Venture Night at Web Summit Lisbon 2026

About this event

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.

🏆 Main Prizes:

$25,000 in AWS credits from Clowdey and USFNote: The full amount is guaranteed for winners who haven't previously redeemed $25k+ in AWS credits. Others may receive an adjusted amount.

1-year Reply.io Multichannel Plan, valued at $1,000

💡 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 ec

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