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Where investors, execs and innovators in supply chain & logistics meet

Connecting tech startups, scale-ups, operators, investors and ecosystem partners to drive innovation, adoption & value creation in a rapidly changing world.

OUR MISSION

Accelerate investment & innovation

We need to overcome the barriers to supply chain innovation to accelerate the shift to a resilient, efficient and sustainable future.
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Deglobalisation, digitalisation, decarbonisation and shifting demographics are reshaping the future of supply chain and logistics.

In this landscape of accelerating change, operators risk misallocating up to 80% of their capital by sticking with outdated technologies and legacy thinking. What works today won’t work tomorrow.

So the questions become urgent:

  • As a supply chain operator: How should your business evolve and which technologies deserve your investment?
  • As a tech innovator: How can you anticipate shifting priorities and scale solutions that truly meet the moment? Who should you partner with?
  • As an investor: Which businesses will thrive a decade from now and how can you guide your portfolio companies toward lasting success?

"Over 50% of large supply chain companies are actually headquartered in Europe but Europe's underfunded on a VC perspective in supply chain by a factor of over 2x"

Christy McCaig, General Partner, Nine Realms
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"Europe currently accounts for only 5% of logistics venture funding worldwide, while representing 13% of overall venture funding [of a €7 trillion market]"


European Investment Fund

"Nearly two-thirds (64%) of [supply chains] perceive AI as the key to supply chain improvements, in the form of lower costs and increased resilience. However, only 1% indicate that they have been able to fully automate processes, whether through partial robotic automation or full AI implementation"

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WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM

Supply Chain Innovation Ecosystem

Why SCL Investor?

Our deep experience supporting supply chain operators through digital transformation and operational improvement gives us a front-row seat to the barriers holding back faster technology adoption.

In a rapidly evolving world, it’s difficult to pinpoint which supply chain and logistics investments will truly drive profitability and long-term value.

CAPEX decision-makers often view supply chain as a cost centre and remain unconvinced that investing in new technologies will yield a strong return on limited capital, undermining its potential as a source of competitive advantage.

Time and attention are scarce. Navigating the full SC&L tech landscape is a major challenge, especially when it comes to startups and emerging challengers.

Yet, if we can overcome these obstacles and accelerate adoption, innovators will scale faster, make supply chains more agile, resilient & sustainable so that everyone who depends on them — which is all of us — will benefit.

Within their areas of focus, investors are already making informed bets on what the future holds: how customer needs will shift, how supply chains must evolve, and which technologies will underpin that transformation. The investor perspective is not just useful — it’s essential.

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Why Invest in Supply Chain & Logistics?

Supply chain & logistics is the backbone of the economy, remaining vital even during downturns. Paradigm shifts like deglobalisation, resilience, e-commerce and sustainability present risks and opportunities with increasing funding in:
  • AI-driven demand forecasting & supply optimisation
  • End-to-end supply chain visibility & blockchain
  • Automation & robotics
  • Sustainable logistics
  • Logistics infrastructure
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Who for?

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  • Identify investment opportunities
  • Nurture portcos
  • Discover tech innovation
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  • Validate your SC&L transformation strategy
  • Gain insights into a wider and deeper vendor universe
  • Optimise your CAPEX budget
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  • Build an investable business
  • Find funding & partners
  • Validate commercial proposition
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  • Attract investors & operators
  • Integrate innovative technologies
  • Support economic growth
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  • Support innovation
  • Discover talent
  • Facilitate deals

 

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WHO's INTERESTED?

SC&L VALUE CREATION LEADERS

SCLI SPEAKER - JON BRADFORD, DYNAMO VENTURES
SCLI SPEAKER - ETHAN KHATRI, AIV CAPITAL
SCLI SPEAKER - ALEX RAHAMAN, IDÉKAPITAL
SCLI SPEAKER - SOPHIA KARANICHOLAS, DELOITTE-2
SCLI SPEAKER - WILL URBAN
SCLI SPEAKER - Adam Keasey
SCLI SPEAKER - LUCY HARDING, ODGERS BERNDTSON
SCLI SPEAKER - ARNAUD HOULES, NINE REALMS-2
SCLI SPEAKER - SEAN ELMURIB
SCLI SPEAKER - RAUL PORTELA
SCLI SPEAKER - VIKRAM SHANKAR-2
SCLI SPEAKER - Michael Archer
SCLI SPEAKER - James Butcher
SCLI SPEAKER - ALAN BRISTOW, ICON CORPORATE FINANCE
SCLI SPEAKER - CHRIS DIXON, UNIPART
SCLI SPEAKER - Geeta Malhotra
SCLI SPEAKER - Marc Escande
SCLI SPEAKER - Chris Turner
SCLI SPEAKER - CLARE BOTTLE, UKWA
SCLI SPEAKER - Ergem Senyuva-2
SCLI SPEAKER - DAVID EVANS
SCLI SPEAKER - Tim Lawrence
SCLI SPEAKER - BOUDEWIJN VAN NULAND
SCLI SPEAKER - Mark Williams
SCLI SPEAKER - JAMES MOFFATT, BARINGA

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Focused Roundtable Discussions

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SCL INVESTOR

The full eco-system event for value creation in logistics including investors, supply chain & logistics organisations, tech innovators and partners.
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OPERATORS

For all operators of supply chain & logistics businesses looking to support investment in operational transformation and tech-driven value creation.
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ENT TECH

Focused on innovations in enterprise technologies including:
  • Data & digitalisation
  • Advanced analytics & process optimisation
  • Planning & inventory optimisation
  • Procurement & contract management
  • Visibility, tracking & orchestration
  • ESG & risk management
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LOG TECH

Focused on innovations in logistics technologies including:
  • Freight tech: multi-modal optimisation, fleet management, electric & autonomous vehicles
  • Warehouse tech: automation & robotics, AR, packaging, fulfilment & e-commerce / D2C
  • Last mile: autonomous vehicles & drones, delivery & returns
  • Asset monitoring, IoT & blockchain
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INFRA

Focused on investments into logistics infrastructure including:
  • Emerging multimodal global hubs
  • Freight infrastructure for sea, rail, road and air
  • Real estate for distribution centres and warehouses
  • Energy transition for facilities & fleets
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