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10/11/2025

“We need to be more aggressive in supporting young founders.” - Dilan Sisu

Full interview out now 🎙️ Link in BIO

And the winner is… 🥁🥁🥁“BAB AI” 🥳Huge congratulations to the team for their incredible journey and inspiring pitch tonigh...
09/10/2025

And the winner is… 🥁🥁🥁

“BAB AI” 🥳

Huge congratulations to the team for their incredible journey and inspiring pitch tonight! ✨

🚀 This is just the BEGINNING…

The moment we’ve all been waiting for! 🤩Our Bright Labs 2025 Cohort took the stage to pitch their startups after 100 int...
09/10/2025

The moment we’ve all been waiting for! 🤩
Our Bright Labs 2025 Cohort took the stage to pitch their startups after 100 intense days of building, learning, and iterating. 💻

From AI to social impact to creativity tools this generation of founders is ready and bulletproof for the future! 💛

“The Paradox of the Romanian Early-Stage Fundraising Landscape” 🇷🇴👀 What’s really happening in the ecosystem?Top investo...
08/10/2025

“The Paradox of the Romanian Early-Stage Fundraising Landscape” 🇷🇴

👀 What’s really happening in the ecosystem?

Top investors from , , Sparkling Capital and shared their perspectives on where Romanian founders stand today and what needs to CHANGE.

Some of the most promising local founders took the stage to share what they’re building. From drones and AI to CO₂ reduc...
08/10/2025

Some of the most promising local founders took the stage to share what they’re building. From drones and AI to CO₂ reduction and creative tech. ♻️

🚀 A glimpse into the future, made in Oradea.

How do investors really think? 👀 from joined .achim on stage for an open chat about early-stage investing, opportunitie...
08/10/2025

How do investors really think? 👀

from joined .achim on stage for an open chat about early-stage investing, opportunities in CEE, and what founders often get wrong.

Honest insights and real talk because that’s exactly what founders need. 🔥

And WE ARE LIVE! 🔥Our moderator, Elena Vrabie () kicked off the day with powerful energy and a full house here at the Fo...
08/10/2025

And WE ARE LIVE! 🔥

Our moderator, Elena Vrabie () kicked off the day with powerful energy and a full house here at the Fortress. 🏰

Let the stories, ideas, and pitches begin! 🚀

A huge thank you to our amazing guests for opening Demo Day with us:
• , NW RDA
• , from
and of course .achim, our Program Director.

Also, thank you for bringing the coffee today! ☕️

Grateful to have so many leaders supporting founders who dare to build! 💡

The buzz is real & Demo Day is on! 🥳Founders, mentors, investors, and friends are checking in, and getting ready for an ...
08/10/2025

The buzz is real & Demo Day is on! 🥳

Founders, mentors, investors, and friends are checking in, and getting ready for an inspiring afternoon.

Let’s make today unforgettable! 🙌🏽

Early-stage founders in Romania often face a unique dilemma: there’s capital in the market, yet so few startups manage t...
08/10/2025

Early-stage founders in Romania often face a unique dilemma: there’s capital in the market, yet so few startups manage to access it. Why?

Join us TODAY at Bright Labs Demo Day 2025 for a deep dive into this paradox with some of the sharpest minds in Romanian venture capital. Our panel will unpack the realities behind early-stage funding, investor expectations, and what it truly takes to secure your first investment round.

💬 Moderated by:
Razvan Suta

👥 Panelists:

Mircea Ghita — Principal @ Metis Ventures

Marius Istrate — Chairman of the Board @ TechAngels Romania

Vlad Sarca — Partner @ Sparking Capital

Valentin Filip — Managing Partner @ Fortech Investments

Expect honest takes, actionable insights, and a rare behind-the-scenes look into the investor mindset that shapes Romania’s startup ecosystem.

📍 Oradea Fortress | Bright Labs Demo Day 2025
🗓 October 8, 2025

At Demo Day 2025, we’re joined by partners who believe in bold ideas and support the founders behind them. ☀️Bandi Media...
03/10/2025

At Demo Day 2025, we’re joined by partners who believe in bold ideas and support the founders behind them. ☀️

Bandi Media – our creative allies, bringing stories to life through content and strategy.

Graffish Media – our technical architects, engineering the platforms that power our mission.

Nazzuro Aqua – keeping our founders and guests refreshed with the purest water, all program long.

Together, they help us make Demo Day an experience rather than an event.

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