As the global economy undergoes a major shift, driven by changing growth models and geopolitical realignments, the rules of capital flow are being rewritten. Traditional approaches to fundraising are losing their power, and international investors are reevaluating their criteria—moving from a focus on short-term returns to long-term ecosystem building, and from tech-centric advantages to system-wide resilience. This is the perfect time for global leaders to rethink their strategies.

On May 6, 2025, join us at The University of Manchester China Centre for an exclusive session with Prof. Malcolm Smith, a renowned Venture Capital, Private Equity advisor with over 30 years of experience (20 years at the CEO level). Having mentored countless growth-stage companies and advised multinational corporations, Malcolm is an expert at breaking complex fundraising challenges into clear, actionable frameworks.

Highlights

•  Gain insight into the evolving landscape of global capital flow

•  Learn how to craft a compelling investor engagement strategy

•  Discover strategic opportunities for cross-border resource integration

•  Connect to a global business network through top academic institutions

How to Maximise Your Chance to Gain Investment

Event time：19:00-21:00, 6 May, Tuesday

Event venue：UoM China Centre, Shanghai

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Prof. Malcolm Smith

Professor Malcolm Smith is a Teaching Fellow at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester. He spent 39 years in corporate life, many in large-scale private companies owned by entrepreneurs. He was the CEO of an international business with a turnover of $1 Bn for 10 years and has worked in the East and West. Malcolm entered Private Equity as a turnaround CEO, and has enjoyed over 10 years in the Venture Capital sector as an investor and non-executive director, alongside his business activities. He is involved in MBA programmes at Alliance MBS and executive education courses in negotiation at Alliance MBS, London Business School and Harvard.

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