Lisbon · 10 and 11 November 2026

MELLA at Web Summit

Two gatherings during Web Summit week: an evening connecting businesses and ecosystem partners across the diaspora, and a capital facing conversation on opportunity, growth and capital fit. Hosted by MELLA Supply × Strategic Disruption Consulting.

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MELLA Supply × Strategic Disruption Consulting

What's Next for Black and Afro Lusophone Business?

An evening of conversation and connection across borders and the diaspora.

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

During Web Summit week, we bring together Black and Afro Lusophone founders, business leaders, capital providers and ecosystem partners to explore the capital, customers, expertise and relationships that enable growth.

A short hosted conversation and time to connect. Lisbon is our meeting point, not the limit of the conversation.

For: Founders and business owners, investors, angels, lenders, corporate buyers, operators, specialists, institutions and community organisations.

Attendance is subject to approval. An invitation request is not a confirmed place.

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MELLA Supply × Strategic Disruption Consulting

Who decides what's investable?

Right business. Right capital.

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

A 50 minute conversation with VCs, angels and capital partners on innovation, growth and capital fit, drawing on Black and Afro Lusophone business perspectives.

Different business models, routes to market and the relationship between capital, operating needs and growth expectations, including where investors, accelerators, corporate partners and city institutions can coordinate better.

For: Primarily VCs, angels and other capital providers, alongside lenders, corporate buyers, accelerators, city institutions and ecosystem partners. Founders are welcome.

No approval required. Registration does not include Web Summit admission. A valid pass providing access is required.

Interested in what comes next?

Black Capital Exchange is the programme MELLA is developing for Q1 2027, preparing businesses and capital partners to explore more relevant connections. If you are building a business, providing capital or interested in supporting delivery, register your interest and receive updates as the programme takes shape.

An expression of interest is not an application or a confirmed programme place.

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