Let’s get back to Startup Moldova Summit
2024
This year we are aiming for
Tech Startups from Moldova Present
250
500+
B2B Meetings Between Founders and Investors
Offline Participants
800
30
Countries Representatives Present
Venture Capital Funds and Investors
50
15
Side Events
Let’s Connect and Build the Future Together
Whether you’re a startup looking for guidance, an investor seeking new opportunities, or a partner eager to collaborate, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Share your details, and let’s create something amazing together!
Founder`s Form
Hello! Let’s connect and begin a lasting, collaborative partnership. We'd love to get to know you better.
*This special offer is exclusively for Moldovan startups and/or moldovan founders.
*This special offer is exclusively for Moldovan startups and/or moldovan founders.
Meet the
Speakers
Maia Sandu
President of the Republic of Moldova 🇲🇩
Managing Partner at Catalyst Romania, Board Director at SeedBlink, ex-Jury at Arena Leilor 🇷🇴
Advisor at Eyeson, ex-Regional VP of AI Sales Strategy at Eigen Technologies, ex-Regional Director at ByteDance 🇪🇸🇲🇩
Startup ecosystem expert, ex-Senior Analitycal Consultant at Google, ex-Associate at Boston Consulting Group 🇲🇩
Principal Manager, Advice for Small Businesses SME Finance & Development Group, EBRD 🇲🇩
Co-Founder and CEO at Such Much AI, ex-Co-CEO at TripAdd, ex-Product Manager at InVision 🇱🇹
CEO and Co-founder at glotalco, ex-Director at Future Talent Summit, Co-founder at Sweden Talent Foundation 🇸🇪
Member Board of Directors at Federation of Cambodian Startups, Partner at Matter Product Studio 🇷🇸 🇺🇸 🇰🇭
Agenda
8:00 - 9:00
REGISTRATION
09:00 – 09:30
Opening Remarks
Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova
Doina Nistor, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization
Jānis Mažeiks, Ambassador of the European Union to Moldova
Katarina Fried, Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Moldova.
TBC, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Moldova
Doina Nistor, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization
Jānis Mažeiks, Ambassador of the European Union to Moldova
Katarina Fried, Ambassador of Sweden to the Republic of Moldova.
TBC, Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation in Moldova
09:30 – 09:40
Presentation: Startup Ecosystem in Moldova in Numbers.
Olga Melniciuc, CEO Startup Moldova
09:45 – 10:05
Fireside: Bridging the Gap: What Eastern European Startups Need to Reach Top-Tier Investors and Global Markets.
Sasha Vidiborskiy, Partner, Atomico
Vasile Tofan, Senior Partner, Horizon Capital
Vasile Tofan, Senior Partner, Horizon Capital
10:10 - 10:50
Panel: European Opportunities for the startup ecosystem in Moldova.
Milda Krauzlis, Regional Portfolio Manager at EIT Food
Member of the European Parliament, tbd
Julien Schmitt, Project Director, EU4Innovation East
Maria Terentiev, Principal Manager, EBRD
Moderator: Thibault Charlet, Programme Manager, Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood
Member of the European Parliament, tbd
Julien Schmitt, Project Director, EU4Innovation East
Maria Terentiev, Principal Manager, EBRD
Moderator: Thibault Charlet, Programme Manager, Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood
10:55 - 11:05
BREAK
11:10 - 11:30
Panel: Is Moldova a Good Place to Move Your Startup?
Patrick Hamilton Walsh, CEO and Co-founder, Glotalco
Moderator: Marina Bzovii, Administrator MITP
Moderator: Marina Bzovii, Administrator MITP
11:30 - 11:40
Presentation
Marius Ghenea, Managing Partner, Catalyst Romania Fund, Serial Entrepreneur, Business-Angel, Investor from Lions' Arena TV Show
11:45 - 12:05
Fireside: What it takes to build a successful startup ecosystem - The Estonian Way.
Raido Pikkar, Co-founder of Waybiller, of Latitude59, and Startup Garage, Founder of Thorgate Group, Leader at Python Estonia, Angel investor & mentor.
Interviewer: Eugene Tsyrklevich, CEO and Founder, Parkopedia
Interviewer: Eugene Tsyrklevich, CEO and Founder, Parkopedia
12:05 - 12:40
Panel: Are accelerators worth the hype?
Mihai Stipanov, CEO Dreamups
Viorica Cerbusca, CEO YEP!Moldova
Vlad Gliga, CEO Rubik Hub
Borja Aznar Bonilla, Managing Director, Plug and Play Tech Center
Renata Ungureanu, CEO XY Partners
Moderator: Stella Jemna, Country Representative UMAEF
Viorica Cerbusca, CEO YEP!Moldova
Vlad Gliga, CEO Rubik Hub
Borja Aznar Bonilla, Managing Director, Plug and Play Tech Center
Renata Ungureanu, CEO XY Partners
Moderator: Stella Jemna, Country Representative UMAEF
12:45 - 13:05
Rapid-Fire Investor Pitching: Part 1
Catalyst Romania
0100 VC
VU Venture Partners
LunchHub Ventures
Early Game VC
Fortech Investments
Sunfish Partners
SmartGate VC
DSI Business Angels Network
Thorgate Ventures
Plug and Play Ventures Team
0100 VC
VU Venture Partners
LunchHub Ventures
Early Game VC
Fortech Investments
Sunfish Partners
SmartGate VC
DSI Business Angels Network
Thorgate Ventures
Plug and Play Ventures Team
13:05 - 14:00
LUNCH BREAK
14:10 - 14:20
Presentation. Dream Big, Exit Bigger: Lessons from a Moldovan Founder
Eugene Tsyrklevich, CEO and Founder, Parkopedia
14:25 - 15:00
Panel: Growing Pains & Global Gains: Stories from EaP Startups going global
Ana Robakidze, Founder and CEO at Theneo, Georgia
Kateryna Ryabiko, Co-founder at Hydratico, Ukraine
Tat Ajamyan, Founder of Wakie and Co-Founder at SleepDoctor, Armenia/France
Tatev Avagyan, Co-founder and CEO at nomiq, Armenia
Vladimir Readiboi, CEO at Gardy.me, Moldova
Moderator: Ionela Titirez, Country Lead, EU4Innovation East
Kateryna Ryabiko, Co-founder at Hydratico, Ukraine
Tat Ajamyan, Founder of Wakie and Co-Founder at SleepDoctor, Armenia/France
Tatev Avagyan, Co-founder and CEO at nomiq, Armenia
Vladimir Readiboi, CEO at Gardy.me, Moldova
Moderator: Ionela Titirez, Country Lead, EU4Innovation East
15:05 - 15:20
Presentation: Monetization Strategy - Lessons from Netflix on how user experience can shift company growth.
Fonz Morris, Design Lead, Global Conversion & Monetization at Netflix
15:25 - 15:55
Rapid-Fire Investor Pitching: Part 2
TechAngels
Nation1 VC
MITON VC
Purple Ventures
Longe VC
Angel Group AXEL
Smart Impact Capital
V7 Capital
Keiretsu Forum Southeast Europe
Mozaic
GapMinder VC
Nation1 VC
MITON VC
Purple Ventures
Longe VC
Angel Group AXEL
Smart Impact Capital
V7 Capital
Keiretsu Forum Southeast Europe
Mozaic
GapMinder VC
15:55 - 16:35
Panel: Trends Shaping Startup Investments in Eastern Europe
Florin Visa, Partner at Early Game VC
Michal Csonga, General Partner at 0100VC
Marcus Erken, Founding Partner at Sunfish Partners
Raya Yunakova, Principal at LAUNCHub Ventures
Moderator: Marius Istrate, Chairman of the Board at TechAngels Romania
Michal Csonga, General Partner at 0100VC
Marcus Erken, Founding Partner at Sunfish Partners
Raya Yunakova, Principal at LAUNCHub Ventures
Moderator: Marius Istrate, Chairman of the Board at TechAngels Romania
16:40 - 17:10
Startup World Cup Moldova Finals
Moderator: Alexandru Agatinei, CEO at How To Web, Executive Board Member at Launch Romania
17:15 - 17:25
Closing Remarks and Family Photo
Full access to all sessions and live Q&A;
GENERAL TICKET
1000 MDL
Meals and beverages throughout the event.
Access to Executive lounge;
Access to networking and matchmaking platform;
Access to the exclusive post-event networking party;
Access to all side events;
Full access to all sessions and live Q&A;
EXECUTIVE TICKET
2000 mdl
Meals and beverages throughout the event.
Access to Executive lounge;
Access to networking and matchmaking platform;
Access to the exclusive post-event networking party;
Access to all side events;
Tickets
T.A.N
Transylvania Angels Network
🚀 What Happens in Chisinau Doesn't Stay in Chisinau: The Startup Moldova Conference Recap! 🚀
Just 48 hours ago, Chisinau turned into the place to be in the startup universe with the Startup Moldova Conference — the kind of event where coffee runs through your veins and ideas fly faster than the WiFi connection...
Just 48 hours ago, Chisinau turned into the place to be in the startup universe with the Startup Moldova Conference — the kind of event where coffee runs through your veins and ideas fly faster than the WiFi connection...
Read more
Adrian Suteu
Board Member of Transylvania Angels Network
What happens in Moldova, has to be share outside of Moldova!
Last week I had the chance to attend Startup Moldova Summit 2024 in #amazing Chișinău, event organized by Startup Moldova
I honestly didn't have high expectations about the startup ecosystem in Moldova. Since it's a non-EU country, I had t...
Last week I had the chance to attend Startup Moldova Summit 2024 in #amazing Chișinău, event organized by Startup Moldova
I honestly didn't have high expectations about the startup ecosystem in Moldova. Since it's a non-EU country, I had t...
Read more
Mihaela Kawinska
Co-founder & COO at Bloomcoding
Was such a pleasure sharing the panel led by Dave Parker together with determined founders as Viorica Vanica and Nicolae Guzun!
We talked about our funders journey with all their highs and lows and hope more and more founders will appear in Moldova, determined to impact the world with their game ...
We talked about our funders journey with all their highs and lows and hope more and more founders will appear in Moldova, determined to impact the world with their game ...
Read more
Viorica Vanica
CEO & Co-founder at Selftalk
I was honored to be one of the startupers together with Tudor Darie to meet the president of Republic of Moldova, Maia Sandu at the Startup Moldova Summit. I really loved to see her support to entrepreneurship and startup initiatives in Moldova.
I gave her a book that I and Elena Oprea wrote - I hope she ...
I gave her a book that I and Elena Oprea wrote - I hope she ...
Read more
Razvan Suta
FinTech Program Managing Director at Startup Wise Guys
A week ago in Chisinau, 500+ people took to the venue to see what Moldova(s) tech startup scene has to offer 💪
Together with fellow #community #builders, #investors, #speakers and #founders we made sure that the event is buzzing with energy, curiosity and ...
Together with fellow #community #builders, #investors, #speakers and #founders we made sure that the event is buzzing with energy, curiosity and ...
Read more
Tal Catran
Startup & Accelerators Guru
🇲🇩 Startup Moldova Summit 2024 lived up to expectations and provided a wide diversity of opportunities to gain experience from local and international experts, to mingle with successful startupers, innovation leaders, VCs & investors as well as to showcase personal and technological values and resilience.
Personally, I enjoyed the opportunity to meetup...
Personally, I enjoyed the opportunity to meetup...
Read more
Olga Melniciuc
CEO at Startup Moldova
The year's most anticipated event for the startup community - Startup Moldova Summit 2024 - has concluded, leaving us with a treasure trove of unforgettable memories.
🙏 I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who played a role in supporting our journey: Our amazing speakers and moderators from Moldova, USA, Romania...
🙏 I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who played a role in supporting our journey: Our amazing speakers and moderators from Moldova, USA, Romania...
Read more
Sebastien Toupy
Community builder, storyteller & strategist
🚀 Reflecting on an incredible experience at the Startup Moldova summit last week! 🇲🇩
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Olga Melniciuc, Ilinca Crudu and Mircea-Florin Sandu for entrusting me with the role of host and ambassador of their flagship event. It was truly an honour to work with such wonderful people...
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Olga Melniciuc, Ilinca Crudu and Mircea-Florin Sandu for entrusting me with the role of host and ambassador of their flagship event. It was truly an honour to work with such wonderful people...
Read more
Adrian Gheorghe
Startup Enthusiast; Championing B2B Growth & Innovation in CEMA
🚀🌟 What an electrifying kickoff at the Startup Moldova Summit 2024! 🌟🚀
From jaw-dropping speakers to mind-blowing messages, this event shattered all expectations! Huge thanks to Olga and the incredible team at Startup Moldova for the invitation to Chisinau! 🙌...
From jaw-dropping speakers to mind-blowing messages, this event shattered all expectations! Huge thanks to Olga and the incredible team at Startup Moldova for the invitation to Chisinau! 🙌...
Read more
Alexandru Bogdan
Chief Executive Officer at ROCA X, Strategist, Investor, Growth Marketer
Great energy and enthusiasm over the last 2 days at Startup Moldova Summit in hashtag#chisinau. A lot of ROmanian CApital and attention from us at ROCA X , Marius Istrate - TechAngels Romania , Florin Visa Early Game Ventures , Robert Herscovici GapMinder VC, Growceanu with ✨ Andrei Cosmin Munteanu, Transylvania Angels Network (T.A.N.) with Mircea...
Read more
Mary Nemciuc
CEO and Founder TECHNOVATOR
Moldova's tech scene is blossoming!
This week's events showcased a vibrant ecosystem overflowing with innovation and fresh ideas, and these are top highlights:
The Startup Moldova Summit, which was held at BR Media Group, a new venue in town, buzzed with over 300 startup enthusiasts. Impressively, the average fundraising rate for startups rocketed to 2.2 phases within ....
This week's events showcased a vibrant ecosystem overflowing with innovation and fresh ideas, and these are top highlights:
The Startup Moldova Summit, which was held at BR Media Group, a new venue in town, buzzed with over 300 startup enthusiasts. Impressively, the average fundraising rate for startups rocketed to 2.2 phases within ....
Read more
Innovate Moldova
Communication platform of the Future Technologies Activity project in Moldova
🚀 The Startup Moldova Summit 2024, organized by the Startup Moldova Foundation, was a significant event that brought together over 400 participants this year! Alongside startups, media, and investors, President Maia Sandu and Ambassadors Kent D. Logsdon, Katarina Fried, and Fern Horine added to the event's prestige, encouraging the youth and ...
Read more
Sergiu Placinta
Director @Orange Systems
💡At Orange Systems, we're not just observers; we're dreamers, innovators and partners!
I was excited to be part of the Moldova's dynamic startup community at the hashtag#StartupMoldovaSummit 2024. The caliber of presentations and speakers has left me captivated. It's inspiring to witness the innovative ideas and groundbreaking ...
I was excited to be part of the Moldova's dynamic startup community at the hashtag#StartupMoldovaSummit 2024. The caliber of presentations and speakers has left me captivated. It's inspiring to witness the innovative ideas and groundbreaking ...
Read more
Mihai Coşleţ
Robolex founder
In the wake of an exhilarating experience at the Startup Moldova Summit 2024, my heart 💙 is brimming with gratitude and my mind with newfound knowledge.
Thank you to Dreamups 🚀 for giving me the opportunity to serve as their ambassador at the event. It was an honour to represent such an awesome organization...
Thank you to Dreamups 🚀 for giving me the opportunity to serve as their ambassador at the event. It was an honour to represent such an awesome organization...
Read more
Anton Waschuk
Director of Innovation, Education and Entrepreneurship at UMAEF
🚀 Last week, I had the chance to speak at Startup Moldova's Startup Moldova Summit, where I laid out our vision at Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund's VC Fund u.ventures. It was a straightforward talk about the tangible benefits we offer to startups and our role in enhancing Moldova’s tech scene.
With u.ventures, it’s about more than just the...
With u.ventures, it’s about more than just the...
Read more
Andreas Flodstrom
Founder of Beetroot
Intense week in Bulgaria and Moldova.
Caught up with some of our Beetroot and Beetroot Academy crews, upgrading our activities and plans for this spring further.
Thank you Startup Moldova for a great Summit yesterday and for the chance to share our experience in a Keynote! It's been over a decade since we started building ...
Caught up with some of our Beetroot and Beetroot Academy crews, upgrading our activities and plans for this spring further.
Thank you Startup Moldova for a great Summit yesterday and for the chance to share our experience in a Keynote! It's been over a decade since we started building ...
Read more
EU4Entrepreneurship
Youth4Entrepreneurship
Youth4Entrepreneurship Hub, along with beneficiaries, couldn't miss the Startup Moldova Summit 2024!
Here are some key takeaways to share:
🚀 Growth is in the air! With over 400 attendees including startups, support associations, and high-ranking officials, the popularity of the event was evident. It's estimated that Moldova has over 250 startups...
Here are some key takeaways to share:
🚀 Growth is in the air! With over 400 attendees including startups, support associations, and high-ranking officials, the popularity of the event was evident. It's estimated that Moldova has over 250 startups...
Read more
Andrei Cosmin Munteanu
Co-Founder & CEO at Cowork Timisoara
Last week we officially opened hashtag#travelseason2024
Startup Moldova Summit kicked off on Thursday. Amazing job Ilinca & team. It was a pleasure to reconnect with the ecosystem in MD, meet new people, stumble upon Techstars Startup Weekend founders & veterans, and meet friends....
Startup Moldova Summit kicked off on Thursday. Amazing job Ilinca & team. It was a pleasure to reconnect with the ecosystem in MD, meet new people, stumble upon Techstars Startup Weekend founders & veterans, and meet friends....
Read more
Aliona Rotaru
COO at gardy.me
Startup Moldova Summit first panel discussion with 3 local startups selftalk.space, Sumboard, Bloomcoding.
Very proud of Viorica Vanica, Nicolae Guzun and Mihaela Kawinska 🦄🦄🦄
Welcome to the Republic of Moldova Dave Parker 🙌
Great job Olga Melniciuc and team Startup Moldova ...
Very proud of Viorica Vanica, Nicolae Guzun and Mihaela Kawinska 🦄🦄🦄
Welcome to the Republic of Moldova Dave Parker 🙌
Great job Olga Melniciuc and team Startup Moldova ...
Read more
Robolex
robolex docs
🚀 This past week, robolex had the incredible opportunity to be part of a truly remarkable community event - Startup Moldova Summit 2024. It wasn't just an event; it was a convergence of brilliant minds, innovative technology, and visionary leaders from Moldova, Europe, and worldwide.
Our journey at Summit was nothing short of extraordinary...
Our journey at Summit was nothing short of extraordinary...
Read more
Nicolae Guzun
Tech Entrepreneur; CEO of Bend.dev
I was honoured to join the first panel for local startups, at the Startup Moldova Summit 2024, with Dave Parker leading the dive into the startup journey.
I shared the tales of Sumboard and bend.dev navigating through the ups and downs, from inception to launch. Alongside insights from Mihaela Kawinska and Viorica Vanica, we unpacked the lessons learned and the unexpected hurdles...
I shared the tales of Sumboard and bend.dev navigating through the ups and downs, from inception to launch. Alongside insights from Mihaela Kawinska and Viorica Vanica, we unpacked the lessons learned and the unexpected hurdles...
Read more
Softpeak
Softpeak
Startup Moldova Summit 2024
From the 1st Summit to now the 3rd, Softpeak has been a reliable partner of Startup Moldova, contributing to the event's success.
The website designed and developed by us, served as the digital face of the summit, for both providing essential information together with registration capabilities, and attracting event partnerships...
From the 1st Summit to now the 3rd, Softpeak has been a reliable partner of Startup Moldova, contributing to the event's success.
The website designed and developed by us, served as the digital face of the summit, for both providing essential information together with registration capabilities, and attracting event partnerships...
Read more
Stoyan Yancov
Professional Speaker | Corporate Trainer at Stoyan Consult ApS
Startup Moldova Summit is on 🚀
President Maia Sandu 🇲🇩 opened the event this morning.
Look forward to a day filled with inspiration and making meaningful connections. If you are around ==> My keynote is from 11:40.
Come join the fun!
And let's catch up for ☕
President Maia Sandu 🇲🇩 opened the event this morning.
Look forward to a day filled with inspiration and making meaningful connections. If you are around ==> My keynote is from 11:40.
Come join the fun!
And let's catch up for ☕
Read more
Investors attending
Managing Partner at Catalyst Romania, Board Director at SeedBlink, ex-Jury at Arena Leilor 🇷🇴
Guri Koiav
Co-founder and Board Member at Axel Business Angels Group 🇬🇪
Startups attending
Testimonials
Startegic partners
Partners
Community partners
Media Partners
