Summit DayMonday, 24 June 2024

How can VCs differentiate their sourcing strategy in emerging markets? Is the current market being driven by FOMO? Off the beaten track: in what ways are funds building a rich path to profitability and scalability?

How to guarantee safe investments in fintech in emerging markets. In what ways is embedded finance changing the fintech game? How can this sector be leveraged to achieve even greater inclusion in developing markets? What is the biggest hurdle in this space and what can private capital firms do to help clear it?

3 VCs. 3 sectors. 3 stories.

Edtech vs. agritech vs. healthtech.

• What are the standout features for each sector?

• One lesson learned from each VC

• Next steps for the industries in 2025

10 mins presentations each followed by 10 mins Q&A

Four emerging markets focused tech firms pitch their businesses and fresh ideas to a small group of GPs – ‘Shark Tank/Dragons’ Den’ style!

Pitches are 3 mins each followed by 10 mins Q&A from the judges after pitches have all concluded.

Judges will deliberate, share their final thoughts at the end and choose their individual winners.

Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.

Open to pitching tech founders and VC attendees only.

Tech founders: For the opportunity to pitch, please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com VCs: To attend, please also contact Munazzah to register.

Which tech-enabled solutions are really attractive right now? How is technology investment revolutionising sectors as we know them? How can businesses navigate the challenges of adopting new technologies in traditional industries across emerging markets? In what ways can emerging markets leverage data driven tech and SaaS to modernise conventional markets and create a positive knock-on effect?

How will technology investment in infrastructure drive sustainable economic growth in emerging markets in the next 5 years? How can EM investors empower local communities? Green tech: exploring the portfolio must-haves.