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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
Speakers & jury.
Tess Hau
General Partner, Tess Ventures. Investor and advisor to high performing startups globally, deep tech companies, and extraordinary founders across the world
Nuno Goncalves Pedro
Managing Partner, Strive Capital. Founder of the first quant-VC fund in the Bay Area
Alexey Alexanov
General Partner, Cabra VC. Expert in SaaS subscription models, mentor at 500 Startups and Alchemist
Tom Henriksson
General Partner, OpenOcean. Specialist in data-intensive enterprise solutions, former head of Nokia Interactive Advertising
Gilad Engel
Partner, Target Global. Business development expert, angel investor with multiple successful exits
Omiros D. Sarikas
Managing Partner, Brookstreet Equity. Seasoned deal architect, who has executed over 300 engagements across corporates, investment banks, PEVC funds, and governments
Chris Fisher
Operating Partner, Click Ventures. Expert in global investments and IPOs
Yevhenii Shcherbina
Engineer and architect specializing in decentralized systems. Designs next-generation blockchain and Lightning Network solutions that empower users, protect privacy, and enable new forms of digital economy. Passionate about transforming emerging technologies into scalable, impactful platforms.
Dykhanov Stanislav
Entrepreneur and technology leader, Co-Founder & CEO – Adart Agency. Proven track record in digital transformation, performance marketing, and building scalable business structures across global markets.
Suzana Lalicic
Angel Investor | CEO & Founder at Stockografija |Professional B2B Matchmaker| Unicorn Deal Maker
Olha Semchenkova
Director of “QUADRASOFT” ETMS. Creator of the online platform “My Pharmacy”
Roman Jaiani
Real Estate Operations Specialist, Residential Property Renovation & Flipping Analyst, Pennsylvania, USA
Aleksandr Drozdov
Expert in Custom Scientific Glassblowing and Precision Glass Components
Winners.
Best Startup
Lukas Beranek
Beecom
Best Business Model
Roman Kirsanov
Partner Insight
Best Product
Alexander Berenov
Inspector Cloud
What participants said.
We rarely see such well-prepared infrastructure solutions ready for scale. This event offered a clear view into the future of enterprise tech.
Tom Henriksson
General Partner, OpenOcean, specialist in data-intensive enterprise solutions, former head of Nokia Interactive Advertising
The dialogue with the jury helped us refine our SaaS scaling strategy and get ready for the next investment round.
David Sanft
CEO & Founder of Seal Deal AI Solution UG, Master in Finance
The value of this event lies in its concreteness. Every project presented had a clear business case and a real market strategy.
Omiros D. Sarikas
Managing Partner, Brookstreet Equity
Partners.
General partner and co-organiser
Partners
