• 24 Jul

The Western Balkans Investment Readiness program began in January 2022, culminating in the MatchIn Investment Forum in Tirana on April 29th. This event brought together 25 startups and investors from across Europe.

The program kicked off with a call for startups in December 2021, organized by Swiss EP, Vestbee, and local partners in the Western Balkans. Over 100 startups applied, with 70 advancing to a Bootcamp featuring webinars on financing strategies, company development stages, startup valuation, and investor pitches, plus nine workshops.

In February, the Top 25 startups participated in Masterclasses and mentoring sessions led by Swiss EP experts and early-joining investors.

The Final Event: MatchIn Investment Forum
On April 29th, 20 startup teams pitched their ideas to over 50 investors. The day featured pitches, one-on-one meetings, and an evening networking event in Tirana.