CVC start-up meet-cutes: What makes or breaks the deal?

24 Sept 2026
Main Stage
Main Stage

In this rapid-fire case study series, CPGs and start-ups take the stage in pairs to unpack what it really takes to move from pitch to partnership, and from innovation to scale. Each joint conversation breaks down a real-world collaboration: what tipped the balance, where friction nearly killed the deal, and how performance, pricing, risk and organisational fit were resolved in practice. Offering a grounded look behind the deal, this session reveals what works, what stalls, and what both sides wish they had known earlier.