HVCA - Portfolio Investment Conference 2023

The first panel discussion will focus on non-conventional venture debt. This panel aims to explore the current role of venture debt in early-stage firms’ life cycle, outlining a number of positive synergies and the nature of complementarity between venture debt and venture capital finance. The discussion will proceed to address the future of the venture debt market.

This panel is looking into latecomer advantages of CEE Europe’s venture capital market and its capacity to catch up with the mature venture capital market of Silicon Valley.

By exploring the region’s current resources, regulatory environment, infrastructure and culture, as well as targeted actions needed to be taken, the discussion will highlight that processes in CEE Europe’s venture capital market can be radically improved as the region climbs the steep development curve.

In his presentation, Mr. Áron Szilágyi will show MEEF, the Hungarian Elite Athletes' Interest Protection Forum. An association with a purpose to develop programs for Hungarian elite athletes in cooperation with business partners and educational institutions and provide them with financial and legal advice during their active years and after retirement.

SharkTank, Dragons’ Den, 2 Minuten 2 Million… startup pitches in a TV show. What’s the benefit of such show for the investor community? Is it an effective way of promoting entrepreneurship? How does the audience like a business pitch on air? Can these series compete with a soap comedy or a reality show? This panel brings you first-hand experience and different perspectives.

This panel will bring together the leaders of HVCA (Hungarian Ventures Capital and Private Equity Association), HunBan (Hungarian Business Angel Network), and StartupHungary. This engaging session aims to shed light on the roles and initiatives of each organization within the regional VC and PE community. We will dive into the significance of coordinating our activities, fostering collaboration, and maximizing our collective impact on Budapest's vibrant startup ecosystem.