Business Angels Europe is proud to announce the six nominees for the Golden Aurora Award 2026, recognising Europe’s most impactful female business angels who are driving innovation, backing bold founders, and strengthening the continent’s startup ecosystem. This year’s nominees represent a diverse and influential group of investors who are actively shaping the future of entrepreneurship across Europe. Through their investments, mentorship, and advocacy, they play a key role i

The European early-stage investment ecosystem continues to gain momentum, and the coming months promise a dynamic series of ESIL (Early Stage Investing Launchpad) events across Europe. These events are designed to strengthen cross-border collaboration, connect investors with high-potential startups, and accelerate the journey from research to market. Several key ESIL events will be taking place in the coming weeks and months, continuing to build bridges between academia, inno

STEP is an EU initiative launched in March 2024 to boost Europe's competitiveness and ultimately its sovereignty by supporting the development and manufacturing of critical technologies in the EU. It is not a standalone fund but rather a platform that coordinates and steers resources from 11 existing EU programmes to aim reducing strategic dependencies and strengthen value chains in key technology sectors. STEP finances strategic projects in four sectors: digital and deep t

Business Angels Europe is pleased to share the publication of the new WomenINvestEU report, “Taking Action on Gender-Conscious Investment in Europe: Case Studies of Good Practice from Angels, VCs and Banking Organisations,” now officially released as a European Union publication. This important milestone marks a significant step forward in advancing gender-conscious investment practices across Europe, providing practical insights and real-world examples from across the inves