The EU-funded initiative ESIL is organising an intense workshop to propel gender diversity within the European angel investment landscape. This half-day online event is addressed to angel investors, researchers, policymakers, and representatives from European organisations.
Through a series of interactive panels and presentations, participants will explore the current state of women angel investors in Europe, get inspiration from successful strategies for increasing gender balance, and identify opportunities to cultivate thriving, gender-focused angel communities across the continent.
A particular focus will be placed on the role of ESIL Next Gen Angels, as a pioneering initiative aimed at fostering a new generation of younger, more geographically diverse, and genderinclusive angel investors in Europe.
Jenny Tooth, VP Diversity at BAE comments “We are delighted to be organising this important workshop, drawing on the insights and experiences of leading women investors in both developed and less developed Angel markets, whilst looking at relevant research and key European instruments and with a view to identifying how under ESIL we can bring lasting change to the existing gender imbalances in investment across Europe. Do join us !”.
Attracting a diverse range of players from the angel investment ecosystem
The workshop is open to a diverse group of participants, including established and aspiring angel investors, with a particular focus on women interested in angel investing. Researchers and data providers, particularly experts and academics who focus on European data and trends in gender and angel investment, are also encouraged to apply. It is also a key event for policymakers from European institutions responsible for developing policies that support gender equality among entrepreneurs. Additionally, investment professionals such as venture capitalists, investment bankers, and representatives from business incubators, as well as representatives from organisations that offer resources and support to angel investors, are invited to participate. Download the full agenda.
ESIL boosting angel investment opportunities in Europe: international e-pitching sessions for promising European startups
As an example of ESIL’s mission to boost Europe’s innovative ecosystems through the creation of a thriving, connected and diverse angel investment community across all the countries of Europe, on June 17th ESIL organised with BAE an online pitching session with six startups. Three of them were from ESIL selected widening countries: Hungary, Croatia and Bulgaria. The event allowed startups to pitch for seven minutes followed by a round of questions and answers with potential investors coming from more than 15 countries. Another session is organised together with IBAN Association on July 10th.
Online registrations are open on ESIL website
About ESIL, The Next Gen of Angels
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, whilst strengthening those markets where angel investment may still be lagging behind. ESIL is supported by funding from the European Union through the European Innovation Council and SME Executive Agency EISMEA. ESIL will be delivered by a consortium of highly experienced ecosystem players, deeply embedded in European investment and innovation ecosystems, composed of META Group, BAE and Bpifrance.
Website: www.europeanesil.eu
Contact
Lorenzo Valeriani | Operation Manager | META Group | l.valeriani@meta-group.com
Jenny Tooth | VP Diversity | BAE | jenny.tooth@ukbaa.org.uk
Jana Drzkova | Communication Manager | Bpifrance | jana.drzkova@ext.bpifrance.fr
