We are delighted to announce that Brigitte Baumann, Founder of efino, will be speaking at this year’s EU-Startups Summit on May 9-10 in Malta!
With over 30 years of experience, Brigitte is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur, and Business Angel known for introducing new technologies in the US and Europe. She founded GoBeyond in 2009, an early-stage investing platform democratising and professionalising angel investing for all investors. She was named European Angel of the Year in 2015 and listed as one of the top 10 Swiss Fintech female founders in 2024. Brigitte is President Emeritus of EBAN, the European trade association for Business Angels and Seed Funds. Additionally, her role at Plastogaz, which focuses on converting plastic waste into valuable products, along with her involvement in the European Innovation Council, highlights her commitment to innovation and sustainability.
In her role at Efino, a global training, advisory, and operating firm she launched in 2019 alongside two other experienced angel investors and entrepreneurs, Brigitte is on a mission to enhance the performance of key ecosystem stakeholders. efino is dedicated to filling the early-stage financing gap by providing training, coaching, and expertise to build strong startup financing ecosystems, accompany startups on their fundraising journeys, support individuals on their angel investing journey, the creation and sustainability of angel investor networks, and facilitate connections between corporations and startups for internal innovation.
At the summit, Brigitte will share her insights in a talk titled “Things I wish I knew before starting to fundraise: Business/personal readiness, governance, investor pipeline.” This session promises to be an invaluable resource for founders and CEOs looking to navigate the complexities of raising funding and achieving success in the competitive startup landscape.
Join us in Malta for the 10th anniversary of the EU-Startups Summit, where over 2,000 founders, startup enthusiasts, and investors will gather for an unmissable opportunity for networking, inspiration, and learning. Stay updated with all the latest news about the EU-Startups Summit and discover other amazing speakers lined up for this event by visiting our dedicated event page. See you in Malta!
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