Vivek Bhandarker

ALBAN Global is an international NGO (vzw/asbl) that builds bridges between ideas, capital, and communities across Europe and beyond. Our mission is to enable inclusive economic development through cross-border collaboration, strategic projects, and diaspora engagement. We bring together startups, investors, corporates, and public institutions to accelerate innovation, unlock opportunities, and scale impact. Through initiatives like the ALBAN Global Investor Roadshow, curated partnerships, and ecosystem activation programs, we create spaces where founders and investors connect, share knowledge, and co-invest in transformative ventures. With hubs in Belgium, Italy, Albania, Switserland and across the European diaspora, ALBAN Global empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to shape the next frontier of economic and social development. 🌍 What we do: Activate ecosystems across Europe & emerging markets Curate cross-sector partnerships & investment opportunities Support startups through access to capital, mentorship & international networks Engage diaspora talent and resources for local/global impact 🤝 Join us in shaping inclusive growth through collaboration.

𝐒𝐈𝐀 - 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 runs hands-on angel investor training programs designed for professionals who want to start investing in startups, or sharpen their existing investing skills alongside a global network of peers. Our “learning-by-doing” methodology puts participants at the center of real investment decisions. Through a structured, guided process, they evaluate live deals, join due diligence teams, and invest real capital. Along the way, they gain deep, practical experience in every step of the angel investing journey, from sourcing and screening to negotiating and closing. SIA attracts a diverse community of angel investors, VCs, family offices, and other investment professionals who want to enhance their practice and collaborate across borders. We are the European counterpart to Mossy Ventures’ flagship program, the Seattle Angel Conference (SAC), which has been growing investor and founder ecosystems in the U.S. since 2012. To date, the program has trained 1,000+ angel investors and supported over 1,800 startups, with alumni collectively investing over $300 million into early-stage companies around the world.

ClearTax is a leading global provider of tax, technology, and compliance automation solutions. From e-invoicing to VAT compliance, ClearTax supports businesses of all sizes in achieving full regulatory compliance while enhancing operational efficiency. We are committed to delivering SaaS products that help businesses globally stay compliant with government mandates, ensuring seamless operations on both the sales and purchase sides.

TAG is where AI native investing finally feels human. We are building the decision fabric that connects funds, founders and outsourced venture teams so capital allocation becomes a repeatable system, not a heroic effort. For investors, TAG is the operating system behind Invessence: one workspace where your thesis lives, every inbound is structured against it, and diligence and portfolio updates compound into a searchable, living memory. Instead of chasing PDFs, emails and side notes, you see clear fit or misfit, can plug in IOaaS modules for sourcing and analysis, and keep everything inside your own environment. For founders, Friends of TAG turns decks and metrics into investor ready, thesis aligned profiles before you hit send, so you know which funds you resonate with and why. You get sharper feedback on unit economics, go to market and narrative, plus the option to work with advisors who price transparently and respect your runway. For partners and service providers, TAG is the layer that standardises data and workflows across programmes, cohorts and funds, while your clients retain the operating system you help them build. Every decision, memo and update trains the system, so each cohort, fund and vintage learns from the last and early stage capital gets a little less opaque, one loop at a time.

Horizen Trident Ventures is an advisory and venture platform empowering early-stage founders and emerging investors. We bridge strategy, growth, and education, helping startups refine their business models, access networks, and build sustainable traction while equipping new investors with the tools and insights to navigate venture ecosystems confidently. We operate at the intersection of innovation and capital readiness, supporting bold ideas before they become investable ventures. Focus Areas: • Startup & Growth Advisory • Investor Education & Ecosystem Research • Venture Readiness & Strategic Partnerships

RKCA Advisors Ltd, member firm of International network ECOVIS from India. Having 5 decades of presence and offices in major cities in India and a global footprint with associates in more than 90+ countries. The Focused Area of practice through its Associated Centre of Excellence are Digital Transformation, Strategy and Performance Consulting, Onshore and Offshore Advisory, GRC & IPR Litigation,

ALBAN Global is an international NGO (vzw/asbl) that builds bridges between ideas, capital, and communities across Europe and beyond. Our mission is to enable inclusive economic development through cross-border collaboration, strategic projects, and diaspora engagement. We bring together startups, investors, corporates, and public institutions to accelerate innovation, unlock opportunities, and scale impact. Through initiatives like the ALBAN Global Investor Roadshow, curated partnerships, and ecosystem activation programs, we create spaces where founders and investors connect, share knowledge, and co-invest in transformative ventures. With hubs in Belgium, Italy, Albania, Switserland and across the European diaspora, ALBAN Global empowers entrepreneurs and leaders to shape the next frontier of economic and social development. 🌍 What we do: Activate ecosystems across Europe & emerging markets Curate cross-sector partnerships & investment opportunities Support startups through access to capital, mentorship & international networks Engage diaspora talent and resources for local/global impact 🤝 Join us in shaping inclusive growth through collaboration.