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Innovation Zero 2024

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BRIDGING THE FUNDING GAP

30 Apr 2024
Finance Forum
Investment , Innovation

There is a plethora of early-stage and late-stage investors, but in order to achieve escape velocity, start-ups must overcome a ‘Valley of Death’ that lies in between. There is a dearth of investors in the UK, and businesses currently look overseas for funding. How do we change this hugely problematic paradigm, and what do we need in order to build the bridge?

Moderator
Mark Taylor, Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer - Sightline Climate
Confirmed Speakers
Peter Bachmann, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure | Senior Associate - Gresham House | University of Cambride Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL)
Natalie Blyth, Global Head of Commercial Banking Sustainability - HSBC
Michael Moore, Chief Executive - BVCA
Nazo Moosa, Managing Partner - Energy Impact Partners