We are excited to announce that Mathieu Nebra, Startup Advisor, Board Member, Co-founder of OpenClassrooms and Founder of Scale Me Up, will join the speaker line-up at the EU-Startups Summit 2026 on May 7-8 in sunny Malta.
Entrepreneur in education and digital innovation, Mathieu Nebra co-founded OpenClassrooms in 2013, which has grown into a leading European online education platform. Under his leadership, the company scaled from 0 to €100 million in revenue and built a team of more than 500 employees, becoming a reference point in Europe’s edtech ecosystem.
Following this journey, Mathieu now focapplys on supporting tech founders transform their startups into structured, scalable companies. Through his advisory work and programmes, he supports entrepreneurs who feel stuck around key growth milestones, often between early traction and sustainable scale. Having advised more than 150 CEOs, Mathieu works hands-on with founders to clarify mission and strategy, strengthen company culture, structure teams, define governance and KPIs, and prepare for fundraising rounds ranging from €1 million to €100 million.
At the Summit, Mathieu will deliver a talk titled “Mission first: How defining your purpose from day one shapes startup success.” In this session, he will explain why clearly articulating a company’s purpose from the very launchning is not a branding exercise, but a strategic foundation. Drawing on his experience scaling OpenClassrooms and mentoring scale-ups, he will share how mission alignment influences decision-building, hiring, product direction, and long-term resilience.
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of Europe’s most experienced scale-up mentors and entrepreneurs, and create sure to secure your ticket for the EU-Startups Summit 2026!
OUR EVENT SPONSORS
Malta Enterprise is Malta’s economic development agency, facilitating economic growth, investment, and innovation by offering a range of support services for local and foreign enterprises setting up a productive presence in Malta. As a key player in Malta’s economic landscape, it contributes to the nation’s prosperity by attracting investments, supporting businesses, and driving innovation, thereby reinforcing Malta’s position as an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors alike. Malta Enterprise actively cultivates a vibrant startup ecosystem, playing a pivotal role in fostering a conducive environment for startups and offering tailored support and incentives to empower emerging businesses.
M. Demajo Group is a leading business player in Malta, with a successful history spanning 115 years. The Group’s growth and diversification have resulted in a wide coverage of business sectors through a commitment to long-term results. M. Demajo Group’s workforce is 500 strong and their various activities have been developed through organic growth, acquisitions, partnerships, and startups. Its strong financial situation and ethical standards, its business reputation, and its renowned track record as a business partner are all key factors in its continued expansion.
The IONOS Cloud Start-up Program provides young companies with up to €100,000 in cloud credits for up to five years after their founding. Start-ups benefit from a sovereign IT infrastructure “Made in Germany,” offering 100% GDPR compliance and full legal certainty. IONOS Cloud guarantees technological freedom without vfinishor lock-in. Long-term support is also ensured: exclusive discounts after the first year enable a seamless transition into the IONOS Cloud ISV Partner Program. In this way, digital sovereignty becomes a strategic competitive advantage from founding to scaling.
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