Be the first one to ride on the next wave
... before everyone else does!
Exclusive networking with top-tier investors
Build valuable relationships with other VCs, business angels, and strategic partners through invite-only events like the GP x LP Dinner. Forge connections in private, intimate settings designed to facilitate high-value conversations and deals.
Access tomorrow’s unicorns today
Stay ahead of your competitors by meeting the most promising early-stage Startups. With 1000+ Startups exhibiting, you get a first look at companies that could define the next era of innovation!
Handpicked startups aligned with your focus
Maximize your time by screening innovative Startups through industry-focused formats. Tailored to your investment interests, these sessions ensure you meet the right Startups that fit your portfolio.
Private events for deeper engagement
Gain access to exclusive, invite-only gatherings providing a unique opportunity to network in small, curated groups. Missing these events means missing valuable discussions and potential partnerships that could shape your next big deal!
Why should
Investors
attend?
Build connections, offer support and search for further opportunities by networking with founders, entrepreneurs, business leaders and fellow investors from across Europe.
Keep your finger on the pulse of the latest developments in the tech industry with captivating talks and insightful masterclasses delivered by some of the experts.
Meet with over 600 early-stage tech Startup founders and use our matchmaking tool to scope out your next promising investment.
Shout about your company in front of over 1,500 of the brightest minds from some of the world’s most renowned business and tech universities and find new talent for your team.
Investors activities
Unlock unparalleled access to the most promising Startups and visionary founders. Our exclusive investor networking events offer a curated environment to build relationships, discover groundbreaking ventures, and connect with key industry peers who can shape the future of innovation.
Join us at Investors Night, where the most influential VCs and angel investors come together for an evening of high-level networking and strategic discussions. This is your chance to engage with top-tier Startups and explore new investment opportunities before anyone else.
Experience intimate, high-impact conversations at the GP x LP Dinner, where general partners and limited partners connect over shared visions and investment strategies. This exclusive setting is designed for meaningful exchanges that drive long-term partnerships and success.
Start your day with insights and connections at ‘Coffee at the Cap Table.’ This informal yet impactful event gives the chance to meet innovative founders and fellow investors over coffee, in an atmosphere perfect for sparking valuable conversations and deal flow.
Join the pitching competition to discover the next wave of innovative Startups looking for your investment. At this high-stakes event, you'll have the chance to see groundbreaking ideas looking to disrupt their industry. Don't miss the chance to identify potential investments before they reach the mainstream.
INVESTOR
NIGHT
HOSTED BY REDALPINE
On March 20th, we're inviting investors and a select number of founders to an exclusive gathering for a chance to connect in a relaxed setting before START Summit rush begins. The Investor Night will foster an exclusive environment for visionary and innovative personalities. Starting with a reception during the day, we'll conclude the evening with an exclusive party.
gp x lp
Dinner
PRESENTED BY FOUNDERFUL, AND CO-HOSTED BY MERANTIX AND THE SWISS ENTREPRENEURS FOUNDATION
The evening before START Summit, we invite a select number of partners to partake in an exclusive dining experience at one of the best restaurants in St. Gallen. The by-application-only GP x LP Dinner provides attendees with the opportunity to network in a relaxed atmosphere and establish lasting partnerships within the Swiss LP community.
COFFEE AT THE CAP TABLE: CAVALRY'S INVESTOR BREAKFAST
HOSTED BY CALVARY VENTURES
On March 21th from 8:30 to 11am, Cavalry is excited to kick off the START Summit in St. Gallen with an intimate investor breakfast, where we'll delve into the current state of markets, tech trends, fund and angel investing, and emerging investment opportunities. Our focus is on bringing together the investor community at START Summit right in the beginning to facilitate shared agendas and networking opportunities.
SUMMIT 2023
Jump between stage sessions, keynotes, side events and workshops to build valuable connections, access expert advice and learn about the latest developments in the industry.
During the two-day Summit, you’ll be able to leverage our speed-dating and matchmaking service to spark those all-important conversations that could shape your future.
Discover what the entrepreneurial ecosystem is all about at the START Fair, pitch your venture to industry leaders and some of Europe’s most respected VCs at the pitching competition, and open the door to new ways of thinking by networking on START Global’s collaborative platform.