EIC Summit 2025, breaking gender barriers in the venture capital (VC) sector
On April 3rd, 2025, Supernovas participated in an important policy and investment dialogue led by Commissioner Ekaterina Zaharieva at the EIC Summit. The session focused on breaking gender barriers in the venture capital (VC) sector and addressing the underrepresentation of women in investment and entrepreneurship. The meeting brought together a wide range of stakeholders, including […]
Success Story: “Connect, don’t gatekeep”, Benedetta shares her experience at VC Academy
What does it take to thrive as a woman in venture capital? For Benedetta Mariani, joining the 2024 edition of VC Academy was a defining step. Organised by the EIT Community’s Supernovas programme, the Academy offers not only high-quality content but also genuine human connection, something she believes is essential in today’s investment landscape. A […]
Women2Invest: participants share their journeys into the world of VC
Women2Invest, one of Supernovas’ flagship programmes, continues to empower women with a background in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) to explore career opportunities in venture capital. Following one of its most recent editions, several participants shared how the programme helped shape their professional path. From Stockholm to Paris, the impact of Women2Invest is […]
Supernovas opens 2 calls to boost women in investment
A more inclusive investment ecosystem starts with action. That’s why Supernovas, the EIT Community’s programme to advance gender equality in entrepreneurship and investment, is launching three new calls designed to support and empower women in the investment space. From discovering career opportunities in venture capital, to becoming a professional investor or making your first angel […]
When is the right time to internationalise your startup?
Expanding your startup beyond national borders is one of the most exciting and strategic moves you can make. But timing is everything. Internationalising too soon can stretch your resources thin; waiting too long might mean missing critical opportunities for growth. So how do you know when your startup is ready to take that leap? Here […]