Startup Wise Guys Summit

Uniting investors, startups and industry leaders for networking and discussions on the future of investing.

Spring 2025

Bilbao, Spain

+100

Investors

+100

Top Startups

+30

Industry Experts

What is the Summit?

Set in Bilbao, the Startup Wise Guys Summit aims to provide insights into the latest industry trends, and foster meaningful discussions on the future of investing, digital transformation, sustainable investing, and more. The event will host some of the key players of the startup ecosystem and facilitate unparalleled networking opportunities.

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

Why You Should Attend

For Investors & Industry representatives

  • Vertical specific roundtable discussions
  • Investor podcast interviews
  • Investors 1:1 meetings
  • Verticalized showcase
  • Space for informal networking
  • Exclusive VIP dinner

For Startup Founders

  • Vertical-specific roundtable discussions
  • Investor podcast interviews
  • Pitch your startup
  • Informal networking 

What you can expect

Deep Dives into Investment Strategies

Data backed insights and access to visions from industry leaders on navigating current and future challenges.

Exclusive Networking Events

Time out for networking amongst peers and complimentary players of the startup ecosystem.

Startup Showcase

Exclusive showcase of vertical-specific startups demonstrating cutting-edge innovations.

Vertical Specific Roundtables

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

 

 

What verticals can you expect?

SaaS

Sustainability

Web3

Fintech

Cyber

Extended Reality

Proptech

Get the best out of the program schedule

Main Stage

13:00 - 15:00  Welcome Reception and Networking

15:00 - 15:15  Opening and Welcome note

15:15 - 16:15  Fireside chats

16:30 - 16:55 Keynote

16:55 - 17:10 Coffee break

17:10 - 18:10 Fireside chats

18:10 - 20:00  Break 

20:00 - 23:00  Side Event & Investor Dinner

VIP Area for Investors & Industry Leaders

Private space for networking.

Main Stage

8:30 - 9:30 Morning Side events

10:00 - 10:30 Breakfast

10:30 - 14:00 Trends Discussions by verticals

14:00 - 15:00 Lunch

15:00 - 16:00 Speed Networking

16:00 - 17:00  Startup Showcase

17:00 - 19:30  Break 

19:30 - 00:00  Networking Party

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

Lorenzo Francesco Rea

Managing Director Sustainability

Startup Wise Guys

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

 

Want to attend the Startup Wise Guys Summit?

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

 

 

Get your ticket

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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Partnerships

 

Want to be a partner for the event?

Write to us at summit@startupwiseguys.com

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