Startup Days vs AESIS 2026

The startup days App enables you to directly book 1:1 meetings with other participants to meet them face-to-face at the event day. Furthermore, the App provides you with your personal agenda, including all your meetings, sessions, and workshops. On the App you will find all the vital information needed for a seamless event experience at startup days. Event Networking and Matchmaking at startup days startup day are the leading conference for startup topics in Switzerland. As a place for meeting and networking, SUD brings young entrepreneurs in contact with investors, corporates, and other players from the ecosystem. Our goal is to tackle society's toughest challenges by supporting founders in sustainable businesses – health, food, climate.

Since 2013, ABAN and VC4A have partnered to host AESIS, the continent’s leading gathering of early-stage investors, angel networks, venture capitalists, and ecosystem builders. Each year features a program of virtual masterclasses and investor meetups, culminating in a two-day flagship summit. The 2026 summit will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, on the 25th – 26th November, bringing together leaders from across the African investment ecosystem to shape the future of startup investing on the continent.