Where early-stage founders meet future investors—and curious minds meet bold ideas.
On July 10th at 17h, Porto Business School, through the Entrepreneurship Center of the Innovation X Hub, hosts Business Angels Connect—an open event for anyone eager to explore the world of startups, early-stage investment, and entrepreneurial innovation.
This event is designed to bring together early-stage founders, aspiring and experienced business angels, and the broader innovation community for an evening of insight, opportunity, and connection.
What to expect:
Keynote Roundtable: “Angel Investing Demystified”
• A live conversation between investors and founders on how angel investing works, what to expect, and what investors look for in a founding team.
• Rodrigo de Alvarenga – Diretor do Entrepreneurship Center
• Alden Zecha – Board Member, Angel Capital Association
• André Flórido – VC, Antler Portugal
• Rita Vilas-Boas – Angel Investor
• Lurdes Gramaxo – President of Investors Portugal, Partner & Executive Director, Bynd Venture Capital
Live Startup Pitches
• Founders with MVPs take the stage to share their vision and progress.
Speed Connecting Sessions
• Fast-paced 1:1 conversations between founders and business angels.
Sunset Networking Cocktail
• Open to all—connect with PBS’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem over drinks and new ideas.
Who should attend?
• Startups: With 2+ founders, a prototype or MVP, and in the early phase of market validation—ready to pitch and grow.
• Aspiring & experienced business angels: Interested in discovering promising projects, sharing insights, and building new connections.
• Innovation enthusiasts & the curious: Join to learn more about the startup and angel investing world and connect with the PBS entrepreneurial community.
Register now as a startup, business angel, or general attendee: landing.pbs.up.pt/ixh-business-angels-day
In-person event, conducted in english.