iGB Start-up Accelerator

iGB Startup Accelerator

Investing in the future of iGaming Innovation

1 July 2025 | 9:30am - 4:30pm | ExCeL London - South Gallery Rooms

The global iGaming market is set to soar beyond an astonishing £83 billion by 2025, driven by groundbreaking innovations and a compelling shift towards immersive digital experiences. This new summit, produced in association with Defy the Odds is designed to provide early-stage businesses with the insights, connections and opportunities they need to succeed.

Through unfiltered fireside chats, intimate roundtables, and private networking, start-ups will receive guidance on taking an idea from concept to execution, while also introducing them to key investors and partners for long-term growth.

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Why Attend

Exclusive Access

A private, Chatham House environment for facilitating sensitive and high-value discussions to help you scale your startup to the next level.

Curated Peer Network

Connect with with top-tier VC, PE, and institutional investors while sharing your wins and challenges with fellow startups.

Learn From Founders

Fireside chats, panels and roundtables with iGaming founders to spark new partnerships and long-term investment opportunities.

Unlock Investment

Identify unique investment opportunities to expand your portfolio and gain early access to cutting-edge startups innovating iGaming.

Register Your Interest

Whilst this is an invite-only event, you can register your interest in attending below. Our team will review your details and may be in touch to qualify and confirm your attendance as either a startup, investor or founder.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please fill out the sponsorship form rather than attendee form!

NOTE WELL *This is an invite only summit*

2025 Agenda

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iGB Start-Up Accelerator

- iGB Start-Up Accelerator
10:00 10:05

Welcome from the Chair

South Gallery Room 22

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10:05 10:30

Breaking into the industry - A Start-Ups Guide to Success

South Gallery Room 22

Hear directly from a former Pitch ICE winner as Tiffany shares the strategy and mindset that helped her break into the industry. This candid talk is packed with practical advice and inspiration for ea ...

- iGB Start-Up Accelerator
10:30 11:15

What VCs Look for in iGaming Start-Ups

South Gallery Room 22

Investment doesn’t come easy - especially in iGaming. This expert panel of top-tier investors breaks down the traits they seek, the red flags they avoid and how start-ups can cut through the noise. Wa ...

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11:15 11:45

The Next Jackpot: Breaking into Emerging Markets

South Gallery Room 22

Get ahead of the curve with a look at emerging geographies and verticals in the iGaming world. Discover where the money is heading and how to position your start-up for success in markets that are hea ...

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11:45 12:30

From Idea to Market

South Gallery Room 22

Transforming an idea into a product that fits the market is the difference between surviving and scaling. This panel dives into product validation, finding product-market fit and executing a go-to-mar ...

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12:30 13:30

Lunch / Networking Break

South Gallery Room 22

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13:30 14:00

Finding Your Next Big Play

South Gallery Room 22

This session is your strategic wake-up call. We’ll explore how successful founders identify pivotal moments, seize new opportunities and make bold decisions that transform early traction into long-ter ...

- iGB Start-Up Accelerator
14:00 14:30

AMA: Ask Me Anything

South Gallery Room 22

This open-floor Q&A gives you direct access to experts and speakers. Bring your specific challenges, pitch your ideas or ask for honest feedback—this is your chance to get clarity on exactly what come ...

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14:30 15:00

Reverse Pitch: Start-Ups Grill the Experts

South Gallery Room 22

The tables turn in this interactive session where founders take the mic and challenge seasoned investors and industry leaders. Ask what you really want to know—from pitch feedback to funding decisions ...

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15:00 15:30

Leo Judkins Talks

South Gallery Room 22

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15:30 16:45

Networking

South Gallery Room 22