StrictlyVC, the boutique event brand known for intimate, evening discussions that bring headline-makers into close contact with live audiences, is returning to London on May 13 with one of its most impressive line-ups yet.
Among the featured speakers will be TS Anil, CEO of Monzo Bank, the renowned digital banking powerhouse credited with transforming the UK’s financial landscape. With his extensive global leadership experience and steady guidance of Monzo—among Europe’s premier fintech success stories—Anil is expected to deliver keen insights into the evolving landscapes of money, consumer trust, and digital innovation.
Speculation continues to swirl around Monzo’s future plans, particularly whether Anil intends to steer the company towards a valuation-enhancing public offering in the U.S., or if recent uncertainties connected to American tariffs will persuade him to favour the London Stock Exchange instead.
But Anil will not be alone on stage. Also sharing the spotlight will be Sonali De Rycker, an influential partner at Accel, the acclaimed venture firm behind some of tech’s biggest success stories; and Nazo Moosa, Managing Director at Paladin Capital Group. Moosa recently transitioned from an advisory role to taking an active leadership position at the cybersecurity and deep-tech focused firm, following a notable tenure as co-founder of The Carlyle Group’s European Technology Fund. Paladin Capital Group is partnering with StrictlyVC on this London event.
Additional speakers will be confirmed as the event approaches, with further announcements planned.
What differentiates StrictlyVC from other tech gatherings is the format: attendees don’t simply listen passively to panels of distant speakers. Instead, they get an opportunity to engage directly, question openly, and foster constructive dialogue with the individuals shaping the headlines.
Past StrictlyVC guests have included industry and government luminaries such as Bluesky CEO Jay Graber, former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, Waymo Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana, San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie, and Anduril co-founder and Founders Fund partner Trae Stephens. Other distinguished past participants include OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Sequoia Capital’s Alfred Lin, Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen, and Forerunner Ventures founder Kirsten Green.
Anyone invested in the startup world—whether as a founder, investor, or observer eager for insights into technology’s latest breakthroughs—would benefit from joining this intimate StrictlyVC gathering in London. The evening will promise candid conversations about innovation, leadership, and the high stakes of shaping the technology ecosystems at the heart of today’s economy.
Seats will be limited, and attendance is expected to be strong. The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening, May 13, making early reservation advisable.
