​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, and Brighteye 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
⏰ 6:00 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.