London Venture Capital Network

The top Investors & Founders are coming to London VC Summit! Join us for Europe's premier forum for VCs, LPs, & Innovators. Immerse yourself in Europe’s top venture capital ecosystem and take your networking to the next level. This London Venture Capital Network flagship event brings together 600+ top innovators including investors, family offices, founders and more for a full day of the best discussions, networking, and opportunities. Discover how leading investors and founders are using new tools to re-think industries like fintech, healthtech, spacetech, and more, while building connections with industry leaders and decision-makers driving the future of venture capital. Sign up today to access: - Networking opportunities in a timeless venue - Incredible presentations, panels, and workshops - Food & refreshments included - Startup peacock zone - Pitch competition 📍 Location: Merchant Taylors’ Hall, 30 Threadneedle Street, London 🕒 Time: 9 AM – 5 PM Secure your spot today: https://lu.ma/vcsummit #VentureCapital #Innovation #Networking #LondonVCSummit #Startups #Investors

We’re thrilled to welcome Cohort I of the Executive Venture Capital Fellowship! This exceptional group has embarked on an exciting journey, exploring the key knowledge, skills, and experiences required to become an investor. Last week, we kicked things off with an introductory dinner at The Ivy Collection in London, a warm welcome and a first glimpse into their ambitions and goals, as they begin building the networks that will support them throughout the Fellowship. We’re excited to watch their growth, the connections they make, and the impact they’ll have in the UK and global venture ecosystems. The journey has just begun! #ExecutiveVCFellowship #VentureCapital #VC #LVCN

SPECIAL REPORT ON LEGALTECH Introducing the LVCN report on legaltech for 2025. We explore how technology is reshaping legal services, how startups and investors are responding, and what the future of the legal profession could look like. 📌 What’s inside: - Key funding trends and market insights - Real use cases of AI in legal work - The challenges slowing down adoption - Where the biggest opportunities are in 2025 Whether you're a lawyer, founder or investor, this is a must-read for anyone watching the future of law. What is your team doing today to stay ahead of tech trends like AI? 💼 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eCZYJxmz #LegalTech #AI #FutureOfLaw #VC #LegalInnovation

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We’re delighted to welcome SEGUN COLE, Founder and CEO at Maasai, as a speaker of an exciting fireside chat, "Overcoming Obstacles: The Entrepreneur's Playbook". Segun is a renowned serial entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder. As the CEO/Founder of Maasai, a fintech SaaS platform streamlining M&A for startups and investors, Segun leverages his expertise to drive growth and innovation. With a background in new mobility consulting, he has advised governments on micromobility policies. Segun is a prominent figure in the African tech ecosystem, serving as President of Startup Huddle Lagos, Board Member of GEN Africa, and Founder of Fund The Gap Network. He is a Mentor at The Tony Elumelu Foundation, African Business Heroes Judge, Gitex Global Judge, London AI Summit Judge, and member of the SEC working committee on Angel Investment and Venture Capital in Nigeria. Join us on the 24th of April to hear from Segun, as we explore strategies for promoting tech in Africa's evolving ecosystem. Details: Thursday, 24 April 2025 1 PM – 8:00 PM Link - https://lu.ma/africavc A special thank you to our event sponsor, Daedalus This event is supported by Africa Tech Festival, IoD Africa Group, London Africa Network, and Ventures 54.

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We’re delighted to welcome Rachel Crawford, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at Village Capital, as the moderator of an exciting panel, "Ecosystem Unleashed: Uncovering Hidden Gems". Rachel has spent eight years with Village Capital, including three years working from their Nairobi office. She brings over 12 years of experience in investment, technology, and innovation. Earlier in her career, she was part of the investment team at Patron Capital, a private equity firm. She went on to help build their portfolio company, Generator an HBS case study that was later acquired for $470 million, and also worked at another tech startup. At Village Capital, Rachel has led venture programs, ecosystem development efforts, and field-building research. She also drove several internal strategic initiatives and change management projects. She holds a Master’s in Social Innovation from the University of Cambridge. Join us on the 24th of April to hear from Rachel, as we explore strategies for promoting tech in Africa's evolving ecosystem. Details: Thursday, 24 April 2025 1 PM – 8:00 PM Link - https://lu.ma/africavc A special thank you to our event sponsor, Daedalus. This event is supported by Africa Tech Festival, IoD Africa Group London Africa Network, and Ventures 54.

“Don’t sell a climate solution. Sell a better solution.” Once upon a time, people believed that being “green” would be the key selling point of their product. The prevailing thought was: People are willing to pay a premium for sustainability. The logic was: 🙋🏻♀️ People’s customer bases are “asking for” green products ♻️ Companies can use the fact that they’re greener in their marketing ⚖️ Regulation, industry trends, etc. will make going green necessary, so there’s an incentive to be an industry leader and companies will be willing to invest upfront and pay more More and more, I’m hearing this simply isn’t the case. The market has shifted and instead we have: 🫵🏻 Increased difficulty talking about “going green” in marketing without being accused of greenwashing 📉 A slower economy and a cost-of-living crisis that means customers are more price sensitive and less likely to intentionally pick a more expensive green product 🙅🏻 Large corporations are less and less willing to pay a premium for green products What does this mean? Simply put: products and innovations in climate need to be competitive with existing offerings. We can’t guarantee industry customers will always buy green. We CAN assume they will always buy BETTER. Whether that be cheaper, faster, more efficient, or simply solving their problem in a way competitors can’t. So the real question for climate tech isn’t how to build a climate solution. It’s how to build the best solution: one that solves your customer’s problem and also happens to be great for planet. This was my take on the panel at the New Climate Summit, run by the London Venture Capital Network. What do you think? #Climatetech #Greenpremiums #Innovation

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We’re delighted to welcome Kristin H. Wilson Managing Partner of Innovate Africa Fund and CSO at Spurt!, as a speaker on an exciting workshop: "If I had to do it again": Building as an African Founder in 2025. Kristin Wilson, PhD is a people technology expert and Chief Strategy Officer at Spurt!, where she drives growth for SMEs in Africa through data, design thinking, and people operations tech. With over a decade in tech strategy and product development, she helps businesses scale using smart infrastructure and data-driven processes. Kristin empowers startups in emerging markets and regularly shares insights on tech-enabled, flexible work cultures. She's also an active angel investor and Managing Partner at Innovate Africa Fund. Join us on the 24th of April to hear from Kristin, as we explore strategies for promoting tech in Africa's evolving ecosystem. Details: Thursday, 24 April 2025 1 PM – 8:00 PM Link - https://lu.ma/africavc A special thank you to our event sponsor, Daedalus. This event is supported by Africa Tech Festival, London Africa Network, and Ventures 54.

🌍 “The unmet need may be addressed, but that doesn’t guarantee a clear revenue flow.” – Dr. Laurent Pacheco, MD PhD MBA, Chair at London Venture Capital Network shared valuable insights on the complexities of MedTech monetization at MedTech World Dubai 2025. He emphasized the importance of identifying the payer profile—whether it’s patients, physicians, hospital groups, or regional healthcare systems—highlighting how revenue models vary across the global and GCC markets. 🎯 A must-watch for anyone exploring MedTech’s financial landscape. 👉 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://lnkd.in/dD8ZMpNx #MedTechWorld #MedTechDubai #GlobalVsGCC #HealthcareInnovation #MedTechWorldDubai2025

How was my London Venture Capital Network Fellowship? I’ll let you decide. Below are links to all my LinkedIn posts from each working week of the fellowship: Week 1: What is #VC https://lnkd.in/ep-Zn3Xm Week 2: Financials https://lnkd.in/evdhZbqm Week 3: Art of Collaboration https://lnkd.in/eVfWAbqs Week 4: Daily Improvements https://lnkd.in/eZ3ZXbeJ Week 5: Designing My Own Fund https://lnkd.in/eMEvU9Ky Week 6: Your USP https://lnkd.in/eQJ68D4Z Week 7: I’m a Founder Today https://lnkd.in/eyQa38Ve Week 8: Investor Relations https://lnkd.in/eS34RA47 Graduation: Distinction and The End… or The Start of Something New (it feels so right to be here with you… oh) https://lnkd.in/eerJEqg3 And if you still want my unsolicited and subjective opinion on the fellowship, watch this space for a very skewed review. Subscribe to dr.invests on YouTube for early access… 😂 https://lnkd.in/eYcfDbXX If you haven’t realised the potential of #investing in content by now….. I wrote these posts months ago, compounding effects include but aren’t limited to: Working with start-ups, meeting like-minded people, creating funnels that make me happy, enjoying clinical practice and building a life I have chosen. Just. Start. P.s this photo didn't make it to YouTube, overly-enthusiastic hand gestures took over 😂

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT We’re delighted to welcome Abi Ajayi, Head of Africa & Middle East Primary Markets at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), as a moderator at Africa VC Forum! Abi will moderate an exciting workshop: "If I had to do it again": Building as an African Founder in 2025. Abi Ajayi is Head of Primary Markets, Middle East and Africa at the London Stock Exchange, responsible for developing the listings business in the region. Before this, he covered key clients in Sub-Saharan Africa at Bank of America, leading M&A and capital markets origination, raising over $10Bn for governments and corporates. At Chapel Hill Advisory Partners in Lagos, he led capital raising and advisory transactions across various sectors, including Oil and Gas, FMCG, and Financial Institutions, notably advising the Central Bank of Nigeria on Financial System Stability. Join us on the 24th of April to hear from Abi, as we explore strategies for promoting tech in Africa's evolving ecosystem. Details: Thursday, 24 April 2025 1 PM – 8:00 PM Link - https://lu.ma/africavc A special thank you to our event sponsor, Daedalus. This event is supported by Africa Tech Festival, London Africa Network, and Ventures 54.