🚀 AI Funding Unlocked: Exclusive Roundtable of Leading Investors
Securing funding as an AI startup founder can feel like navigating a maze, especially in a landscape that evolves by the month. So, what are investors really looking for in early-stage AI companies today?
AI2Elevate is hosting an exclusive panel discussion designed to decode the fundraising process. Moderated by Dr. Pourya Darnihamedani and Misagh Akhondzad, this session brings together some of the Netherlands’ most experienced investors and ecosystem builders. Learn how to make your startup stand out, what funding paths to pursue, and how to avoid common mistakes when seeking capital.
Meet the Panelists:
🎙️ Irene Verheijen – Founding Partner, Flying Turtle Ventures & Investor Committee Member, Angel School
A leader in early-stage healthcare and life sciences investment, Irene is also the founder of Business Angels in Health Europe. She offers a unique lens on how angel investors assess AI-driven innovation and what high-impact sectors are ripe for disruption.
🎙️ Jolenthe Janssen – Manager Fintech Venturing, ABN AMRO Bank N.V
Responsible for the ABN AMRO x Techstars partnership, Jolenthe co-leads the Future of Finance Accelerator. She’ll share how fintech and AI startups can thrive in corporate/startup collaborations—and how to leverage accelerators for long-term success.
🎙️ Anthony Viellevoije – Partner & VC Team Lead, StartGreen Capital
Anthony leads PDENH, an €85M impact fund focused on the energy transition and sustainable innovation. Having backed scaleups like Sympower, Dexter Energy, and Fairphone, he’ll unpack what it takes to attract VC funding while scaling sustainably.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ The Investor Mindset – What investors really look for in early-stage AI startups: team, traction, tech, and scalability.
✅ Pitch Perfection – How to create compelling, investor-ready pitches that cut through the noise.
✅ AI Investment Trends – Where the money is going in 2025 and what pitfalls to avoid.
✅ Accelerator & Angel Insights – How to leverage structured programs and investor networks to fast-track your funding journey.
Who Should Attend?
🎯 Founders seeking Seed or Series A funding
🎯 Entrepreneurs preparing for accelerators or pitching to investors
🎯 Investors curious about the next wave of AI opportunities
🎟️ Reserve Your Spot Now!
Connect with top investors, gain exclusive insights, and build the relationships that can unlock your startup’s next chapter. Seats are limited—register today!
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