ECSO Cyber Investor Days in London 2025

Welcome to the ECSO Cyber Investor Days in London

ECSO is proud to announce a new edition of the Cyber Investor Days, set to take place on 5 June 2025 at Foresight Group’s office in The Shard, London, UK. This event is co-organised with the Cyberhive EUROPE, the Women4Cyber Foundation, the Welsh Government, the Cyber Innovation Hub, 33N Ventures, Foresight Group, Cyber London, and Infosecurity Europe. It will bring together top investors, corporate leaders, and cybersecurity innovators for an exclusive afternoon of pitches, networking, and strategic discussions.

The Cyber Investor Days mark an excellent opportunity for the most promising European cybersecurity startups and SMEs to showcase their innovative solutions on a prestigious European stage. With the chance to pitch directly to leading investors and corporations from across the continent, participants will have unparalleled access to potential funding avenues.

The event also offers a unique opportunity to explore Wales’ dynamic and rapidly growing cyber security ecosystem. Home to global industry leaders such as Airbus, CGI, General Dynamics, and Thales, Wales boasts deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms—including Operational Technology, Industrial Control Systems, the Industrial Internet of Things, and advanced monitoring, detection, and analysis capabilities. You’ll also have the chance to learn more about the Cyber Innovation Hub, which is developing a world-class pipeline of innovative cyber security products, high-growth businesses, and highly skilled technical talent in Wales. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with Wales-based investors, including Foresight Group.

Timeline for the event

Location: Foresight Group’s office in The Shard, London, UK

14:00 – 14:30: REGISTRATION & WELCOME COFFEE
14:30 – 14:40: WELCOMING REMARKS
- John Cordrey, Foresight Group
- Joanna Swiatkowska, Deputy Secretary General, ECSO
14:40 – 14:50: ENTRY KEYNOTE - Wales Cyber Innovation Hub
● Pete Burnap, Founding Director, Wales Cyber Innovation Hub
14:50 -- 15:00: PRESENTATION OF THE JUDGING PANEL
●        Adrien Vanheste, Senior Analyst for Cybersecurity, TIN Capital
●        Gonçalo Borges, Principal, 33N Ventures
●        Jack Christopher, Early-stage Investor, Development Bank of Wales
●        John Cordrey, Principal, Foresight Group
●        Linda Brunner, Founding Partner, Imagine You Know
●    Pete Burnap, Founding Director, Wales Cyber Innovation Hub
15:00 – 15:35: ECSO Matchmaking Event – PITCHING SESSION (5 minutes pitch, 3 minutes Q&A p/company)
15:35 – 15:55: Coffee BREAK
15:55 – 16:30: ECSO Matchmaking Event – PITCHING SESSION(5 minutes pitch, 3 minutes Q&A p/company)
16:30 -- 17:00: PANEL DEBATE- Enabling Digital Transformation in the UK: Spotlight on Wales’s Cyber Ecosystem
- Ben Vaughan, CCO, Bridewell
- Saj Huq, CCO, Plexal
- Leanne Connor, Business Manager, Thales
- Matthew Morgan, Group Director, Amentum
17:00 – 17:35: NETWORKING BREAK
18:00 - 18:15: ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNERS
17:35 – 19:30: EVENING RECEPTION – The Shard & Partnership with Infosec

Registration

Cybersecurity start-ups, SMEs, cybersecurity investors, integrators, industry experts, and enthusiasts invited to attend the ECSO Cyber Investor Days!

We invite all attendees to register by clicking on the red button at the top of the page.

Important: please note that registration is mandatory to attend this event. Definitive attendance is subject to official confirmation after registration.

If you want to attend only to the evening reception and networking night, please:

Fill out the evening form

Pitching on a European Stage?

Are you a cybersecurity startup or SME with the ambition to showcase your innovation to a European audience? The ECSO Cyber Investor Days offer a unique opportunity to present your solutions directly to leading investors and corporate decision-makers!

To apply, we invite you to fill in this form and then share your 5-7 slides pitch deck (pdf, 1 MB size) via email to our Events Team at events@ecs-org.eu

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Already CLOSED

We will gather an Evaluation Committee to go through all applications and select a lineup of 8 to 12 European companies to pitch during the event on 5 June in London.

ECSO STARtup Award 2026

The two best cybersecurity companies participating in the London edition of the Cyber Investor Days will be nominated to compete for the ECSO STARtup Award 2026. Nominees will be selected by a local jury of investors and will be invited to the final competition, set to take place in early 2026.

During the final ceremony, nominees will pitch to a European Judging Panel, gaining exclusive exposure to high-level investors, corporate executives, and cybersecurity experts. For more details, visit the ECSO STARtup Award webpage HERE.

Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award

Is your company women-led? Every year, the Women4Cyber Foundation joins the ECSO Award Finals to grant the Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award to an outstanding female-led company.

This initiative recognises and celebrates women leaders in cybersecurity, as well as organisations committed to gender equality. Eligible companies can apply for this prestigious award, which offers tailored mentoring, industry recognition, and exclusive benefits for growth and success.

To apply, select “yes” to the award question when registering for the ECSO Matchmaking Event where you plan to pitch. The pitch must be delivered by a woman founder, co-founder, or board member. For more details about the eligibility criteria, you can find more here: Women4Cyber Entrepreneurship Award

Join the ECSO Cyber Investor Days in London

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to be part of the future of cybersecurity! Mark your calendar for 5 June 2025, and join us in London for an afternoon of innovation, collaboration, and investment opportunities.

For more information we invite you to reach out to our Events Team at events@ecs-org.eu and our Working Group on Market Development at marketdev_team@ecs-org.eu

We invite you to review our GDPR Policy for the event HERE.