From the Opening Night Soirée to intimate investor lunches — Yorkseed brings together the founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders shaping what comes next.
The Passport is designed for founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders who want to participate fully in Yorkseed's VivaTech week — and stay connected to the network long after the events close.
Each event is open for individual registration. VIP Passport holders are auto-added to all five and receive priority status.
In partnership with START Paris, Yorkseed curates a delegation of ambitious student founders and builders for VivaTech 2026 — free admission, side events, and a seat in one of Europe's most active startup ecosystems.
Spots are limited. Application deadline: June 15. The START Paris team confirms your pass via email in May–June 2026.
The VIP Passport is full-week access to Yorkseed's entire VivaTech 2026 programme. It covers the Opening Night Soirée, Soft Power Salon, Capital Table Lunch, and Co-Founder & Talent Mixer — plus priority status at any additional Yorkseed events during the week.
It also includes a VIP wristband (auto-added to every guest list, no separate applications), 3 drink tickets on Opening Night, 1 at the Talent Mixer, a founder/investor spotlight interview, and 3 months complimentary Founding Member access to Yorkseed Connect.
Yorkseed Connect is the venture platform for Founding Members. With 3 months complimentary access you can create a company profile, publish opportunities in the Deal Room, and gain exposure to Yorkseed's global network of founders, investors, family offices, corporate innovation teams, and ecosystem partners.
You'll also be invited to our quarterly virtual roundtable sessions where members and selected investors come together for discussion, introductions, and ecosystem updates. We periodically share selected opportunities with our investor network and facilitate introductions where there is mutual interest.
No — and we want to be clear about this. The Passport gives you access to a broader network and ecosystem rather than a guaranteed investor introduction. The strongest outcomes typically come from the relationships, visibility, and follow-up conversations that develop over time. VivaTech week is where it starts; Yorkseed Connect is where it continues.
The student delegation is for ambitious student builders, founders, and future operators who want to experience VivaTech and the Yorkseed ecosystem without the cost. It's run in partnership with START Paris and is open to students at any university who are building something — or want to be.
Accepted delegates receive a free VivaTech 2026 admission pass (Day 1), provided by START Paris. You'll also get access to Yorkseed curated side events during the week, introductions to the Yorkseed founder and investor network, and a seat in the peer delegation cohort.
Applications close June 15, 2026. Spots are limited and fill up before the deadline — apply early. The START Paris team confirms your pass via email before the event; no further action is needed after submitting.
Yes. Each Passport Series event has its own Luma page and can be applied for individually. The VIP Passport simply bundles access to all of them with VIP status, drink tickets, and Yorkseed Connect — removing the need to apply separately to each.