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Who We Are

Empact Ventures are Super Connectors who open the right doors at the right time to help the right people and organisations achieve the right mutual outcomes

Co-Designing Startup Initiatives

We co-design some of the leading startup initiatives in Europe with the private sector (e.g. corporates, funders) and/or public sector (e.g. universities, non-profits, healthcare organisations).

Super Connect Scouting

We are a global scout that proactively discovers, engages and facilitates super connections s to the right innovation and business development opportunities that match the needs of our clients

Global Super Connectors

We act as super-connectors for tech startups and scale-ups to open the right doors to potential partners, clients and/or funders to address their challenges

 

 

 

 

Our Mission

Our mission is to create an Empact by mobilising local to global networks to help people and organisations to address their challenges leading to an aggregate social and/or economic impact.

We bring people and organisations in the private, public and third sectors based on mutual interest in a facilitated way to create new collaborative partnerships.

We welcome anyone anywhere to get involved in our initiatives, projects and ventures to help us help you address your challenges today and tomorrow.

Our Initiatives

We co-design the below two initiatives in partnership with Hays plc across the UK & Ireland

Super Connect for Good

Super Connect for Good is a National Tech for Good competition seeking to discover, super connect and support the best emerging tech startups and scale-ups that bring positive social change and impact to enhance people’s lives through technology.

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Super Connect Series

The Super Connect Series is returning for its fourth year in partnership with the OVHcloud Startup Program

Our European tech initiative seeks to super connect tech startups and scale-ups with decision-makers in larger organisations, and funders to explore collaboration.

On 10th March 2022, the series will kick-off with our AI-focused event.

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Our Clients

We work with a range of private sector clients (e.g. corporates, tech startups, scale-ups), public sector (e.g. healthcare organisations, councils, LEPs) and third sector (e.g. universities, charities)

Our Work

We work with a range of private sector clients (e.g. corporates, tech startups, scale-ups), public sector (e.g. healthcare organisations, councils, LEPs) and third sector (e.g. universities, charities)

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Partnership with Hays PLC: Super Connect Series National Events (March 2018 – April 2021)

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Co Design: Hays National Startup Tech Report (January 2019- January 2020)

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Super Connect For Good Competition Co Design: Hays PLC 22nd July 2020- 23rd Nov 2020

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Public Sector: Co-Designing National High Impact Campaigns in 70+ Cities (StartUp Britain)

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Public Sector: Co-Designing Initiatives with LEPs to Drive Inward Investment (Dorset LEP)

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Scouting Contract for Dee Set Logistics

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Co-Designing Events & Scouting Partnership

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I-COM Global Data Startup Challenge

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InvestorConnect @ Business Rocks Tech Summit

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Working with Local Councils

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PEAK Programme with YouGo World

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Co-Design Super Connect Leeds Event

Get Super Connected

We can help any small or large organisation to get super connected to potential clients, partners or funders

Co-Design Initiatives

If you are interested in co-designing your own initiative, or sponsoring one of our existing ones to get exposure and/or be super connected with your target audience, please get in touch

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Sponsorship

Our initatives provide you with excellent opportunities to promote and get exposure for your products & services, engage your target audience. Get involved in our current and future projects.

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Super Connect Scouting

Designed for larger private or public sector organisations and funders who would like us to scout and super connect with people, innovation and opportunities

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Super Connect Memberships

Our Memberships for Tech Startups & Scale-ups support you to open the right doors to potential partners, clients, or funders.

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Press Coverage

Empact Ventures has been featured in or supported its clients to secure coverage in the following publications:

Our Super Connectors

Kosta Mavroulakis

Founder and CEO

Global Super Connector

Location: Bournemouth

Jemma Cooper

Director Of Operations

Location: Bournemouth

Raphael Weninger

Director of Ventures

Location: Vienna

Yigit Erol

Head of Engineering

Location: London

Stephen Mappouridis

Web Designer

Location: Liverpool

Andrea Demichelis

Ventures Executive

Location: Italy

Luke Hemmings

Technical Support Executive

Location: London

Muammer Yilmaz

Senior Developer

Location: Turkey

Testimonials

"We are confident that by working in partnership with Empact Ventures on the Super Connect Series, the initiative will encourage professions with a passion for technology, to better engage, connect and collaborate with others within the industry. The events are a unique opportunity for start-ups and scale-ups to access businesses and decision-makers who can help them take their start-up to the next level"

James Milligan, Director of Digital Technology at Hays UK & Ireland
James Milligan, Director of Digital Technology at Hays UK & Ireland
Co-Design Contract: Dec 2017 - Present
"It was an absolute pleasure to sponsor the Bournemouth Pitch Day and have the opportunity to talk to start-ups and scale-ups about their accounting and tax challenges. It was great to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and discuss their business plans and innovations. We are very much looking forward to the next Pitch Day"
Lara Brennan, Director at Mazars UK
Lara Brennan, Director at Mazars UK
Co-Design Contract: Sep 2018 - April 2019
“Kosta and his team have been excellent delivery partners for StartUp Britain’s nationwide bus tour. Kosta is a true 'super-connector’, able to engage hundreds if not thousands of organisations both nationally and within local entrepreneurship ecosystems across the UK. I highly recommend Kosta and Empact Ventures to any organisation looking to design and deliver enterprise initiatives and roll them out nationwide” Matt Smith, Director of Centre for Entrepreneurs & StartUp Britain (UK - London)
Matt Smith, Director of Research & Policy at the Centre for Entrepreneurs
Matt Smith, Director of Research & Policy at the Centre for Entrepreneurs
Co-Design Contract: June 2015 - Dec 2017
“Working with Kosta and Empact Ventures has been very valuable. Their network is exceptional and varied and they definitely understand the UK startup scene. It has been a great partnership for MysteryVibe to work with Empact Ventures to get access to various funding options from angel investors to loans and grants. I would highly recommend anyone looking for help on funding to speak with the Empact Ventures team."
Soumyadip Rakshit, Co-Founder & CEO of Mystery Vibe
Soumyadip Rakshit, Co-Founder & CEO of Mystery Vibe
Super Connect FLEX Membership (Jan 2019 - Sep 2019)
“Turning to Empact Ventures for help has been one of the key decisions we made last year. It has provided us with the right support, important partnerships, and key connections with industry leaders. I would highly recommend Empact to any business looking to develop and grow!”    
Rodrigo Bautista, Founder & CEO at TicketPass
Rodrigo Bautista, Founder & CEO at TicketPass
Super Connect PEAK Membership (Nov 2017 - Nov 2018)

“We’re proud to sponsor initiatives such as the fantastic Super Connect events, which help to super-charge our ambitions to drive the region’s economic growth in key areas such MedTech and AI. The latest Super Connect event once again presented excellent collaborative and networking opportunities for start-up and scale-up businesses in Dorset.”

Finn Morgan, Business Engagement & Dorset Gateway Manager at Dorset LEP
Co-Design of 3 x Super Connect Bournemouth Events (2017-2019)

“I was really impressed with the attendee list with some globally recognised brands mixing with local, regional and national start ups. The pitches from the startup companies were all very good and the content so wide reaching and innovative. I have also been impressed with the follow up from the meeting in that personal emails / introductions have been made between relevant people / companies. The feedback from the day has all been positive and we would like to host more of these types of events in the future”

Adrian Trevett, Economic Development Manager (Regeneration and Economy) at BCP Council
Adrian Trevett, Economic Development Manager (Regeneration and Economy) at BCP Council
Co-Design of Super Connect Poole Event (Jan 2019 - March 2019)

"Since working together, we've gained an excellent partner to co-host events with, scout high potential entrepreneurs, and ‘super connect’ us to potential partners outside our bubble. The team go out of their way to really understand your requirements, scout for the right people and opportunities that match them before facilitating introductions. They go one further to track the outcomes of the introductions they make and report them on an ongoing basis. Overall in just half a year we've co-hosted two events in Bournemouth and London creating valuable exposure to a wide network, while supporting us to scout and secure 25% of our Thrive Programme"

Roland Singer-Kingsmith, Venture Manager  at UnLtd
Roland Singer-Kingsmith, Venture Manager at UnLtd
Co-Design Partnership (Sep 2019-Dec 2019) & Scouting Contract (Feb 2020 - Nov 2020)
"For I-COM, it is always a great experience working with Kosta and Empact Ventures. He is highly responsive and given only a short period of time, he successfully expanded our global innovation partners network.  Kosta and his team were highly effective in scouting exciting startups to compete in I-COM’s Data Startup Challenge and were instrumental in helping us to meet our entries target. Kosta was highly motivated to ensure to the success of the I-COM Data Startup Challenge. He was always there for anything we needed, provided honest and timely advice, and, truly cared.  Empact is definitely one of the best scouting organizations globally."
Andreas Cohen, Chairman at I-COM Global
Andreas Cohen, Chairman at I-COM Global
Scouting Contract (Nov 2017 - Nov 2019)
"Empact Ventures team has truly been a breeze  The team take the time to fully understand your organisation and key performance indicators, so that they target the appropriate start-ups for the event.  They also liaise with all parties and manage the event completely. I only had to turn up and everything was organised. The added value for us was certainly in the facilitation of connections/collaborations which focused both parties on identifying clear synergies and next steps to make the collaboration a reality.  We are currently progressing discussions with the start-ups that presented, as well as a couple of investors that were in the room. Overall, this was the true definition of a networking event"
Vee Mapunde, Programme Director of National Institute for Health Research Surgical MedTech Co-operative
Vee Mapunde, Programme Director of National Institute for Health Research Surgical MedTech Co-operative
Co-Design of Super Connect Leeds & Scouting Contract (July 2019-Feb 2020) &

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