Fit 4 Scale Edition 1: Closing Ceremony
Five Luxembourg scaleups. Nine months of mentoring, investor access and strategic coaching. One closing event to celebrate progress, connect and look ahead.
Registration for the closing ceremony is required and by invitation only.
It will take place on day two of Luxembourg Venture Days.
15/10/2026
12:00 - 14:00
EN
About Fit 4 Scale
Fit 4 Scale supports high-potential companies that have validated their business model and are preparing for international growth. The programme helps participating companies strengthen their scaling strategies, address growth challenges and prepare for their next stage of European expansion. It combines tailored support from experienced mentors and coaches with opportunities to connect with investors, corporates and international ecosystem partners.
The closing event marks the completion of the first Fit 4 Scale edition and offers an opportunity to meet participating founders, discover their solutions and growth ambitions, and explore investment, co-investment and strategic partnership opportunities. It is also a chance to connect with the programme and explore opportunities to engage in its next edition.
Fit 4 Scale is developed by Luxinnovation and the Ministry of the Economy, in collaboration with ecosystem partners.
Discover the five companies you will meet
Learn more about the Fit 4 Scale Lead Mentors
Genna Elvin, lead mentor for ClimateCamp
Genna is an entrepreneur building companies at the intersection of data, AI and impact. At 17, she co-founded her first startup, bringing solar energy to the Marshall Islands. After studying International Relations, Law and Psychology, she began her career with the New Zealand Government. In 2011, she co-founded Tadaweb, which provides an operating system for data for publicly available information (PAI) and open-source intelligence (OSINT), and now employs more than 100 people across London, Paris and North America. In 2025, she featured on the cover of Forbes. Genna is President of pulse.lu, Luxembourg's largest startup association, a Non-Executive Director for purpose-driven companies and a regular speaker on startups, AI and leadership across Europe.
Christophe Bianco, lead mentor for AIRMO
Christophe is a Luxembourg-based tech entrepreneur, investor, and cybersecurity expert. He co-founded Excellium Services, scaling it into a leading European cybersecurity provider before its acquisition by Thales. Today, he serves as Head of Sales for Thales’ Cyber Services division and acts as a Venture Partner at 33N Ventures, backing Europe’s most promising cybersecurity and defense startups. Christophe is also an active business angel with LBAN, a mentor to early-stage founders, and a contributor to governance initiatives at the Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs (ILA). Currently pursuing an Executive PhD, his research explores the relationship between entrepreneurs and early-stage investors, with a focus on governance and information asymmetry.
Tom Michels, lead mentor for Kidola
Tom is the co-founder and CEO of Salonkee. Launched in 2017 Salonkee has quickly become one of the leading European software companies providing the hair and beauty industry with high-end digital solutions, such as smart calendar, client data base, online bookings, point of sale, online- and in-store payments, marketing tools and much more. .
Robert Glaesener, lead mentor for Financial Navigator
Chairman of five offices, Robert is passionate about turning early-stage ideas and scale-ups into stellar businesses. Throughout his career, he has held a range of investor, founder, marketing, senior management, and board positions across companies including Mars, Internaxx (TDBank/Swissquote), Talkwalker (Hootsuite), and other ventures.
Xavier Buck, lead mentor for Partao
Xavier is a tech entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, dedicated to safeguarding digital identities and building trust across the online environment. As Founder of EBRAND, he leads the company's mission to protect global brands through AI-driven solutions that counter phishing, counterfeiting and brand abuse. EBRAND delivers end-to-end managed services that detect and neutralise cybersecurity threats in real time, giving clients comprehensive protection for their digital assets. Drawing on his entrepreneurial experience, Xavier also guides the company's strategic growth in the cybersecurity and brand protection field. He is committed to empowering organisations with secure, reliable digital environments aligned with their goals and values.
Luxembourg Venture Days is a premier European meeting point, connecting high-growth startups, investors, VC funds, corporates and innovation leaders. Last year’s edition attracted around 3,400 participants, including 330+ investors and 100+ VC funds. Alongside the main programme, Luxembourg Venture Days 2026 features five major hosted events covering different areas of the European innovation and investment ecosystem.