TRENDS IN ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGIES: VCs PANEL AND PITCHING
International online event by Astra Global and Gold Ventures
11 January 2022 · Online · 17:00 CET (5:00 PM)
11 January 2022 · Online · 17:00 CET (5:00 PM)
About the Event
In 2022, enterprise technologies moved to the forefront of the global digital economy. Infrastructure, big data, SaaS, and security became key themes. Around these directions, Astra Global, together with Gold Ventures, brought together leading investors and startups at an international online forum held on 11 January.
Participants presented projects aimed at solving practical business challenges, demonstrating the real value of enterprise technologies in accelerating digital transformation.
The event format included two core blocks:
• Startup Competition — pitching sessions featuring enterprise-focused projects.
• Investors Panel — a strategic discussion on the future of enterprise tech and global investment trends.
Participants presented projects aimed at solving practical business challenges, demonstrating the real value of enterprise technologies in accelerating digital transformation.
The event format included two core blocks:
• Startup Competition — pitching sessions featuring enterprise-focused projects.
• Investors Panel — a strategic discussion on the future of enterprise tech and global investment trends.
CONCEPT
Trends in Enterprise Technologies: VCs panel and pitching served as a landmark event, demonstrating how enterprise technologies are evolving from auxiliary tools into the backbone of the digital economy. It highlighted the strategic importance of infrastructure, big data, SaaS models, and security solutions as pillars of global competitiveness.
MISSION
Our mission is to support startups building the digital backbone of the global economy, strengthen business resilience, and set new standards for enterprise technologies across infrastructure, data, and security.
Project Selection
The jury evaluated projects based on the following criteria:
• Innovation & Disruption — ability to transform the market.
• Scalability & Market Fit — growth potential and product relevance.
• Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of monetization strategy.
• Team & Leadership — expertise and leadership capacity.
• Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of technology.
• Impact & Sustainability — long-term value and ESG contribution.
• Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of vision and persuasiveness of delivery.
• Regulatory Readiness — preparedness for compliance in regulated markets.
• Innovation & Disruption — ability to transform the market.
• Scalability & Market Fit — growth potential and product relevance.
• Business & Revenue Model — sustainability of monetization strategy.
• Team & Leadership — expertise and leadership capacity.
• Technology Excellence — maturity and uniqueness of technology.
• Impact & Sustainability — long-term value and ESG contribution.
• Presentation & Strategic Vision — clarity of vision and persuasiveness of delivery.
• Regulatory Readiness — preparedness for compliance in regulated markets.
Key Discussion Topics 2022
• Global investment trends in enterprise technologies.
• SaaS scaling models and key growth factors.
• Data-driven enterprises: how big data reshapes competitiveness.
• From startup to scale-up: lessons in growth, IPO, and M&A.
• Corporate innovation vs. traditional VC: shaping the future of enterprise tech.
• Building resilience in times of uncertainty: strategies for startups and investors.
• SaaS scaling models and key growth factors.
• Data-driven enterprises: how big data reshapes competitiveness.
• From startup to scale-up: lessons in growth, IPO, and M&A.
• Corporate innovation vs. traditional VC: shaping the future of enterprise tech.
• Building resilience in times of uncertainty: strategies for startups and investors.
SPEAKERS & JURY
- Tess HauGeneral Partner, Tess Ventures. Investor and advisor to high performing startups globally, deep tech companies, and extraordinary founders across the world
- Nuno Goncalves PedroManaging Partner, Strive Capital. Founder of the first quant-VC fund in the Bay Area
- Alexey AlexanovGeneral Partner, Cabra VC. Expert in SaaS subscription models, mentor at 500 Startups and Alchemist
- Tom HenrikssonGeneral Partner, OpenOcean. Specialist in data-intensive enterprise solutions, former head of Nokia Interactive Advertising
- Gilad EngelPartner, Target Global. Business development expert, angel investor with multiple successful exits
- Omiros D. SarikasManaging Partner, Brookstreet Equity. Seasoned deal architect, who has executed over 300 engagements across corporates, investment banks, PEVC funds, and governments
- Chris FisherOperating Partner, Click Ventures. Specialist in growth strategies and IPOs
- Yevhenii ShcherbinaStaff Software Engineer
- Dykhanov StanislavEntrepreneur and technology leader, Co-Founder & CEO – Adart Agency. Proven track record in digital transformation, performance marketing, and building scalable business structures across global markets.
NOMINATIONS
In 2022, startups competed across three key categories:
- BEST STARTUP
- BEST PRODUCT
- BEST BUSINESS MODEL
WINNERS 2022
TESTIMONIALS
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PARTNERS 2022
