In this episode, we’re joined by Toyosi Ogedengbe of Ascension to discuss the evolving venture capital landscape. We cover:The sectors drawing the most attention – like AI, climatetech and healthtechThe challenges VCs face in a shifting economyWhat it takes to thrive in today’s marketThe persistent funding gaps for underrepresented founders and what’s being done to close themToyosi’s personal reflections on what drives a VCWhat the next three to five years might hold for founders and funders alike.Ascension provides support and backing for startups looking to solve societal challenges. Toyosi is a principal in the investment team, where he’s responsible for sourcing, screening, and performing due diligence on investment opportunities.Find out more about how Barclays Eagle Labs can support your business journey labs.uk.barclays/For more information on Barclays Innovation Banking at Barclays https://www.barclays.co.uk/business-banking/sectors/Innovation/Disclaimer: • Barclays (including its employees, Directors and agents) accepts no responsibility and shall have no liability in contract, tort or otherwise to any person in connection with this video or the use of or reliance on any information or data set out in this video unless it expressly agrees otherwise in writing. It does not constitute an offer to sell or buy any security, investment, financial product or service and does not constitute investment, professional, legal or tax advice, or a recommendation with respect to any securities or financial instruments. • The information, statements, and opinions contained in this video are of a general nature only and do not take into account your individual circumstances including any laws, policies, procedures or practices you, or your employer or businesses may have or be subject to. Although the statements of fact in this video have been obtained from and are based upon sources that Barclays believes to be reliable, Barclays does not guarantee their accuracy or completeness. • Barclays has gained access to the speakers at this event for you to help with your independent research and business decisions. Unless indicated, these speakers are not employees or representatives of Barclays. The statements of fact and/or opinions expressed by these speakers are not provided or recommended to you by Barclays.
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