PITCHING OPPORTUNITY
Once you have bought your tickets send us a 3 minute video pitch and your deck. The UK investors will review all of these ; choose three to hear on the night , for honest feedback, and all others will be sent on to the UAE investment group also for consideration and introduction
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Technology Founders looking for investment and/or to rapidly scale in the next 12 months. Those considering upwards of 2million to 50 million are key founders for the attending investors and/or those looking to enter the Middle East and maybe considering the UAE/Dubai
EXCLUSIVE TWO PART CONFERENCE : CITY OF LONDON AND THEN DUBAI
We hope you will join us at this exclusive gathering for technology business founders at the impressive head office of Moore Kingston Smith 9 Appold St, City of London EC2A 2AP for a investment panel and conference filled with insights on funding opportunities in the UK and potential growth avenues and investment in the UAE. Followed by a drinks reception and canapes, you will have the opportunity to network with the funders, partners and like-minded entrepreneurs, learn from industry experts, and take your business to the next level.
FAQs
Will I be required to come to the UAE event if I attend this one?
No, they are independent. You will hear more about the opportunities and we hope you will attend if it is suitable for you, but you have no obligation
Does my business have to specialise in technology ?
The event will be relevant for all business sectors to gain an understanding of being investment ready ; understanding the VC and fund world , launching in the UAE and having the right pitch and due diligence for the larger raises. However, the event will be geared to tech for the UAE investors
How much is the investment levels that are being discussed
The panel discussions will apply to those looking at 2 Million upwards, from a fund , family office or VC for example, but the panelist and UAE partners handle investments 10, 50 million upwards. The focus will be on UK investment , but panelist have access to the USA, UAE and Europe
Agenda
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Registration with refreshments and networking
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Talks will begin introducing the conference and partnerships
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM
Panel Discussion and pitch dissemination – Q&A + UAE introduction
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Drinks Reception , canapes and networking
INVESTMENT PANEL
Marta Gelencser MD of US Capital Global
With offices in London , Dubai and world wide US Capital Global make multi-million investments across the world. Marta has 30 years of international banking experience, predominantly working for Citigroup in London, Tokyo, Athens, and Budapest, and leading global, regional, and local functions in financial, securities, and funds service
Lisa (Gunn) Fox Guinness Ventures
Lisa is a seasoned finance professional currently managing Co-Investment Services looking for rapid growth companies seeking 2million+. Prior to this Lisa was Head of Private Growth Capital at WH Ireland and before that, CEO of Haitong International UK. She spent 2 years in Tokyo (as Country Head, Japaninvest). She has been a solid support of Female Founders Growth and assisting founders at events understand the opportunities and requirements for VC and fund investment
Martin Taylor Investment Director Regionally Ventures
Martin can leverage his strong relationships with accountants, IFA’s, Wealth Managers and Family Offices as well as high-level contacts within the banking sector and has raised more than £1bn of equity for various assets including media, property & technology during his career. Martin previously held senior roles with Lloyds Private Banking, PwC and the Scion Investment Group, among others.”
ADVISORS Karen Holden MD & Founder A City Law Firm
ACLF is a leading law firm listed amongst the top 4% globally by Chamber & Partners . Karen has over 20 years of experience, specialising in founder led advice and tech sectors like AI, blockchain, drones and fintech. She expertly guides founders through investment rounds, international expansion, and safeguarding intellectual property. Her firm, known for innovation and disruptive technologies, has won multiple accolades. Karen’s international reach, thought leadership, and commitment to diversity have positioned her as a trusted advisor for scaling businesses and was invited into Freedom of the City and to talk at the House of Lords.
Yatin Y Thakur, Founder & Dubai Representative Asiarath
Venture Builder and investment Company in Dubai, but with a network spanning 18 countries. It is a premier accelerator in the UAE having worked with over 150 founders. Yatin works with Government, private and family members in the UAE to support tech scale-up