​Ventures on the Rocks 

​Connecting the minds shaping how we learn and work. One sip at a time 🍸

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​Join ZNEXT, Emerge, Brighteye and Educapital for an exclusive side event during the very first day of Wave by Vento 2026.

​We are moving the conversation from the main stage to the iconic D.ONE Torino, a landmark venue for mixology lovers and pop-gourmet cuisine. Nestled in the vibrant heart of San Salvario, it is just a pleasant stroll away from OGR, the perfect transition to unwind and connect after the day's sessions.

​The perfect after-hours spot for the European EdTech and Future of Work ecosystem to catch up, slow down, and connect.

​The details

​📅 October 7th
⏰ 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
📍 D.ONE Torino
🎟️ Perks: first drink is on us, collect your token at check-in

​The vibe and the spotlight
This is an informal evening designed to connect founders and investors. Each host will bring a curated selection of their portfolio companies for a series of lightning presentations. Tonight, the spotlight is on their work as much as on ours.

​Who is this for?
If you are building the future of learning or the future of work, whether you already have massive traction or just a game changing idea, come find us. That is exactly the kind of conversation we came here to have.

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​ZNEXT is an industrial platform that builds and scales technology companies in learning, work, and wellbeing. Founded in 2025, it combines venture building and a structured M&A program as tools of a single industrial vision: investing in new ventures and strengthening high-potential companies, with a long-term perspective.

​Emerge is a global pre-seed fund and first cheque partner for founders building the future of human capital development. Founded in 2014, it has backed 90+ companies across Learn, Navigate and Work, now valued at more than $3B and reaching 64M people worldwide. Emerge invests between $250K and $2.5M at pre-seed and seed.

​Brighteye Ventures partners with founders shaping tomorrow's HumanOS, the systems helping people learn, work, and adapt continuously. Founded in 2017 with over €210M under management, Brighteye is Europe's most active venture capital fund focused on redefining human capability investing across Pre-seed, Seed and Series A.

​Educapital invests in entrepreneurs shaping the future of education and the future of work, backing innovative solutions that help individuals reach their full potential across K12, higher education, lifelong learning, and workplace skills. Founded in 2017 and a certified B Corp, it manages $200M and has built a portfolio of 45+ European companies, with impact (reach, inclusion, and learning outcomes) at the core of its thesis. Educapital invests from late seed to Series B, with up to €10M per investment.