The consortium of partners of the EU project SPECTRA is inviting startup companies in the audio-visual, music, gaming, animation, immersive technologies, performing arts, and new media sectors based in Ireland, Denmark, Germany, or Bulgaria to take part in investor events.
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WHY JOIN?

If you're relatively new to investor engagement, we invite you to learn from real investors about investing in creative sectors and to receive valuable feedback on your pitch. By participating, you will:

• Improve your pitching skills
• Make new connections
• Accelerate your fundraising journey
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HOW TO PARTICIPATE?

Submit your application before March 15, 2024. The applicants should be at the pre-seed or seed stage and look to raise €250,000-750,000 in the next round.
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WHAT'S NEXT?

12 selected creative startups will be invited to:

• A Sprint workshop with SPECTRA investment experts on March 27, 14:00 – 16:00 CET. During the online workshop, you will receive practical tips and recommendations on what to improve, change, and consider in your pitch decks. Get to know investor mindset: what are they looking for, what success looks like on both sides, long-term thinking on fundraising.
• A Pitch in front of the SPECTRA investor panel on April 23, 14:00 – 16:00 CET. This pitching event will provide an opportunity to present your business, be challenged by investors, and make new connections.

All events will take place online.

Key Dates

Opening of Call: 20/02/2024

Closing of Call: 15/03/2024

Evaluation/Notification by 21/03/2024

Sprint workshop with SPECTRA investment experts 27/03/2024 2-4pmCEST

Preparation of pitch decks by participants

Pitches in front of SPECTRA investor panel & feedback 23/04 2-4pm CEST

Check the details and apply