ÄIO Joins Web Summit 2025 with KPMG Global Tech Innovator Stage Pitch
In November 2025, one of the world’s most anticipated technology gatherings returns to Lisbon and ÄIO is part of it. The 2025 edition runs 10. – 13. November in Lisbon, Portugal.
What is Web Summit?
Web Summit is more than just a tech conference. It’s where the global innovation community connects. With over 70 000 attendees, 1000+ speakers, and hundreds of investors and startups, it’s a launchpad for future-defining ideas. From sustainability to deep-tech, Web Summit sets the stage for what’s next.
For startups, it’s an unmatched opportunity to meet partners, scale visibility, and connect with the people shaping tomorrow.
It is a two‑fold opportunity:
- to showcase innovation and emerging technology on a global stage
- to connect with investors, partners, and new markets in environments where deals, collaborations and strategic introductions happen
What is KPMG doing at Web Summit?
KPMG, one of the world’s leading professional services firms, runs the Global Tech Innovator competition, a search for top-tier technology innovators around the world. National winners from 20+ countries are selected each year to pitch live at Web Summit on the KPMG stage.
In 2025, ÄIO is the national winner from Estonia, and we’ll be pitching in Lisbon alongside inspiring companies from across the globe.
Why ÄIO?
At ÄIO, we turn low-value side-streams, like wood residues or food industry by-products, into high-value microbial oils and fats using precision fermentation. Our ingredients offer sustainable alternatives to palm oil, coconut oil, and animal fats across cosmetics, food, and household sectors.
We’re delighted to share that ÄIO has been elected as the winner of our national KPMG competition, which means we now advance to pitch at Web Summit on the KPMG stage, alongside winners from around 20+ countries.
This is huge for several reasons:
- it validates that our technology and business model , sustainable microbial oils derived from side‑streams rather than conventional fats, is among the most promising in Europe
- it positions ÄIO in front of a global audience of investors, corporates and ecosystem partners who matter
- it aligns perfectly with our upcoming Seed A investment round in Q3 2026, giving us early visibility, credibility and momentum
We’re attending Web Summit to:
- pitch on the KPMG stage as Estonia’s tech innovator
- meet investors ahead of our Seed A round in Q3 2026
- showcase our sustainable ingredients to potential partners and brands
- join the conversation on circular economy, bio-innovation, and next-gen materials
Our Global Business Developer Kristi Lember will be on stage to represent us and we’re ready to connect with anyone interested in transforming the world of fats and oils.
Follow our journey and connect with us in Lisbon. Let’s shape the future together.
