Each year, COREangels Day marks a defining moment for our global community of angel investors, fund leaders, and founders. What started as a simple gathering of visionary investors in Lisbon has evolved into one of the most anticipated annual events in the angel investing calendar — a unique blend of connection, learning, and recognition.
Held during Web Summit week, this private event is where the COREangels community comes together to celebrate milestones, spotlight startups shaping tomorrow, and honor the leaders and angels driving meaningful impact across our network.
On November 10, 2025, we’re back in Lisbon for an unforgettable afternoon and evening dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and the future of technology — this time with a special sponsorship of Incubou.
A Growing Tradition of Community and Impact
At COREangels, we believe that angel investing is about more than capital — it’s about community. Every year, COREangels Day serves as a powerful reminder of this principle.
In 2024, the event introduced the Angel Investors Awards and Fund Leaders Awards, honoring the individuals who have gone above and beyond in supporting startups, connecting investors, and advancing the COREangels mission. That same spirit of recognition will continue this year, as we once again spotlight the angels and fund leaders shaping the ecosystem through their dedication, collaboration, and vision.
The winners of last year’s awards, from Isabel Faria (COREangels Food) to Urs Rothmayr (COREangels Barcelona), represented the very best of what it means to be a COREangel — smart, strategic, and deeply committed to supporting innovation that matters.
This November, we gather once again to celebrate new achievements and to look ahead to the next wave of global impact driven by our community.
Incubou
This year’s sponsor brings the topic of DefenseTech and Cybersecurity, one of the most urgent frontiers in innovation.
As digital threats become more complex and the world’s geopolitical landscape evolves, startups working at the intersection of security, data integrity, and resilience are becoming central to global stability and economic progress. These companies are redefining how we protect nations, enterprises, and individuals — and they represent a rapidly growing opportunity for angel investors who want to back solutions that truly safeguard the future.
The 2025 COREangels Day will start with pitches from visionary founders tackling these challenges — from threat detection and digital forensics to infrastructure resilience and defense technology. Attendees will get to see live startup pitches from some of the most promising companies in these fields.
Incubou has been a key player in nurturing the next generation of innovators, supporting founders who are solving complex, real-world problems with courage and creativity. Their partnership embodies the spirit of this year’s theme — bridging technological innovation and resilience, while empowering entrepreneurs who build with purpose.
The Spirit of Reinvention
Few embody this year’s theme better than Thiago Vieira, cybersecurity investor, lawyer, and mentor at COREangels Porto and COREangels Atlantic. His story is a testament to the power of reinvention — moving from digital forensics and law into angel investing, proving that true readiness isn’t about having every step planned, but about acting with courage when the path ahead is uncertain.
Thiago reminds us that behind every technological breakthrough are founders and angels willing to take bold steps into the unknown. His perspective captures the essence of what COREangels Day represents: visionaries empowering visionaries.
What to Expect
COREangels Day 2025 will feature:
- Startup Pitch Showcase – Live pitches from DefenseTech and Cybersecurity startups.
- Syndicate Investment Opportunities – Deals open to COREangels Syndicate members. External investors who are attending the event will have access to the COREangels Syndicate Club for free until the end of the year.
- Awards Ceremony – Honoring this year’s outstanding angels and fund leaders.
- Networking & Celebration – Drinks, conversations, and new collaborations in a private Lisbon venue.
From 15:00 to 21:00, attendees will engage in an inspiring mix of content, connections, and celebration — surrounded by some of the most active and visionary investors in our global network.
A Night to Remember
COREangels Day is more than an event — it’s a symbol of how far we’ve come as a global community, and how much farther we can go together.
Each conversation sparks a new collaboration. Each pitch opens a new opportunity. Each award celebrates a shared belief: that by empowering founders, we shape the future of innovation.
📅 Date: November 10, 2025
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 21:00 (WEST)
📍 Location: Private venue in Lisbon (shared upon confirmation)
Final Thoughts
COREangels Day Lisbon 2025 isn’t just another networking event — it’s where our global community reconnects, recharges, and reimagines what’s next.
Together, we’ll explore how angels can play a critical role in securing the digital future and supporting startups that make the world not just more innovative — but safer.
Because in the end, readiness isn’t a feeling. It’s a decision to act.
