Eric Weber bridges the Central and Eastern Europe and DACH startup ecosystems through his passionate dedication to building connections that accelerate regional innovation. As founder of SpinLab Group and SIVentures, Eric has created and supported over 180 startups through award-winning programs, including SpinLab – The HHL Accelerator and RootCamp while serving as active seed investor.
His investment focus targets high-impact sectors including Smart City, Mobility, Energy, AgTech, and Sustainability where technology meets infrastructure challenges.
Throughout his career, Eric Weber has demonstrated proven ability to foster collaboration between startups, corporates, and public administrations to realize breakthrough projects including Flynex/enviaM, WaltersCube/VNG & City of Leipzig, Preventio/L Gruppe, Sensape/Public Library, and Actemium/Statotest.
Eric Weber's expertise operates at the intersection of venture capital, strategy, and business development, establishing him as a trusted figure for scaling startups with smart infrastructure-oriented solutions.
You'll discover Eric Weber's proven methodologies for startup ecosystem development, venture capital strategy, and cross-sectoral collaboration that drives smart city and sustainability innovation across European markets.
He will share practical approaches for scaling startups, navigating complex funding landscapes, and creating impactful partnerships between startups, corporates, and governments.
Join Eric Weber at How to Web Conference 2025 to learn strategic approaches for scaling startups and building meaningful partnerships across the CEE and DACH regions.
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Principal @ Seedcamp
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Akis Bratsos
Partner @ Lakestar
Akis Bratsos is a Partner at Lakestar, one of Europe’s leading venture capital firms, where he focuses on investment opportunities in automation, infrastructure software, and healthcare.
Karol Szubstarski
Partner @ OTB Ventures
Karol Szubstarski specializes in Series A funding for breakthrough deep tech companies at OTB Ventures, a leading pan-European fund managing over €300 million in assets across SpaceTech, Enterprise Automation & AI, FinTech Infrastructure, and Cybersecurity sectors.
Radu Georgescu
Founding Partner @ Gecad Ventures
Radu Georgescu is a renowned Romanian serial entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years of experience founding and scaling companies in software, internet, and e-commerce sectors.