Everything You Need to Know about the Conference

The 5th anniversary of the Funding Focus Conference marks a significant milestone in the journey toward a more inclusive and equitable fundraising landscape for women and underrepresented entrepreneurs. 

Our conference is proudly sponsored by Add Then Multiply and Eversheds Sutherland.

ℹ️ Conference Details: 

🕐 Date: 25th November 2024, 1 pm to 5 pm GMT

🏛️ Location: 116 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5ED

🎟️ Tickets: FREE!

📍  Our Venue: 

116 Pall Mall is a historic Georgian building in central London, designed by architect John Nash and completed in 1828. Originally the United Service Club for high-ranking military officers, it is renowned for its grand staircase, gilded ceilings, and detailed interiors.

In 1978, it became the headquarters of the Institute of Directors (IoD), making it a key venue for business events and networking. Today, it serves as both a heritage landmark and a modern space for conferences and exhibitions, accessible to IoD members and the public alike.

🎙️ Our Speakers: 

Penelope Hope, Co-Founder of Rebel Energy UK

"Penelope Hope is a pioneering entrepreneur and leader, renowned as one of only two women in the UK to have co-founded an energy supplier, Rebel Energy. In 2024 Rebel became one of the fastest-growing companies in its sector, surpassing 80,000 customers and delivering nine-digit revenues within its first two years of trading."

Daniela Marino, CEO of CUTISS AG

“Daniela studied biotechnology in Milano, then did a PHD at the ETHZ in vascular biology and stem cells before moving to the UZH for her postdoc. During this time she raised a large grant to do first-in-man studies for a personalized skin tissue therapy."

Désirée Dosch, Managing Partner of Alvicus AG

“Désirée Dosch is the owner and managing partner of Alvicus AG, an investment and consulting firm. She also serves on multiple boards, including Xlife Sciences, a publicly traded life sciences investment company."

Antonia Burridge, Co-Founder of Arosa

“Passionate about closing the gender funding gap, she recently joined Arosa Capital & the Arosa Foundation to address disparities in entrepreneurship and support women-led businesses."

Eva Tarasova, Investment director 

“Veteran of family office space with over 10 years of first hand experience in start up investing. Currently investment director at Wharton AM - single family office in London with a strong focus on biotech and life sciences as well as consumer, where she currently leads cross sector origination, analysis and development of investment opportunities. Also an avid angel investment with a particular theme of ‘below the waist, above the knee’, which includes FemTech amongst other areas.”

🕐 Conference Agenda: 

• 13.00 - 13.30 Arrivals and Registration
• 13.30 - 14.00 David B Horne Keynote Speech
• 14.00 - 15.40 Speaker: Penelope Hope
• 14.40 - 15.25 Networking Break
• 15.25 - 16.05 Speaker: Dr Daniela Marino
• 16.05 - 16.45 Investor Panel with: Antonia Burridge, Désirée Dosch and Eva Tarasova
• 16.45 - 17.00 Closing Remarks 

All in-person attendees will receive a free copy of David B Horne’s Amazon bestseller, “Funded Female Founders: How to traverse the uneven playing field and secure funding to grow your business". 

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Here's your 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQ) about the 5th Anniversary Funding Focus Conference.

Read the full FAQ list here: Frequently Asked Questions about the Conference

So have you signed up yet? 

There’s still time to secure your spot, so don’t miss out!

As always, looking forward to reading your thoughts and questions in the comments. 

With love and gratitude, 

David Horne & The Funding Focus Team