​Capital may be abundant, but execution is what ultimately determines which startups succeed.

​Join a curated group of investors for a closed-door roundtable discussion exploring how execution quality, validation speed, and real-world traction shape investment conviction—particularly in complex sectors like energy, industrial technology, and deeptech.

​Hosted in partnership with IMI Venture Studio, the venture arm of IMI plc, this session brings together investors to exchange insights on what signals truly matter beyond the pitch deck.

​Through peer-led discussion and short execution snapshots from three venture studio startups, we will examine how investors evaluate early-stage ventures tackling real industrial challenges.

​This is a discussion-first session designed to surface honest investor perspectives—not a typical pitch event.

​Why you should attend?

• ​This roundtable offers an opportunity to engage with fellow investors and explore practical insights on how execution translates into investment conviction.

  • ​You will gain perspectives on:

  • ​The execution signals investors trust when evaluating early-stage startups

  • ​How venture studios help de-risk early-stage venture building

  • ​What differentiates startups that move from pilot-stage validation to scalable growth

  • ​Practical lessons from real startups operating in the energy and industrial sectors

• ​Investors will also have the opportunity to engage directly with founders and explore potential co-investment opportunities following the session.

​Who Should Attend

​This roundtable is designed for active investors interested in emerging opportunities across energy and industrial innovation.

​We are inviting:

• ​Venture Capital investors actively deploying capital

• ​Corporate Venture Capital teams exploring strategic partnerships

• ​Family Offices investing in technology-driven ventures

​Particularly those with interest in:

• ​Cleantech

• ​Energy

• ​Manufacturing & Industrial Innovation

• ​Deeptech

​Seats are limited to maintain a high-quality discussion.

​​Event Agenda:

​11:30 PM - 12:00 PM: Registration - Welcoming of Guests

​​12:00 PM - 12:05 PM: Event Introduction by e27

​12:05 PM - 12:15 PM: Opening Remarks by IMI Venture Studio

​12:15 PM - 1:00 PM: Roundtable Discussion Luncheon

​​1:00 PM - 1:20 PM: Startup Use-Case Snapshots

​1:20 PM - 1: 30 PM: Closing Reflections

​1:30 PM - Onwards: Networking

​About IMI Venture Studio

​IMI Venture Studio is the corporate venture arm of IMI plc, a global engineering company and leader in fluid motion and control.

​With operations in over 50 countries, £2.2B in annual revenue, and a listing on the FTSE 100 of the London Stock Exchange, IMI has deep expertise across industrial and energy systems.

​The venture studio partners with experienced founders to build and scale startups tackling critical challenges in the energy and industrial sectors, combining industry expertise, global networks, and capital to accelerate venture growth.

​Register Your Interest

​Seats for this roundtable are limited to maintain a focused discussion among investors.

​Register to secure your place and join a group of peers exploring how execution signals shape high-conviction investment decisions.

​Approved guests will receive confirmation and event details prior to the session.

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