Luxembourg Venture Days 2024: Opportunity and Caution for EIC Beneficiaries
- ›Luxembourg Venture Days returns for a second edition on 16 and 17 October 2024 with more than 70 startups expected.
- ›The event is organised by Luxinnovation and the Luxembourg Private Equity and VC Association and targets both startups and investors.
- ›EIC beneficiaries can access dedicated pitch slots and expert feedback through programmes such as Fit 4 Start and business angel events.
- ›Investors gain a curated pipeline of European startups plus sessions like the LPEA Insights conference and the Gener8tor Luxembourg Showcase.
- ›Attendance can accelerate networking and deal flow but does not guarantee funding and requires disciplined follow up and due diligence.
Luxembourg Venture Days 2024: what the second edition offers EIC beneficiaries and investors
Luxembourg Venture Days returns on 16 and 17 October 2024. Now in its second edition the event is organised by the national innovation agency Luxinnovation together with the Luxembourg Private Equity and Venture Capital Association. The organisers say the programme will bring together more than 70 promising startups and a broad investor community from across Europe. The event positions itself as a concentrated opportunity for startups and investors to meet, pitch and evaluate new opportunities within two days.
Event overview and headline sessions
| Item | Detail | Why it matters |
| Dates | 16 17 October 2024 | Sets the timetable for pitches, showcases and conference sessions |
| Organisers | Luxinnovation and the Luxembourg Private Equity and VC Association | Combines public innovation support with the national private equity ecosystem |
| Scale | Over 70 startups plus investors and industry events | A curated but compact pool that simplifies scouting |
| Highlighted sessions | Luxinnovation Fit 4 Start pitches, Luxembourg Business Angel Network events, LPEA Insights conference, Gener8tor Luxembourg Showcase | Provides a mix of acceleration, angel, institutional and accelerator showcases |
Why the event matters to EIC beneficiaries
For companies that have received support from the European Innovation Council attending can be strategically useful. The combination of dedicated pitch sessions, programme showcases and investor panels offers exposure, market feedback and short windows for investor conversations. That said startups should approach the event as an early stage stage in a longer investor development process rather than a guaranteed route to funding.
Opportunities for investors and what to expect
Investors are offered a curated selection of startups from across Europe including dedicated showcases such as Gener8tor Luxembourg. The format is designed to reduce search costs by aggregating early stage deal flow and by providing panels and insights that help investors understand sector and regional dynamics. Investors should however carry out standard diligence and budgeting for follow up since discovery at an event rarely substitutes for structured evaluation.
Practical advice for startups planning to attend
Startups should prepare investor ready materials and a concise pitch. Practical preparation includes rehearsed five to eight minute presentations, one page executive summaries tailored to investor types, and clear next steps for follow up meetings. Networking at an event is only the first step. Successful outcomes typically depend on rapid follow up within days and a disciplined data room for due diligence if investors request deeper information.
| Preparation | Why it matters | Suggested action |
| Pitch clarity | Investors see many startups in a single day | Refine a one minute hook plus a three to five minute demo or pitch |
| Documentation | Speeds follow up and diligence | Prepare a one page summary, financial snapshot and an accessible data room |
| Targeted meetings | Quality over quantity yields better conversion | Identify priority investors and request follow up slots during the event |
| Expectation management | Not every pitch yields investment | Treat the event as lead generation and relationship building |
Caveats and a sober view on outcomes
Events like Luxembourg Venture Days concentrate opportunities and attention. They can speed introductions and surface deal flow. They do not guarantee investment outcomes. Startups must manage expectations about immediate term funding and be prepared for substantive post event diligence. Investors should be aware that a curated selection does not eliminate the need for careful evaluation of technical claims market assumptions and regulatory readiness. EIC beneficiaries who have received public funding also need to maintain compliance with reporting obligations when discussing commercial deals.
Registration and further information
Organisers have opened registration for startups and investors. Interested parties should register through the official Luxembourg Venture Days channels and plan travel and meeting schedules in advance. Early registration increases the chance of securing pitch slots and meeting times with key investors.
Disclaimer This information is provided for knowledge sharing and should not be interpreted as the official view of the European Commission or any other organisation.