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- [SBA Connect Volume 6](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-6/) - SBA Connect Volume - 6 22 Sep 2021 The sixth SBA Connect edition contains news about the club’s events, partners, mentee and investee companies, and its members’ achievements, including the sale of Light Tec to Synopsys by SBA member Yan Cornil. The club hopes for a similar success with its recent investment in EMPE Diagnostics,
- [Press Release 05](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/press-release-05/) - November 7, 2025 SBA International Venture Academy 'Sport Tech' In English En français 11 Nov 2025
- [SBA Connect - Volume 10](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-december-2023/) - SBA Connect - Volume 10 27 Dec 2023 This last SBA Connect issue of the year highlights the events, investments, partners, members, and global outreach of 2023. The SBA has continued to spread its unique global brand of early stage investing, mentoring and angel network promotion not only within Sophia Antipolis, France, Europe, and the
- [SBA Connect Volume 12](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-12/) - SBA Connect Volume - 12 27 Dec 2024 As we wrap up the year, we wish you a joyful Holiday Season and a prosperous New Year 2025. In this SBA Connect we’re excited to share highlights from 2024, including exciting news about two standout members who continue to amaze us with their energy and brilliance.
- [Press Release 04](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/press-release-04/) - 13 - 15 February 2025 The Battle of The Titans - An AI competition organized by SBA in collaboration with Allianz Accelerator at the World AI Cannes Festival! Read More 20 Dec 2024
- [Press Release 01](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/press-release-01/) - Sophia Business Angels Announces Winners of It's “Europe-China Green Tech” International Venture Academy Read More 12 July 2021
- [Press Release 03](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/press-release-03/) - Webtime Medias - "Sophia : la Venture Academy Deep Tech des Business Angels" Read More 15 Nov 2024
- [SBA Connect Volume 11](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-11/) - SBA Connect Volume - 11 04 Sept 2024 With this edition of our SBA Connect we are delighted to share our Fall Calendar with you and to introduce one of our new member as well as to highlight some news about our portfolio companies, our members, and our thriving early stage investment ecosystem. We are looking
- [SBA Connect Special Memorial Edition - Eric Cokini](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-special-memorial-edition-eric-cokini/) - SBA Connect Special Memorial Edition for Eric Cokini, President of the Sophia Business Angels (July 31, 1965 – October 5, 2023) 14 Nov 2023 All of us in the Sophia Business Angels (SBA) community were shocked and devastated to learn of the loss of our dear friend and SBA President, Eric Cokini on 05 October
- [Press Release 02](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/press-release-02/) - NICE-MATIN - "L'équipe des Sophia Business Angels a donné des ailes à six jeunes entrepreneurs" Read More 30 Sept 2024
- [Bisserier Olivier  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/bisserier-olivier/) - Position: Strategic Advisor l Board Director l Ex CFO Booking.com Contact Info olivier.bisserier@outlook.com +33 6 20 63 75 06 France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Ortelli Jean-Paul  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/ortelli-jeanpaul/) - Position: Senior Investment Advisor at blue solutions Contact Info jportelli@hotmail.fr France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Sosso Ian  |  SBA member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sosso-ian/) - Position: Founder and Managing Partner at Monte Carlo Capital | VC Contact Info ian@montecarlocap.com Monaco Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Wang Helen  |  SBA member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/wang-helen/) - Position: Business angel, investor, serial entrepreneur. Milestone Technology Venture, AI, Green-technology, Renewable. Contact Info helen.wang@bgta.co.uk +44 7502 618 881 UK Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Al-Rashidi Sh. Mohammad  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/alrashidi-sh-mohammad/) - Position: Founder, Futurist, Disruptor, Innovator, Investor, Ventures Builder, Digital Inclusion and Mixer of Next Techs Contact Info m.alrashidi@oneglobal.com Kuwait Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Benkirane Adil  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/benkirane-adil/) - Position: Leader en Développement d’Affaires, Directeur Général PME & Investisseur immobilier Contact Info adilbenkirane@gmail.com +33 7 853 975 75 Canada Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Da Fonseca Edgardo  |  SBA President](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/da_fonseca_edgardo/) - Position: Managing Director at BCD Associates and SBA Founder President and board member Contact Info edgardo.dafonseca@sophiabusinessangels.com +33 6 08 90 59 06 France Bio Edgardo has 25 + years of international experience in Telecommunications, software, and services industries. As an entrepreneur, he created and developed several companies. With Ascend Communication, he developed cross-fertilization exchanges to share
- [Davison Marilyn  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/davison-marilyn/) - Position: Mentor MIT Sandbox Program and Moroccan Partnership UM6P ChangeLabs Beirut,Egypt,Jordan, Accelerate Colombia,Hult Prize Contact Info davisonmarilyn@gmail.com France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Dridje Marcel  |  SBA President Emeritus](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/dridje-marcel/) - Position: Startup Ecosystem Advisor | Angel Investor | Ex Cisco Sales Executive | 4 Startup Exits Contact Info mdridje@gmail.com +974 6624 8135 Quatar Bio Marcel is an active advisor to the EMEA Startup Ecosystems and is now based in the GCC region. He has experience in all aspects of sales, marketing, and management with both
- [Dujardin Serge  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/dujardin-serge/) - Position: VP Cyber Security, Cap Gemini Contact Info sedujard@gmail.com UK Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Fertig Leonard  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/fertig-leonard/) - Position: Inventor, Entrepreneur, and Advisor to New Businesses Contact Info lmfertig@mac.com UK Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Flament Cyrille  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/flament-cyrille/) - Position: Evaluations financières d’entreprises. Cessions acquisitions. Haut de bilan. Levées de fonds starts-up Contact Info cyrille.flament@wanadoo.fr France Bio Cyrille is dedicated to the financial evaluation and management of companies. Activities include mergers and acquisitions, equity financing and fundraising for start-ups. Now president of SCA Évaluation, he is a recognized expert in financial valuation, financing, and business transfer
- [Goldenstein Jean-Claude | SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/jean-claude-goldenstein/) - Position: Tech entrepreneur, inventor, investor. Contact Info jc@creopoint.ai USA Bio Jean Claude is a tech entrepreneur and investor spending his time in both San Francisco and Cannes. He is the founder of CREOpoint, a patented AI innovation to combat information overload, disinformation, and fake news. Previously, he spent 10 years at Ernst & Young in
- [Hala Marie  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/hala-marie/) - Position: Senior Strategy Consultant / Angel Investor Contact Info maria.p.hala@gmail.com Greece Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Heitz Jean-François  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/heitz-jean-francois/) - Position: Board Member, Investor, Retired Deputy CFO Microsoft Contact Info jeanf@heitz.us +1 206 390 2723 USA Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Hiziroglu Omer  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/hiziroglu-omer/) - Position: Principal at Azur Strategy Contact Info omer@azurstrategy.com +33 6 690 323 96 France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Horn Rainer  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/horn-rainer/) - Position: Managing Partner at SpaceTec Partners & SpaceTec Capital Contact Info horn@spacetec.partners T: +49 89 45 16 09 80 M: +49 171 377 5555 France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Johnson Candace |  SBA Co-President](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/johnson_candace/) - Position:Founder/Co-founder SES, Loral Teleport Europe, Europe Online, GTWN, OWNSAT, VATM, GBRW, Currently: Chair Seraphim Space Advisory Board and Partner, Member of the Board NorthStar Earth & Space and SES-imagotag. Contact Info satellady@gmail.com +33 4 92 95 19 50 Nice, France Bio Candace is a global infrastructure, network and innovation entrepreneur and investor. She founded/co-founded SES
- [Johnson Martin  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/jonhson-martin/) - Position: Leadership • Business Development • Project & Programme Management • Technology Startups & Scaleups • Innovation Ecosystem Support. Contact Info martin.johnson@pragmaticbd.uk +44 7789 434743 UK Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Kayanakis Georges  |  SBA member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/kayanakis-georges/) - Position: PDG fondateur d’Innovation Build Up, fondateur d’ASK, technologie sans-contact,fondateur de SCHLUMBERGER Smart Cards Contact Info georges.kayanakis@orange.fr Greece Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Kedziora G. Patrick  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/kedziora-g-patrick/) - Position: @Boilingice | Serial Entrepreneur | CEO | C-Suite Advisor | Mentor to startups | Board Member | Entrep-in-Res | Lecturer | Ecosystem grower Contact Info patrick@boilingice.com +33 (0)7 69 99 75 20 +1 415 799 88 46 USA Bio Patrick Kedziora is a seasoned executive and serial entrepreneur with over two decades of leadership
- [Lehtinen Vesa  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/lehtinen-vesa/) - Position: Hands-on angel investor & professional new business developer Contact Info vesa.lehtinen@corenvest.fi +358 400 541 680 Finland Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Lind Bernard  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/lind-bernard/) - Position: Owner Lind Consulting PV. Contact Info lindbj@aol.com +33 (0) 6 18 28 40 99 Netherlands Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Lorinquer Loic  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/lorinquer-loic/) - Position: Directeur général EKLANOVA Contact Info l.lorinquer@eklanova.com France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences SBA Members
- [Loukil Youb  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/loukil-youb/) - Position: Angel Investor (Blockchain/Web 3.0 related tech) | Entrepreneur Contact Info yl@nerysinvest.com +49 (0) 1791213892 Germany Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Mielle-Chirouze Romain  |  SBA Board Member and Treasurer](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/mielle-chirouze-romain/) - Position: Fondateur, ANVM Consulting et Territ’Ages Contact Info romain@anvmconsulting.com France Bio Romain is 29 years old and the treasurer of the SBA. He is an entrepreneur who founded his first company at the age of 22 in Guadeloupe and has since created several companies. Currently based in Nice with his main company, ANVM Consulting, specialized in
- [Nollet Jerome  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/nollet-jerome/) - Position: Corporate Advisory (Europe and Americas) Contact Info jeromenollet@hotmail.com +33 (0) 7 82 82 17 07 +1 617 855 7773 France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [O'Caroll Carmel  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/ocaroll-carmel/) - Position: Advisor, Mentor. Contact Info carmel.ocarroll@me.com France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [O'Connor Michael  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/oconnor-michael/) - Position: High tech entrepreneur & Angel Investor. Contact Info moconnor11@gmail.com +353 8683 09161 Ireland Bio Michael O’Connor is a high tech entrepreneur & Angel investor. Started in marine and Arctic exploration before leading roles for US & Swiss MNCs. Co- founded and led a VC backed software start-up into the US and successful exit. Built
- [Pouliquen Dominique  |  SBA President Emeritus](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/pouliquen-dominique/) - Position: CEO, Cintoo Contact Info pouliquen@cintoo.com USA Bio Dominique Pouliquen is the CEO and co-founder of Cintoo, with offices in Sophia Antipolis, France and the USA. The company developed Cintoo Cloud, a reality data management platform for the Digital Twin Industries based in Miami, Florida. Previously, Dominique held executive positions at Autodesk in San Francisco,
- [Prelog Ann Marie |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/prelog-ann-marie/) - Position: CEO/Owner at Barbo Palace Contact Info marie.k.l@siol.net +386 31 449 686 Slovenia Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Ruppli François  |  SBA member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/ruppli-francois/) - Position: Sales & Marketing Director, Network Director, Managing Director. Contact Info francois.ruppli@gmail.com France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Royer Jean-Marc  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/jean-marc-royer-sba-board-member/) - Position: Tech Business Angel & Investor / Social Network Expert. Contact Info jmroyer@origian.com +33 6 24 92 20 27 Antibes, France Bio Jean-Marc Royer is a serial entrepreneur and the founder of Netino, an Internet Social Media and Content Moderation fast-growing company of 1000 employees worldwide. He is also founder of five other companies and
- [Saxby Angius Barbara  |  SBA Board Member and Communications Director](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/saxby-angius-barbara/) - Position: Strategic Marketing Advisor and Communications Director Contact Info barbara@accelentconsulting.com +33 6 131 345 38 France Bio Barbara is a strategic marketing executive with 25 years in technology. As an interim VP/CMO from Silicon Valley, she positioned and launched dozens of software companies and held interim roles in big enterprises like NetApp and Adobe. Barbara founded
- [Shallal Audra  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/shallal-audra/) - Position: Vice President of Corenvest, Board Member of EBAN, SBA, I4W, Cofounder Flying Finn Angels, Expert Jury Member for the European Commission’s European Innovation Council (EIC) and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Contact Info audrashallal@icloud.com +33 7 860 935 64 France Bio Audra promotes Entrepreneurship and Angel Investing through Programs, Mentoring, Business Plan Competitions, Business Angel Networks
- [Soldevila Clavell Narcis  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/soldevila-clavell-narcis/) - Position: President at Ateknea Solutions. Co-founder and Business Angel Contact Info Narcis.clavell@ateknea.com Spain Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Sidman Charles  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sidman-charles/) - Position: Founder and Managing Partner, ECS Capital Partners, LLC Contact Info csidman@ecs-partners.com +1 689-874-6589 USA Bio Charles founded and directs ECS Capital Partners and co-founded the American Angel Capital Association. He supports startups through investing, VC, Crowdfunding and public markets. He advocates for financial, entrepreneurship, policy, and ethical issues globally and received Special Recognition Honoree
- [Theveniaud Sylvain  |  SBA Board Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/theveniaud-sylvain/) - Position:Founder @ Allianz Accelerator unicorn Investor/ Cofounder @ NFT factory Contact Info sylvain.theveniaud@allianz.fr France Bio Sylvain is the founder of the Allianz Accelerator that has accelerated 63 startups, raised a total of $700M+ with a combined valuation of $3B+. He is an Angel Investor, board member and mentor. Sylvain is cofounder at NFT Factory and
- [Van Beek Wouter  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/van-beek-wouter/) - Position: CFO | Driving Financial Excellence & Business Growth | Turnaround specialist | Passionate about Technology Contact Info w.vanbeek@live.nl Netherlands Bio Audra promotes Entrepreneurship and Angel Investing through Programs, Mentoring, Business Plan Competitions, Business Angel Networks and Women Economic Empowerment within the EMEA region. She consults for international organizations including the European Commission, teaches Entrepreneurship, and
- [Vassiliev Alex  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/vassiliev-alex/) - Position: Ex Alibaba, JD.com and Yandex executive. Investor in tech startups across the globe. Contact Info alex@vassiliev.biz Portugal Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Vielledent Erwan  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/vielledent-erwan/) - Position: FK GROUP alternative investment for Europe and Middle East / Member @ Sophia Business Angels | BBA, Real Estate, Ex Pro Golfer. Contact Info erwan@fk-group.net UAE Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Wiedmer Alexander  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/wiedmer-alexander/) - Position: Partner, Rasmal Ventures Contact Info alex@rasmal.vc Quatar Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Zolotarev Gene |  SBA member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/gene-zolotarev/) - Position: Chief Executive Officer at Baltic Tech Ventures Contact Info gene.zolotarev@maximuscapman.com Monaco, France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Cornil Yan  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/cornil-yan/) - Position: Contact Info yan.cornil@gmail.com Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Brelet Jean-Louis  |  SBA President Emeritus](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/brelet-jeanlouis/) - Position: Support Representative Contact Info jl@brelet.net France Bio Jean Louis is an investor, entrepreneur, and executive coach with passion for innovation & international business. He’s had an international career in the hi-tech industry, mainly micro-electronics & AI, in France, Germany and USA – 17 years with Xilinx Inc. Investing roles include past president of the
- [Ammar Sofiane  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/amar-sofiane/) - Position: Tech and Social Entrepreneur, innovation strategist and advisor for pre seed and seed startups. Contact Info sofiane.ammar@virtualscale.fr France Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Cetto Marc  |  SBA member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/cetto-marc/) - Position: Contact Info marc.cetto@gmail.com +33 (0) 6 31 16 71 26 Bio Area of Expertise Investment Preferences Uncategorized
- [Chifflet Jerome  |  SBA Member](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/chifflet-jerome/) - Position: CEO and Co-Founder at BCD Associates. Contact Info jerome@bcd.associates France Bio Jerome Chifflet is a seasoned professional with a PhD in Mathematics, renowned for his extensive experience as an entrepreneur, researcher, and manager. Notably, he led Access to Finance Activity for Europe at EIT Digital and held pivotal roles in renowned companies like Orange, where
- [SBA Member, Alex Wiedmer's new fund in Qatar with Soumaya in the news!](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/alex-wiedmers-new-fund-in-qatar-with-soumaya-in-the-news/) - SBA Member, Alex Wiedmer’s new fund in Qatar with Soumaya in the news! Dear SBA Members, Friends, and Colleagues,Please find a wonderful link about the Qatar Startup ecosystem featuring our SBA member, Alex Wiedmer’s new VC fund – Rasmal Ventures – with an interview of Soumaya BenBaya Dridje, wife of our SBA Member and President Emeritus Marcel
- [Next SBA Startup Factory - 26 Sept 2024!](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/next-sba-startup-factory-24-sept-2024/) - Next SBA Startup Factory – 26 Sept 2024! A selection of 4 to 5 early-stage startup companies from the creative industries will present their innovative ideas to a group of investors, entrepreneurs, and local ecosystem members. The event, organized by SBA, will take place on September 26 at 18:00 at Bastide Rouge. The startups will
- [1 month left to apply your startup to #EAIS24!](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/1-month-left-to-apply-your-startup-to-eais24/) - 1 month left to apply your startup to #EAIS24! CALLING ALL ANGEL INVESTORSYour portfolio of startups only has ONE MONTH left to apply to the European Angel Investment Summit taking place in Brussels on October 15 -16. Make sure they apply today so they can pitch directly to active investors who are looking to accelerate their ideas throughout their growth phase.Please make
- [SBA insights video embedded](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-insights-video-embedded/) - Secrets to entrepreneurial success? Embrace failures, says CEO of Balinca Shereen Tawfiq, the founder and CEO of Balinca, an edtech platform that gamifies financial knowledge, believes that while it’s natural to fear failure and crave success, there is an art to failing that can bring significant rewards. Hear from her on how she’s steering her
- [SBA Connect Volume 9 - Special Edition 20th Year Anniversary](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-9-special-edition-20th-year-anniversary/) - SBA Connect Volume - 9 31 Dec 2022 This Volume is a special edition where SBA reflects on its 20th Anniversary year, highlighting achievements and future plans and thanking its members for investing in entrepreneurs and the early stage ecosystem. Read More
- [Top Ten List For Pitching VCs](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/top-ten-list-for-pitching-vcs/) - "Top Ten List for Pitching VCs" If you’re an entrepreneur in the technology industry seeking to raise capital, understanding the art, science, and chemistry of fundraising is crucial to your success. In this article, we’ll explore some valuable insights and tips from Barbara Saxby; a strategic marketing consultant and SBA investor on how to effectively
- [There is No Better Time to Be an Engaged Angel Investor](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/there-is-no-better-time-to-be-an-engaged-angel-investor/) - "There is No Better Time to Be an Engaged Angel Investor." By Jerome Nollet In this article, Jerome Nollet, a board member, discusses the potential opportunities for startups in the current economic crisis and emphasizes the importance of investing in startups with practical solutions and clear paths to profitability, rather than focusing solely on growth
- [Using space and space technologies with blended global finance to meet the SDGs and International Climate goals](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/using-space-and-space-technologies-with-blended-global-finance-to-meet-the-sdgs-and-international-climate-goals/) - "Using space and space technologies with blended global finance to meet the SDGs and International Climate goals." By Candace Johnson In this article SBA Co-President, Candace Johnson, discusses the potential of space and space technologies to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and international climate goals. It is argued
- [The Secret to Startup Success? Failures, says CEO of Balinca](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/the-secret-to-startup-success-failures-says-ceo-of-balinca/) - Secrets to entrepreneurial success? Embrace failures, says CEO of Balinca​ In this Youtube video Shereen Tawfiq, the founder and CEO of Balinca, an edtech platform that gamifies financial knowledge, believes that while it’s natural to fear failure and crave success, there is an art to failing that can bring significant rewards. Hear from her on
- [SBA Connect Volume 5](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-5/) - SBA Connect Volume - 5 04 Nov 2021 Volume 5 of SBA Connect highlights the success of several members who participated in a 1 million euro closing in France, as well as the Startup Factory event held in September that reinforced ties with the regional innovation/entrepreneurship ecosystem. Due to the pandemic, the International Venture Academy
- [SBA Connect Volume 1](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-1/) - SBA Connect Volume - 1 3 April 2020 The SBA board for this year initiated several projects, and this newsletter is one of them. The first issue was released earlier than planned due to current events. The author shares personal experiences of going through major dramatic situations such as the Gulf War, Tsunami, and the
- [SBA Connect Volume 2](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-2/) - SBA Connect Volume - 2 28 April 2020 This newsletter highlights the profile of a new SBA member, Charles Sidman, and invites readers to attend his upcoming webinar on “Different Investor Approaches to the Early-Stage Asset Class.” The article also discusses a recent UPE webinar on the impact of the COVID crisis on the startup
- [SBA Connect Volume 3](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-3/) - SBA Connect Volume - 3 5 June 2020 SBA Connect Volume 3 discusses the challenges that France faces as it emerges from lockdown and how bold and fast leaders need to be to restart the economy. The issue features an article by Joe Tabet from the Harvard Business Review (French Edition) who provides insightful answers
- [SBA Connect Volume 4](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-4/) - SBA Connect Volume - 4 7 July2020 SBA Connect Volume 4 covers various topics, including a profile of board member Olivier de La Meslière who liaises with funds/VCs, and the introduction of five new members. The Start Up Factory event, set to take place in September in Cannes as part of a partnership with CréACannes,
- [SBA Connect Volume 8](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-8/) - SBA Connect Volume - 8 25 May 2022 This year, the Sophia Business Angels celebrates its 20th Year! We will have many events this fall to mark this milestone including the establishment of an innovation fund honoring our founder, Senator Pierre Laffitte. In this issue we look forward on how we can do better in
- [SBA Connect Volume 7](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-volume-7/) - SBA Connect Volume - 7 23 Nov 2021 In this edition: Highlights of SBA-SKEMA International Venture Academy which focused exclusively on “Green Tech” as well as Startup Factory in Cannes, our investment Gomecano, the automobile mechanic home service, and two new SBA members, Audra Shallal and Marc Cetto. SBA President Candace Johnson was recently featured in Fortune
- [SBA Connect Special Memorial Edition For Senator Pierre Laffitte](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/sba-connect-special-memorial-edition-for-senator-pierre-laffitte/) - SBA Connect Special Memorial Edition For Senator Pierre Laffitte 23 Nov 2021 We at Sophia Business Angels were particularly saddened by the news that our dear friend and colleague, Pierre Laffitte, passed away on 7 July, at the age of 96. He was the President and founder of the Sophia-Antipolis technopole, the largest technopole in
- [A Short Guide to Financial Reporting for Start-Ups](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/a-short-guide-to-financial-reporting-for-start-ups/) - A Short Guide to Financial Reporting for Start-Ups In this article, Patrick Kedziora, a Board Member and Deal Flow Director, discusses the importance of maintaining a strong relationship with investors after securing funding for your business and offers valuable insights on how to effectively communicate with them and leverage their support for future growth. Download

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- [Les 4èmes rencontres du spatial en région Sud](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/recontres-du-spatial-en-region-sud/) - FR: L’écosystème spatial régional vous donne rendez-vous pour une journée d’échanges, de rencontres et de perspectives stratégiques pour la filière spatiale. EN: The regional space ecosystem invites you to a day of discussions, meetings and strategic perspectives for the space sector. https://www.rencontresduspatial.fr/page/informations/
- [AIM 2025 – Shaping AI’s Next Frontier](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/aims2025shapingaisnextfrontier/) - Join global leaders, innovators, and policymakers at the Artificial Intelligence Marseille (AIM) Forum on November 13–14, 2025, at the iconic Orange Vélodrome in Marseille. This premier event, organized by La Tribune and La Plateforme_, aims to analyze, anticipate, and guide the current and future developments of AI and their impact on our societies. aim-marseille.com Building
- [SBA Invest (Physical)](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/sba-invest-physical/) - SBA Invest meetings are regularly scheduled pitching sessions, either by Zoom or in person. In person events offer select entrepreneurs the chance to have dinner with Members of the team and discuss offerings or exchange ideas on potential opportunities of the industry at large.
- [SBA Invest/SBA Cafe (Virtual)](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/sba-invest-sba-cafe-virtual/) - SBA Invest meetings are regularly scheduled pitching sessions, either by Zoom or in person. This year's virtual SBA Invest sessions will be followed by SBA Cafe; where investors and experts share their thoughts and feedback on the presented pitches or other related topics.
- [SBA - StartUp Factory](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/sba-startup-factory/) - A popular free event held a few times a year in Cannes, The StartUp Factory offers young entrepreneurs and students valuable networking events to pitch early business ideas and meet with investors and others in the startup community.
- [SBA Festive Invest 2025](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/sba-festive-invest-2025/) - SBA members end of year celebrations!
- [International Venture Academy](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/international-venture-academy-4/) - International Venture Academy (IVA), is our flagship bi-annual pitching, coaching, and networking event, that brings together members of the startup ecosystem. We offer personalized pitch coaching and prizes for the top 3 startups.
- [SBA Invest (Physical)](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/sba-invest-physical-2/) - SBA Invest meetings are regularly scheduled pitching sessions, either by Zoom or in person. In person events offer select entrepreneurs the chance to have dinner with Members of the team and discuss offerings or exchange ideas on potential opportunities of the industry at large.
- [French Riviera World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) 2025](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/french-riviera-world-ai-film-festival-2025/) - The World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) is set to take place on the French Riviera from April 11-12, 2025. This unique event celebrates the fusion of artificial intelligence and cinema, showcasing how AI technology is revolutionizing the film industry. The festival features a film competition where participants can submit their AI-generated films for a chance
- [Cannes Lions 2025](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/cannes-lions-2025/) - History was made at the Festival this year. Industry legends, global brands and people from more than 90 countries came together to celebrate world-class work. We saw first-ever Lion wins for Iceland and Kazakhstan, and hosted incredible Partner activations, including Stagwell Sport Beach, Amazon Port and Microsoft Beach House. Connections were formed, insights inspired and
- [2025 UN OCEAN CONFERENCE](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/2025-un-ocean-conference/) - The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be co-hosted by France and Costa Rica and held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025. For more details
- [Hotel and Restaurant Meetings](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/hotel-and-restaurants/) - HOTEL & RESTAURANT MEETINGS is the one to one Meetings Exhibition dedicated to Hospitality, Wellness and Catering.Its aim is to organise face-to-face between Exhibitors with solutions and Buyers with validated and verified projects, via pre-arranged meetings using our digital matchmaking platform, which we have been developing since 2009 and which is now recognised as the best
- [MIPIM 2025](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/mipim-2025/) - MIPIM influences and accelerates the transformation of the built environment by crafting a unique, week-long urban festival in Cannes. Here, face-to-face discussions, workshops and panels offer inspiration and thought-leadership, while creating opportunities to exchange experiences and drive business and professional growth. As a reference point for the global real estate industry, MIPIM provides unique access
- [WAICF 2025](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/waif-2025/) - The World AI Cannes Festival brings together the people and companies that are currently building the most game-changing and purposeful AI strategies on the planet. Fuel by the ambition to support and inspire the next generation of groundbreaking leaders, this 4th edition will celebrate, beyond the profit line, the AI future in all its forms. For more details about
- [WEF 2025](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/wef-2025/) - The Annual Meeting 2025 convenes global leaders to address key global and regional challenges. These include responding to geopolitical shocks, stimulating growth to improve living standards, and stewarding a just and inclusive energy transition. For more details about this event click here Register Here
- [SBA Festive Invest 2024](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/sba-festive-invest/) - SBA members end of year celebrations!
- [ILTM Cannes](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/iltm-cannes/) - The flagship of the ILTM Collection, Cannes is the end-of-year show that everyone in the luxury travel industry wants to be at. The industry’s most influential names become the talk of the town as they create exciting new itineraries, do business and build lifelong bonds. Four days of high-quality pre-scheduled appointments, educational sessions, networking, parties
- [MAPIC](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/mapic/) - MAPIC is the International retail real estate event to build the ultimate lifestyle and shopping destinations. MAPIC is highlighting the best extension and mixed-use projects and is taking the pulse of retail cross-border development. It is a major opportunity to learn about the changing face of retail and to meet the players at the centre of the retail property industry's transformation.
- [Healthcare Meetings](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/healthcare-meetings/) - HEALTHCARE MEETINGS is a one to one Meetings event designed to bring together healthcare professionals(suppliers of medical equipment, hygiene products, transport, security, IT, Cyber, etc.) andbuyers with validated and verified projectsvia pre-arranged meetings usingour digital matching platform, which we have been developing since 2009 and is now recognized as the best on the market. Discover equipment,
- [Workplace Meetings](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/work-place-meetings/) - WORKPLACE MEETINGS is a one to one Meetings event designed to bring togetherprofessionals in the working environment (occupier services, building management, design and fit-out, digital transformation) with end users/buyers, whose projects have been pre-qualified and verified, via pre-organized meetings using our digital matching platform, which we’ve been developing since 2009 and is now recognized as the best on
- [The Web Summit 2024 - Lisbon](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/the-web-summit-2024-lisbon/) - Politico has said we run “the world’s premier tech conference”, the Atlantic that Web Summit is “where the future goes to be born”, and the New York Times that we assemble “a grand conclave of the tech industry’s high priests”. At a time of great uncertainty for many industries and, indeed, the world itself, we
- [SBA International Venture Academy](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/sba-invest-virtual-3/) - International Venture Academy (IVA), is our flagship bi-annual pitching, coaching, and networking event, that brings together members of the startup ecosystem. We offer personalized pitch coaching and prizes for the top 3 startups. This year IVA will be held with the Groupe GAC featuring Polish, Spanish and Lithuanian Science Park partners as well as the SBA's partners in
- [MIPcom](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/mipcom/) - MIPCOM CANNES powers the business of international content rights and co-production with an unmissable Cannes-worthy celebration of must-have new series from around the world that producers and studio execs from over 100 countries call “the most important industry rendez-vous on the global events calendar.” Every October, MIPCOM is the most anticipated week for global decision-makers to compete for new
- [European Angel Investment Summit 2024 in Brussels](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/european-angel-investment-summit-2024-in-brussels/) - The European Angel Investment Summit is the annual conference where early stage investors, entrepreneurs and change-makers get together to fuel Europe’s growth. This event is a must-attend for business angels, but also for any other early stage investment actor, supporter of entrepreneurship or innovation at large. Are you interested in attending? Pre-register now for EAIS24!
- [Gitex Global 2024](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/gitex-global-2024/) - The most trusted tech event, with the widest and most influential global following from big tech, global governments, innovative startups, expert investors and corporate buyers. Get Tickets Here
- [Monthly SBA Board Meeting](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/monthly-sba-board-meeting-8/) - Monthly meeting with SBA board members
- [Monthly SBA Board Meeting](https://sophiabusinessangels.com/event/monthly-sba-board-meeting-9/) - Monthly meeting with SBA board members

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