We’re heading to Antwerp for SuperNova Festival on 25-26 March, to bring our perspective on impact investing for tech startups.
Belgium’s largest tech and innovation festival is the perfect stage to share how we think about building impactful, scalable companies – and to connect with founders, investors, and ecosystem players shaping the future of European tech.
Impact Investing: Constraint or Competitive Advantage?
Wednesday 25 March | 12:30 – 13:00 | Breakout #4 powered by Dell Technologies
Our Partners Jamy Goewie and Dave Dirks will lead a sofa session tackling a question we hear constantly: is impact investing a limitation for tech startups – or a source of long-term advantage?
They’ll cut through the buzzwords and explore three central questions:
- Does impact truly influence what investors back, or is it sometimes more of a narrative layer on top of traditional VC logic?
- When can impact become a genuine competitive edge – and when does it introduce real friction on the road to scale?
- Looking ahead, what will distinguish the tech startups that succeed in attracting long-term, patient capital over the next 5-10 years?
Expect an honest, practical conversation with clear takeaways for anyone navigating the future of impact-driven tech.
More information on the session
Reverse Pitching: Investors Pitching to Founders
Wednesday 25 March | 13:15 – 13:50 | The Big Score Europe Stage
The tables have turned. Ali Dreidi will take the stage alongside five other ecosystem leaders – but they won’t be judging founders. They’ll be pitching to them.
Each investor has 5 minutes to prove why their organization is the best partner for a founder’s journey. No slides, no safety nets – just the value they bring to the table.
It’s a fast-track opportunity for founders to compare six different investment philosophies in under an hour. Today, the founders are the jury.
More information on the pitching session
Showcasing Europe: Ecosystems, Investors & Scale-ups
Thursday 26 March | 14:00 – 16:00 | Breakout #4 powered by Dell Technologies
Lisa Brouwer, Principal at Shaping Impact, will contribute to this comprehensive session exploring the investment landscape across Western Europe.
Led by Private Capital Belgium, Techleap, Startup Luxembourg, and France Digitale, the session brings together industry leaders to unveil the distinct strengths, innovation trends, and market opportunities within four major European ecosystems. The stage will then open for direct pitches from venture capital firms, investment funds, and high-growth scale-ups.
If you’re looking to scale to new markets in Europe, this session offers a unified view of the opportunities and players shaping the continent’s tech ecosystem.
