Riga, Malta, or both? Join FIBAN’s member exclusive study trips in 2025 to explore startup ecosystems and expand networks

FiBAN (Finnish Business Angels Network) continues to offer its members and partners the chance to explore and connect with local startup ecosystems through exclusive study trips. Let’s look at what kind of international trips FIBAN has coming for 2025. Don’t miss out on these ones!

These visits provide a unique opportunity to network with investors from Finland and all Connect2Scale project countries: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Slovenia. Participants get first-hand insights into the innovation, investment, and entrepreneurial environments that are shaping these regions.

The next exciting study visit is taking place in Riga, Latvia, on February 4-5, 2025, coinciding with the renowned Tech Chill event. This visit is an excellent opportunity to meet with investors, startups, and other key players in the Baltics’ thriving tech ecosystem. Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your network and gain new insights from the heart of the Baltic startup scene!

Program and Registration: To secure your spot, please register using the following link: Riga Study Visit Registration.

Mark your calendars for another exciting opportunity in the Connect2Scale programme: a study visit to Malta, taking place from April 22-24, 2025. Malta’s growing startup ecosystem is becoming a key player in the Mediterranean region, and this visit will offer valuable networking opportunities and insights into the country’s innovation landscape.

The 2025 EBAN Annual Congress in Copenhagen, Denmark will bring together 500+ angel investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts from around the globe to explore the latest trends, opportunities, and challenges in the startup ecosystem. From insightful sessions and workshops to engaging keynotes and cultural activities! Mark the dates in your calendar and learn more about the EBAN Congress 2025.

In 2024, FiBAN organized successful study trips to Estonia, Slovenia, Sweden, Poland, and Lithuania. These visits have received high praise from participants, with the Stockholm study visit rated 10/10 by attendees. FiBAN’s study visits are a great way for investors to deepen their understanding of different markets and broaden their networks, and, of course, get to know their fellow investors! Don’t miss the chance to join these enriching experiences in 2024 and beyond!

Here’s what our participants say about the trips:

“Very well organized trip! Will recommend to other angels.”

“Superbly organised and very efficient, excellent!”

 

Ask about the upcoming study visits from FiBAN Training & Development Manager Mari Kirjalainen: mari@fiban.org

Connect2Scale closes the investment gap and creates a thriving environment for European startups through dynamic cross-border collaboration. 

The project is funded by European Union and organised by EstBAN, Estonian Business Angels Network; FiBAN, Finnish Business Angels Network; EBAN, European Business Angels Network; BAS, Business Angels of Slovenia; LitBAN, Lithuanian Business Angels Network; LatBAN, Latvian Business Angels Network and coordinator CIVITTA from Estonia. More about FiBAN’s International Projects.