is a Belgian technology entrepreneur and Co-Founder & CEO of Ravical. \nHe previously co-founded Silverfin\, helping grow the company into one of Europe’s leading cloud accounting platforms before its acquisition by European software company Visma in a landmark €300 million deal. Today\, alongside leading Ravical\, Joris continues to support Europe’s innovation ecosystem as Co-Founder of Wintercircus in Ghent and Entrepreneur in Residence at the Vlerick Entrepreneurship Academy. \nSave the Date\nFurther information\, including the full programme and registration details\, will be announced in due course. \nWe encourage you to save the date.
URL:https://www.blcc.co.uk/event/eva-27-networking/
LOCATION:Belgian Residence\, 36 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Eurostart Venture Awards 2027: Raising Capital Event
DESCRIPTION:The Raising Capital Event is the flagship evening of the Eurostart Venture Awards (EVA) 2027\, bringing together investors\, venture capitalists\, corporate leaders\, universities\, entrepreneur organisations and strategic partners for an exclusive evening dedicated to innovation\, investment and business growth. \nHosted at the historic Belgian Ambassador’s Residence in London\, the event showcases a carefully selected group of university spin-offs and high-growth ventures that are ready to engage with investors\, build strategic partnerships and accelerate their next stage of growth. \nAbout the Event\nThe evening begins with the announcement of the winners from the Eurostart Venture Awards Early-Stage Start-up Competition\, providing these emerging founders with valuable recognition and introducing them to an influential audience of investors and business leaders. \nAttention then turns to a selection of innovative university spin-offs and scale-ups\, each presenting their business to an audience of potential investors\, corporate partners and industry experts. \nEach company will deliver: \n\nA 5-minute investment pitch\nA 10-minute live Q&A session with investors and the audience\n\nFollowing the presentations\, guests are invited to an exclusive networking reception where founders\, investors\, universities and industry leaders can continue conversations in a relaxed setting\, creating opportunities for future collaboration and investment. \nDesigned as a focused investment forum rather than a traditional pitch competition\, the event provides founders with the opportunity to showcase their commercial progress\, demonstrate investment readiness and engage directly with decision-makers looking to support the next generation of innovative businesses. \nSave the Date\nFurther information\, including the presenting companies and registration details\, will be announced in due course. \nWe encourage you to save the date.
URL:https://www.blcc.co.uk/event/eva-27-raising-capital/
LOCATION:Belgian Residence\, 36 Belgrave Square\, London\, SW1X 8QB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Networking,United Kingdom
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