Taking a Seat at the Table: Demystifying Investment Decisions
Taking a Seat at the Table: Demystifying Investment Decisions
Women remain underrepresented across the investment landscape, from investors and decision-makers to founders raising capital.
As part of our Women at Level39 Network, we’ll bring together investors, founders and ecosystem leaders for an open conversation on how investment decisions are made, what influences them, and how we can create greater access and opportunity across the funding ecosystem.
Together, we’ll explore investor psychology, uncover practical fundraising insights, discuss the power of building meaningful networks and challenge common assumptions about who gets a seat at the table.
Whether you’re currently raising investment, considering becoming an investor, supporting founders or simply interested in understanding how capital flows through the innovation ecosystem, you’re warmly invited to join us.
Key discussion themes include:
Understanding investor psychology and what drives investment decisions
Practical advice for founders navigating the fundraising process
Building networks and accessing opportunities across the investment landscape
Exploring the barriers and opportunities for more women to become investors
Understanding the culture and dynamics that shape investing and fundraising
Speakers:
Sarah Glanville - Senior Account Manager, etoro
Sarah is a Senior Account Manager at etoro, where she provides market insights and champions greater participation of women in investing through the company's Loud Investing initiative.
Dr Jacqui Taylor - Founder, FlyingBinary
Dr Jacqui Taylor is an award-winning deeptech entrepreneur, investor and founder of FlyingBinary, recognised for her work supporting high-growth businesses, deeptech innovation and global impact initiatives.
Natalie Paton - Founder, Luminous Ventures
Natalie Paton is Founder of Luminous Ventures, a London-based venture capital fund investing in deeptech companies across healthcare and life sciences, bringing more than 20 years of experience in investment banking and fundraising.
Agenda
08:30 - Arrival & registration
09:00 - Welcome remarks
09:05 - Panel discussion and audience Q&A
10:00 - Closing remarks & networking
10:30 - Event close
Apply to join the event. Attendance is confirmed upon acceptance.
About Level39
Level39 is a leading tech community in the heart of Canary Wharf, bringing together startups and scaleups across FinTech, Cyber Security, AI, Life Sciences and more. Through flexible office and coworking space, specialist business support, and a vibrant network, Level39 empowers high-growth companies to connect, innovate and scale.
About Women at Level39 Network
The Women at Level39 Network brings together women and allies across our membership, partners and wider ecosystem to connect, learn and support one another.
Through events, conversations and community, we spotlight the experiences and perspectives of women across FinTech, Data and AI, Cybersecurity, Life Sciences and beyond, creating opportunities to educate, empower and build stronger networks of support.