P2S Startups Meetup & Pitching Session
Pitch your startup to VCs that have backed 15 unicorns. Join founders, investors, and industry experts in Barcelona for an evening of fundraising insights, non-dilutive funding opportunities, international PR, and live startup pitches.
The P2S Startups Meetup & Pitching Session takes place during AI Week Barcelona 2026.
Denis Kalyshkin
About the Event
About the Event
Want to pitch your startup to VCs that have backed 15 unicorns?
Join us in Barcelona for the P2S Startups Meetup & Pitching Session, hosted by Pre-Seed to Succeed during AI Week Barcelona 2026.
The event brings together founders, investors, and industry experts for an evening focused on startup fundraising, investment opportunities, and practical strategies for building and scaling ambitious companies.
Three expert speakers will share insights on why many startups struggle to raise funding, how founders can improve their fundraising strategy, how to access non-dilutive funding in the EU, and how PR can support international sales and fundraising.
The evening will conclude with a live startup pitching session in front of venture capital investors, followed by networking and an afterparty.
Schedule
19:00–19:20
Why 97% of startups can't raise funding - and how to become part of the top 3%
Practical insights into what separates fundable startups from the rest and how founders can improve their positioning for investors.
19:20–19:40
Non-dilutive funding opportunities for early-stage startups in the EU
Explore funding opportunities available to European startups without giving up equity.
19:40–20:00
How PR can help international startups acquire clients and raise funding
Learn how strategic PR can support international expansion, customer acquisition, and fundraising.
20:00–21:00
Startup Pitch Session with VCs
Selected startups will pitch directly to venture capital investors. Participating startups will be chosen through an open application process.
21:00 onwards
Afterparty & Networking
Continue the conversation at a nearby bar and connect with founders, investors, speakers, and industry experts.
Format
One stage, 50–100 participants, expert talks, live startup pitches, and plenty of opportunities to build new business connections.
About Pre-Seed to Succeed
Pre-Seed to Succeed helps young and ambitious companies raise their first funding round.
The investment program was launched by AltaIR Capital, Yellow Rocks, Smart Partnership Capital, and I2BF Global Ventures.
P2S is designed for early-stage startups with an MVP and initial traction, with a particular focus on:
- B2B / SaaS
- FinTech
- Artificial Intelligence
- Future of Work
- Productivity Tools
- Digital Health
- HR Tech
The program provides access to initial investment from participating venture funds, ongoing support from experienced experts and mentors, and further investment opportunities for startups demonstrating strong progress.
