In 2025, the Big Angels Day is back for its fifth edition with a renewed format.
Still a must-attend event for European and African business angels, it will once again highlight their vital role and impact within the early-stage ecosystem.
This year, the format evolves:
Workshops and meetings bringing together international business angels to discuss key topics such as cross-border investments, local specificities, and emerging investment trends
Exclusive networking opportunities with entrepreneurs, fostering strong connections and opening new perspectives.
Local and thematic editions throughout the year, creating more opportunities to learn, share, and strengthen ties between investors.
A mission that remains unchanged
To showcase and reinforce the role of business angels, foster synergies between Europe and Africa, and inspire a new generation of committed investors.
Tuesday, september 23 - This year, we are delighted to welcome you to Paris for a new edition of Big Angel Day, a unique gathering of European and African business angels. The event will also be a great opportunity to connect with fellow angels, build meaningful relationships, and strengthen collaboration between Europe and Africa. Finally, participants will get the chance to experience BIG, France’s largest entrepreneurship event, bringing together more than 40,000 people – a true hub of innovation and opportunities.
Thursday, October 23 – Big Angels Day Dakar returns for its third edition! On the agenda: interactive workshops, inspiring talks, and networking opportunities between business angels and entrepreneurs… plus, a brand-new highlight this year: a Startup Challenge dedicated to the continent’s most promising founders. An unmissable event to showcase the role of business angels, spotlight African innovation, and foster lasting synergies between investors and entrepreneurs.
Thursday october 30 - A full day dedicated to connecting early-stage startups with business angels to accelerate defence and dual-use innovation, during the defence week. The program features pitch sessions, one-to-one meetings, and thematic roundtables bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, institutional stakeholders and military representatives. In partnership with the InvestEU Portal, the day will also showcase cutting-edge innovations in Cybersecurity and HealthTech for Defence, highlighting how dual-use technologies strengthen Europe’s resilience
