International Brand Growth Forum

Join us in London for an afternoon lunch and conversations with consumer founders, investors, and media leaders on what it takes to successfully enter and scale in new markets. Whether you’re building in the UK, expanding across Europe, or preparing to enter the US, this Forum brings together leaders from across the consumer ecosystem to share practical lessons on capital, media, distribution, and go-to-market strategy across borders. What to expect 12:00pm-1:00pm - Networking lunch 1:15pm-2:00pm - What consumer investors are underwriting now A fireside chat unpacking the metrics, operating capabilities, and brand signals investors use to distinguish promising companies from truly investable ones. 2:00pm-2:45pm - Expanding into the US A panel discussion exploring what it takes for European brands to successfully enter and scale in the US, from market readiness and localisation to capital, media, distribution and strategic partnerships. 3:00pm-3:45pm - Expanding Across Europe A panel discussion on how international brands can navigate Europe’s fragmented markets, build the right go-to-market strategy and partnerships, and scale effectively across the region. 4:00pm-5:00pm - Networking ​Past Speakers Kelly Spillane, Investment & Lending Principal, Whole Foods Market / Amazon Ben Black, Chief Investment Officer, Powerlaw Corp Leo Nagdas, Head of dunnhumby ventures (Tesco) Ankur Nagpal, GP at USVC. Founder of Carry (sold to AngelList) William Hawthorne, Partner, Sugar Capital John Demeter - General Counsel at Khosla Ventures Ali Albazaz, Founder & CEO, Inkitt Jeremy Levy, Vice President, VMG Technology Pedro Schmidt - CEO & Co-Founder at KA-EX Emily Libresco - Head of Marketing and Communications, Lerer Hippeau James Russell-Rands - Performance Marketing Lead Offline, Tide Giovanni Lepori – Vice President, Global Retail Development at Rothy’s, leading the brand’s international retail strategy and expansion into new markets. Who Should Attend Founders & C-level execs of later-stage consumer brands (Series A+) Investors & VCs exploring cross-border opportunities Media & ecosystem partners supporting international brand growth Past Attendees: About mediaforgrowth mediaforgrowth is the global platform for media capital investments, providing strategic capital to Series A+ consumer brands through a media-for-equity model. With more than $75 million in media credits raised and partnerships with 20+ media companies, MFG offers portfolio brands access to premium inventory reaching 220M+ of U.S. consumers. For more information, please visit: mediaforgrowth.co In partnership with RTL AdAlliance, a premier advertising powerhouse, connects global brands to over 150 million European TV viewers daily through top-tier video content. MFG Founders benefit from access to RTL AdAlliance's regional and international experts, media inventory, market insights, competitive analysis, and guided workshops for crafting and implementing an effective media plan. As a subsidiary of Bertelsmann-owned RTL Group, RTL AdAlliance is part of the world's leading entertainment company across broadcast, streaming, content, and digital. Mishcon de Reya is a premier, international law firm headquartered in London with a global footprint. Well-known for its high-profile work, the firm provides strategic legal services to an elite clientele of entrepreneurial businesses, high-net-worth individuals, and complex organizations. Mishcon de Reya stands out in the legal industry for its forward-thinking approach, blending traditional legal excellence with cutting-edge technology and a deep commitment to impact and sustainability. Full speaker line-up and venue details to be announced.