JEC World 2025 unveils Investor Day
JEC Group, Catalysium and Sesamers have created a vital platform to connect composites entrepreneurs with investors, uniting ideas with innovations with investment opportunities.
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JEC Group (Paris, France) has unveiled Investor Day, a signature event created in partnership with Catalysium and Sesamers within JEC World 2025, taking place on March 5, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepinte. As part of JEC World’s 60th anniversary celebrations, this day-long gathering presents an opportunity for investors to immerse themselves in cutting-edge innovations and establish meaningful connections within the composites and advanced materials industry.
According to JEC, stands out because it is specifically tailored for organizations investing in advanced materials and composites. Key features include:
- The ability to engage with 20 trailblazing startups competing in the Startup Booster competition, where participants will showcase transformative ideas and vie for a €25,000 prize package.
- Relationship fostering with industry leaders, meeting with 50-plus innovative startups exhibiting at the show and fellow investors in a purpose-driven and collaborative environment.
- Gaining valuable knowledge through a guided tour of exhibits and exchanges with industry experts.
Investor Day is ideal for professionals seeking to expand their footprint in the composites and advanced materials sector — whether a venture capitalist, private equity investor or institutional fund manager.
“Engaging daily with startups, corporate and investors in composites, I’m particularly excited about the Investor Day at JEC World 2025,” says Yannick Willemin, founder and CEO of Catalysium. “This collaboration between Sesamers, Catalysium and JEC is the perfect platform to unite breakthrough ideas with investment opportunities.”
Event highlights
- 9:00 a.m. – Welcome Breakfast: Begin your day with informal discussions and networking over coffee.
- 10:00 a.m. – Guided Show Floor Tour: Experience composites technologies with a curated exhibit tour.
- 12:30 p.m. – Networking Lunch: Interact with industry pioneers in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
- 4:00 p.m. – Speed Meetings: Conduct one-on-one sessions with startups presenting visionary solutions.
- 7:30 p.m. – Awards Ceremony: Applaud the winners of the Startup Booster 2025 competition.
- 8:00 p.m. – Networking Party: Join JEC World’s 60th anniversary celebrations with cocktails and engaging conversations.
Haven’t received an invitation? Express your interest and register .
“This event, as part of JEC World 2025, offers an opportunity to shape the future of composite materials together,” says Benjamin Debusschere, head of events’ programs and head of Startup Booster.
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