Lisbon · 10 and 11 November 2026

Meet us during Web Summit week.

Two free gatherings on what helps businesses grow.

MELLA Supply and Strategic Disruption Consulting bring founders, investors, professionals and partners together, drawing on Black and Afro Lusophone business perspectives.

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MELLA Supply × Strategic Disruption Consulting

Tuesday 10 November · Black Capital Exchange

Capital, customers, expertise and opportunities in diverse markets

Tuesday 10 November 2026
19:00 to 21:00, Lisbon time
district.space, Largo Jean Monnet 1, 1250-096 Lisboa

If Lisbon wants a thriving Black entrepreneurial and investment ecosystem, what has to exist to sustain it?

We will look at what already works, where connections are missing and what we could build together. Finance is part of it. So are customers, knowledge and trusted relationships.

What to expect

· A short hosted conversation.
· Perspectives from Black and Afro Lusophone founders and partners.
· Time to connect across sectors and the diaspora.

We will also share a first look at Black Capital Exchange, proposed for Q1 2027.

Who should join

Investors, professionals, buyers, specialists, partners and founders who want to contribute to this ecosystem.

Bring your experience and your questions.

Attendance is subject to approval; approved guests receive confirmation. This is not the programme launch, and programme interest is not required.

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MELLA Supply × Strategic Disruption Consulting

Wednesday 11 November · Redefining investment and innovation

Where is opportunity emerging beyond the familiar investment pipeline?

Wednesday 11 November 2026
14:00, Lisbon time
50 minutes
Community Space, inside Web Summit, Lisbon

A conversation with VCs, angels and capital partners on business models, routes to market and what makes an opportunity a fit for both sides.

What to expect

· Peer exchange on innovation and investment opportunity.
· Discussion of finance, expertise and commercial access.
· Ideas on how investors, companies and institutions could coordinate better.

We close with a short introduction to Black Capital Exchange.

Who should join

Mainly VCs, angels and other capital providers, alongside corporate partners, accelerators, institutions and founders.

Bring your investment perspective and questions.

No approval required. A valid Web Summit pass is required and is not included. This is a conversation, not a funding offer or pitch competition.

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Questions

Do I need a Web Summit ticket?: Only for Wednesday, which takes place inside Web Summit and needs valid Web Summit access. Tuesday at district.space does not need a Web Summit ticket.
How do I attend on Tuesday?: Request an invitation on Luma. Places are confirmed after approval.
Do the events cost anything?: No. Both MELLA events are free. Web Summit access for Wednesday is separate and not included.
Who should come?: Investors, angels, companies, professionals and allies who want to back businesses, and founders. You do not need to be a VC or an experienced investor.
Is this the launch of Black Capital Exchange?: No. November is a conversation and a first look. Black Capital Exchange is a proposed pilot for Q1 2027.
What language are the events in?: Wednesday, inside Web Summit, is in English. Tuesday at district.space is bilingual, in English and Portuguese.

Interested in what comes next?

The conversation continues after November through Black Capital Exchange, our proposed pilot for Q1 2027.

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