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:
Presentation: Investing in the Future: Navigating Sustainability Challenges
Claudia Amos, Director at Ceres Waste Renewables & Environment
Claudia is a passionate and highly experienced waste professional supporting resource efficiency, circular material flows and energy transition projects. With over 25 years of senior consultancy and project management experience in waste management, circular economy, and renewable energy sectors. She has worked across the UK, Europe, the US, and Southeast Asia, driving resource efficiency and energy transition projects. Claudia’s expertise spans global market analysis, value chain evaluations, and feasibility studies, as well as developing investor-ready business plans and conducting commercial due diligence for new projects, refinancing, and acquisitions. Her commitment to shaping a sustainable future makes her a key player in the field of circular materials and renewable markets.
Panel 1 – Investor Perspectives: Risk, Reward & Innovation in Sustainability & Impact.
Hannah Scott, CEO at Oxfordshire Greentech (Moderator)
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.”
Roderick Beer, Managing Director at UKBAA (Speaker)
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.
James Faulkner, CEO at Vala Group (Speaker)
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.
Matt Jellicoe, Founder at OnePlanetCapital (Speaker)
Matt is an experienced entrepreneur with three successful exits in the tech space under his belt. With over a decade of experience investing in early-stage companies across technology, e-commerce, and climate tech, Matt brings a wealth of expertise to the table. He also plays an active role on the boards of several companies within the OnePlanetCapital network, helping to shape the future of innovation and sustainability.
Desmond Cheung, Senior Associate at Foresight Ventures (Speaker)
An FTSE-250 listed global investment manager. He sits within the Ventures team, focusing on seed to early-growth investments into knowledge-intensive “deep-tech” companies with ties to the UK, in areas spanning photonics, semiconductors, AI, advanced engineering and sustainability. Previously, he worked at Cambridge Enterprise Ventures, a pre-seed to Series A venture fund investing from the University of Cambridge’s balance sheet into University-affiliated start-ups. He started his career in R&D and product development within healthcare and is a co-inventor on three patents.
Gina Parker, Co-Founder at Panthera Private Office LLP (Speaker)
Gina is a Principal Partner at St. James’s Place (SJP) and the Co-Founder of Panthera Private Office. With a focus on serving High Net Worth (HNW) and Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) clients, Gina brings extensive expertise in wealth management and private client advisory. Recognised for her achievements in the industry, she has been featured in Spears 500, a prestigious guide to the top wealth management advisers.
Presentation: Global Investment & Innovation Funding Landscape
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.
Panel 2- Scaling for Success: Impact, Liquidity & Exit
Julie Blane, Founding Partner at The Table (Moderator)
As a founding partner, Julie works at the intersection of venture capital and impact. In addition, she consults for fund managers as an ESG Advisor and is an Angel Investor. She is active in climate tech networks convening, sourcing and collaborating with early stage investors. Julie’s approach to venture capital bridges a mindset that investment returns are aligned with outcomes, which has been shaped by her early career within the philanthropy and NGO sectors in the US, Israel, UK and Europe.
Steve Henney, Co-Head of Business Development at Aquis Stock Exchange (Speaker)
With a deep passion for creating more inclusive public market ecosystems, Steve is dedicated to making it easier for growth companies to access public markets while simultaneously opening up investment opportunities for a broader range of investors. Bringing over 18 years of experience in helping both public and private companies raise capital, Steve’s background includes 14 years in Institutional Equity Sales, specializing in UK smaller public companies. Steve’s commitment to fostering growth in emerging companies makes him a key player in shaping the future of capital markets.
Ben Reid, CEO at Terrafend (Speaker)
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.
Veronika Oswald, Commercial Director at JP Jenkins (Speaker)
Veronika has nearly 20 years of experience navigating London’s capital markets and deep expertise in secondary markets for private companies. 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.
Alex Smith, Co-founder and Partner at The Sustainability Group (Speaker)
Alex plays a pivotal role in driving both the company’s consulting services and the innovative FuturePlus platform—an accessible SaaS solution that simplifies sustainability measurement and management. Beyond The Sustainability Group, Alex is a passionate advocate for sustainability. She serves as a trustee for the Better Coffee Foundation, working alongside Grind Coffee to improve the coffee industry’s social and environmental footprint. Alex’s commitment to driving change extends to the stage, where she has inspired audiences as a TEDx speaker, encouraging the embrace of sustainable practices in everyday business.
Nick Walker, Head of Renewable Energy, Cleantech & Sustainability Research at Peel Hunt (Speaker)
With a deep specialisation in corporate finance and capital markets, Nick brings a wealth of experience in investment banking, where he’s advised on raising capital, mergers, acquisitions, and equity financing across a range of sectors. His expertise spans strategic advisory services that have supported businesses in scaling sustainably while navigating complex market landscapes.
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.
Edison Group
A content-led IR business operating in all major capital markets. With their unique approach integrating analyst content, digital targeting and investor engagement, they have a proven history of increasing liquidity and valuations for their clients. By building bigger, better informed and more engaged audiences, they help their clients stand out in the marketplace.
Alan Matthews
With 20+ years in investment banking and equity research, and co-founder of sustainability activator Anthesis, Alan has raised funds for over 100 companies and specialises in sustainability-driven finance.
Salvatore D’Urso
Chartered Accountant and Finance Director with 18+ years in senior roles across blue-chip organisations and SMEs. Sal specialises in financial and performance management, reporting, business strategy, and fundraising.
Robert Timms
Co-founder of a fast-growth tech-enabled business acquired by Publicis Groupe, Robert brings expertise in business strategy, angel investing and supporting sustainability-focused founders.
Florence Seabright
Florence leads deal flow at Stakeholderz, drawing on her experience in founding and exiting businesses in the wellness and property sectors.
Giordano Mottola
Giordano has expertise in ESG-related M&A and capital–raising, with a background in financial analysis and supporting tech startups.
Angela Uhlig
Angela has over 20 years of international experience, specializing in marketing, customer service, business development, and sustainability, and joined Stakeholderz to foster opportunities for investors and entrepreneurs.
Renita Eremita
Renita is an accomplished Marketing Manager specializing in digital marketing and brand engagement, driving growth and innovative strategies at Stakeholderz through data-driven insights and industry trends.
Elif Gecici
Elif is an Analyst at Stakeholderz, conducting market research, supporting M&A activities, and enhancing investor materials, with prior experience at Oakley Capital and an MSc in Finance from LSE.
