Emerging Managers
Explore the increasing influence of emerging managers in the venture capital landscape. These first-time or smaller fund managers are reshaping traditional investment approaches by bringing fresh perspectives, niche expertise, and innovative strategies to early-stage investing. We will discuss how emerging managers are capitalizing on underserved markets, leveraging networks, and building diverse portfolios. Participants will examine the challenges these managers face in raising capital, managing risk, and scaling operations, while also delving into the benefits they bring to startups seeking agile and hands-on investors.
Dario De Wet, Founding Partner, LTV Capital (UK)
Deep Dive India
Explore the dynamic and rapidly evolving startup ecosystem in India, one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. This session will focus on key drivers of growth, emerging trends, and opportunities within various sectors such as fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, and edtech. We will also examine the role of government policies, market challenges, and the influx of both domestic and international investments.
Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Seafund (India)
Cross-Border Investments & Expansion: Europe and MENA Roundtable
As Europe seeks new growth markets and MENA accelerates its economic diversification, the session will focus on key sectors for collaboration, investment strategies, and the challenges of navigating differing regulatory frameworks. Attendees will gain insights into market entry tactics, partnership development, and cultural considerations essential for success in these diverse regions.
Daniel Keiper-Knorr, General Partner, SpeedInvest (Austria)
Cross-Border Investments & Expansion: LATAM and MENA Roundtable
As both regions experience rapid economic growth and innovation, investors and companies are increasingly looking to bridge these markets. Participants will explore key sectors ripe for investment, regulatory hurdles, market entry strategies, and the importance of cultural understanding.
Jose Garcia Herz, Managing Partner, Winnipeg (Peru)
Investing in Africa
Dive into the emerging opportunities and unique challenges of investing in Africa, a continent with immense growth potential across various sectors such as technology, infrastructure, energy, and agriculture. Participants will explore the evolving investment landscape, focusing on high-growth markets, the role of impact investing, and the importance of understanding local ecosystems.
Kyane Kassiri, General Partner, Rally Cap (Tunisia)
Accelerating the startup ecosystem wearing multiple hats
Explore the unique challenges and synergies that come with wearing these multiple hats, navigating the complexities of supporting early-stage ventures, managing corporate investments, and strategically allocating funds. The session will highlight best practices for aligning incentives, optimizing resources, and fostering innovation across the ecosystem.
Maria Markusjan, VP, Citi Ventures (UK)
Making sense of Strategic Investments in Deeptech
As Deeptech ventures push the boundaries of innovation across fields such as AI, quantum computing, biotechnology, and advanced materials, the complexities of investing in these high-risk, high-reward areas are magnified. This session will focus on identifying key trends, investment strategies, and the challenges unique to Deeptech.
Aurianne Legris, Investor, Honda Innovations (Germany)