Equity & Growth Capital: Investing in Creativity, IP and Long-Term Value



European Investment Hub / Talks

20 October 2026 - 11:00

Palazzo Barberini - Sala Pietro da Cortona
Runtime: 60 min.



As financing models evolve, equity capital is becoming an increasingly important driver of growth across the audiovisual industry. Alongside traditional financing sources, equity investors are supporting ambitious productions, scalable slates and intellectual property strategies, while enabling companies to strengthen their market position and unlock new opportunities for international expansion.
This session brings together leading investment funds, media finance advisors and industry executives to explore how equity is reshaping the financing landscape. From project and slate investments to strategic partnerships and corporate growth, the discussion will examine what investors look for, how creative businesses can become investment-ready, and why long-term value creation is becoming as important as financing individual productions.


Speakers:
Christopher Woodrow | Founder and Chairman, Media Capital Technologies (US)
Celine Dornier | Content Executive, IPR.VC (Finland)
Alexandra Lebret | Partner, AXIO Capital, Together Fund (France)