The Real Truth About... Venture Capital

​A small group of successful entrepreneurs and investors are gathering for an off-the-record evening to examine the continued evolution of venture activity shaping Europe’s innovation economy; and what it really means for founders and capital providers alike.

​Our expert panel will explore what’s driving Europe’s venture market today; from shifting investor appetite and deep-tech momentum to the rise of new funds, founders, and innovation hubs. We’ll look at how Europe is competing in a global context, where the data supports optimism, and where capital is actually being deployed.

​We’ll ask the central questions shaping this new chapter: Why Venture? Why Europe? Why now? What’s fuelling progress, what’s holding it back, and where are the most compelling opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike?

​Expect:

• ​No sales pitches. No unnecessary slide decks.

• ​​Lively discussion, introduced and moderated by Pete Benedetto, Head of EMEA, Endeavor Catalyst. 

• ​A room full of curious, successful peers.

​Expert Panel:

• ​An exited founder who built a European unicorn through venture backing; now investing in the next generation of founders.

• ​​A family office principal deploying private wealth into Europe’s growth and venture economy.

• ​A former Silicon Valley venture partner offering a global perspective on Europe’s evolving venture landscape.

• ​​An academic voice questioning whether Europe’s regulatory and structural environment can truly support venture-scale innovation.

​This event is by invitation only.