Unlocking Funding: The Art of The Pitch
Date: 04/06/2026
Time: 10:00-12:00
Location: DiHubMT, Birkirkara
About the Session
This session, a collaboration with EquityMatch.co, is an investment-readiness session designed for early-stage founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and startups looking to strengthen their ability to attract funding and communicate their business vision effectively. The session will provide participants with a practical and strategic understanding of what investors look for when evaluating startup opportunities, while breaking down the key elements that make a pitch compelling, credible, and investment-worthy.
The speaker, Massimiliano Sulpizi will explore the full anatomy of a successful startup pitch starting from clearly defining the problem and presenting a scalable solution, to demonstrating market opportunity, traction, business potential, and the financial ask. Rather than focusing purely on theory, the session aims to bridge the gap between innovation and investment through actionable insights, real-world examples, and founder-focused guidance.
We’ll also have a Q&A, where you can ask questions and get clarity on anything you’re unsure about, so you can move forward with confidence.
About the Unlocking Funding Series
Unlocking Funding is a programme led by DiHubMT that aims to address the financing needs of Maltese startups and SMEs. Through focused sessions on different funding pathways, from grants, equity, and venture capital to alternative instruments, the series demystifies the landscape and equips founders with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions about raising capital.
About DiHubMT
DiHubMT, operated by MDIA, is Malta’s European Digital Innovation Hub, a central point for founders, innovators, and SMEs exploring digitalisation, commercialisation, and growth. The hub provides access to mentorship, workshops, events, expert clinics, collaboration networks, and EU-level opportunities.
Collaborating Partners
This session is being delivered in collaboration with:
EquityMatch.co
Massimiliano Sulpizi is serial entrepreneur who has established six companies, achieving three successful exits. He has provided advisory services to clients across various sectors, including finance, energy, infrastructure, fashion, real estate, shipbuilding, production, technology, and others, resulting in a cumulative fundraising total exceeding € 250 million.
Presently, he holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at EquityMatch.co, his most recent endeavour, in addition to serving as an advisor and board member for numerous startups and small to medium-sized enterprises.
He takes pleasure in investing in early-stage startups and executing turnaround strategies for companies. Furthermore, he is in the process of launching an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investments at the pre-seed and seed stages within the European Union and the United Kingdom.
We look forward to seeing you join us!