ESE House Series: Europe Meets America
On October 2025, we announced our arrival in San Francisco with a 300-person public launch. On February 25th, we are opening the doors of the European Startup Embassy for something far more intimate and curated.
This evening marks the conclusion of our 15-day ESE Expansion Program.
Why?
We believe the future of tech lies in the combination of two worlds:
🧠 European Technical Depth
We celebrate the strong mathematical and scientific foundations of European talent: founders who are hardworking, humble, and masters of technical excellence, shaped by a post-communist education system rooted in rigorous science and engineering.
🚀 US Market Velocity
We pair that depth with the Silicon Valley mindset: confident storytelling, faster decision-making, bold vision, and access to the capital required to scale at light speed.
👤 Who is this for?
US VCs: Investors looking for high-signal, technical founders from Europe, "Silicon Valley-ifying" their GTM.
US Founders & Operators: Local builders who want to connect with the deep-tech talent and find new friends from Europe.
European founders & VCs: currently navigating the SF landscape.
🕕 18:15: Customs & Citizenship
Personal greetings, welcome drinks, and settling in.
🎬 19:00: The 15-Day Reveal
Startup milestone videos, reflections, and key lessons learned.
🎧 19:30: After Hours
DJ set, European & US food, and high-level networking.
🎁 22:30: Check-out
A personal parting gift from the ESE team.
This evening is supported by Ellis, the leading modern immigration law firm, helping international founders and scaling startups successfully navigate the U.S. immigration system. The Ellis team will be present and happy to answer questions about an O-1 or other visa application.
👉 See you at the Embassy. Get your passport ready.
ESE Team