YCF Conference 2026: Valuations

🗣️ Speakers include:
⭐️ Our conference chairs, , Head of UK Regions, and , Portfolio Manager, both of
⭐️ (Global Scot, AI & deep tech in regulated markets since 1986, with 6 exits (2 unicorn), Silicon Valley - Scotland): 'Conviction Before Consensus'
⭐️ CEO and cofounder of and , senior associate at will discuss incentivising and retaining talent in scaling businesses, and the role valuations can play in that process.
⭐️ , Director of Entrepreneurship and Investment at will present the organisation’s new mission-based approach, followed by a young company panel hosted by , Head of Investment, Scottish Enterprise
⭐️ , CEO and cofounder of with join , creative strategist at for a fireside chat on 'Understanding Brand Value'
⭐️ Professor will provide an overview of a new initiative for angels investing in the film industry - Lights, Camera, Capital
⭐️ Question Time: Founders Question Funders 
Featuring funders such as , Executive Director at , of (early equity), of the Venture Catalyst Fund (revenue-based financing), and founders such as and
⭐️ founder of - A journey through time, from pre-seed to exit… and beyond.
⭐️ , Trademark Attorney and , Partner at will discuss IP valuations
⭐️ will host a panel of entrepreneurs
⭐️ Newcomer investors to the Scottish market - , editor-in-chief, YCF
Our Young Company Showcase offers founders who have raised - or are looking to raise - external capital,  an opportunity to network with the investment community in a relaxed forum without the need to pitch. Previous showcase companies have included Gutsy Health (), , Qikserve, , , , , and many more.