Meet The Funder

Join us in person for a Fireside chat with Marie Korde - General Partner and Co-Founder of Two Magnolias VC alongside Will Chappel, Managing Partner - Palatine Growth Credit Fund, as part of our Meet the Funder series in partnership with British Business Bank & Barclays Eagle Labs.

During the Fireside chat you will hear about their funds, how they operate, what types of businesses they are looking at for future investments, how to contact them and tips on how to raise successfully!

Agenda:

10:30am - Arrival at Tramshed Tech (Grangetown)

11:00am - Fireside chat starts

11:45am - Q&A with attendees starts

12:00pm - Networking, in person only

12:45pm - Event ends

1-1's:

There will be a limited number of 1-1's being offered in the afternoon with both Marie and Will, you can read more and register interest here:

https://luma.com/fdn6a4en

Founders Bio's

Marie's Bio:

Marie is the General Partner and Co-Founder of Two Magnolias VC, an impact fund dedicated to investing in the transformational economy and human health-focused startups. The fund aims to diversify and create a more equitable flow of capital and optimise returns by investing in underrepresented founders with a regional lens. Marie, and her Co-Founder, Jessica Rasmussen are currently raising a £50m Fund 2 to expand their impact and reach. Before founding Two Magnolias VC, Marie built an extensive 20-year career in financial markets, working with prominent European asset managers and esteemed global top tier banks in various trading and sales roles.

Will's Bio:

Will Chappel leads the Palatine Growth Credit Fund, launched in 2024 to support fast-growing, venture-backed tech companies across the UK regions. The Fund provides growth credit to B2B technology businesses in sectors such as cyber, fintech, SaaS, healthtech, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

With over 20 years’ experience in Corporate and Investment Banking and Fund Management - including 15 years in Technology and Growth Credit - Will works closely with founders to accelerate growth, expand sustainably, and reduce shareholder dilution. Since launch, the Fund has completed nine investments, helping fuel innovation across the UK.

For those looking to attend the fireside chat online, a Zoom link will be sent to you to attend closer to the time.