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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Andrei Dudoiu
CEO & Co-Founder @ SeedBlink @ SeedBlink
Andrei Dudoiu is the CEO and Co-Founder of SeedBlink, one of Europe’s most dynamic investment platforms focused on tech startups and equity management.
Alexander Agureev
Investor @ Northzone
Alex focuses on growth-stage companies across enterprise, fintech, and infrastructure & developers both in Europe and on the East Coast. He is particularly interested in verticalized solutions that cater to underserved market niches and have the potential to disrupt sleepy market incumbents.
Pavel Petrek
General Partner @ Tilia Impact Ventures
Pavel Petrek is the General Partner at Tilia Impact Ventures, the first impact venture capital fund in the Czech Republic, backing founders in Central and Eastern Europe who are solving the region’s most pressing social and environmental challenges.
Stefan Walter
Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ Nap
Stefan holds degrees in finance, tax law and business administration, and supports founders in areas such as funding, fundraising strategy, financial modeling, and investor communications.