As political technology rapidly evolves from a niche to a global industry, the question is no longer if political tech will scale—but who will fund it, how, and to what end. In this session, Ricardo Marvão (beta-i), Iro Tsagareishvili (AXEL), Caroline Noublanche (La Concorde), and Sam Lockwood (Brand Response) explore the emerging investment landscape shaping the next generation of civic and political innovation.

The discussion will examine why political tech has historically struggled to attract capital, what is changing in 2026, and which business models and regulatory environments make scalable growth possible. Speakers will highlight the rise of mission-driven funds, new philanthropic–commercial hybrids, and the growing appetite for tools that support participation, transparency, mobilisation, and secure digital infrastructure.

Through case studies and investor perspectives, the session offers a candid look at opportunities, risks, due-diligence challenges, and what it takes to build investable companies in a sensitive but increasingly vital sector. Participants will walk away with a map of where the money is coming from—and where political tech is heading next.