Mark Perera

Ripple enables energy consumers around the world to part own large scale wind farms and solar parks and have the clean, low cost electricity they produce supplied to their homes via the grid. The simple, affordable way to act on climate change. Our utility partners supply the electricity from the wind farms and solar parks to their owners’ homes via the grid. Ripple puts the power to act on climate change in people’s hands. We enable people to create the clean energy future they want to see. Simply and easily.

Omnea orchestrates the full supplier lifecycle—transforming procurement, third-party risk management, and spend control. Were empowering businesses of all sizes to take full control of their suppliers. Our platform is built from the ground-up around user experience. Thanks to our AI, users can make requests conversationally. We extract and autofill contract information to eliminate manual work. We meet teams where they work with smart integrations. And we give every approver a tailored experience, that highlights the critical information they need. We’re backed by Accel, Point Nine, and First Round Capital and trusted by innovative businesses including Spotify, Hargreaves Lansdown, Adecco, TeamViewer, Reach plc, Pleo, and McAfee.

We all know that style shouldn’t come at the cost of the planet, that’s why we believe in a full circle remedy to fast fashion. But this often feels like a closed circle; it's just not for everyone. Fast fashion is a mass problem, and it needs a mass solution. We are opening up circular fashion, and welcoming you to our infinite line: where the joy of discovery is weaved into our fabric; where sustainable fashion is accessible and affordable; where second hand is second nature. Whether you buy, sell, give or recycle, we empower you to slow fashion down, make every stitch count, love every fibre of the fabric, and feel the stories that were told before you. Together we can be more than a marketplace, we are a movement. An inclusive community where everyone is welcome to be who they want to be. Where the joy of childhood discovery goes hand in hand with nurturing their future – using fashion to feel good and do good. Will you join us on the infinite line?

LOANHOOD is a circular fashion and sustainable lifestyle service. We are inspired by the movement towards more sustainable consumption, as well as a deep desire to create a better world for generations to come. We see a future where circular fashion is embedded into everyday life, changing the way we create and experience fashion forever. Download our fashion rental app - http://onelink.to/m733g9

Doghouse is an independent, grain distillery established in 2016. Londons only full turn-key distillery, we make our own base spirit using English wheat. Our first core spirits are Baller Vodka, Renegade Gin , Doppelganger Aperitivo and Baller "Chilli Bacon" Vodka. Our first whisky is in production and due for release in 2022.

Contingent is on a mission to fundamentally change how procurement is done, helping companies reduce friction and increase resilience, while empowering procurement teams to make right choices and partner more closely with the wider business. Easy to use and simple to set up, Contingent’s lightweight and proactive real-time insights tool fits seamlessly into an organisation’s existing procurement workflow and technology ecosystem, and provides the answers the team needs to act.

In order to survive, your business has to innovate and it has to innovate fast... but you cannot do it alone. Something has to change about the way you engage with your suppliers, complementors and competitors to help drive new ways of working and thinking. Backed by the founders of Procurement Leaders, we’re experts in delivering unique virtual events and team experiences that will inspire and inform your suppliers, partners and complementors, enabling them to generate the ideas and plans that will deliver on your long term vision whilst also future proofing your business.

ten80 reduces the cost of SAP and technology projects by offering clients an on-demand, remote workforce while improving the quality of programme delivery. Our digital marketplace connects companies with thousands of verified IT contractors, allowing clients to choose the best people from anywhere in the world for their unique technology requirements. ten80 is a real, not theoretical, step forward in digital transformation journeys. Rather than disrupting critical projects, ten80 enables these projects. Clients are no longer held to ransom by expensive third parties as having access to ten80’s digital marketplace gives them direct control over software budgets and milestones. 

Planet exists to empower artists & venues: Transforming what is currently a one-way transactional relationship into thriving fan communities, by building membership offerings that are personalised, free from apps or algorithms, that reward and recognise loyalty directly.‍ Our mission is to grow the live music industry through two-way relationships, using data insights and tech innovation to better understand fan demand and interests. Using our pioneering AAA approach, we unlock the true lifetime value of fans by creating customised experiences, whether that’s relating to content, tickets, merch or memberships.

At Gozney were changing the way the world cooks outdoors. Our range of portable, built-in and freestanding outdoor ovens are simple to use with unrivalled performance and unbeatable versatility, used in homes and restaurants all over the world. We believe live-fire cooking is best, for taste and experience. The food cooks differently, tastes better, and it’s a deeply satisfying experience you can’t get from any other form of cooking. That’s why since 2010 we’ve been on a mission to make live-fire cooking simple for everyone.

At Vizibl, we put collaboration, innovation, and sustainability at the heart of supplier relationships. Our best-in-class digital platform enables enterprise organisations, and their suppliers to manage every aspect of their relationship more effectively. Whether it’s discovering new revenue streams, developing innovative products and solutions, or taking joint action towards your sustainability targets, Vizibl helps to align your suppliers with your business goals to deliver mutual value. Connect your extended ecosystem on one collaborative platform today.

Blackthread is an AI-native supplier orchestration company helping enterprises improve supplier performance, resilience, innovation, and engagement. We combine software, AI agents, supplier intelligence, and embedded operational expertise to help organisations move from fragmented supplier workflows to continuous supplier operations. Built for the next generation of supplier operating models.

An exclusive event that brings together the best enterprise decision makers with the world’s top founders and builders. A glimpse into workflows that will drive the next decade. Focus on real challenges and solutions that corporations are facing today.

Procurement FM is a podcast hosted by Mark Perera — founder of Vizibl and Chairman of DPW — featuring honest, forward-looking conversations with leaders across procurement, technology, and venture. Each episode explores the real-world impact of AI, innovation, and leadership on how we buy, build, and run businesses. New episodes weekly. 🎧 Available on YouTube (Spotify + Apple Podcasts coming soon)

Where Procurement Leaders Trade Decks for Drop Shots. Procurement + Padel is a community built at the intersection of business and sport — a space where procurement professionals connect, compete, and collaborate through the fast-growing game of padel. Launched in 2024, it started with a simple idea: swap traditional networking for something more active, fun, and human. Today, it’s evolved into a series of curated padel games, casual socials, and team-based tournaments — all focused on bringing together the procurement community in a new way. 🟢 What we do: • Host monthly padel games & socials in London • Organise community-led tournaments and events • Create shared experiences across procurement, tech & transformation • Build a lighter, healthier, and more human way to connect Whether you’re a beginner, an enthusiast, or simply curious — this is an open invitation to join the movement.