Event Agenda
Day
1 :
10/16/202409:00
09:00
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Digital session 1
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
SvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
09:00
Fit4Start pitches
10:30
10:30
Masterclass | Silicon valley insight
Investors in the EU and the U.S. possess some fundamentally different approaches to investing. One is not better than the other, however there is always room for expansive thinking in investing. As U.S Venture Advisor to the EIC, Jillian has learned a lot from EU investors and now wants to share some of her own. As Managing Partner of a Silicon Valley Venture fund, Jillian will provide valuable insight to serve the entire start-up ecosystem more effectively and increase our ROIs across the board.
JillianManus (Structure Capital)
11:00
11:00
Masterclass | « How US VC assess their investments »
11:30
Panel | Navigating term sheet negotiations with investors
How does term sheet negotiation with an investor unfold during a fundraising round?
This session offers a unique opportunity to witness the dynamics of term sheet negotiation. An entrepreneur will take the stage to discuss with a business angel and a venture capitalist. This interactive session will provide insights into the strategies, challenges, and nuances involved in negotiating term sheets. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives from both sides of the table, featuring an honest and transparent discussion.
12:30
12:30
Lunch
13:30
13:30
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Digital session 2
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
SvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
13:30
Term sheet battle
14:00
14:00
Masterclass | The perfect pitch
“If you can’t say it, you can’t sell it. If you can’t convey why your company needs to exist, what is the big problem is that you are solving and why you are uniquely qualified to win... then investor’s doors will remain closed.” This is what Jillian Manus explains to founders daily. Investors require a compelling Pitch Deck and an equally powerful in person pitch. Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist, Jillian Manus has been teaching the unique formula of The Perfect Pitch to founders globally for decades in classrooms, conference rooms, on her podcast. Now she will be teaching it at the Luxembourg Venture Days.
Open to all
JillianManus (Structure Capital)
14:00
Masterclass | « The perfect pitch »
14:00
Mobility/logistics pitching event
14:00
Pitches & matchmaking | The future of autonomous driving & supply chains [By invitation only]
Six European startups, at the forefront of innovation in Autonomous Driving and Supply Chain Management, will pitch their solutions to leading Luxembourg companies and investors in these sectors. The pitching event will be followed by a networking session. This event is organised by the Cluster for Logistics, CorpPearls and EY Luxembourg, in partnership with the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.
17:00
17:00
Reverse Pitches | Corporate challenges, startup solutions [By invitation only]
Eight of Luxembourg’s leading innovative companies will present their unique challenges to startups through concise 5-minute pitches. Each company will outline specific problems they are facing related to customer journeys or operational efficiency, seeking fresh and creative solutions from the startup community.
Following these pitches, there will be a dedicated networking session where startups can engage directly with the presenting companies. This provides a valuable opportunity for startups to identify potential collaboration partners, discuss their ideas in more detail, and explore avenues for partnership and innovation.
17:00
Reverse pitches
Day
2 :
10/17/202409:00
09:00
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Healthtech
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
SvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
09:00
Fit4Start pitches
09:00
Matchmaking | Tomorrow Street breakfast [By invitation only]
Tomorrow Street is an innovation centre that accelerates cutting-edge technology by scaling late-stage startups. It is a joint venture between Vodafone and Technoport.
The Scaleup X programme, run by Tomorrow Street, firstly connects innovative tech scaleups with decision-makers from Vodafone to foster collaboration and create new business opportunities. The programme also introduces scaleups to Luxembourg to digitally transform the local ecosystem and access the wider European market.
Companies from the Scaleup X programme and members of Tomorrow Street innovation centre are hosting a networking breakfast with investors and corporate leaders, to introduce the companies to influencers in Luxembourg technology ecosystem.
09:00
Tomorrow Street matchmaking breakfast
09:30
LPEA Insights | Main Stage
MORNING SESSIONS
9:30 AM - Welcome
9:45 AM - Operational Excellence in Fund Management
10:20 AM - Operational Excellence in Portfolio Management
11:00 AM - Break
11:20 AM - GP Consolidation: The race for scale
11:50 AM - How to build and nurture investor confidence
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:30 PM - Is the secondaries market going to fade away?
2:00 PM - ESG: From regulation to value creation
2:30 PM - Break
2:45 PM - Operational challenges of ELTIF
3:00 PM - Perpetual Funds: the next frontier?
3:30 PM - How is PE addressing the needs of FOs and HNWIs?
10:20
10:20
LPEA Insights | Toolbox Stage
MORNING SESSIONS
10:20 AM - M&A Transactions
11:00 AM - Break
11:20 AM - Delegation oversight on Asset AML
12:00 PM - Empowering Growth: Private Equity Fund Financing Solutions
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:30 PM - Fundraisers & Feeder Funds
2:00 PM - Short case studies from the board room – good governance in action
2:30 PM - Break
2:45 PM - VC How to set up your VC fund in Luxembourg
3:10 PM - VC Fundraising Strategies
3:35 PM - VC & Business Angels: Due Diligence KPIs
4:00 PM - Break
4:30 PM - The value of decarbonation
5:10 PM - Private Equity for Women (PE4W)
11:20
11:20
LPEA Insights | PE Tech Stage
MORNING SESSIONS
11:20 AM - How to embrace technology?
11:40 AM - Survey on PE Technology on reducing costs and increasing efficiency
12:00 PM - PE Tech Due Diligence
AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:30 PM - Cybersecurity, how to secure your PE operations
1:50 AM - DORA
2:10 PM - Ecosystem integrations
2:30 PM - Break
2:45 PM - Distribution & marketing Tokenisation?
3:10 PM - ELTIF 2.0/ Retailisation
3:35 PM - AML & KYC for better Investor onboarding
3:50 PM - Break
4:30 PM - DATA & AI look alike but differ
4:50 PM - Tech in HR
5:10 PM - Optimising the relationship with your Depositary partner
5:30 PM - Insourcing based on technology
11:30
Networking | European business angel get together [Business Angel only]
The Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) is set to host an exclusive gathering of business angels from across Europe inviting business angels from various European business angel groups and EBAN.
This get together at LBAN Coffee Booth, located at LPEA Insights area, will provide a unique platform for business angels to network, share insights, and explore potential investment opportunities within a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
11:45
Panel | The value and benefits of investing in women-led startups
Join a discussion with representatives of five venture capital firms who explain why they choose to invest in startups led by women. Look at real-world examples, learn about the importance of diversity in founding teams, gain insights into how to adapt different and new criteria in the fundraising and implementation process and how to share a vision that generates value and drives growth.
11:45
Women & Tech
12:00
12:00
Lunch
12:30
EU Business Angels get together (LBAN)
12:30
Pitches | 8 pioneering startups to discover [Investors only]
Enjoy an informal lunch with eight promising startups and scaleups in Luxembourg. During this session, you will listen to eight pitches by these innovative companies. This is an ideal opportunity to discover these gems early who are shaping the future of our ecosystem with innovative approaches and solutions in their respective fields.
13:30
13:30
Fit 4 Start selection pitches | Space
Pre-selected startups will present their projects on stage.
Information about the pitching startups and the order of their presentations will be provided soon.
SvenBaltes (Luxinnovation)MickaelBorger (Luxinnovation)MartinGuerin (Luxinnovation)
13:30
Fit4Start Pitches
13:30
LBAN pitching
13:30
Reverse pitches | How business angels add value to founders
Registration required.
A distinguished member of the Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) will explain what its members look for when investing in promising start-ups and their investment strategies.
This session will provide valuable insights into the added value and impact of business angels for founders. It will be followed by pitches from five Luxembourg start-ups.
14:00
14:00
Gener8tor Demo Day
14:00
Showcase | gener8tor Luxembourg startup showcase [By invitation only]
The gener8tor Luxembourg Startup Showcase will feature four innovative European startups from the second cohort of gener8tor Luxembourg’s accelerator program. These startups, selected for their potential to drive systemic change and embrace sustainability, will present their cutting-edge solutions to an audience of investors from the US and Europe, along with key figures from Luxembourg's dynamic startup ecosystem.
The event highlights the culmination of the 12-week gener8tor Luxembourg accelerator, designed to provide startups with seed capital, mentorship, and the resources needed to scale. With a combination of in-person and virtual programming, the accelerator supports founders focused on transforming industries at the corporate, government, and community levels.
16:30
16:30
Closing Ceremony
16h30-16h40 : Introduction words - Stéphane Pesch (LPEA) and Michel Rzonzef (LBAN)
16h40-16h50: Lex Delles, Minister of the Economy
16h50-17h20: Where to invest next - round table moderated by Yannick Oswal (Mangrove Capital)
17h20-17h30: Marjut Falkstedt, CEO of EIF
17h30-17h55: "Investing in Values Not just Valuations", keynote by Jillian Manus (Structure Capital)
17h55-18h05: Announcement of start-ups selected for Fit 4 Start #15
18h05-18h15: Closing words by Sasha Baillie (Luxinnovation)
SashaBaillie (Luxinnovation)LexDelles (Ministry of the Economy)MarjutFalkstedt (EIF)JillianManus (Structure Capital)YannickOswal (Mangrove Capital)StéphanePesch (LPEA)MichelRzonzef (LBAN)
16:30
Closing ceremony