From mission to action: the CO-INVESTIN journey continues
Hi there 👋
When projects end, the mission continues. In this issue we’re back with fresh updates from the CO-INVESTIN community. This edition highlights our mission, new collaborations, recent events, and powerful insights shaping Europe’s investment and innovation landscape. Let’s dive in!
🌍 Our Mission: Driving Growth Across Europe
At CO-INVESTIN we are committed to the ongoing mission of connecting investment ecosystems to drive growth and strengthen transparency and inclusion across Europe.
We Unveil Opportunities & Bridge Gaps: Empowering EU ecosystems one opportunity at a time.
We Empower Markets & Amplify Potential: Sharing insights, partnerships, and best practices for investors.
We Stimulate Co-Investments & Catalyze Growth: Linking startups with investors to foster sustainable cross-border collaboration.
🗓️ Save the Date: September 30 Roundtable
To co-design the roadmap for a next-generation collaboration framework, CO-INVESTIN will host a stakeholder roundtable on September 30.
Participants will include European and national VCs, EIF-linked fund managers, innovation intermediaries, and policy actors.
Stay tuned on co-investin.eu and our linkedin for more details.
🗞️ Recent Co-investin News
💧 2nd Venture Forum at TechTour Water Tech 2025
The CO-INVESTIN 2nd Venture Forum took place as part of Tech Tour Water Tech 2025, one of Europe’s leading platforms for water and environmental technologies. Read full recap
Highlights:
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Two dedicated pitching sessions: Industrial & Management Tools.
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Showcased breakthrough startups in water management, climate resilience, and decarbonisation.
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Connected entrepreneurs with international investors to build co-investment opportunities.
This milestone directly supports our mission to address the Series A funding gap and strengthen investor visibility across emerging EU regions
🚀 Partnering with D2XCEL to Scale Deep Tech
We’re proud to support D2XCEL, a new EU-funded programme helping Deep Tech ventures scale in:
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Sustainable Transport
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Logistics & Trade
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Energy
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Smart Cities
Key actions
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Select 100 high-potential ventures via two open calls.
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Build a 200+ strong network of investors, customers, and hubs.
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Provide tailored mentoring and access to financing and global markets.
This initiative tackles Europe’s Deep Tech scale-up gap and empowers entrepreneurs to shape a smarter, more sustainable future. Learn more
📖 CO-INVESTIN Insights
Women on Boards – Lessons from Big Tech
Why startups must embed diversity in governance from day one — quotas, clauses, and investor-led targets make a difference.
Why Social Impact Investing Needs a Rethink
Social impact is more than niche — it’s about diverse leadership and inclusive teams across all sectors.
Pay Transparency: What Startups Need to Know
The new EU directive is here. Transparent salary bands, audits, and fair frameworks are not just compliance — they’re a hiring advantage.
How Gender Lens Investing is Reshaping VC
GLI funds are growing fast. Startups can tap into this by aligning their mission with measurable gender equity outcomes.
The DEI Backlash in VC: Why I’m More Fired Up Than Ever
Sophie Winwood argues why doubling down on DEI is vital for better investing and stronger ecosystems.
Closing the Gender Gap in Startup Boards
Diverse boards drive stronger performance. Four actionable steps for founders and investors to accelerate change.
EU Programme for Women Entrepreneurs
The EIB and EU launch Gender Finance Lab, training 25+ banks to build gender-smart financial products.
Returns and Sustainability Go 🤝 in Venture
New report: 1/3 of European VC capital now flows to impact startups. ESG is becoming the new normal.
✨ Final Word
From new partnerships and forums to fresh insights on diversity, transparency, and impact — CO-INVESTIN continues to connect ecosystems, foster collaboration, and unlock opportunities across Europe.
👉 Stay connected at co-investin.eu