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Bootstrapping, resilience, ESG. Founders are debating between seeking venture capital for rapid growth or bootstrapping for full control and slower, organic scaling. VC interest is strong in AI, fintech, and sustainability, focusing on startups with ESG credentials. In a challenging economic climate, profitability and resilience are key, as investors prioritise sustainable growth over aggressive scaling.

A photograph of Renata Quintini, co-founder of Renegade Partners, speaking on stage at Web Summit. Renata is holding a microphone with one hand and gesturing with the other. Renata appears to be speaking to an audience.

Renata Quintini
Co-founder
Renegade Partners

A changing VC landscape

With an increasing number of startups vying for limited funds, the competitive landscape has become even more challenging. How do VCs and startups weather a funding winter? Expect brutally honest industry analysis. 

Is tech reshaping the funding scene?

With more VC dollars flowing into AI, almost all industries are trying to adapt to the technology and ride the wave. Who will be the real winners, what are investors really searching for, and how has this technology changed the nature of venture capital and investing? 

The winning pitch

What do top investors search for in a founder, and how can these founders stand out? From navigating difficult funding environments to achieving product-market fit and growth models, discover how you can make that winning pitch.

Rewriting the venture playbook

With a multitude of industry flops and bad investments, is the venture capital model broken? Is it time for those in the VC industry to rip up the playbook and start again? Cut through the hype, dissect the current landscape, and predict future VC trends. 

Meet our 2024 new venture speakers

Pär-Jörgen Pärson
Pär-Jörgen Pärson
Pär-Jörgen Pärson
PartnerNorthzone
Katelin Holloway
Katelin Holloway
Katelin Holloway
Founding PartnerSeven Seven Six
Pedro Santos Vieira
Pedro Santos Vieira
Pedro Santos Vieira
Partner500 Global
Kanu Gulati
Kanu Gulati
Kanu Gulati
PartnerKhosla Ventures
Marjut Falkstedt
Marjut Falkstedt
Marjut Falkstedt
Chief ExecutiveEuropean Investment Fund
Zach Coelius
Zach Coelius
Zach Coelius
FounderCoelius Capital
Cristina Fonseca
Cristina Fonseca
Cristina Fonseca
Managing PartnerIndico Capital Partners
Edith Yeung
Edith Yeung
Edith Yeung
General PartnerRace Capital
Magdi Amin
Magdi Amin
Magdi Amin
Founder & Managing PartnerAfrican Renaissance Ventures
Ertan Can
Ertan Can
Ertan Can
Managing PartnerMultiple Capital
Karl Alomar
Karl Alomar
Karl Alomar
Managing PartnerM13
Rashmi Gopinath
Rashmi Gopinath
Rashmi Gopinath
Cofounder & Managing PartnerBAM Corner Point
Itxaso del Palacio
Itxaso del Palacio
Itxaso del Palacio
PartnerNotion
Andrew J Scott
Andrew J Scott
Andrew J Scott
Founding Partner7percent Ventures
Trang Nguyen
Trang Nguyen
Trang Nguyen
Co-Founder and General PartnerTranspose Platform

Companies that attend

Tracks at Web Summit

Your ticket gives you access to all New Venture Summit sessions, as well as to roundtables, masterclasses and 15 tracks covering more than 30 topics at Web Summit.

A photograph of Tim Draper of Draper Associates speaking on Centre Stage at Web Summit. Tim is gesturing using hands and is sitting on a chair. The Web Summit logo is visible in the background.

“We don't just invest in companies. Instead, we invest in the people behind them.”

Dennis Smith, Founder & Managing Partner, Evolution Equity Partners

A photograph of Clara Chappaz, director of La French Tech, speaking on the Startup University stage at Web Summit. Clara is sitting on a chair and appears to be speaking, looking away from the camera and towards the crowd. The background is dark and features the Web Summit logo.

“What we’re seeing in France is a first generation of funds that are going after women-founded companies only.”

Clara Chappaz, Director, La French Tech

A photograph of Zach Coelius, founder of Coelius Capital, sitting on a chair on Centre Stage at Web Summit. Zach appears relaxed, and appears to be smiling. Zach is facing away from the camera and towards an audience that is not visible in the photo.

“As an investor, your job is to think independently.”

Zach Coelius, Founder, Coelius Capital

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