LBAN Pitch Sessions: Highlights

The Luxembourg Business Angel Network (LBAN) hosts monthly pitch sessions as a key pillar of its mission to support early-stage startups and foster investment ecosystem. These events are organized in collaboration with leading local partners from Luxembourg’s innovation landscape, bringing together carefully selected startups and active business angels.

Each session typically features 5 to 7 ventures, hand-picked by the LBAN Investment Committee from LBAN’s pan-European deal flow — ensuring a rich diversity of sectors, stages, and geographies.

The first half of 2025 saw a dynamic lineup of pitch sessions that highlighted the strength of the startup ecosystem and the value of strategic collaboration. Here's a recap of the Q1 and Q2 sessions:

January: Fostering Connections

LBAN kicked off the year with a vibrant pitch session, emphasizing the importance of building meaningful connections between founders and business angels. The event provided a platform for entrepreneurs to share their visions and for investors to offer valuable insights and feedback.

February: Showcasing Innovation

In February, the focus was on showcasing innovative startups ready to make an impact. The session highlighted the courage and ambition of entrepreneurs, reinforcing LBAN's commitment to supporting early-stage ventures and providing investment opportunities. The sessio nwas hosted at Banque de Luxembourg.

March: Insights and Intellectual Property

March's session, held in collaboration with Paul Wurth InCub, featured five promising startups selected by the LBAN Investment Committee. Attendees also benefited from insights shared by Alain Rodermann, a seasoned business angel and venture capitalist. Additionally, Office Freylinger provided key takeaways on the importance of trademark protection and securing IP rights early in a startup’s journey.

April: Collaboration with EY Luxembourg

April's pitch session was hosted at EY Luxembourg, where seven startups presented their ventures to a room full of investors and LBAN members. The event concluded with a networking cocktail, offering founders and investors a chance to connect and explore potential collaborations.

May: Legal Insights and Networking

In May, LBAN's monthly pitch session took place at the offices of Loyens & Loeff Luxembourg. The hosts provided a relevant presentation on "Key Elements & Considerations When Drafting or Negotiating Shareholders’ Agreements," offering valuable legal insights to the community of angel investors. Six promising startups pitched their ventures, and the evening concluded with a networking cocktail, fostering engaging conversations and new connections.

Looking Ahead

As LBAN continues to support the startup ecosystem in Luxembourg, these pitch sessions play a crucial role in connecting entrepreneurs with investors, sharing knowledge, and fostering innovation. We look forward to the upcoming sessions in the second half of 2025 and the continued growth of our vibrant community.

If you want to be part of LBAN community of investors, reach out to us directly at info@lban.lu