Meet the Investors: An Afternoon at the Estonian Embassy in Rome

Meet the Investors: An Afternoon at the Estonian Embassy in Rome

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 startupPresent your business directly to investors in focused, one-to-one conversations.

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

🤝 Build connectionsMeet founders and investors with an interest in international opportunities.

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

Event details

Location: Estonian Embassy in RomeAddress: Via Clitunno 34–36, 00198 Rome, ItalyDate: 9 December 2026Time: 15:00–19:00, Rome local timeEvent 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.Hosted by the Estonian Embassy in Rome

Organised by the Estonian e-Residency programme