London, England – February 17, 2026 – EquityMatch, a London-headquartered hub for private market connectivity, today announced the launch of EquityMatch 2.0. This enhanced AI-powered networking ecosystem is designed to close gaps between investors, founders, mentors, advisors, and service providers using intelligent automation and data-driven discovery tools.

The rollout follows a successful £400K pre-seed funding round that included participation from Malta Venture Capital. This capital infusion has accelerated EquityMatch’s transition from a basic networking directory into a sophisticated, AI-enabled ecosystem.

Strategic Vision for Global Business Networking: Prior to this launch, EquityMatch expanded its international presence by joining several industry events, including the Take Off Istanbul Summit, EU-Ukraine Tech Summit, EU Startups Summit, and Web Summit. These appearances formed part of a broader strategy to engage with global tech and investment communities ahead of the 2.0 version rollout.

Massimiliano Sulpizi, Founder and CEO of EquityMatch, stated: “EquityMatch 2.0 marks a shift toward a more interconnected and data-informed business ecosystem. By integrating AI-powered tools like pitch deck evaluation and intelligent filtering, we’re providing founders with a roadmap to enhance execution and investors with faster ways to find strategic alignment.”

Technical Enhancements in EquityMatch 2.0: EquityMatch 2.0 introduces multiple automated features aimed at reducing fragmentation in the business networking process. The platform offers role-specific tools for founders, investors, mentors, and service providers.

Key technical updates include:

• Investor Database: Backed by a robust investor network, the platform grants access to over 50,000 investors, enabling faster, more targeted capital connections.
• AI Pitch Deck Evaluation: A tool that analyzes pitch decks to deliver data-driven feedback for founders and preliminary insights for investors.
• Intelligent Networking Filters: Advanced search parameters allowing users to identify potential partners based on niche industry data and growth stages.
• Role-Based Discovery: A system that categorizes users into distinct professional roles to ensure outreach aligns with the recipient’s expertise or investment focus.
• Startup Valuation Calculation: An integrated tool using industry-standard methodologies to help founders set fair market valuations based on current data.
• Startup Evaluation Report: A proprietary AI research agent providing a comprehensive, unbiased assessment of market potential and the likelihood of scaling to $100M revenue over five years.
• Legal Support: The platform now offers on-demand legal assistance, enabling startups to access help when needed.
• Academy: A curated content library with sector-focused articles and series guiding businesses from inception with informed decision-making.

Addressing Startup Funding Inefficiencies: The private business landscape often faces challenges like low-quality networking and inefficient discovery processes. EquityMatch 2.0 uses AI-backed filtering to prioritize relevance in professional interactions. Sulpizi noted: “At the core of our platform is meaningful matchmaking. We’ve built features to eliminate friction in connections—Premium Messages let members reach out to non-connected users, fostering conversations that might otherwise never happen. Premium users get up to 50 free monthly messages, making outreach more intentional and accessible.”

For investors, the system reduces informational noise by highlighting opportunities aligned with their strategic interests. For founders, it provides structured access to advisors and decision-makers—critical for securing funding in a competitive market.

Sulpizi added: “Execution and mindset are the primary drivers of success in venture capital. Our goal is to move beyond traditional pitches and offer a platform focused on solving real-world problems through high-quality professional engagement.”

Availability: EquityMatch 2.0 is now live and accessible globally. It operates on a subscription model with tiered plans for investors, founders, mentors, advisors, and service providers. Interested parties can find more details on the company’s official website.

About EquityMatch: EquityMatch is a global business networking platform using AI to connect investors, founders, advisors, mentors, and service providers. Headquartered in London, it offers a digital ecosystem designed to streamline collaboration and discovery in the private market.