The consortium of partners of the EU project SPECTRA is inviting startup companies in the audio-visual, music, and performing arts sectors based in Ireland, Denmark, Germany, and Bulgaria to take part in investor events. WHY JOIN?

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If you’re relatively new to investor engagement, we invite you to learn from real investors about investing in creative sectors and to receive valuable feedback on your pitch. By participating, you will: Improve your pitching skills

Make recent connections

Accelerate your fundraising journey HOW TO PARTICIPATE? Submit your application before March 12, 2024. The applicants should be at the pre-seed or seed stage and look to raise €250,000-750,000 in the next round. WHAT’S NEXT? 12 Selected Creative Startups Will Be Invited To A Sprint workshop with SPECTRA investment experts on March 27, 14:00 – 16:00 CET. During the online workshop,



you will receive practical tips and recommendations on what to improve, change, and consider in your pitch decks.

Get to know investor mindset: what are they looking for, what success looks like on both sides, long-term thinking on fundraising.

A Pitch in front of the SPECTRA investor panel on April 23, 14:00 – 16:00 CET. This pitching event will provide an opportunity to present your business, be challenged by investors, and make new connections. All events will take place online.

Key Dates Opening of Call: 20/02/2024

Closing of Call: 15/03/2024

Evaluation/Notification by 21/03/2024

Sprint workshop with SPECTRA investment experts 27/03/2024 2-4pmCEST

Preparation of pitch decks by participants

Pitches in front of SPECTRA investor panel & feedback 23/04 2-4pm CEST

📌 Open Call: SPECTRA Investment Sprint and Pitch (Open Hall-Red Cliffe)
🏢 Galway Culture
📍 Open Hall-Red Cliffe