2027
About the Summit
Your portfolio’s best investment might not be on the stock market. Yet.
Some of the world’s most exciting tech companies are staying private longer than ever. And many are being built right here in San Francisco, the home of the venture capital ecosystem.
Getting a piece of that growth has usually meant exclusive funds and eye-watering minimums. Public venture capital is changing that.
So, what actually is public venture capital? How can a company that trades on the stock market give you a slice of private ones? And what do you need to know about valuations, opportunities, and risks before you dive in?
We’ll tackle all that and more at the Modern Investor Summit, exploring this new way into venture capital and how it fits into your investment strategy.
Join Finimize, Powerlaw Capital Group, and 200 other curious investors like you for an evening of good food, good drinks, and even better market insights.
What to expect
Opinions worth hearing
We’ve lined up founders, investors, and market pros who know private tech companies inside out. They’ll be sharing which businesses could be heading for an IPO, how to make sense of private valuations, and what it really takes to invest before a firm goes public.
A room full of people like you
Join 200 other investors from across the Bay Area who like talking markets as much as you do. You’ll find different portfolios, different strategies, and one shared goal: getting an edge on private markets. (And maybe having a little fun doing it.)
An evening worth crossing the Bay for
Good vibes, good drinks, and smarter conversations than you’ll find in most group chats. There’ll be a few Finimize prizes, too, because finance events don’t have to feel like a dry campus lecture.
The evening
Schedule
Subject to change
Drinks and networking
Doors open. Grab a drink, meet other investors, and settle in.
CEO welcome
Finimize CEO Carl Hazeley gets the evening started.
The Private Era Vs. IPO Window
After years of companies staying private, is the door to the public markets finally swinging open? This panel looks at which names could list next, how to tell a strong debut from an overhyped one, and what history says about buying on day one.
KeynoteThe Power Law
In venture capital the vast majority of the returns come from a small minority of companies. That’s the power law. Investors and founders discuss what that means for you, how you build exposure to private tech, how to think about valuation, and why the secondary market is such a powerful way in.
Getting In Before the Bell
Private markets used to be for institutions and the ultra-wealthy. Now secondaries, tokenized funds, and new platforms are lowering the bar. This session covers how the access actually works, what it costs, and the risks most people skip past.
Audience Q&A
After-party
Unwind, network, and keep the conversations going.
Last call
Speakers
Line-up dropping soon
Founders, investors, and market pros who know private tech companies inside out. We’ll be announcing names here over the coming weeks.
Last time out
London 2026, by the numbers
Our partner
About our partner
Powerlaw opens up high-growth private technology companies to everyday investors. Its first fund, Powerlaw Corp. (Nasdaq: PWRL), listed in May 2026 and holds stakes in companies including SpaceX, OpenAI, Stripe and Databricks, all through a single listed share.
Powerlaw is backed by Akkadian Ventures, a San Francisco venture secondary firm that has completed more than 875 transactions across 134 companies since 2010.
This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities. Views expressed by speakers are their own and may not reflect the views of Powerlaw or its employees.
Visit Powerlaw ↗FAQ
When and where is it?
Thursday, February 25th, 2027, from 5:30pm to 10pm. It’s live and in-person at Digital Jungle, San Francisco.
How do I get a ticket?
Tickets are on sale now. Hit ‘Get your ticket’ at the top or bottom of this page to grab yours.
Who’s speaking?
We’re lining up founders, investors, and market pros who know private tech companies inside out. We’ll announce names on this page over the coming weeks.
Who is it for?
Curious, everyday investors from across the Bay Area who want to understand private markets, and how to get in on them.
Can my company get involved?
Yes. We work with a small number of partners at each Summit. Head to our partnerships page to find out more.
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