Trans Atlantic Angel Conference (TAAC)

SIA - Startup Investor Accelerator, (part of Mossy Ventures) is a Startup Investment Pitch Competition, with early-stage business angels from Europe and USA.

TAAC - Trans Atlantic Angel Conference - A Startup Pitch Competition

TAAC 9: 26 March - 18 June 2026
Pitching on Wednesdays or Thursdays at 6 PM CET / 9 AM PST
Demo Day: Thursday 11 June 2026

+ + TAAC deadline for companies is 10 March 2026 + +
 

Targeting pre-seed and seed startups, our focus is on delivering smart-money value. We’re committed to supporting teams, helping them succeed and progress to their next funding round. All participating teams receive feedback, introductions, and tailored support, regardless of final standing.

The event includes three rounds of pitching in a "winner takes all" format. The top startup secures a €100–200,000 investment. Up to 5 others may also receive funding on a case-by-case basis. Participation is capped at 80 startups, with all accepted applications starting directly.

This sector-agnostic virtual competition seeks startups ready to achieve meaningful milestones. Ideal candidates are nearing first revenue, have engaged teams, and show traction. Scalability is a key criterion. TAAC is often the first outside investment for founders. We welcome applicants from North America and greater Europe.

TAAC gathers 20–40 investors to form a fund of up to €200,000. These angels come from diverse backgrounds and bring a wide range of interests.

PROGRAM FLOW

• 1-minute pitch: ~80 startups


• 3-minute pitch: 24 startups


• 10-minute pitch: 12 startups


• Investor and startup coffee meetings


• Due diligence on 6 finalists


• Demo Day: Final public event announcing the winner


• Fund transfer

After each pitch day, investors select startups advancing to the next stage. The full process takes three months and fosters investor-startup collaboration through checks and feedback.

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DETAILS

• Limited to 80 applications


• All accepted startups begin in the first session


• $115 symbolic application fee (only for startups seeking investment)


• No carry or interest is taken


• Investors receive equity based on mutual agreement and valuation
  
  

STARTUPS CAN EXPECT

• All applications reviewed by angel investors


• Automatic acceptance (applications close after 80)


• 1-minute pitch + networking for all


• 24 startups: 3-minute pitch + Q&A + coffee meetings


• 12 semifinalists: 10-minute pitch + more investor time


• 6 finalists: 4-week due diligence, pitch training, media exposure


• Finalists pitch at a public event with international investors


• Winner secures up to €200,000 in group investment


• All startups receive investor feedback
  
  

Previous winners per cohort
TAAC 1 - Bluana
TAAC 2 - iLab-s
TAAC 3 - Evitado
TAAC 4 - Drink Tilden
TAAC 5 - STM patch
TAAC 6 - Calla Lily
TAAC 7 - RefloDx

Other investees, that have not won, but have received investment anyway
eyeknow.ai 
votegrity.net
hal9.com
bovi.ag
mecodiagnostics.com
tuftapp.com 
iniabiosciences.com
fireswarmsolutions.com
linax.ca
dutchlionag.tech
esenciafoods.co

• United Kingdom
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Spain
• Portugal
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• UK
• Austria
• Norway
• Latvia
• Scotland, UK
• Georgia
• Armenia
• Luxembourg
• Belgium
• Estonia
• Switzerland
• Netherlands
• Sweden
• Denmark
• Lithuania
• Poland
• Hungary
• Iceland
• Finland
• Romania
• Czech Republic
• Slovenia
• Slovakia
• Montenegro
• Croatia
• Serbia
• Bulgaria
• Ireland
• Greece
• Albania
• Kosova, Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Norway, ME, USA

• Capital Seeking
• €50,000 - €2,000,000
• Valuation
• €500,000 - €10,000,000