September 23rd, 2026
Qodeo and leading law firm partner CMS invite you to join our discussion about building better access to capital at our Edinburgh Democratizing Venture® Summit!
The Summit will take place at CMS offices from 4-6 PM with light refreshments.
Scotland represents an amazing tech, venture, midsize & PE market. One that Qodeo helps to connect to the wider UK, European and global market.
We will be discussing access to capital and helping diverse entrepreneurs get started on their fundraising journey. With a Scottish twist!
We are excited to confirm panelists:
Dame Anne Glover
Dame Anne Glover co-founded Amadeus Capital Partners in 1997 with Hermann Hauser KBE. Now one of Europe’s leading VCs, even serving as a Board member of the Bank of England. One of Dame Anne’s first successful investments was in Scotland.
See Dame Anne Glover in conversation with Qodeo CEO Simon Glass, discussing her entrepreneurial path at CMS. Exploring Dame Anne’s challenges and role in establishing the ‘Cambridge phenomenon’.
Vicky Pryce
Vicky Pryce is Chief Economic Adviser at the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) and Visiting Professor at King’s College, London. She has held senior roles including Joint Head of UK Government Economic Service and Chief Economist and Partner at KPMG. Vicky serves on Qodeo’s Advisory Board. Frequently interviewed by the BBC, and other media, Vicky is a notable author, including of ‘Women versus Capitalism’
Watch Vicky discussing challenges for women entrepreneurs and investors, including why they sometimes ‘undervalue’ and ‘underask’…
David Ovens
David Ovens LLB (Hons) is Joint Managing Director of Archangel Investors and has extensive investment and venture capital experience. He is member of the Court of the University of Edinburgh Court and serves as a NXD on Northern 3 VCT PLC. He has previously served as Chair of SIS Ventures, as a trustee of Social Investment Scotland, non-executive director of LINC Scotland (now known as Angel Capital Scotland), and CEO of Invercap. He also has significant corporate finance experience having previously worked with Bank of Scotland, Noble Grossart and Noble & Company. His passion outside of work is athletics and he currently serves as Chair of Scottish Athletics and on the board of U.K. Athletics.
Entrepreneurs who attend get free 1-year access passes to Qodeo.
