Join us for the inaugural Stakeholderz Summit, where we delve into ‘Investing in the Converging Worlds of Sustainability, Technology, and Innovation.’ This event will take place at the luxurious South Place Hotel in London on Monday 14 October 2024 starting at 1:30pm.
The summit will feature an afternoon of engaging sessions with investors, founders, industry professionals and thought leaders, followed by networking drinks in the early evening. Attendees will have numerous opportunities to participate in Q&A sessions and network with peers.
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AGENDA:
The afternoon will feature four key speaking slots, including two-panel discussions, with a networking break mid-afternoon and networking drinks after the speaking slots.
13:30 Onwards: Arrive for 14:00 start
Session 1: Investing in the Future: Navigating Sustainability Challenges
Session 2: Investor Perspectives: Risk, Reward & Innovation in Sustainability & Impact (Panel Discussion)
Session 3: The Global Investment and Innovation Funding Landscape
Session 4: Scaling for Success: Impact, Liquidity & Exit (Panel Discussion)
17:30 Onwards: Networking Drinks
SPEAKERS (More speakers will be announced soon):
Henry Whorwood, Managing Director of Research & Consultancy at Beauhurst.
Henry will share his insights on the state of investing and M&A within the sustainability and impact sectors. As the head of Beauhurst’s Research & Consultancy unit, Henry has produced extensive research on the UK economy, with a focus on innovation and growth. He has worked on projects for clients such as the British Business Bank, HM Treasury, DSIT, and Innovate UK. An expert in business finance, entrepreneurship, and innovation, Henry frequently presents market trends at events across the country.
Roderick Beer, Managing Director at UKBAA
Roderick has over 15 years of experience in managing, founding, and growing angel groups and investment platforms, collectively deploying over £100 million in equity investment across 500+ startups and scaleups. He began his career at Beer & Partners, one of the UK’s largest angel groups, and later became COO of a corporate finance firm. Currently, he serves as Managing Director of the UK Business Angels Association, representing over 200 organizations and 18,000 investors, who collectively invest more than £1 billion annually in early-stage businesses. Drawing from his extensive experience in angel and angel group investing, Roderick will offer valuable insights during the panel discussion on Investor Perspectives: Risk, Reward, and Innovation in Sustainability and Impact.
Ben Reid, CEO at Terrafend
Ben brings over 25 years of experience as a technology entrepreneur. He has co-founded and successfully exited two fintech companies, one acquired by the Bank of New York and the other now part of Moody’s Analytics. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Ben serves as a board member of Viritech; a pioneer in hydrogen powertrain solutions. His reputation for building and scaling early-stage tech companies is unparalleled, making his insights a must-hear for anyone in the field. Ben will be joining us as a panel speaker to delve into the topic of ‘Scaling for Success: Impact, Liquidity & Exit’. This session is set to be both insightful and engaging, offering invaluable perspectives for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of scaling businesses and achieving successful exits.
Veronika Oswald, Commercial Director at JP Jenkins
Veronika, with nearly 20 years of experience navigating London’s capital markets and deep expertise in secondary markets for private companies, will participate in an engaging discussion on “Scaling for Success: Impact, Liquidity & Exit.” In her current roles as a director in regulated investment firms and a consultant to a North American-listed Blockchain investment company, Veronika brings immense insight into the world of finance and investment.
James Faulkner, CEO at Vala Group
With 15 years in Venture Capital and two decades in relationship management at top firms like PwC, ABN Amro, and Dun & Bradstreet, James has a rich background spanning financial services, manufacturing, and consulting. James currently oversees daily operations at Vala Group. James will share his extensive experience and insights during our panel session “Investor Perspectives: Risk, Reward & Innovation in Sustainability & Impact.”
Hannah Scott, CEO at Oxfordshire Greentech
Hannah aims to grow and support the county’s zero-carbon innovation economy, connecting Oxfordshire Greentech’s members with funding, pilot opportunities, and expertise. As the co-founder of the Climate Tech Supercluster, she’s accelerating climate solutions across northern Europe. Recognised as a standout in the edie 30 Under 30 Class of 2023, Hannah is set to moderate our panel, “Investor Perspectives: Risk, Reward & Innovation in Sustainability & Impact.” Her dynamic presence is sure to ignite thought-provoking discussions.
OUR SPONSORS:
South Place Hotel, London
A boutique, luxurious, and lively hotel is the first from D&D London. Designed by Conran + Partners, inspired details, contemporary art, and playful touches mirror the vibrant neighbourhood; a deft mixture of the contemporary City, London’s most historic quarters, and the cool, eclectic East End. Both inside the hotel and a short walk away, you’ll find something to explore on every visit.
Aquis Stock Exchange
AQSE is a stock market providing primary and secondary markets for equity and debt products. It is authorised as a Recognised Investment Exchange, which allows it to operate a regulated listings venue. The AQSE Growth Market is divided into two segments ‘Access’ and ‘Apex’; the Access market focuses on earlier stage growth companies, while Apex is the intended market for larger, more established businesses.
Delio
Wales-headquartered fintech Delio is the partner of choice for digital private markets infrastructure. Their highly configurable white-label technology and investment structures are delivered on a turnkey or bespoke basis, operating globally to help financial organisations of all sizes do more for their clients in private markets in ways that work for them. Delio’s solutions support the scaling of propositions, automation of time-consuming processes and embedding regulatory compliance in a scalable and efficient manner in 18 countries around the world, including firms in Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East.
