Ikigai Retreat: Affiliate Meets Investor
- LY GROUP
- Oct 2
- 1 min read
How to get your affiliate venture funded by SiGMA Taking place in Rome this November, SiGMA Central Europe spearheads its first-ever affiliate startup event, designed to propel promising ventures from pitch to deal in a single afternoon. In collaboration with LY Group, the Ikigai Retreat for affiliate startups offers a high-impact, private 3-hour experience dedicated exclusively to the affiliate startup community.
What sets this event apart? The room is curated for results. Ten hand-picked investors and operators – each with real budgets and the authority to invest – join forces with VIP sponsors, strategic partners, and leading media.
With just ten coveted spots, affiliate projects will be carefully selected, ensuring a line-up that brings high-end pitches to the stage.
Startups get five minutes to deliver their sharpest pitch, packing the essentials into a concise five minute spotlight. Hand-picked for their expertise and savvy, investors with serious clout in the business world and budgets to match will follow up on promising pitches – holding one-on-one meetings with up to five affiliate startups each.
The SiGMA affiliate startup concludes with high-end networking, champagne in hand, and sponsor activations that extend conversations well beyond the stage.
Founders don’t just gain funding opportunities – they gain an advantage. From professional pitch training to brand visibility, participants walk away with capital prospects and direct access to decision-makers who can transform their growth journey.
Here’s what we’re looking for from affiliate startups at SiGMA
Affiliate teams with proven performance
Media buyers ready to scale with investor backing
Tools, tech & retention solutions with measurable ROI
New traffic stacks: SEO, AI, Telegram, black-hat