About us
Welcome Startups and Investors! Here entrepreneurs and investors gather to talk about the startup experience. We meet to discuss new startup ideas, access to funding, startup resources, and generally to connect with interesting people. If you are looking at starting a growth company or looking at investing in new startups, come join the conversation.
Upcoming events
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[BCN] SIA Angels & Beers -For Investors-
Bar La Textil Collective / 303 Audiophile, C/ de Casp, 33B,, Barcelona, ESDetails
We are meeting at la textil collective / 303 audiophile bar
Carrer de Casp, 33B, Eixample, 08010 BarcelonaAngel investing thrives on insights, relationships, and real conversations. Angels & Beers is a casual networking event where angel investors across sectors connect over beers and light bites to discuss trends, share experiences, and discover new opportunities.
Expect a relaxed, engaging atmosphere designed for open dialogue and meaningful connections with fellow investors.Who joins
Angel investors, early-stage startup backers, and those open to exploring the world of startup investing.About the Organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.- Startups Express your Interest here - You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here - Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
2 attendees![[BCN] Startup / Investor Open Coffee](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/5/e/1/highres_530622465.jpeg)
[BCN] Startup / Investor Open Coffee
Alsur Café Lluria, Carrer de Roger de Llúria, 23, Barcelona, ESOpen Coffee Meetup will be held at Cafe Alsur | Lluria
Building a startup takes more than a good idea—it takes the right network, insights, and support. Our Open Coffee sessions bring together founders, investors, mentors, and startup enthusiasts for meaningful conversations, shared experiences, and fresh perspectives.
Each session is informal and shaped by the needs of those attending. You’ll introduce yourself, share current challenges, and get feedback, contacts, and advice from a supportive community.Who joins
Startup founders, teams, investors, mentors, and career changers entering the startup world.How to prepare
- Bring a notebook—plenty of wisdom is shared
- Prepare a short intro: who you are and the value you bring
- Think of 1–2 key challenges to discuss
About the Organizer – SIA: Startup Investor Accelerator
SIA is a dual-track program for startups and investors. Startups can receive €100–200K in funding through our investment rounds. Investors learn by doing—developing their angel investing skills in real deals.Next opportunities
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.- Startups Express your Interest here - You could be one of the next startups selected for our funding competition.
- Investors Express your Interest here - Explore our hands-on angel program to grow your investing skills and confidence.
2 attendees- Network event
Series SAFE Preferred Stock: Keep SAFE Economics—Add QSBS Clarity
·OnlineOnline35 attendees from 11 groupsSeries SAFE Preferred Stock: Keep SAFE Economics—Add QSBS Clarity
Angels like SAFEs because they’re fast, founder-friendly, and economically straightforward—typically driven by a valuation cap and/or discount. The downside is that SAFEs are contractual rights rather than issued stock, which can create uncertainty around when QSBS starts and whether a particular SAFE structure qualifies as “stock” for QSBS purposes.
This webinar introduces Series SAFE Preferred (see https://www.seriessafe.com/), a structure designed to preserve the core economics and simplicity of a SAFE while providing a cleaner QSBS posture by issuing preferred stock up front. We’ll walk through how the instrument works, what makes it “SAFE-like,” and how it can help angels maximize after-tax outcomes when a company becomes a breakout success.
We’ll cover:- The SAFE-equivalent economic model (cap/discount style outcomes without a full priced-round process)
- How the documentation stays lightweight and founder-friendly
- Why “stock issued now” matters for QSBS start date clarity
Amit Singh is a corporate and venture capital/M&A partner in Mintz Levin’s San Diego office. He has advised on over 600 venture capital transactions and more than 200 M&A deals, primarily focused on technology and life sciences. Amit created Series SAFE Preferred (https://www.seriessafe.com/) to preserve the speed, simplicity, and economic outcomes angels value in SAFEs, while providing a cleaner structural path to QSBS eligibility and start-date clarity through issuance of preferred stock at the seed stage. He regularly counsels founders and investors on efficient financing structures designed to optimize alignment, execution certainty, and long-term after-tax outcomes.
4 attendees from this group
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