Funding the Future

A Life Sciences Founder & Investor Event Join founders, investors and leaders from across the life sciences community for an evening of conversation, insight and networking. The evening features a discussion featuring Koenraad Wiedhaup, Co-Founder and CEO of Leyden Labs, who will share his experience of building a venture-backed life sciences company and navigating today's fundraising environment. This will be followed by a fireside chat with founders and life science investors, to discuss what makes companies investable, where founders often get fundraising wrong, and how expectations change as businesses scale. With just 100 carefully curated guests, this event is designed to encourage honest conversations and meaningful introductions between the people building and backing the next generation of life sciences companies. Who Should Attend This event is for founders, executives, investors and innovators involved in the life sciences sector. Whether you're building an early-stage company, scaling a growing business or investing in breakthrough technologies, the event offers an opportunity to connect with others across the ecosystem, share experiences and hear first-hand perspectives from founders and investors. To keep discussions focused on the opportunities and challenges facing life sciences companies and their investors, places for professional advisers and other service providers are limited. Applications from individuals affiliated with third-party service providers may therefore be declined. Agenda 5:00pm – Arrival drinks and networking 6:00pm – In Conversation with Koenraad Wiedhaup, Co-Founder and CEO, Leyden Labs 6:45pm – Fireside Panel Discussion: “What Makes a Life Science Company Fundable?” A candid discussion featuring founders who have successfully raised Series B funding and beyond, together with leading life science investors, exploring fundraising challenges, investor expectations, and strategies for growth. 7:45pm – Audience Q&A and Closing Remarks 8:00pm – 9:00pm – Drinks, Networking and Founder-Investor Connections About the hosts: HGF is one of Europe's leading intellectual property firms, supporting innovative businesses across the life sciences sector, from early-stage spinouts and venture-backed companies to multinational organisations. Through HGF100, we bring together founders, investors and industry leaders to share insights, build connections and support the growth of the life sciences ecosystem.