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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![[Barcelona] Women Investors' Lunch by SIA - May 2026](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/6/8/9/highres_530622633.jpeg)
[Barcelona] Women Investors' Lunch by SIA - May 2026
El Tros de la Rambla, Rambla Catalunya 70, Barcelona, BARCELONA, ESDisclaimer: This event has been moved to Monday the 22, as the transportation of the pope would interfere.
Overview
We will be trying a new location at: El Tros de La Rambla
Join us for a networking lunch where women investors can connect, share ideas, and empower each other!
Women Investors' Lunch by SIA
A space to learn, connect & grow your circle meeting like-minded women.
Attendees will cover the cost of their own lunch.### Agenda
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Arrival, Order lunch, Network
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
- Round table introductions
- Lunch is served
- Networking & group discussion
### 👩🏽‍💼About this event
Join us at the Women Investors Lunch (WIL) happening on the second Wednesday of every month to expand your network, share insights, and fuel your investing journey with like-minded women.
This gathering is designed to foster meaningful connections, exchange investment strategies, and welcome and empower women in the investing space. The aim is to have a casual lunch and thought-provoking conversations.### 🙇‍♀️What to Expect
- Curated Conversations: Engage in insightful discussions on emerging investment trends, industry shifts, and personal journeys in investing.
- Networking with Purpose: Connect with a community of women investors, aspiring investors, and financial professionals.
- Delicious Lunch & Inspiring Atmosphere: Enjoy your lunch while having interesting conversations in a relaxed setting.
### 🙋‍♀️Who Should Attend?
- Individuals currently investing in startups (angel investors).
- Members of investment funds or those exploring new ways to diversify their portfolio.
- Investors in other sectors who are curious about angel investing.
- Anyone who wants to learn more about or begin exploring angel investing.
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#### 🙅‍♀️This event is not for you if..
- You are solely interested in networking without a connection to investing.
- You have no interest in angel investing or the world of startup investments.
- You are looking to promote a business or offer services.
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About the organizer – SIA Angel Hub (previously SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator)SIA is an angel investor hub designed to help more people become active participants in innovation through angel investing, entrepreneurship, and meaningful ecosystem connections. Through our events, community, and programs such as TAAC (Trans-Atlantic Angel Investing Cohort), we bring together global founders, aspiring and experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders around practical learning, real opportunities, and long term relationships.
For investors, TAAC offers a hands-on angel investing experience built around real startup evaluation, due diligence, and collaborative investment decision-making. Express your Interest here
For startups, TAAC provides visibility, investor access, and the opportunity to compete for investment through our funding and investor programs. Express your Interest here2 attendees- Network event$25.00
TAAC #9 Demo Day: Startup Showcase & Investor Selection
·OnlineOnline1 attendee from 11 groups# TAAC #9 Demo Day: Startup Showcase & Investor Selection
Join us for the Grand Finale of the 9th Trans-Atlantic Angel Conference (TAAC) as our investor cohort makes its final investment decision.
TAAC is a unique, hands-on angel investing program where new and emerging angel investors learn by doing—evaluating real startups, conducting due diligence, and participating in an actual investment process.
Over the past three months, approximately 20 investors have reviewed 44 early-stage startups, assessing business models, financials, market opportunities, customer references, and growth strategies. Through multiple rounds of evaluation and due diligence, they have narrowed the field to five exceptional finalists.
TAAC #9 Demo Day is the culmination of that journey.## What to Expect
✨ Live pitches from the finalist startups
✨ Insights from the investor due diligence teams
✨ The final investment decision and winner announcement
✨ Audience Choice Award voting
✨ Networking with founders, investors, mentors, and ecosystem builders## Meet the TAAC #9 Finalists
- Tintte develops smart bio-based dyes to replace petrochemical colorants — eliminating toxic chemicals while reducing water and energy use in textile manufacturing.
- Reclaim is an AI-native operating system for circular fashion: turning returns, resale, and product data into revenue, loyalty, and regulatory compliance for brands.
- Dots for Inc. is breaking the digital isolation of rural Africa by building the infrastructure and services that enable communities to learn new skills, start businesses, and participate in the global economy.
- EV Bots, Inc. deploys autonomous robots that charge, inspect, and maintain electric vehicle fleets on demand — no plug-in, reducing downtime, no human intervention required.
- Spatial Surgical combines a first-in-class tissue cutting laser with intraoperative visualization in a single handpiece — bringing robotic-assisted precision to the millions of patients who still undergo open abdominal surgery.
## Why Attend?
This is more than a startup pitch event.
It's an opportunity to witness the angel investment process in action—from startup sourcing and evaluation to due diligence and final investment selection.
Whether you're an investor, founder, operator, student, or startup enthusiast, you'll gain valuable insight into how angel investment decisions are made while discovering some of the most promising startups from this year's cohort.***
## About the Organizer
SIA Angel Hub helps more people become active participants in innovation through angel investing, entrepreneurship, and meaningful ecosystem connections.
Through our events, community, and programs such as TAAC, we bring together founders, investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders around practical learning, real opportunities, and long-term relationships.### Interested in Participating in a Future Cohort?
For Startups [here]: Apply to be considered for future funding and investor access opportunities.
For Investors [here]: Explore our hands-on angel investing program and gain real-world experience evaluating startups and making investment decisions.
Follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about upcoming programs and events.
![[BCN] Startup / Investor Open Coffee](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/4/c/2/highres_534646274.jpeg)
[BCN] Startup / Investor Open Coffee
TBD, TBD Probably offices of Seat:Code, Barcelona, ESCome grab a coffee and chat about startups, growth, and investing with fellow entrepreneurs and investors!
Details
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.
We are meeting at a cafe in Eixample.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 Angel Hub (previously SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator)
SIA is an angel investor hub designed to help more people become active participants in innovation through angel investing, entrepreneurship, and meaningful ecosystem connections. Through our events, community, and programs such as TAAC (Trans-Atlantic Angel Investing Cohort), we bring together global founders, aspiring and experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders around practical learning, real opportunities, and long-term relationships.
For investors, TAAC offers a hands-on angel investing experience built around real startup evaluation, due diligence, and collaborative investment decision-making. Express your Interest here
For startups, TAAC provides visibility, investor access, and the opportunity to compete for investment through our funding and investor programs. Express your Interest here
Stay in the loop by visiting our website and following us on LinkedIn.4 attendees- Network event
![[Online] SIA: Angel Investing 101: Learn, Invest, Connect](https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/1/9/3/highres_534804979.jpeg)
[Online] SIA: Angel Investing 101: Learn, Invest, Connect
·OnlineOnline2 attendees from 11 groupsThe Startup Investor Accelerator (SIA) Process is a 12-week program of "learning by doing." The goal is to help everyone move forward.
​Curious about Angel Investing? Join Us for an Introduction Session to this topic
​Have you ever wondered how startup investors find, evaluate, and invest in promising companies?
​Whether you're actively considering angel investing or simply curious about how the startup investment ecosystem works, this session is designed to give you an accessible introduction to the world of angel investing. Who is it for? How to get started? What to have in mind? …and more.​During this session, we'll also introduce the Transatlantic Angel Conference (TAAC)—our flagship hands-on investor training program that helps aspiring and experienced investors learn by doing. Participants work alongside a diverse cohort of investors from Europe and the US, reviewing real startups, conducting due diligence, hearing founder pitches, and ultimately making investment decisions together.
​We'll also be joined by Jelmer Huisman, a TAAC alumni and returning investor, who will share his personal journey, how the program shaped his development as an angel investor, why he's participating again, and who can benefit most from the experience.
​In this session, we'll cover:- ​What angel investing is and how the ecosystem works
- ​An introduction to the Trans-Atlantic Angel Conference (TAAC)
- ​How the learning-by-doing model helps investors gain real-world experience
- ​Jelmer Huisman experience as a TAAC participant and investor
- ​Who the program is designed for and whether it might be a fit for you
- ​Open Q&A
​No prior investing experience is required, just curiosity and an interest in learning more about startups, innovation, and angel investing.
​About the organizer – SIA Angel Hub (previously SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator)
SIA is an angel investor hub designed to help more people become active participants in innovation through angel investing, entrepreneurship, and meaningful ecosystem connections. Through our events, community, and programs such as TAAC (Trans-Atlantic Angel Investing Cohort), we bring together global founders, aspiring and experienced investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders around practical learning, real opportunities, and long term relationships.
For investors, TAAC offers a hands-on angel investing experience built around real startup evaluation, due diligence, and collaborative investment decision-making. Express your Interest here
For startups, TAAC provides visibility, investor access, and the opportunity to compete for investment through our funding and investor programs. Express your Interest here
Past events
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