Daniel Lyons
Managing DirectorIMPROVED Corporate Finance
Daniel is Managing Director at IMPROVED and is experienced in New Mobility, EV charging infrastructure, and Climate Tech. Daniel supports IMPROVED and its clients on strategic, M&A, and growth financing advisory.
Prior to joining IMPROVED, Daniel was responsible for investments and M&A in E-mobility at Shell plc. In this role, Daniel worked on numerous international transactions around the world, including leading the 2021 acquisition of ubitricity. Daniel also spearheaded multiple strategic investments for Shell Ventures, including stakes in Revel and Envoy in the US, Masabi in the UK, and NWG Charging in Germany. Prior to his role at Shell, Daniel spent 16 years working in a strategic advisory to the Automotive, Technology, and Mobility sectors in roles at Macquarie, EY, and Accenture.
Daniel Lyons’s Session(s):
1:40 pm–2:25 pm | Thu, March 21, 2024
VC Funding: An Investor’s Perspective on Raising Capital in the EV Space
In the EV space, it’s easy to start a business but more challenging to be successful. You can’t pick up the paper without reading a negative article on EVs. How do you ignore the present day and look to the future to find innovative business models positioned for success?
In this panel, you’ll hear various investors’ views on raising capital in the EV space, including those investing in software and hardware at different funding stages. They’ll share the trends they’re seeing that can help position your business for success and external factors (like the upcoming election) that could impact investment decisions. Don’t miss this critical conversation for any business owner raising capital.