Founder Backroom (private dinner) - Prague edition 2026

Together with SpringWater, an active acquirer, we’ll explore how strategic and financial buyers assess opportunities, what makes a company stand out as an acquisition target, and how founders can build optionality well before a transaction. An evening for open conversations around acquisitions, valuation, timing, and the realities of preparing for an exit, over good food and among peers. Hosted by L40º and SpringWater, with the support of Engaged Investments. About the hosts SpringWater is a strategic partner and acquirer of founder-led SaaS companies. European investment firm launched by the bootstrapped founders of Hostinger, NordVPN and Equivia. We bring operational expertise from scaling Hostinger (EUR 300m+ ARR) and Nord Security products, along with access to a robust network of experts. Our approach is to be operational partners rather than just financial investors, we focus on scaling and turning products into category leaders globally. Engaged Investments is one of the leading venture capital conferences in Central & Eastern Europe. It brings together 500 active investors, early-stage startups, and ecosystem leaders to foster cross-border investment, build strategic partnerships, and spark meaningful conversations. The 2026 edition focuses on the accelerating maturity of the CEE ecosystem and European resilience. Find out more at: https://engaged.investments/ L40° is a cross-border M&A advisory firm for tech founders, specializing in sell-side advisory and strategic debt solutions. With offices in Miami, Madrid, and Lisbon, the firm has facilitated over 180 deals and raised more than $1B in capital for clients. Operating in the mid-market space, L40° works alongside technology and software founders throughout the entire exit process: from preparing the company to sell, to running a competitive process, and ultimately maximizing value.