Web Summit side events

Building the Future of Venture Capital Communities

Wednesday 12 November 2025

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Started 17:30 PM

Finished 21:30 PM


Organized by Nina Simone


Venue: Fintech House Lisboa

Address: 12 Avenida Duque de Loulé
1050-093 Lisboa

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About this event

Venture Capital is evolving, and so are the communities shaping it. This side event brings together Baby VC participants, alumni, investors, and ecosystem partners for an evening of learning, exchange, and connection.

Our mission:

Strengthen ties between the next generation of investors and today’s leaders.

Provide an informal platform for investor relations and talent sourcing.

Bring together our Baby VC as a global, collaborative community.

Showcase the work of our leading event partners alongside other key ecosystem players.

📌 The Agenda

17:30 – 17:45 | Welcome & Check-in

Arrival, registration, and informal networking.

17:45 – 17:55 | Opening Remarks

Kick-off by Nina Simone (Baby VC Fellow & Community Lead) & Leone (Start Ventures).

17:55 – 18:15 | Panel / Fireside Chat

“Breaking into VC: Lessons from Investors & Operators”, moderated by Nina Simone.

Our Speakers:

Leone Capri from Start Ventures

Pedro Brito André from Blue Crow Capital

Manuel Saraiva Lobo Investment Analyst at Nauta

TBA

18:15 – 18:35 | Community Showcase with Baby VC & START Lisbon “Alumni success cases”, moderated by Kristin Reiß.

We share with you successful journeys from Academia, entrepreneurship, to the investment world.

Our Speakers:

Oleksandr (Sasha) Komarevych — Portfolio Manager at B4i Bocconi

Leon Gruchmann — Entrepreneur, Analyst@VC and ex-Product Owner@HelloFresh

18:35 – 20:00 | Rooftop Networking & Drinks

Casual mingling with music, light snacks, and a panoramic Lisbon view.

Open Bar available 🍹

✨ Why you should join?

This event is a unique opportunity for VCs, founders, operators, and alumni to connect, share experiences, and co-create the future of venture capital communities.


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