The Marketplace Conference: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
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The countdown is on...
π Only 60+ days until The Marketplace Conference in Berlin π
Secure your tickets now before prices increase to our Lazy Lion rates.
In this edition:
- All About AI: Get a preview of our deep dive into AI-powered marketplaces
- Startup Award: Apply by August 2nd for a chance to win a β¬1M investment
- VCs on Stage: Industry-leading investors you can meet & pitch
- Meet our Sponsors: Marketplace leaders who make the MPC possible
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π This Year is All About AI π
Intrigued? Last year at the MPC, we began diving into AIβs transformative power. This year, we'll go even deeper. For a taste of what's to come, click to watch our 2023 session, "AI-powered Marketplaces: Transforming the Future," featuring Mara Larson-Richard (Adaβs List), Janette Wiget (Merantix), Luke Pappas (NEA), and moderator Lauren Jackson from the New York Times.
π Announcing Our First Ever Startup Award π
Compete for a β¬1M investment prize and more! Finalists will pitch to investors and fellow attendees on the main stage. The top 3 finalists will receive perks from Hubspot, Notion, Deel, and AWS. The top 10 finalists will have their logos displayed on our event app. And the top 50 applications will receive a free conference ticket!
π₯ Industry-Leading VCs Joining Us π₯
- FJ Labs: The largest portfolio of marketplace startups, focusing on online marketplaces and network effect businesses.
- NEA: Partners providing stability, support, and expert guidance to build the future.
- Headline: Investing across geographies, leading rounds at every stage.
- Eurazeo: A private equity and venture capital firm investing in SMEs.
- Invus Opportunities: Partnering with top management teams and investors globally.
- Felix Capital: Investing in digital lifestyles and brands for the creative class.
- Piton Capital: Focused on online businesses with strong network effects.
- JamJar Investments: A Β£100m seed fund scaling challenger consumer brands across Europe.
β¦and many more. Donβt miss your chance to connect with these industry leaders!
π Thank You to Our Sponsorsπ
- Tilta: Enhancing B2B marketplace transactions with Payment by Invoice, boosting GMV, and offering a risk-free revenue stream through our embedded financial service.
- Lemonway: A pan-European payment institution for marketplaces, providing robust AML and KYC capabilities for secure transactions.
- FJ Labs: Our long-term partner who makes the MPC possible every year.
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π Stay Tuned: Agenda Coming Soon π
Weβre in the process of finalizing our agenda now. Visit our website regularly for agenda and speaker updates.
Thanks for reading. We'll be back with more updates soon!