Connecting Next Gen Angels with Deep Tech Researchers

Building bridges between research, capital and innovation for market impact.

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Building Moldova’s next generation of Business Angels

ESIL Moldova is funded by the European Union, co-funded by the French Government with support from Expertise France within the EU4Innovation East project. Its contents are the sole responsibility of ESIL Moldova and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union, the French Government or Expertise France.

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Your course for investing and mentoring deep-tech innovators

With over 20 hours of insight and featuring downloadable templates and tools, this comprehensive course covers everything you need to begin your journey into Angel investing or take it to the next level.

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ESIL Annual Event: Business Angels and Deep Tech Teams

Workshop
Brussels, Belgium
Join us for a deep dive into the future of angel investing and deep tech in Europe. The event focuses on what is still missing: how funding, skills, networks and ecosystem actors can be better aligned to support the full journey from lab to market.

Angels and deep tech teams matchmaking at the EIC Summit

Matchmaking
Brussels, Belgium
Our Matchmaking Session held on 4 June as a featured component of the EIC Summit gives researchers and research teams the opportunity to present their exploitation pathway from lab to market directly to Business Angels, investors, and innovation actors.

ESIL Annual Event: Business Angels and Deep Tech Teams

Workshop
Brussels, Belgium
Join us for a deep dive into the future of angel investing and deep tech in Europe. The event focuses on what is still missing: how funding, skills, networks and ecosystem actors can be better aligned to support the full journey from lab to market.
Register
Other upcoming events
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Other upcoming events

ESIL Annual Event: Business Angels and Deep Tech Teams

Workshop
Brussels, Belgium
Join us for a deep dive into the future of angel investing and deep tech in Europe. The event focuses on what is still missing: how funding, skills, networks and ecosystem actors can be better aligned to support the full journey from lab to market.

Angels and deep tech teams matchmaking at the EIC Summit

Matchmaking
Brussels, Belgium
Our Matchmaking Session held on 4 June as a featured component of the EIC Summit gives researchers and research teams the opportunity to present their exploitation pathway from lab to market directly to Business Angels, investors, and innovation actors.

ESIL for Next Gen Business Angels

Gain expert insights and essential skills through our upcoming comprehensive, self-paced online courses designed for aspiring and active business angels.

Connect with startups and investors across Europe through exclusive matchmaking events that spark pan-European investment opportunities.

Access ready-to-use pre-drafted legal contracts and agreements tailored to EU countries, making deal closures seamless and secure.

ESIL for Deep Tech Researchers

ESIL Masterclasses aim to provide researchers with the tools, knowledge and mindset to succeed in their innovation journey, write competitive proposals under the European Innovation Council Pathfinder and Transition schemes and effectively engage with Business Angels and innovation actors.

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Stay informed with the latest insights, events, and opportunities for business angels — delivered straight to your inbox.

Discover the role of business angels in driving innovation and how you can make a difference through smart investments.

Explore the advantages of investing across borders and access a thriving European startup ecosystem.

ESIL stands at the crossroads of deep tech, the EIC, and the next generation of Business Angels.

Discover how ESIL Moldova is building a strong new network of Business Angels and investors to support the region’s most promising ventures.

Join our early-access list, get the latest updates on our upcoming e-pitching sessions and discover selected European Innovation Council (EIC) Pathfinder (TRL1-3) and EIC Transition (TRL4-6) deep tech projects.

We are looking for strategic profiles who understand that deep tech takes time. These are early-stage projects looking for support – with the hope that these sessions can eventually lead to investment, collaboration, guidance or strategic partnerships.

Sign up if you are a:

  • Business angel willing to attend our online pitches and eventually support the participating research teams in navigating their journey to market.
  • Patient early-stage fund open to following projects over time rather than just seeking immediate deals.
  • Innovation actor and ecosystem player who wants to engage with deep tech research.

Pre-register

By signing up, you will:

  • Be the first to hear about final dates and session formats.
  • Receive updates on selected projects and themes.
  • Be considered for participation as an expert or investor.
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Setting the Scene for Gender Focused Angel Investment

During the introduction of the workshop “Building Sustainable Gender Focused Angel Investment Across Europe: the Role of ESIL Next Gen Angels”, Jenny Tooth gave an overview of the core focus of the Workshop, setting out the challenges and issues that we will seek to consider and what the panels will cover and the overall objectives and outcomes for the delivery of ESIL.



Expanding Business Angel Investing in Europe 

Since 2017, ESIL, the Early Stage Investing Launchpad, has been dedicated to boosting Europe’s innovative ecosystems through the creation of a thriving, connected and diverse angel investment community across all the countries of Europe.

ESIL is dedicated to boosting Europe’s innovative ecosystems through the creation of a thriving, connected and diverse angel investment community across all the countries of Europe.

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