Luxembourg Venture Days returns in October 2024

The event organised by the Grand Duchy’s innovation agency Luxinnovation and the Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (LPEA) is a unique opportunity for investors and startups to convene, exchange, liaise and explore new strategic and investment horizons.

The conference takes place on 16 and 17 October 2024 and will combine, for the first time, several flagship events from the investor and startup scenes: Luxinnovation’s Fit 4 Start Pitching Sessions; LPEA’s annual Insights conference and different pitch and matchmaking sessions by Luxembourg-based accelerator and investor networks, including gener8tor, Tomorrow Street, and the Luxembourg Business Angel Network.

Luxembourg is a hub, bridge, and springboard for investors and startups to explore opportunities and forge partnerships in strategic domains such as digital, fintech, space, climate, health, logistics, and mobility.” Sasha Baillie, CEO of Luxinnovation 

She adds: “The country combines an ambitious long-term vision with a business-friendly climate, strong institutional support, and a pragmatic approach. The Luxembourg Venture Days invite all stakeholders to participate in shaping a vibrant ecosystem that unlocks investment, inspires innovation, and fosters sustainable growth.”

Luxembourg’s position within a 'Greater Region' (comprising bordering territories of France Germany and Belgium) with 12 million inhabitants, its agility and accessibility, coupled with its business-friendly climate, a pragmatic approach, and an easy access to key decision-makers, makes it a hub, bridge, and springboard for investors and startups in strategic and flourishing sectors such as, fintech, space, climate, health, logistics, and mobility.

It attracts and invites them to participate in shaping an ecosystem with international reach that inspires innovation and fosters sustainable growth.

Luxembourg is an important hub for private equity and venture capital investors as it provides an agile and accessible platform for established actors and newcomers who want to keep abreast of developments, explore new avenues, grow their investments, and create added value. Stéphane Pesch, CEO of LPEA

The highlights of Luxembourg Venture Days 2024

• Fit 4 Start pitching sessions (16 + 17 October) - Pitch of 60 pre-selected startups and selection 20 for the next Fit 4 Start edition
• LPEA annual Insights Conference (17 October) - Full-day programme with panels and an exclusive pitching event
• Keynote and masterclasses for investors and startups by US VC Jillian Manus, an experienced banking and media executive, a technology investor and entrepreneur, who is today Managing Partner of an early stage Silicon Valley venture fund, Structure Capital (16 October)
• Other pitch, demo, networking, and match-making sessions (16 + 17 October)
  - Tomorrow Street matchmaking breakfast (16 October) - 2-hour event for invited attendees
  - Gener8tor Demo Day (17 October) - 2-hour event for invited attendees
  - Reverse Pitches | Corporate challenges, startup solutions  (1- October) - 1-hour event open to all
  - Luxembourg Open Innovation Club (LOIC)/ Luxinnovation Reverse Pitch (16 October) - 2-hour event for invited attendees
• Insightful panel discussions (16 + 17 October)
  - The value and benefits of investing in women-led startups (17 October)
  - Navigating term sheet negotiations with investors (16 October)
• General closing ceremony (17 October)

Joint programme for the large audience with keynotes by several leading profiles, including Marjut Falkstedt, CEO of the European Investment Fund. It will also feature roundtable discussions and the announcement of the 20 startups selected for Fit 4 Start #15; followed by a networking cocktail.

A matchmaking zone will be available over the two days to further facilitate the interaction between investors and entrepreneurs.