Venture Night@Web Summit Lisbon 2026

Hey Lisbon, get ready for a night of startup pitches, investor conversations, curated networking, drinks, music, and high-energy connections - all happening alongside Web Summit 2026.

Venture Night brings together ambitious founders, active investors, tech leaders, and ecosystem builders for an evening built around startup discovery, direct feedback, and meaningful connections.

Part of TechEmbassy’s global event series, Venture Night connects international startup communities around the world’s leading technology conferences.

In Lisbon, the format goes beyond the stage. The night starts with pitches, investor conversations, and curated networking, then continues with drinks, music, and a party at one of Lisbon’s most dynamic event spaces.

What to Expect

🚀 Startup Pitch Competition

Selected startups from around the world will take the stage and pitch live in front of a jury of active investors and industry leaders.

Each founder gets 3 minutes to pitch, followed by rapid Q&A and direct jury feedback.

Fast pitches, fresh ideas, and a format designed to put promising startups in front of the people who can help them move forward.

🏆 Award Ceremony

Three winners will be recognized at Venture Night @ Web Summit 2026:

🏆 Pitch Competition Winner - selected from all startups participating in the pitch competition.

🇺🇦 Best Ukrainian Startup - recognizing a standout Ukrainian-founded company.

👥 Audience Favorite - chosen by the event audience.

Winner Prizes: $25,000 in AWS Credits from Clowdey, prizes from Jason AI by Reply.io, and a special $25,000 in AWS Credits prize for the Best Ukrainian Startup from Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF)****.

💡 Founder Feedback Session

Investors and experienced startup leaders will share practical perspectives on pitches, positioning, fundraising, market opportunities, and what makes a startup stand out.

🤝 Curated Networking

Meet founders, VCs, angel investors, operators, corporate leaders, and ecosystem builders coming together in Lisbon during Web Summit week.

Venture Night is designed for real conversations and relevant introductions, creating opportunities for investment, partnerships, customers, and new collaborations.

From Business to Party

The night starts with startup pitches, investor conversations, and curated networking - and as the programme wraps up, the atmosphere shifts.

Stay for drinks, music, DJs, and the Venture Night Party, a chance to continue the conversations, make new connections, and enjoy Lisbon beyond the conference floor.

Think of it as Venture Night after hours: startups and investors first, party afterwards.

🤝 Sponsors & Partners

​Special thanks to our sponsors and partners supporting Venture Night:

Clowdey - our official Pitch Competition Prize Partner, providing $25,000 in AWS Credits.

Jason AI by Reply.io - an AI SDR that automates outbound sales, finding leads, personalizing outreach, and booking meetings on autopilot, so teams can grow pipeline without growing headcount.

Stelmakh & Associates help tech founders and their teams secure U.S. visas and green cards. Since 2008, we have turned U.S. ambitions into reality for hundreds of entrepreneurs and technology professionals.

​🇺🇦 Special Support for Ukrainian Founders

While Venture Night brings together founders from around the world, TechEmbassy continues its dedicated support for Ukrainian founders through UAtech, helping them connect with international investors, strengthen their global visibility, and access new markets and technology ecosystems.

We are proud to continue this initiative together with:
IT Ukraine Association
​Ukrainian Startup Fund (USF)
YEP
1991
Mission Possible
Techosystem

Ukrainian startups selected for the pitch competition will take the same stage alongside founders from around the world and will also have the opportunity to compete for the Best Ukrainian Startup award.

​About TechEmbassy

TechEmbassy is a global platform connecting founders, investors, executives, and innovation communities through curated events around the world’s leading technology conferences.

Through Venture Night and industry-focused event formats, we create opportunities for startup discovery, investor access, strategic partnerships, and meaningful cross-border connections.

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