Venture Night@Web Summit Lisbon 2026 – The Ultimate Startup & Investor Experience!
Hey Lisbon, get ready for a night of startup pitches, investor conversations, curated networking, drinks, music, and high-energy connections - all happening alongside Web Summit 2026.
Venture Night brings together ambitious founders, active investors, tech leaders, and ecosystem builders for an evening built around startup discovery, direct feedback, and meaningful connections.
Part of TechEmbassy’s global event series, Venture Night connects international startup communities around the world’s leading technology conferences.
In Lisbon, the format goes beyond the stage. The night starts with pitches, investor conversations, and curated networking, then continues with drinks, music, and a party at one of Lisbon’s most dynamic event spaces.
What to Expect
🚀 Startup Pitch Competition
Selected startups from around the world will take the stage and pitch live in front of a jury of active investors and industry leaders.
Each founder gets 3 minutes to pitch, followed by rapid Q&A and direct jury feedback.
Fast pitches, fresh ideas, and a format designed to put promising startups in front of the people who can help them move forward.
🏆 Award Ceremony
Three winners will be recognized at Venture Night @ Web Summit 2026:
🏆 Pitch Competition Winner - selected from all startups participating in the pitch competition.
🇺🇦 Best Ukrainian Startup - recognizing a standout Ukrainian-founded company.
👥 Audience Favorite - chosen by the event audience.
Winner prizes and partner benefits will be announced soon.
💡 Founder Feedback Session
Investors and experienced startup leaders will share practical perspectives on pitches, positioning, fundraising, market opportunities, and what makes a startup stand out.
🤝 Curated Networking
Meet founders, VCs, angel investors, operators, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders coming together in Lisbon during Web Summit week.
Venture Night is designed for real conversations and relevant introductions, creating opportunities for investment, partnerships, customers, and new collaborations.
From Business to Party
The night starts with startup pitches, investor conversations, and curated networking - and as the programme wraps up, the atmosphere shifts.
Stay for drinks, music, DJs, and the Venture Night Party, a chance to continue the conversations, make new connections, and enjoy Lisbon beyond the conference floor.
Think of it as Venture Night after hours: startups and investors first, party afterwards.
Special thanks to our sponsors
Special thanks to our sponsors for supporting Venture Night and helping us bring together ambitious founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders worldwide.
Jason by Reply - an AI-powered sales agent helping businesses automate prospecting, outreach, and follow-up while creating new sales opportunities at scale.
Stelmach Law Company - supporting international founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigating U.S. immigration and visa opportunities.
Clowdey - our official Pitch Competition Prize Partner, providing $25,000 in AWS Credits.
More partners and sponsors will be announced soon.
🇺🇦 Special Support for Ukrainian Founders
While Venture Night brings together founders from around the world, TechEmbassy continues its dedicated support for Ukrainian founders through UAtech, helping startups gain international visibility, connect with investors, and become part of global technology ecosystems.
For the Lisbon edition, this initiative is supported together with:
Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF)
IT Ukraine Association
YEP
1991
Mission Possible
Ukrainian startups selected for the pitch competition will take the same stage alongside international founders and will also have the opportunity to compete for the Best Ukrainian Startup award.
📍 Where the Night Happens - The Station by SEXTO
We’re taking over The Station by SEXTO, a two-level Lisbon venue with multiple spaces for startup conversations, networking, drinks, music, and dancing.
It gives Venture Night the best of both worlds: a focused setting for pitches and investor connections, followed by a more relaxed atmosphere for the rest of the night.
About TechEmbassy
TechEmbassy connects founders, investors, executives, and innovation communities through curated events around the world’s leading technology conferences.
Through Venture Night and industry-focused event formats, we create opportunities for startup discovery, investor access, strategic partnerships, and meaningful cross-border connections.
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