US Expansion: Masterclass for Founders, Investors & Senior Operators at the US Embassy
“Mastering the Stateside Leap: US Expansion, Fundraising and Exit”
We’re delighted to invite you to an exclusive masterclass for founders, portfolio leaders, and investors looking to enter and scale in the US market.
We will be discussing the crucial practical tools, regulatory frameworks and market insights needed to successfully navigate US Expansion, Fundraising and Exit strategies.
The Conversation:
Expanding into the US is one of the most significant value-creation milestones a business can achieve, yet it comes with complex operational, tax and legal hurdles. We will explore how to successfully bridge the gap between UK/EU operations and US market entry, unlocking strategic blueprints to accelerate your growth stateside.
From structuring venture financing and securing elite talent to managing international tax compliance and plotting a successful M&A or IPO exit, we will cover the core pillars required to de-risk your expansion and attract global capital.
Meet our Expert Panelists:
To ground this discussion in reality, we will be joined by industry-leading experts who have collectively guided thousands of companies through the US life cycle:
Ronal Karia (Vanta): Vanta is the most industry-trusted compliance and security platform. Vanta’s platform streamlines the process for businesses of all sizes to achieve certifications such as ISO 27001, SOC 2 and GDPR which are crucial for data management and trust with external vendors.(Privacy Policy)
Zoe Chambers (Frontline Ventures): Frontline Ventures is a transatlantic venture capital firm founded in 2012 with offices in London, Dublin, and San Francisco. It manages two main funds: Frontline Seed, which supports early-stage European B2B software startups expanding to the US, and Frontline Growth, which helps later-stage US B2B companies scale into Europe. (Privacy Policy)
Marvin Fletcher Rogers (Sage): Sage delivers trusted, finance‑first AI with Sage Intacct, combining automation, assurance, and real‑time, investor‑grade insight. Trusted by over 22,000 businesses globally, Sage Intacct helps scaling portfolio companies build the financial control, credibility, and confidence required to scale effectively and remain exit‑ready. (Privacy Policy)
Brad Doline (Wilson Sonsini): Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini has represented more tech companies on their venture financings, M&A transactions and IPOs than any other law firm globally. Its London office is a blended, integrated team of American and British lawyers that supports UK/EU tech companies through their transatlantic life cycle – US launch and scaling, fundraising, partnerships, and M&A/IPO exit. (Privacy Policy)
Malcolm Joy (Frazier & Deeter): Frazier & Deeter (FD) is an international tax and advisory practice specialising in supporting scale up and growth stage SMEs expand into the US marketplace. In the last 3 years, they have supported more than 400 companies in making this crucial step. (Privacy Policy)
Amanda Brill (Brill Immigration): Brill Immigration is a US immigration law firm based in London’s Fitzrovia serving some of the world’s best creatives and entrepreneurs, multinational businesses, film and television production companies, extraordinarily talented individuals and innovators in moving to and working legally in the United States. (Privacy Policy)
Moderated by:
Gus Franklyn-Bute is the Senior Regional Investment Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in London, leading the SelectUSA program across the UK, Ireland and Nordics. With extensive experience in international trade and economic development, he serves as a strategic advisor to corporate executives and founders, guiding them through the complexities of transatlantic expansion and U.S. market entry.
The Evening Agenda:
17:00 – 17:30: Arrival & Drinks Reception
17:35 – 19:00: "Ask Us Anything" Panel: US Expansion, Fundraising & Exit
19:00 – 19:45: Canapes, Drinks & Peer Networking
19:45 – 20:00: Guests Departure
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