When Culture Meets Capital
Hello, Future Investor: When Culture Meets Capital
Join us for the next webinar in our Hello, Future Investor series with Ulrike Adler Stevens — an experienced investor, advisor, and ecosystem builder at the intersection of culture, technology, and capital.
Culture and creativity are no longer just “nice to have.” From digital art and creator platforms to cultural infrastructure, IP-driven businesses, and new models of patronage, culture tech is becoming a serious investment category — yet one that many investors still find hard to read.
If you’re curious about investing beyond classic tech and want to understand how culture-driven ventures can scale, create value, and generate returns, this session is for you.
Ulrike will share her personal journey into culture tech investing, and what she learned about this sector, followed by a moderated conversation and live audience Q&A. No prior expertise required — just curiosity and openness to new perspectives.
How the session will work
First 20 minutes: Ulrike’s personal story, investment journey, and hands-on know-how from the culture tech space
Moderated discussion: Key questions on investing in culture-driven ventures
Live Q&A: Your questions, reflections, and real-world dilemmas
What you’ll learn
What culture tech actually means — and why it’s gaining relevance now
How to think about culture as an investable asset class, not just a passion project
Where technology meets creativity: platforms, IP, communities, and infrastructure
What makes culture tech different from “classic” tech investing
Typical risks, misconceptions, and what to watch out for
How early-stage investors can start exploring this space thoughtfully
Who is this for?
LUMUS members and all curious minds who:
are interested in investing beyond traditional tech
care about culture, creativity, and societal impact
want to understand new investment narratives early — before they become mainstream
This is education, not financial advice.
About Ulrike
Ulrike Adler Stevens is an investor, advisor, and connector working across culture, technology, and entrepreneurship. She has extensive experience supporting founders and initiatives in creative industries, cultural infrastructure, and impact-driven ventures, with a strong focus on long-term value creation and ecosystem thinking.
About LUMUS
LUMUS is a female angel investing collective focused on building long-term investment confidence through education, community, and shared learning. We believe great investors are made — not born — and that understanding emerging asset classes is key to staying thoughtful, curious, and future-ready.
This webinar is part of our ongoing educational programme for angels and aspiring investors who value clarity over hype and perspective over prediction.
We’re thankful to share that this event is funded by the European Union NextGenerationEU, Component 10: Attracting and retaining talent, Investment 2: Strengthening relations with the diaspora, supporting civic initiatives, Call for support to strengthen relations with the Slovak diaspora (code 10I02-03-V01).