We are incredibly grateful for the support of our amazing
sponsors in making this event possible.
Lead Sponsor
HSBC Innovation Banking provides commercial banking services, expertise and insights to the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries.
HSBC Innovation Banking UK is a subsidiary of HSBC Group, benefiting from its stability, strong credit rating and international reach to help
fuel its growth.
Champagne Sponsor
Rothschild & Co is a global and family-controlled group. We provide M&A, strategy and financing advice, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments, worldwide.
Having been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled global network of trusted professionals and decision makers. This means that we have in-depth market intelligence, bringing us closer to current issues than any other global financial institution.
Our 3,500 talented employees in over 50 offices around the world have a strong track record of outstanding execution in three business lines: Global Advisory, Wealth and Asset Management, and Merchant Banking.
It is this combination of scale, local knowledge and intellectual capital that allows us to provide a distinct perspective and effective long-term solutions for our partners.
Gold Sponsor
An international bank and wealth manager, our purpose is to create enduring worth.
Each of our clients has a distinctive story and a unique set of needs. Whether you’re building your business, growing your family, or creating your legacy, we take the time to understand your potential and bring our years of experience to bear in helping you to achieve it. Through deep client relationships built on mutual trust, we help to make the extraordinary possible. This approach has defined us ever since our founding in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1974. It’s a philosophy that extends to every facet of our business. We call it ‘Out of the Ordinary’
Silver Sponsors
White & Case is a leading global law firm with 44 offices in 30 countries across 6 continents, including all the worlds key tech hubs. Our dedicated EMEA fast-growth practice works with leading founders and their companies as well as top tier investor clients on a daily basis. As such, we understand transactions from all points of view and focus on the key issues that really matter in a pragmatic and user-friendly style. Clients benefit from our expertise in the full cycle of investment from series A through to advising on many of the largest tech IPOs and thereafter. We have a deep appreciation of the fast growth challenges and we offer strategic advice and problem solving to ensure the most successful results for all parties involved.
Navigating Complexity. Creating Opportunity.
S&W works with businesses and individuals to navigate challenges, unlock potential and achieve the extraordinary.
Since 1881, we’ve been a trusted partner, supporting clients with complex needs and shaping solutions that make a difference. In a changing world, we are a consistent presence, building lasting relationships and serving clients across the UK, around the world and over generations.
With local offices, national coverage, and world-class expertise, S&W supports companies and private clients across every stage of business and every season of life. We help our clients navigate challenges, seize opportunities and realise their ambitions.
We’re the fastest growing top 10 UK accountancy and advisory firm and here to help you, your family and business to build a better future.
Our team specialises in mid-market transactions for innovative technology companies, offering pragmatic solutions backed by extensive collective experience. Recognised by Chambers and Legal 500 for M&A transactions and Private Equity, we prioritise understanding our clients’ strategic objectives and guiding them toward success.
We act for a wide range of clients including founders, management teams, listed and private companies, financial institutions, private equity houses, family offices and high-net worth individuals. Our expertise includes founder exits and full-scale liquidity events, management buy-outs, public and private M&A, capital and debt funding, private equity, joint ventures, equity capital markets, venture capital and corporate governance. We are a full-service law firm with experts in all relevant areas such as data protection, software licensing, cloud computing, employment law, incentives, regulatory law and competition law.
Sponsors
Inflexion is a leading mid-market private equity firm which works in partnership with ambitious management teams of high growth, entrepreneurial businesses to accelerate sustainable growth. Inflexion’s flexible approach allows it to back both majority and minority investments, typically investing £10m to £400m of equity in each deal.
With bespoke teams and dedicated capital, Inflexion’s funds invest across a variety of sectors from offices in London, Manchester and Amsterdam. Inflexion helps businesses achieve the next stage of growth through M&A, international expansion, digital enhancement, talent development, commercial strategy, sustainability focus and access to Inflexion’s global network. It also benefits from a local presence in Bangalore, Boston, São Paulo and Shanghai dedicated to portfolio development, enabling investee companies to benefit from privileged access to these fast-growth markets.
Funds advised by Inflexion Private Equity Partners LLP have funds under management of c.£7.1bn.
A UK leader in wealth management, Evelyn Partners provides investment management and financial planning advice to help our clients embrace what’s next.
We work with entrepreneurs to provide them with the right advice at every stage of their business – from helping to safeguard the business through solutions such as share protection and key person insurance, to advice on how to structure salary and dividends, to helping you with your exit strategy. Our aim is to make your money work as hard for you as you did to earn it.
Powering your journey from business success to personal wealth, so you can enjoy what’s next.
Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency, IDA Ireland, have partnered with over 1,600 clients, from global giants to fast-scaling companies. Ireland offers high growth companies the ability to quickly establish their operations and rapidly execute their business model, while benefiting from a strong pool of local talent.
IDA Ireland is actively working across all sectors with high growth companies keen to internationalise and grow their business. Clients include Zendesk, Zalando, Intercom, Smartbox, Sage, Travelport, Neueda, TradeIX, Smartfrog, MessageBird and Personio.
IDA Ireland actively supports fast growth companies across Europe as they internationalise, grow their businesses and find the right talent. The exciting commercial and creative mix on offer, together with a business-friendly environment and speed to market are key motivating factors.
Meet the team at Fast Growth Icons and find out about our wide range of complimentary services available to European companies investigating how to grow and scale their business globally.