Hosted by the Estonian Embassy in Rome, this event brings together founders based in Italy and Estonian and international early stage investors for an afternoon of pitching, feedback and networking.

​Are you an early-stage founder based in Italy? Join us on 9 December 2026, from 15:00 to 19:00, at the Estonian Embassy in Rome, Via Clitunno 34–36, for an afternoon of one-to-one investor meetings and networking.

​Meet angel investors and venture capital investors, introduce your business and explore connections that could support your next stage of growth.

​How it works

​Founders and investors meet in a structured speed-meeting format, with individual schedules shared ahead of the event.

​Each eight-minute meeting includes:

• ​3 minutes: pitch your startup.

• ​5 minutes: questions, discussion and feedback.

​Afterwards, move to your next meeting or take a scheduled break.

​It’s an opportunity to sharpen your pitch, understand what investors are looking for and potentially start a longer investment conversation.

​Who can attend?

​The event is designed for early-stage startup founders seeking investment and international growth opportunities.

​Participation is subject to approval. To apply, register your interest and submit your startup profile through the application link.

​The organisers and participating investors will review applications and select the startups invited to the speed meetings. Submitting an application does not guarantee a place at the event or in the investor meetings.

​Agenda

​15:00 | Doors open and welcome

​Registration and arrival.

​15:15 | Opening remarks and short talks

• ​Welcome from the Estonian Embassy in Rome.

• ​Building internationally with e-Residency and Estonia’s startup ecosystem.

• ​What early-stage investors look for in a startup.

​15:45–19:00 | Investor speed meetings and networking

​One-to-one meetings, with a short break and time to connect with fellow founders and investors.

​19:00 | Event closes

​Speakers and participating investors will be announced ahead of the event.

​What to expect

​🎤 Pitch your startup
Present your business directly to investors in focused, one-to-one conversations.

​💬 Get useful feedback
Hear an investor’s perspective on your business, pitch and growth plans.

​🤝 Build connections
Meet founders and investors with an interest in international opportunities.

​🇪🇪 Discover Estonia
Learn about e-Residency and Estonia’s startup ecosystem, and explore how they could support your company’s development.

​Event details

​Location: Estonian Embassy in Rome
Address: Via Clitunno 34–36, 00198 Rome, Italy
Date: 9 December 2026
Time: 15:00–19:00, Rome local time
Event language: English

​Drinks and light refreshments will be provided.

​Bring your pitch, your questions and your curiosity. An eight-minute conversation could be the beginning of something bigger.