Frequently asked questions

No. TechVillage is not built around panels, mass networking, or public pitching. It is a small, curated investment environment designed for focused conversations, structured founder sessions, investor feedback, and meaningful follow-up.

TechVillage is built for funded pre-seed and seed startups preparing for a follow-on raise, and for active investors looking for curated access to early-stage startups from Moldova and across EU, EaP & Western Balkans.

No. TechVillage is invite-only. Registration of interest does not guarantee participation. All participants go through a selection and confirmation process before receiving access to payment and event details.

The core format is the Investment Stage: a 20-minute structured session for each startup. Instead of a short pitch followed by vague networking, each founder gets time for business model questions, GTM discussion, fundraising context, and cap table review.

Each startup session is structured as follows:

• 3 minutes - pitch
• 5 minutes - business model and go-to-market Q&A
• 2 minutes - fundraising overview
• 10 minutes - cap table and round structure Q&A

Yes. Every selected startup receives a structured Investment Stage session.

No. TechVillage is not a competition. There are no “top 3” awards, public rankings, or winner announcements. The focus is on mutual fit, investor feedback, and qualified follow-up.

No. The format is designed for startups that already have traction, exceptional founders, and a clear next fundraising strategy.

We welcome AI-first companies that may be bootstrapped or already funded, but have early traction, a clear product direction, and a specific ask - whether that means fundraising, strategic introductions, market access, investor feedback, or support for the next stage of growth.

Founders get a 20-minute Investment Stage session, access to a curated investor room, European peer-founder connections, and constant support.

Selected founders will be asked to prepare and submit key materials, including a pitch deck, company profile and fundraising summary.

TechVillage is designed for early-stage VCs and angel investors actively investing and scouting for AI-powered cross-vertical startups.

Investors receive structured follow-up information to support next steps, including relevant company summaries, contact pathways, and session-related data where applicable.

TechVillage takes place across two locations in Moldova: Chișinău, the capital city, and Orheiul Vechi, an archaeological and cultural landscape about 90 minutes from Chișinău.

Day 0 takes place in Chișinău and includes arrivals, ecosystem context, founder and investor introductions, and the opening meetup.

Days 1 and 2 take place at Orheiul Vechi, where the Investment Stage sessions, shared meals, BBQ dinner, and closing dinner are hosted.

Participants travel by branded shuttle from Chișinău to Orheiul Vechi. The trip takes around 90 minutes, and luggage is transferred with the group.

Yes, accommodation in Moldova, Butuceni village, on the 18th and 19th is included as part of the participation package, unless otherwise specified in the final confirmation.

Yes. Official event meals are included, including the Chișinău reception, breakfasts, lunches, BBQ dinner, and closing gala dinner in Butuceni.

The event will feature Moldovan cuisine, including traditional dishes, local ingredients, and regional wines. Meals are designed as part of the experience, not just breaks between sessions.

Yes, confirmed participants will be asked to share dietary restrictions before the event.

TechVillage is professional in purpose and human in atmosphere. The experience is curated and focused, with shared meals, informal moments, and conversations that unfold naturally throughout the program.

The fee includes accommodation in Trebujeni and Butuceni villages on the 18th and 19th, official event meals, transfers between Chișinău and Orheiul Vechi, event materials, program access, and post-event feedback where applicable.

Travel to and from Moldova is generally the participant’s responsibility. The organizing team will be available to provide guidance and practical advice for travel-related questions.

TechVillage is organized by XY Partners with support from ecosystem and investment partners such as Innovate Moldova Programme, Ukraine-Moldova Enterprise Fund, EU4Innovation East, and local startup ecosystem enablers.

Yes. TechVillage welcomes relevant ecosystem, institutional, and corporate partners who can strengthen the founder pipeline, investor access or participant experience.