Raising Capital & Expanding Globally

Topics Included:

• Preparing your company to be “Ready to Raise” and attract the right investors
• Building connections with a global network of VCs, angel investors, and family offices
• Leveraging the Cayman Islands’ Special Economic Zone framework to accelerate setup and expansion 
• Practical case studies and success stories from CEC and MacxTech

Our Speakers:

Paul Manivannan

Paul is the founder of MacxTech and a trusted advisor to startups and scale-ups navigating the capital-raising journey. With over a decade of experience as a founder and operator, he has worked across global markets to help companies get “ready to raise” and “connected to capital.” In 2024, he launched the innovative Land and Expand programme, designed to support scale-ups entering new markets with tailored strategies in structuring, hiring, and growth.

Charlie Kirkconnell

Charlie has served as CEO of Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) since 2013, leading the development of the Cayman Islands’ Special Economic Zones into a thriving hub for international business. He has extensive experience helping entrepreneurs and global companies establish a genuine physical presence in the Cayman Islands, with streamlined setup, regulatory support, and access to a collaborative business community.