Varun Rekhi

Mubadala Capital was established in 2011, and in 2017, we became one of the first sovereign wealth-affiliated alternative asset managers to manage third-party capital on behalf of institutional investors across the globe. In just over a decade, we have built a new type of investment firm, one designed to evolve alongside the shifting alternative investment landscape and meet the needs of investors of all types, including private wealth. Our ability to navigate complexity and unlock value positions us ahead of market trends, while our commitment to building enduring businesses enables long-term, sustainable returns. Learn more at www.mubadalacapital.ae

Angel Investor

It takes more than capital to build real-world, cutting-edge technologies and companies that last. That’s why we commit the full power of our sector-focused investment teams and global network of customers, talent, top-tier follow-on investors, industry leaders, and experienced entrepreneurs to help you scale smarter and faster. With offices in London, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, Munich, and Abu Dhabi, we are on the ground across EMEA, helping our portfolio companies own their local markets and expand globally. From pre-seed to exit, we partner with bold founders to build category-defining, lasting companies like Bitpanda (Austria), Wayflyer (Ireland), Moove (Nigeria), Gigs (US), GoStudent (Austria), Tide (UK), ARX Robotics (Germany), Seqera Labs (Spain), and Cylib (Germany) – together. Speedinvest: The Power of More.

Octopus Ventures, part of Octopus Group, is one of the largest and most active venture capital investors in the UK and Europe. We’re on a mission to invest in the people, ideas and industries that will change the world. We back entrepreneurs ─ from the first cheque their business receives, right through to IPO. We manage £1.8bn and are investing in more than 200 businesses, focusing on the companies solving three of the world’s biggest problems: those building a sustainable planet, empowering people, and revitalising healthcare. We know what it takes to build a successful business. We support founders through our strong teams, sector expertise and deep networks, using our people and talent to help them build a better tomorrow.

The PE/VC Club seeks to provide a platform for LBS students and alumni working in or interested in private equity and venture capital, by providing: 1) Education and training, with a particular focus on skills development and interview preparation 2) Exposure to industry professionals, including LBS alumni, notably through organized speaker series and career treks 3) School-wide networking opportunities across clubs, programs and class years, including the flagship Multiple:X conference

Mubadala Capital was established in 2011, and in 2017, we became one of the first sovereign wealth-affiliated alternative asset managers to manage third-party capital on behalf of institutional investors across the globe. In just over a decade, we have built a new type of investment firm, one designed to evolve alongside the shifting alternative investment landscape and meet the needs of investors of all types, including private wealth. Our ability to navigate complexity and unlock value positions us ahead of market trends, while our commitment to building enduring businesses enables long-term, sustainable returns. Learn more at www.mubadalacapital.ae

Angel Investor