After the success of the first edition last year, we are pleased to announce the investor event of the year targeting space entrepreneurs and startups from across Europe is back! Take action to take part in the Space Investor Event 2025, which is happening on 7 October. This highly-sought after event in the NL Space Week calendar is organised by NL Space Campus, SBIC Noordwijk and KplusV. And it’s not only entrepreneurs that can attend the event, as there are still spots open for leading investors to take part. Register to take part by 8 September. There are limited spaces, so don’t delay!
Space startups meet leading investors
The first Space Investor Event to be held at SBIC Noordwijk was a huge success (read the report here). This year will see another opportunity for space entrepreneurs to meet investors. Mark your calendars for Tuesday 7 October during NL Space Week 2025. If you are a tech startup active in the development of innovative software and/or hardware – for instance in artificial intelligence (AI), Earth observation or related fields, then we can help you on the path to attaining that goal. The event is all about matching top investors and innovative ventures in the space sector. The objective is to accelerate innovation in the space sector by creating direct connections between capital-seeking companies and relevant investors.
Take part in an afternoon spent making relevant connections, showcasing groundbreaking ideas and building relationships that will bring you ten steps closer to your next funding round. Good to know that you don’t have to go it alone – as there is the opportunity in advance of the event to receive support. Selected participants will be helped to prepare with the opportunity for a 1-on-1 session with an experienced funding expert, ensuring you’re well-equipped to talk to potential investors.
Pitching, matchmaking and networking
The event will begin with dynamic pitches from leading investors, followed by tailored matchmaking sessions, allowing investors and entrepreneurs to engage in meaningful dialogue and explore potential collaborations. Plus, there will be plenty of networking opportunities and a relaxed atmosphere topped off with drinks. After this event, you are invited to an exclusive event during NL Space Week – the opening of the CometLab on NL Space Campus – which is a unique chance to connect with industry leaders and peers in an inspiring setting. (You can already register for this event if you like by jumping here.)
EVENT DETAILS
Where & when
Date: Tue 7 Oct 2025
Time: 13:30 to 17:00
Location: SBIC Noordwijk
Programme
Following inspirational introductory and entrepreneurial talks, there will be pitches from a variety of national and international investors from partner level. The second part of the programme will be a highly-curated matchmaking between the selected startups and the investors. Investment companies already confirmed to take part include the following (the list will be updated as any new investors sign up):
- 4impactVC
- Arches Capital
- Cottonwood
- Decos Holding/Decos Software
- Endeit Capital
- Glass Frog Ventures
- Keen Venture Partners
- InnovationQuarter
- Invest-NL
- Rabobank
- Synergy Scout
- Xegasus
(investor list updated at 15:00 on 25 August 2025)
Eligibility of entrepreneurs
This event is for you if you are:
- Active in the development of innovative software and/or hardware – for instance AI technology, Earth observation data or related fields
- Looking for funding between €100K and €5M, already in the raising process or starting in the next 12 months
- Looking for funding in the form of direct equity, convertible loan agreements (CLAs) or a combination of dilutive and non-dilutive funding
- Driven team with a clear growth ambition
Startup selection process
In preparation, all startups attending will have one-on-one sessions with an experienced funding expert to ensure all the entrepreneurs are matched to speak to the right investors. As this event is highly curated, all registrations will go through a selection process to ensure eligibility.
Registration deadline: Mon 8 Sep (23:59 CEST)
Registration link: click here
Everyone registered will hear on Fri 12 Sep whether they are selected for this event.
View the event information via the website of NL Space Week 2025
Get €60K non-equity funding: The Dutch business incubation programme of the European Space Agency, ESA BIC Noordwijk, runs an open call for startups to apply to join as an ESA BIC incubatee and reap the benefit that brings – funding, plus technical and business support – as well as being part of our community at SBIC Noordwijk. In this programme, entrepreneurs work with upstream space tech or space related technologies to create impact on Earth. There are two selection rounds per year; the next deadline to aim for is 9 October 2025 and you can join for the next webinar to find out more.
The ESA business incubation programme is welcoming new space business ideas!
