A look back
Held on March 17 in the vibrant city of Chisinau, the 2023 edition of the Startup Moldova Summit stands as a testament to Moldova’s burgeoning tech and entrepreneurial spirit. Organized by the esteemed Startup Moldova Foundation, the summit convened a remarkable blend of startup founders, visionary investors, and industry shapers from both local and international arenas. Participants delved into illuminating discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions that fostered collaboration and innovation. As we reflect on the event’s highlights and successes, it’s clear that the future of tech entrepreneurship in Moldova is brighter than ever.
A look back
Held on March 17 in the vibrant city of Chisinau, the 2023 edition of the Startup Moldova Summit stands as a testament to Moldova’s burgeoning tech and entrepreneurial spirit. Organized by the esteemed Startup Moldova Foundation, the summit convened a remarkable blend of startup founders, visionary investors, and industry shapers from both local and international arenas. Participants delved into illuminating discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking sessions that fostered collaboration and innovation. As we reflect on the event’s highlights and successes, it’s clear that the future of tech entrepreneurship in Moldova is brighter than ever.
About the event
The biggest tech startups event in Moldova
At Startup Moldova Summit 2023, we aimed to foster relationships and networking within the Moldovan community, while also facilitating connections with international resources: investors, community builders, partners, and mentors. Moldova has a growing base of tech startups. The Startup Moldova Summit 2023 served as the platform where we showcased these startups and connected them to opportunities for growth and scale.
320+
6700+
People joining us online
58+
Co-founders of startups
320+
6700+
People joining us online
19
Countries physically represented
58+
Co-founders of startups
20+
VCs and investors on spot
50+
one-to-one meetings with investors
19
Countries physically represented
20+
VCs and investors on spot
50+
one-to-one meetings with investors
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At Horizon Capital, Denis is responsible for sourcing new deals and portfolio management of companies in Retail and IT sectors.
Adriane is the Growth Partner at Ventures Thrive. She is also the Growth Program Lead at Ventures Thrive; an Angel Investor; Funding & Growing European Deeptech Startups; especially interested in AgTech, Bio/MedTech, Climate, EdTech, PropTech, Silver Economy, DLT, Impact.
Traian is a business specialist who helps register and grow business from scratch with a portfolio of dozens of mentored companies.
Aliona is an activist and feminist, promoting innovation and entrepreneurship as a career choice.
Dmitri is a business consultant aimed to help tech startups to raise their first capital from angel investors.
Oxana has great experience in business support infrastructure development in Moldova, including clustering, and internationalization. Currently she is focusing on unveiling the fintech industry ecosystem and support its’ enhancement.
Karol is the principal at Inovo VC. Ex-startup founder and operator. He has a tech M&A and VC background, he participated in over ten investments and M&A deals totalling over $150M.
Anya Abchiche is the Executive Manager of Business Angels Moldova – a network of private investors, ready to invest capital, time and expertise in various startups and teams.
Andi is the person in charge for product strategy, research and development at INDEX – a global platform of programmers and software engineers recruitment.
Rumen Iliev is a partner at LAUNCHUB Ventures, a €74M early-stage venture fund focused on investing in tech startups across Southeast Europe since 2012. As a generalist, Rumen has led deals in various domains and is passionate about working with ambitious founders to help them achieve their goals.
Ahmad Sufian Bayram is the Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regional Manager at Techstars. Ahmad is an award-winning social entrepreneur, and published author dedicated to empowering founders in conflict and forced displacement to access entrepreneurship opportunities.
Marin Ghenciu is the Deptuty Director of the Organization for Entrepreneurship Development
Dumitru Alaiba is a Moldovan economist and politician. He currently serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization in the Recean Cabinet.
Karin Borovic is the Head of Development Cooperation, Deputy Head of Mission at the
Embassy of Sweden