Webinar: Pitching to US Investors – Founder’s Marketing & Communication 101
Are you a Startup Founder looking to fundraise in the United States?
Join us for a series of 3 webinars catered for startups looking to grow into fast-scaling companies.
What can you learn if you attend the event?
Marketing and Communications 101 to pitch to US investors
Are you looking to raise money in the United States? Come join investors and entrepreneurs Carey Ransom and Greg Carson as they sit down with marketing and communication specialist Ariel Kramer to discuss the best ways to pitch US investors. Learn how to improve your communication and messaging strategy to help you raise money and build the relationships you need to succeed in the US market.
AGENDA:
Intro by Ariel Kramer, Global Marketing and Communication Specialist
Followed by a panel with Carey Ransom, President and Founder at OC4 Ventures and Greg Carson, Partner at XBTO Group.
Followed by Q&A with guests (Q&As from startups and techies in the audience).
Workshop Guest Speakers & Panellists
Ariel Kramer, Global Marketing and Communication Specialist:
Carey Ransom, President and Founder at OC4 Ventures:
Greg Carson, Partner at XBTO Group:
WHY ATTEND?
What markets can be approached in the US by UK startups
How to find investors
How to develop a correct go-to-market strategy
How to enter the market successfully by selling the product /future potential correctly
You can’t miss this event if you are:
A founder looking to build new tech,
A CEO looking to scale up tech build efficiently,
A CTO, DevOp or Tech Lead looking to improve feature building, companies looking to outsource tech or hire remotely without making mistakes
Eager to learn a great technique to speed up development and minimise costs
Luxembourg is a small country with a powerful innovation ecosystem. Despite its compact size, Luxembourg is actively shaping its image as one of Europe's most promising tech hubs.
Ranked among the world’s top 40 startup ecosystems by StartupBlink — a testament to its high-quality innovation infrastructure, openness to investment, and strong support for entrepreneurship.
500+ active startups are working across fintech, cybersecurity, biotech, green energy, and other future-focused industries.
250+ venture capital investors — an impressive number for a country with a population of under 700,000.
15+ incubators and accelerators supporting companies at every stage — from idea to scale-up. These offer mentorship, consulting, networking, access to international markets, and funding. Robust government support programs — grants, low-interest loans, tax incentives, and direct investment in innovative projects.
As part of participation in Nexus, the delegation organizers will provide:
Conference tickets for startup representatives;
A dedicated stand in the exhibition area;
Invitations to side visits for exploring the local ecosystem.
Partial travel cost coverage is possible (details will be provided after the final participant selection).
Startups meeting the following criteria are invited to apply:
Have a developed working prototype (for hardware startups);
Are registered and operate in Ukraine and position themselves as Ukrainian.
In addition, some selected startups may be invited to participate as speakers in panel discussions and matchmaking events with representatives of the Luxembourg and European ecosystems.
Selection stages:
Application submission.
Eligibility check.
Final selection by organizers and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation at NEXUS 2025.
Application deadline: May 4, 2025
Contacts for partners and additional information: [email protected]
Application and pitch language: English. The application form is available in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund portal, under the "Partner Programs" section.
The Ukrainian delegation is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Startup Fund, the Luxembourg-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce, Luxinnovation, and Seeds of Bravery.
After participating in the tech mission, delegates must be ready to submit a report on the outcomes of their participation, including preliminary agreements on investment, partnerships, and customer engagement, as well as share progress and results over a defined follow-up period.
Access to an international networking platform to connect with potential partners and clients
Participation in official meetings and side activities of the Ukrainian delegation
We are looking for 8 startups and scaleups that meet the following criteria:
👉Scaleups
Funding: have raised external funding from Series A to Series C (i.e., after the first significant VC round);
Founded: between 2014–2021;
Team size: up to 200 employees;
Product: development of a unique software or hardware solution;
Positioning: identify as a Ukrainian scaleup.
👉 Startups
Funding: bootstrapped or at the pre-seed / seed stage (up to Series A), with total raised funding not exceeding €1 million;
Founded: between 2018–2024;
Team size: up to 100 employees;
Product: development of an innovative software or hardware solution;
Positioning: identify as a Ukrainian startup.
Selection process:
Fill out the application form.
Eligibility review.
Online Pitch Day — pitching to a jury of Ukrainian and international experts.
Final selection and invitation to join the Ukrainian delegation at TNW Conference.
Application deadline: April 30, 23:59 (Kyiv time)
Contacts for partnerships and more info:[email protected]
Application and pitch language: English. The application form is available in your personal account on the Ukrainian Startup Fund’s portal, under the "Partner Programs" section.
The participation of the Ukrainian delegation is organized by the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Startup Fund, YEP Accelerator, Plug and Play, and Seeds of Bravery.
After participating in the tech mission, selected startups must be ready to submit a report outlining their results — including preliminary agreements on investments, partnerships, and client acquisition — and provide an update on outcomes and progress within a specified timeframe.
