TokePortal, Malta’s first equity crowdfunding platform licensed by the MFSA, is organising a live startup pitch event, Pitch&Go, on 29th May at DiHubMT. The event will bring together early-stage founders and investors for an evening of pitches, expert talks, and networking.
"Pitch&Go is more than just a pitch night – it’s a launchpad for high-potential founders to access capital from the crowd, exposure, and strategic guidance," said Nora Szeles, CEO at TokePortal.
Featured speakers
- Rachel Camilleri – Manager of Entrepreneurship Service Development at DiHubMT, championing startup readiness, funding access, and cross-sector collaboration.
- Fabian Demicoli – Head of Communications and Business Development at the Malta Chamber of SMEs, focused on SME growth, networking, and partnerships.
- Melanie Debattista – Investment Promotion Executive at Malta Enterprise, with a background in M&A, EU funding, and digital-sector FDI. Holds a degree in Entrepreneurship and an MBA.
- Mattia Di Stasi – International Crowdfunding Coach and TechStars alumnus, having raised $4M+ across 600+ campaigns on Kickstarter and Indiegogo.
- Aldo-Joseph Giordano – A seasoned expert in financial regulation and governance, Aldo currently serves as a consultant to Malta Government Venture Capital, where he supports strategic investment initiatives in the startup and innovation ecosystem. He is also a Non-Executive Director at Lombard Bank Malta plc, and previously held senior regulatory positions at the Central Bank of Malta and the MFSA.
Nora Szeles, CEO and Co-Founder of TokePortal.com, will moderate the event.
Investor jury panel
- Ranier Chircop – Investment Executive at Malta Government Venture Capital, dedicated to fueling startup growth through strategic funding and public-private collaboration.
- Rob Jones – Startup CTO, systems architect, and advisor, with a deep background in building scalable digital ventures across Europe.
- Alessandro Silvestri – Co-founder of MaltAccelerate, supporting early-stage tech startups with hands-on mentorship and EU funding pathways.
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