Where CVCs, VCs, and interested Corporations learn
Starting ,Operating, and Tracking a Profitable, Agile Fund: Balancing LP Mandates and ROI (P2)
Modern methodolgies and principles
FORMATION • BEST PRACTICES • INVESTING
WHEN IS THE EVENT :
Monday, October 27th ,2025 12:30 - 6:00pm PDT
WHERE IS THE EVENT :
3203 Hanover Street Suite 100 Palo Alto CA 94304
A Joint Event by
Speakers and Guest come from
About Our Speakers
Top Experts from DLA Piper and former Leadership of CVCs will discuss aspects of the purpose and benefits of forming a CVC, the various legal considerations, and new ways of operational implementation such as visualizing the Investment Thesis, best practices for various Due Diligence task.
Detailed Profile of the facilitators can be found by clicking on the pictures
Richard Bull
Partner, DLA Piper
Mel Wheaton
Partner, DLA Piper
Axel Tillmann
CEO, Pitch Global CVC Accelerator and former MD of CVC Fund
Dirk Schapeler
President, NIterra Ventures
Indradeep Ghosh
CEO, Fujitsu Research America
Dong-Su Kim
CEO, CEo LG Technology Ventures
Elevate Due Diligence with Quantitative Innovation
Abhisheck Sud-, Senior Investment Director- Applied Materials.
In the fast-paced world of corporate venture capital, VCs, Family Offices, and other investment firms, traditional due diligence reports—often 20 to 100+ pages long—can bury critical insights under mountains of data. Metrics like GPA, CAGR, and EBITDA offer absolute numbers, but what if you could quantify your entire investment thesis with a adaptable mathematical framework?
Our groundbreaking approach does just that: Transform subjective judgments into a structured, mathematical representation. Assign variables to key sentiments, risks, and opportunities for clearer visualization and decision-making. This method adapts to any investment thesis, empowering you to communicate complex ideas with precision and impact.
Assess the Core: C-Suite Evaluation and Pipeline Validation
The success of any venture hinges on its leaders and momentum. Discover modern, data-driven techniques to evaluate C-Suite quality—analyzing founder dynamics, leadership fit, and cultural alignment.
Plus, leverage a proven methodology from over 20 years in sales management to structure pipeline assessments. Validate opportunities, forecast sales, and mitigate risks to invest with confidence in ventures poised for growth.
Event Highlights
Partnering with DLA Piper, this afternoon session addresses the cutting edge of investments:
- Modern Fund Formation Strategies: Navigate today’s evolving regulatory and market landscape.
- Investment Ecosystem Insights: Explore trends shaping the future of VC and CVC.
- Innovative Visualization for Theses and Decisions: Learn our new mathematical model in action.
- C-Suite and Pipeline Deep Dives: Practical tools for assessing founders and opportunities.
This isn’t just an event—it’s a catalyst for gaining a competitive edge in investment excellence.
Why Attend?
- Gain actionable frameworks to streamline due diligence and enhance decision-making.
- Network with industry leaders, investors, and DLA Piper experts.
- Walk away with tools that blend quantitative rigor with qualitative depth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to redefine how you approach investments. Register Now Space is limited.now and join the future of VC.
Special Guests
Experienced CVC which will engage
Freddie Seba is a strategist, public speaker, and educator who specializes in the ethics and governance of Generative AI for institutional leaders. His work bridges the gap between abstract policy and applied implementation, equipping executives, faculty, providers, and innovation teams to adopt AI responsibly and effectively. With a background spanning academia, corporate strategy, and startups, Freddie brings a cross-sector lens to ethical technology leadership. For over eight years, he taught graduate courses in digital health, innovation, and GenAI ethics at USF, where he helped shape early conversations on responsible AI in education and health. Today, he delivers executive workshops, governance toolkits, and keynote presentations to leaders in healthcare, higher education, and mission-driven sectors. He holds an MBA from Yale and a Master’s in International Policy from Stanford and is completing his EdD in Organization & Leadership focused on GenAI ethics in higher education.
Freddie Seba
Dhaval is an Angel Investor, mentor, and public speaker. He is also the Founder and Chairman of the Investors Institute. Through Investors Institute, Dhaval trains and mentors the next generation of early-stage investors, connecting them to resources for smart investments that grow into leading companies. For startups, he prepares them for funding and implements strong financial governance post-investment to ensure success. With 15+ years in private equity, asset management, and consulting in New York City, Dhaval began at Citigroup's Private Equity Division, launching funds that raised over $3 billion. During the 2008 crisis, he facilitated the group's sale to Apollo Global Management, where he launched real estate-focused funds. Later, he founded his own asset management firm handling $300 million in investments. He holds an MBA from Baruch College and a BS from Long Island University. As a TiE SoCal Charter Member for five years, Dhaval helped build the chapter, launched its Angel Fund, and has run pitch events for over two years.
Dhaval Kapadi
Andrew Maywah is the Managing Partner at Pacific Summit Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm focused on investing in early-stage deeptech and climate tech startups worldwide. A seasoned venture capital investor and serial entrepreneur, Andrew brings decades of experience in global private equity, venture capital, strategic advisory, and startup scaling. He co-founded TDK Ventures, a $350M deeptech corporate venture firm backed by TDK Corporation of Japan, and Silver Tiger Capital, a $300M private equity and advisory firm based in China. Recognized as a GCV Rising Star in 2022—placing among the top 0.5% of venture investors globally—Andrew has a proven track record of identifying and nurturing groundbreaking innovations. His sector expertise spans AI, robotics, industrial automation, semiconductors, advanced materials, and clean technology. With a vast global network of founders, investors, and business leaders across the U.S., Japan, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Andrew has successfully guided corporate investments in transformative technologies, bridging the gap between startups and strategic corporate partners to drive cross-border innovation and commercialization. Andrew holds bachelors and masters degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from MIT, and an MBA from The Wharton School. Specialties: Venture Capital, Investment Management, Deal Origination, Due Diligence, Valuation, Negotiation, Deal Execution, Portfolio Management, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship.
Andrew Maywah
SCHEDULE DETAILS
CVC Masterclass Agenda
As always, the agenda is subject to change and depends on last minute interferences by our attendees, such as urgent board meetings or investment proposals
27th OCT
MONDAY
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Registration & Networking
1:15 PM - 1:20 PM
Opening Remarks by DLA Piper and Pitch Global
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM
Attendees introduce themselves, and mention key interests
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Keynote Interview
Q&A style keynote with Jonathan Charles, former Investment Director- Samsung Catalyst funds on “Challenges and Opportunities for Corporate Venture Capital Funds"
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Keynote Interview
Q&A style keynote with Freddie Seba, former Senior Vice President - BBVA on “Corporate Venture Capital in LATAM"
2:10 PM - 2:40 PM
Q&A Benefits for Corporates to operate a CVC Fund
Andrew Maywah, experienced Venture Capital executive, who co-started TDK Ventures, will be interviewed by Axel Tillmann
2:40 PM - 3:30 PM
The legal aspects to start & operate a CVC Fund
Richard Bull and Mel Wheaton, both partners at DLA Piper will speak about the various options of forming a CVC Fund as well as the aspects of operating a CVC Fund.
3:30 PM - 4:10 PM
New Aspects to approach Investment Thesis and Due Diligence
Axel Tillmann, CEO Pitch Global CVC Accelerator, former Managing Director of an international CVC with $150 AUM, will present a new approach to visualize and standardize investment thesis and application to investment targets. This objective method will be also trackable all the way to the end of the deal. Supporting documents of the DD process will be structured accordingly. He will also speak about best practices for Sales/Opportunity pipeline assessment, Valuation practice, and Management Due Diligence.
4:10 PM - 5:00 PM
Q&A Session - General Discussion - Next Steps
All participants can speak about this experience, can ask additional questions, and voice what they would like to learn more about in the follow meetings.
THE IMPACT OF PITCH GLOBAL
What others say?
As members of our startup community share their stories, they illustrate the value of joining our ecosystem, where participants can pitch, listen, or seek their next investment opportunity, fostering a dynamic environment for collective growth and innovation.
GET IN TOUCH
Contact us for further information
Contact us for further information on sponsorship opportunities, event participation, mentorship programs, or any other inquiries. We're here to help you connect, innovate, and grow within the startup ecosystem
For over 10 years, Jonathan Charles (a.k.a. JC) served as an Investment Director at the Samsung Catalyst Fund (SCF). With a focus primarily on frontier and deep tech, JC’s investment experience spans across artificial intelligence, data center infrastructure, enterprise software auto tech / mobility, semiconductors, IoT / connectivity, and digital health. Prior to Samsung, JC held business development and product marketing roles at venture-backed RoamBI. His Silicon Valley experiences also include working at Apple in a partner development capacity and as an investment banker at Jefferies & Co. During and directly after business school, JC also served as an investment associate at Apjohn Ventures, an early stage biotech venture fund, and at a family office in Ann Arbor. JC holds an MBA and MHA from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He also holds an MS from the Carnegie Mellon Schools of Computer Science and Tepper School of Business and has completed an MPH from the Tulane School of Public Health. His undergraduate studies were completed at Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. JC is Kauffman Venture Capital Fellow.
Jonathan (JC) Charles Former Investment Director of Samsung Catalyst Fund