Where the Smart Money’s Going: What Consumer Brand Investors Are Backing Next and Why

Seasoned investors bring a unique vantage point on how retail’s future is taking shape. In this session, a panel of leading consumer brand investors will discuss the categories and emerging businesses attracting capital today, and what those bets reveal about where consumer demand and market opportunities are headed. Expect a forward-looking discussion offering valuable signals on how the next wave of retail growth is unfolding.


Thursday 29 January 15:25 - 16:05 The Mondrian Stage

Add to calendar 01/29/2026 15:25 01/29/2026 16:05 Where the Smart Money’s Going: What Consumer Brand Investors Are Backing Next and Why The Mondrian Stage Asia/Dubai
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Moderator

Joe Laszlo

Head of Content & Insights, U.S., Shoptalk

Speakers

Miray Topay

Partner, L Catterton

Melis Kahya

Managing Director & Head of Consumer, EMEA General Atlantic

Nicholas Brown

Managing Partner, Imaginary Ventures