ION Influencers fireside chat with Soho Square’s Stephen Edwards

20th January 2025

Our Co-Managing Partner Stephen Edwards sat down for an ION Influencers fireside chat with Giovanni Amodeo, sharing his insights on capital solutions for founders and the evolving landscape of mid-market investments

Click here to watch Stephen and Giovanni’s video discussion.

 

Key timestamps:

00:09 Introduction to ION Influencers Fireside Chats
01:36 Understanding Soho Square Capital
02:45 Economic Cycles and Their Impact
04:17 Investment Structure and Strategy
07:32 Assessing Founders’ Growth Beliefs
09:35 Evaluating Risk Appetite in Founders
13:09 Navigating the Decision-Making Process
15:35 The Role of Advisors in Capital Raising
17:43 Differentiating in a Competitive Market
20:23 Aligning Teams for Value Creation
21:48 Communicating Stakeholder Value
24:31 Understanding Capital Velocity and Returns
32:03 Market Trends and Future Predictions
34:35 Niche Market Strategies
35:35 Future Growth Ambitions