Black Capital Exchange | Exploring capital, customers, expertise and opportunities in diverse markets
Black Capital Exchange
How can impact investing reach a wider range of businesses and activate more people to back them?
Impact investing starts with intention. The businesses we encounter, the networks we draw on and the way we assess opportunity shape where that intention leads.
MELLA Supply × Strategic Disruption Consulting invite impact investors, business leaders, professionals and founders to an evening exploring how finance, expertise and commercial access can support a more diverse business ecosystem.
We will consider opportunities across diverse-led and women-led businesses—from consumer goods and everyday services to technology and STEM ventures—and the different resources they need to grow.
What would it take to build and sustain a thriving, more diverse entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem in Europe?
Lisbon is our meeting point for exploring the connections between businesses, capital, customers and expertise across Portugal, Europe and the diaspora.
A conversation about opportunity and participation
The conversation will explore how investors, professionals and partners can help underrepresented entrepreneurs and women-led businesses grow with finance, expertise and access suited to their stage and needs
For those already investing for impact, this is an invitation to exchange perspectives on which businesses enter the pipeline, how they are understood and what appropriate backing looks like.
For those interested in getting involved, it is a chance to explore how their financial resources, operating experience or commercial relationships could contribute.
Right business. Right capital.
What to expect
A hosted conversation on impact investing, business opportunity and capital fit.
Perspectives from founders, investors and experienced business leaders.
Discussion of how finance, expertise and access can work together.
Time to meet others and explore relevant connections.
Who is this for?
Impact investors, business angels, executives, buyers, experienced professionals and institutional partners alongside founders and business owners.
Whether you already invest or are exploring how to participate, bring your experience, questions and willingness to consider a different perspective.
This is a space for discussion and connection across different sectors and perspectives
Join us
Tuesday 10 November 2026 · 19:00–21:00
district.space · Largo Jean Monnet 1, Lisbon
Free to attend · In English and Portuguese · No Web Summit ticket required
Request an invitation
Attendance is subject to approval. Your place is confirmed once you receive an approval email.