Truman Brewery (SXSW London Stage)

June 4, 2026, 12:35 - 1:10 PM

Built Local, Going Global: Investing Beyond the Usual Map

At a moment when more investors are rethinking where innovation happens, this panel will examine what it means to build locally and what the firm Union Heritage Ventures sees on The Horizon. This discussion will unpack the lessons that come from backing overlooked ecosystems before they become obvious: how pattern recognition is formed, how conviction is built ahead of consensus, and how a disciplined investment approach can uncover differentiated opportunities beyond the coasts. 

For anyone thinking about the future of venture, emerging markets of innovation, and where the next generation of high-impact companies may come from, this conversation offers a timely look at what investors see when they know how to look beyond the usual map.