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EBAN (The European Trade Association for Business Angels, Seed Funds and Early Stage Market Players)

EBAN is the pan-European representative for the early stage investor gathering over 150 member organizations more than 50 countries today. Established in 1999 by a group of pioneer angel networks in Europe with the collaboration of the European Commission and EURADA, EBAN represents a sector estimated to invest 7.5 billion Euros a year and playing a vital role in Europe’s future, notably in the funding of SMEs. EBAN fuels Europe’s growth through the creation of wealth and jobs.

09/07/2026

European defence VC is growing. Just not on European money👀💸

More homegrown capital is flowing into defence and dual-use tech than ever before, according to PitchBook data:
→ €18B+ invested in aerospace and defence startups this year alone
→ France committing €76B annually by 2030
→ Germany targeting €150B+
→ The EU's ReArm Europe strategy at €800B

And yet… 98% of deal value in European defence VC rounds still includes external investors. Most of Europe's defence tech unicorns have at least one US investor leading the round.

🛡️Europe is building the sector. Someone else is largely funding it.

This is exactly the conversation we'll be having at , because a true single market for European angel investing and cross-border co-investment isn't just a nice idea. For sectors like defence, space, and deep tech, it's becoming a strategic necessity. Learn more: https://events.venture-days.lu/e/european-angel-investment-summit-2026

The window to change this dynamic is open. The question is whether European investors will move fast enough to take it.

📖 Full report: https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/european-defense-vc-grows-outside-reliance-holds

08/07/2026

Every 8th, we spotlight the women shaping the future of angel investing🌸
This month, we have something exciting to share! Mark your calendars: on 10 September 2026, EBAN Life Sciences and the EBAN Gender Expert Group are joining forces for a very special webinar - Empowering Women in Life Sciences & Women's Health Innovation🗓️

Women's health has long been underfunded, underresearched, and underrepresented in investment portfolios. That is changing, and this session is part of how.

What to expect:
→ Startup pitches by women-led life sciences companies
→ Expert perspectives on the women's health funding gap
→ Live Q&A & Investor Feedback
→ The announcement of the Life Sciences Women's Health Trailblazer Award: "Invest in Her Health. Transform Everyone's Future"

This is a morning built for investors, founders, and ecosystem builders who believe that investing in women's health means investing in everyone's future.
Co-led by EBAN Life Sciences Co-Chair Caroline Amblard-Sai and EBAN Gender Chair Rita Anson, with jury member Georgina Sorrosal de Luna, PhD, from MedAngels already confirmed - and more jury members, keynote speakers, and surprises to be announced very soon.

📅 10 September 2026 || 10:00 – 11:30 CET
🔗 Save the date… registration link coming soon!

07/07/2026

Our EU Projects Manager Colomer Martín sat down with after in Vilnius, and the conversation is worth a read 🚀

Europe's struggle to scale startups into global champions, AI's role in deep tech and strategic sectors, and why Latin America is becoming an increasingly important partner for European investors - Xènia covers it all with the kind of clarity that only comes from being in the room where it happens.

A few things that stood out:
→ Central and Eastern Europe is maturing fast - Lithuania's six unicorns and low relocation rate are proof
→ Europe's AI opportunity isn't about competing with Silicon Valley - it's about leading at the intersection of deep tech, cleantech, and strategic sectors
→ Capital access, ecosystem collaboration, and regulatory frameworks all need to move together
→ The -LAC Digital Accelerator is already building the innovation bridges between Europe and Latin America that the next decade will depend on

🔗Read the full interview: https://www.eubiznews.com/article/why-europe-s-startup-future-depends-on-ai-venture-capital-and-stronger-global-partnerships

And if cross-border investment and co-investment across ecosystems is a conversation you want to be part of in person, that's exactly what is being built for. 👀Discover more: https://events.venture-days.lu/e/european-angel-investment-summit-2026

A huge thank you to Patricio De Gaetano and the EUBizNews team for the thoughtful interview and for shining a light on the conversations shaping Europe's investment future 🙌

06/07/2026

This week, we're delighted to welcome France Angels to the EBAN community! And, on the occasion of their 25th anniversary, we're excited to spotlight the great work they do across France.

Founded in 2001, they've spent a quarter of a century promoting business angels across France and representing them before French and European institutions, helping networks professionalise and share best practices along the way. Today, that means nearly 5,500 business angels across 50 networks strong.

By joining EBAN, France Angels reinforces our shared commitment to building a more connected European angel ecosystem, expanding opportunities for cross-border collaboration, co-investment, knowledge sharing, and stronger advocacy for innovation across Europe.

Welcome to the network, France Angels. We can't wait to build what's next together 🤝
Swipe through to discover their impact and what this new partnership means for our community.

🔗 Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/er3HQFj8
🔎 Learn more about France Angels: https://lnkd.in/epZAP4DX
✨ Want to be featured or share a milestone with the community? https://ivlv.me/33tnR

04/07/2026

Berlin just made a bold move for Europe's deep tech future 🇩🇪

The Deep Tech Berlin Agenda sets out a clear ten-year framework for turning the city into Europe's leading deep tech hub. It is built around five priority technology areas: AI, Biotechnology, Microelectronics & Quantum Technologies, Advanced Materials & Manufacturing, and Software Technologies.

At its core, the agenda tackles something EBAN cares deeply about: closing the gap between scientific excellence and investable, scalable companies. More spin-offs, faster commercialisation, better access to capital, a framework that doesn't just celebrate innovation, but funds it.

We were glad to sit down with representatives of the Berlin Senate Department for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises to discuss how angel investment can play a role in boosting early-stage capital in the Berlin area and supporting this new agenda - because deep tech doesn't scale without early-stage capital behind it.

🚀 This agenda also connects to the broader Smart Specialisation framework being advanced across Europe through the S3 Community of Practice, of which EBAN is an active part. Berlin's approach is a strong example of what place-based innovation policy can look like.

🔗Worth a read for anyone working at the intersection of deep tech, investment, and European innovation policy: https://www.berlin.de/deeptech/deep-tech-berlin-agenda/

03/07/2026

is coming.🇱🇺
October 14–15, Luxembourg — co-located with Luxembourg Venture Days.

Angels, VCs, corporates, policymakers, startups. One agenda: cross-border capital across Europe.

Co-curated with Business Angel Networks across Europe→
https://events.venture-days.lu/e/european-angel-investment-summit-2026

02/07/2026

🌟Today we close our Gala Awards spotlight series with a win that feels especially close: congratulations to Business Angels Deutschland e.V. (BAND), named Best Performing New EBAN Member in Europe🏆

BAND is exactly the kind of network that makes the European angel ecosystem stronger: bringing fresh energy, cross-border thinking, and a genuine commitment to connecting founders with the right people at the right moment. This recognition is well deserved… and we have a feeling it's just the beginning. Board member Lisa Bennewitz accepted the award on behalf of the entire BAND community in Vilnius.

And here's why this one hits a little differently for us.

We are proud to be co-organising EBAN Congress 2027 in Leipzig alongside BAND, FutureSAX, and Business Angels Mitteldeutschland (BAM!) e.V., partners who share our belief that strong angel communities are the backbone of Europe's innovation future.

Seeing BAND recognised on the Vilnius stage, knowing what we're building together for next June, made this moment even sweeter.

Leipzig, we're coming. 🇩🇪 See you in 2027.

01/07/2026

Martin Skea has officially joined EBAN as our new Director General, bringing the leadership, experience, and vision the moment calls for🌟

Martin brings a combination of senior financial services leadership, international management consulting, and hands-on entrepreneurial experience on both sides of the Atlantic. From Managing Director at Wells Fargo to founding ToGather Homes, a European Certified B Corporation, he arrives with deep knowledge of complex multi-stakeholder environments, EU institutions, and what it takes to build something that lasts.

But what excites us most is how clearly he understands the moment we’re in.

Europe is advancing an ambitious agenda: the Savings and Investments Union, the 28th Regime, strategic autonomy, and all of it depends on early-stage private capital flowing at scale. EBAN is the community that deploys that capital. Martin's role will be to make sure our voice is heard where it matters most.

💬In his own words: "EBAN is the community that deploys that capital, and ensuring its voice is heard in those conversations is central to this role."

Welcome, Martin. The community is ready for you🚀

30/06/2026

🎤 Can you explain your project in just one minute?

Audra Elena Shallal, EBAN Board Member, Co-Chair of EBAN Sports, entrepreneur, angel investor, and internationally renowned pitch coach with 25+ years of experience in business planning, entrepreneurial finance, and investor-readiness, is leading a free online pitching training you don't want to miss.

Craft Your Killer Pitch by will help you:

✔ Build a compelling elevator pitch
✔ Structure an effective pitch deck
✔ Communicate impact and scalability
✔ Prepare for investor questions

📅 2 July 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m. CEST
🌐 Online

Whether you're an SME, startup, innovator, researcher, or project leader, this practical session will help you strengthen your pitching and fundraising skills.

👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/e39nBFqJ

29/06/2026

EBAN Member Spotlight ✨
Who are the people shaping Europe’s startup landscape from the inside?

We're proud to spotlight Tech Foundry, one of Europe's most active deep tech commercialisation engines 🚀

Backed by €1.5M from the European Innovation Council, this Malta-based 🇲🇹 venture builder ran a landmark growth programme with results that speak for themselves.

▪️ 32 Startups Supported
▫️ €16M Raised by Portfolio
▪️ €30M+ Portfolio Value Uplift
▫️ 1,000+ Applications from 25 Countries

Beyond the programme, Deep Tech Foundry actively develops its own IP portfolio - raising €10M+ in R&D - and serves as a trusted EIC 🇪🇺 service provider for Europe's fastest-growing deep tech ventures.

Swipe through to explore their journey and impact.

🔗 Learn more about Deep Tech Foundry at: https://www.deeptechfoundry.com/
✨ Want to be featured or share a milestone? https://ivlv.me/33tnR

At EBAN, we celebrate the people and communities driving cross-border innovation across Europe and beyond.

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