Investors Summit Bilbao 2025

Join an invitation-only event where top VCs, LPs, investors, and industry leaders join for premier networking and insightful discussions.

Feb 11 - 12, Bilbao

+100

Investors

+300

Top Startups

+30

Industry Experts

Set in Bilbao, the Startup Wise Guys Investor Summit is the place where thought leaders gather and dive into the newest insights, latest industry trends, and foster meaningful discussions on the future of investing, digital transformation, sustainable investing, and more. This is the prime venue to stay ahead of industry developments, network with like-minded professionals, and create connections that can drive your business forward.

The Startup Wise Guys Summit is designed for:

  • Venture Capitals searching for the next unicorn to invest in as well as fundraising insights.
  • Private equity community, including limited partners (LPs), general partners (GPs), and service providers in the startup ecosystem.
  • Startups looking to raise the next round.

In partnership with:

What you can expect

Investor Exclusive Networking Activities

Investors will enjoy an exclusive first-day experience in a unique investor-focused setting, where they can freely discuss all things related to investments and emerging trends. This dedicated space will open dialogue, networking, and the exchange of insights on the latest market developments.

Deep Dives into Investment Strategies

Gain data-backed insights and hear from industry leaders on navigating current and future challenges. Expert-led panels and discussions will provide strategies to stay ahead of emerging trends and market shifts.

A Startup Festival à la Wise Guys

Designing you a bold, crazy, and fun experience around the most fantastic venues, delicious dishes and mouth-watering drinks Bilbao has to offer

Vertical Specific Activities

Engaging the international ecosystem of investors to provide insights into the latest industry trends and foster meaningful discussions on the future of investing, digital transformation, sustainable investing, and more.

Where will it be happening? 

At the legendary San Mamés stadium!
Plus, we’ll be at the Bilbao Acceleration Tower, the epicenter of Bilbao’s buzzing startup scene.

Get the best out of the program schedule

Feb 11 (Tuesday) - Founders Getaway + Investors Summit

Venue: San Mamés

Get ready for the ultimate day of networking! You’ll not only be connecting with fellow founders from across SWG batches, but also pitching to investors and partnering with key companies. It’s the perfect blend of opportunity and exposure to take your startup to the next level.

9:00

 Registration and Networking Coffee

10:00

 Welcome Welcome à la Startup Wise Guys

10:30

 Talks, Panels & Activities

13:30

 Networking Lunch

15:00

 Verticalised Activities & Discussions

18:00

 Re-energise

20:00

 Investor Dinner

Feb 12 (Wednesday) - Investors Summit

Venue: Bilbao Acceleration Tower

A day dedicated exclusively to Startup Wise Guys Investors. It's your chance to meet Europes most active VCs, forge new relationships, and dive deeper into the SWG community. Get ready for meaningful conversations, collaboration, and a whole lot of learning:

8:00

 Morning Activation (optional)

9:00

 Networking Coffee

10:00

 Keynotes, Panels Investors

13:30

 Networking Lunch

15:00

 Investor Networking Activity

16:00

 Keynotes, Panels Investors

18:30

 Re-energise

20:30

 Dinner & Dance à la Startup Wise Guys (Summit + Getaway) 

 

 

What verticals discussions can you expect?

SaaS

Sustainability

Web3

Fintech

Cyber

Extended Reality

Proptech

Day#1
June 3 (Monday)

Stage

Private area

09:30 - 10:30

Welcome Reception and Networking

09:30 - 10:30

Welcome Reception and Networking

10:30 - 10:45

Intro

10:30 - 10:45

Opening and Welcome Note

09:30 - 10:30

Working + Networking time - 1:1 meetings

10:45 - 11:30

Panel

10:45 - 11:30

Panel

12:00 - 12:40

Keynote/panel from an investor's side

13:30 - 14:30

Lunch Time - Networking

16:00 - 18:30

Round tables and conversations

14:30 - 16:30

TBD

19:30 - 22:00

Exclusive networking Dinner for investors in a unique location

16:30 - 17:30

TBD

16:30 - 17:30

Unicorns on the making talks and panels


17:30 - 18:15

Panel

16:30 - 17:30

TBD


19:30 - 23:00

Sponsored side events


Day#2
June 4 (Tuesday)

Stage

Private area

09:30 - 10:30

Welcome Reception and Networking

09:30 - 10:30

Welcome Reception and Networking

11:30 - 12:00

Panels, Pitches and talks

10:45 - 13:30

Working + Networking time - 1:1 meetings

13:30 - 14:30

Lunch Time - Networking

16:00 - 18:30

Round tables and conversations

14:30 - 16:30

TBD

19:30 - 22:00

16:30 - 17:30

TBD

16:30 - 17:30

Unicorns on the making talks and panels

17:30 - 18:15

Panel

16:30 - 17:30

TBD


19:30 - 23:00

Sponsored side events


First Confirmed Speakers

Take a look at our (announced) main speakers for the Summit! More to come...

Cristobal Alonso

Serial entrepreneur, early-stage serial investor & accelerator, corporate innovation and basketball player.

Startup Wise Guys

Haver Jarveoj

COO, Co-founder, Ready Player Me, Series B Startup

Juanjo Mostazo

Angel Investor, Venture Partner K-Fund Co-founder and Former CTO, Homa, Series B Startup

Oliver Holle

Co-Founder, CEO & Managing Partner of Speedinvest

SpeedInvest

Sergei Anikin

CEO, Tuum Former CTO and interim CEO, Pipedrive, Estonian Unicorn

Stoyan Yankov

Entrepreneur, productivity & performance coach, a global keynote speaker, and an author.

PERFORM

Book your stay in our selected locations

Hesperia Bilbao:

Use the code SWGHOTEL for a 20% discount.

 

Book Stay

Hotel Mercure:

Please use the following email and reference when making your reservation:
Reference: Summit & Getaway 2025
Email: ha057-re@accor.com

Book Stay

TAYKO Hotel:

Use the code SWGHOTEL for a 5% discount.

Book Stay

 

Want to attend the Investors Summit 2025?

Please follow the link below to request for an invite. Our team will review and get back at the earliest.

 

Register now and save your seat at the lowest rate! The number of tickets is limited

The Startup Wise Guys Summit is an invite-only event with 3 types of tickets to offer.
You can only access these payment pages if you have the invite, please use the section below to request for information. 

VC Ticket : Early Bird €360 (60% OFF)

Early Bird discount is valid till 26th April 2024. Full Price of the Ticket €900      
The Venture Capitalists tickets gives you access to all partnered side-events (registration may be required), and the VIP area on both days. 

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LP Ticket: Early Bird Price €320 (60% OFF)

Early Bird discount is valid till 26th April 2024. Full Price of the Ticket €800
Limited Partners Ticket gives you access to all partnered side-events (registration may be required), and the VIP area on both the days. 

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Startup Ticket: Early Bird Price €180 (60% OFF)

Early Bird discount is valid till 26th April 2024. Full Price of the Ticket €450
Startup Ticket gives you access to all public events on the main stage and the networking party. Some side events will be accessible upon registrations.

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Selected investors

Meet the partners that make the magic happen:

Want to be a partner for the event?

Write to us at events@startupwiseguys.com

FAQ

Thank you for everything that you all are doing. It's truly exceptional.
This is going to become a European startup investor conference that everyone wants to attend.

2023 Getaway attendee.

 

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