Investors & Experts Speed Matching (Part 2)
Join us for an afternoon of high-impact networking between Spain’s top emerging startups and the Silicon Valley's leading mentors, industry experts, lawyers, and investors. As part of the Desafía San Francisco 2025 program, ten Spanish startups expanding to the U.S. will engage in a dynamic speed-matching format - each founder meeting with mentors and experts for 10-minute sessions before rotating to the next.
This interactive event creates an opportunity for founders to receive tailored insights on U.S. market entry, fundraising, legal frameworks, and growth strategy - while mentors and investors gain early access to a curated group of high-potential European startups penetrating the U.S. market.
Come connect, advise, and collaborate with the next generation of global founders shaping the future of Fintech, HealthTech, CleanTech, TravelTech, AI, and other technology sectors.
Highlights include:
A zero-emission mobility pioneer electrifying last-mile logistics with modular delivery vehicles and fleet analytics.
An AI video intelligence platform automating media workflows for content-heavy enterprises.
A hospitality CRM engine turning guest data into direct revenue and loyalty.
A fitness analytics suite predicting churn and boosting retention across gym networks.
A fund infrastructure platform that lets digital managers launch institutional-grade funds in days.
A developer automation copilot enabling AI workflows with full code control and compliance.
A grid optimization platform already streamlining planning for over 30 utilities.
A wealth management AI colleague augmenting financial advisors’ productivity.
An immersive VR training platform transforming healthcare education.
A digital neuro-rehab suite improving cognitive recovery for patients worldwide.
This event is organized by SOSA, in partnership with Silicon Foundry. The Desafía San Francisco program is operated by SOSA in partnership with ICEX, Red.es, and the Trade Commission of Spain in Los Angeles.
SOSA is a global open innovation company. We work with governments and corporations, building custom innovation programs to support the development and implementation of technological innovation. SOSA's accelerator programs combine mentorship from SOSA's innovation consultants, as well as in-market introductions to corporate contacts, VC investors, industry experts, and partners. Leveraging this network, SOSA creates valuable opportunities for deals, strategic partnerships, and funding for companies in its accelerator programs.
ICEX is a public business-oriented organization aimed at promoting the prosperity of the Spanish economy through internationalization. Its goals include enhancing the competitiveness of Spanish companies and their ecosystems in international markets; promoting Spain's image and productive sectors abroad; attracting and supporting foreign investment; and providing training in these areas. ICEX also promotes the international scalability of the technological and innovative entrepreneurship ecosystem through market intelligence, institutional support, and ecosystem partnerships.
Red.es is the public corporate entity attached to the Ministry of Digital Transformation and The Civil Service. It develops programs that boost the digital economy, innovation, and entrepreneurship, while training professionals and supporting SMEs and startups through the adoption of advanced digital technologies.
Silicon Foundry, a Kearney company, is an innovation advisory firm that catalyzes opportunities and accelerates change to push the frontier of what’s possible. We help our Members navigate new technologies and market shifts, discover and engage with key emerging leaders, and unlock high-impact customer, partnership, strategic investment, co-creation, and acquisition opportunities. Our Members represent a diverse set of the world’s leading multinationals in industries spanning from automotive to agriculture, media to retail, telecommunications to transportation, energy to industrials, financial services and beyond.