IW Capital Attends the UK Private Capital Summit 2026 to Discuss Investing for a Better Economy

IW Capital’s Investment Director, Isobel Egemole, and Marketing Manager, Sara Banares, attended the UK Private Capital Summit 2026.

The day highlighted the important role private capital plays in supporting economic growth across the UK, while looking ahead to the trends shaping the future of the industry.

Discussions on the day covered a range of topics, including whether AI is the only game in town and what’s next for venture capital, the debate around whether European tech sovereignty is a realistic ambition or a pipe dream, and what it will take for a company to reach the path to a $1tn valuation.

The conversations around AI were particularly insightful for IW Capital, as the firm continues to back high-growth UK SMEs using AI to solve real-world challenges and drive growth. As the sector continues to evolve, identifying where the next generation of opportunities will emerge remains a key focus for the team.

IW Capital extends its thanks to Chris Elphick, Lucas Bento Morais, and the UK Private Capital team for bringing together such valuable industry perspectives at this year’s summit.