Anna Komarova, CAIA

In a world of constant evolution, Ardian stands out for its ability to anticipate, adapt, and turn challenges into opportunities. As a global, diversified private markets firm with 22 offices and more than 350 investment professionals worldwide, we provide investment and customized solutions that reflect new economic dynamics and help our clients remain resilient in a changing world. We deliver multi-local expertise and long-term performance for our investors and partners as well as shared value for the broader society. Since Ardian’s inception in 1996, our pioneering approach to diversification and our ability to offer tailor-made solutions at scale have remained the heart of our strategy. Through commitment, knowledge and technology, we bring lasting value to our companies and contribute positively to the whole industry. Ardian currently manages or advises $200bn for more than 1,890 clients worldwide across Private Equity, Real Assets, and Credit. Ardian. Mastering change for lasting value.

Angel Academe is a first of its kind, fast-growing and award-winning angel investor network. Since 2014, weve helped female founders who can demonstrate some early success with their tech startups access a unique pool of engaged, mainly female investors. Angel Academe investors have backed 55+ startups through 105+ funding rounds, helping them raise well over £200m in co and follow-on investment to grow their med tech, clean tech, fin tech and enterprise software businesses. Our investor-members are successful entrepreneurs and senior leaders who want to be part of a diverse, experienced and professionally managed network. -> https://www.angelacademe.com/ In addition to the angel network, weve recently launched the UKs first EIS fund for female founders. For the first time ever, individuals can achieve diversification across 7-10 female founded startups with a single £10k ticket AND benefit from the UKs generous EIS tax reliefs. -> https://www.syndicateroom.com/angel-academe-eis

BNP Paribas is a leading bank in Europe with an international reach. It has a presence in 64 countries, with more than 178,000 employees, including more than 144,000 in Europe. BNP Paribas holds leading positions in its three major operating divisions: ⚆ Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for all the Group’s retail banking networks and several specialised businesses, including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; ⚆ Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; ⚆ Corporate & Institutional Banking, which is focused on corporate and institutional clients. The Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, the Group has four domestic markets (Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg) and BNP Paribas Personal Finance is the European leader in consumer lending. BNP Paribas is rolling out its integrated retail-banking model in Mediterranean countries, in Turkey, in Eastern Europe and a large network in the western part of the United States. In its Corporate & Institutional Banking and Investment & Protection Services activities, BNP Paribas also enjoys top positions in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. To learn more about our social media terms and Data Protection Notice: https://group.bnpparibas/en/data-protection