30 NOVEMBER 2026 · SOPWELL HOUSE, ST ALBANS
EMERGING MANAGER SUMMIT
BY BRITISH BUSINESS BANK AND EUVC
Hone the craft of venture.
WHEN
Monday 30 November 2026
10:00 to dinner
WHERE
Sopwell House, St Albans
just outside London
ACCESS
Free
Application-only
WHO
Emerging managers
One seat per firm, second on request
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
British Business Bank and EUVC are pleased to announce the Emerging Manager Summit, a full day of practical learning for emerging managers raising or running fund I and fund II.
The day centres on masterclasses taught by experienced GPs and LPs, covering everything from fundraising to the operational realities of building a firm. Expect actionable lessons, useful frameworks and plenty of opportunities to learn from peers.
1
DAY
3
TRACKS
20+
MASTERCLASSES
THE MASTERCLASSES
One day, three tracks.
FUNDRAISING
Benchmarking to LP expectations · Deck & data room · Fund terms & KPIs · How British Business Bank & ECF back first-time managers
INVESTING
Thesis, edge & sourcing · Diligence & IC · Valuations & benchmarking · Exits, secondaries & liquidity
FIRM BUILDING
Fund design & economics · Fund modelling & portfolio construction · Fund finance · LP comms & the AGM
The programme is being finalised, and speakers will be announced as we get closer to the day.
BETWEEN THE SESSIONS
Peer Circles
Small-group discussions on the challenges of building a VC firm
LP pitch feedback
Three minutes to pitch, three minutes of honest LP feedback.
Expert corners
1:1 help on legal, banking, fund admin and fund software, all day.
The day closes with a reception and dinner at the house.
APPLY
Places are limited and allocated by application, with one seat per firm and a second on request.
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