Friday the 13th Fire Chat: on what can go wrong?
UVU Africa and UVU BIO will convene leading founders and entrepreneurs for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to build companies that endure and thrive. A participant-led, case-based investor session next to a fire, simulating real investment decision-making. Investors and ecosystem leaders work through short venture cases, and debate what makes bioeconomy and deep-tech ventures investable.
Who should be invited:
- Venture capital partners and associates (early-stage and growth)
- Angel investors and angel syndicates
- Impact investors and funds with climate, health, agritech, or deep-tech mandates
- Corporate venture and corporate innovation leads looking for pilots or acquisitions
- Ecosystem leaders who influence dealflow and readiness (venture builders, accelerators, incubators)
Location: Fire chat area, Bertha Retreat
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Date: 13 February 2026
Organisers: UVU Africa and UVU Bio
