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Web Summit Lisbon ・ November 9 - 12, 2026

New Venture Summit

Despite the billions of dollars of investment profits are hard to come by. IPOs even less so. Should VCs be looking in other areas to invest? What is the next big thing? We heard from top VCs about where they are placing their bets.

Where the VC dollars will go next

Nearly half of VC funding in Q3 of 2024 came from mega-rounds. How long can the trend continue and is it distorting the true state of the market?

The mega deal strikes back 

IPO pay days have dried up and big tech has stolen a march on VCs by investing big in AI startups. What does this mean for the future of venture capital?

Time for a new approach to venture capital

With the number of active venture capitalists in Europe falling by more than half since last year and the funding to European startups failing to reach the heights of a couple of years ago, how are VCs balancing caution with opportunity and what&#8217;s in store as we look forward?

What’s next for European VC?

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Meet the investment leaders who joined us in 2025

Forget spraying cash everywhere; investors are laser-focused on fewer but bigger deals on companies already showing real promise. AI remains the undisputed king, but the smart money is now moving to AI that solves specific, real-world problems. Join us on the New Venture Summit for investor insights as they chase the next big hit.

Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate both venture capital discussions and funding. With AI fundamentally reshaping investment theses, what are investors really searching for, and how has the technology changed the nature of venture capital?

AI's venture catalyst

What do top investors search for in a founder, and how can these founders stand out? From navigating difficult funding environments to achieving product-market fit and growth models, discover how you can make that winning pitch.

The winning pitch

From M&amp;As to IPOs and everything in between, successful exit strategies are more critical than ever. Find out how investors and founders are positioning themselves in a dynamic market.

The exit strategy

With a multitude of industry flops and bad investments, is the venture capital model broken? Is it time for those in the VC industry to rip up the playbook and start again? Cut through the hype, dissect the current landscape, and predict future VC trends.