Alpha Summit Reception '26
Event description
The Great Divergence
The leading global gathering for emerging fund managers and the allocators who back them.
Step into the evening with Allocator One in London, where the summit shifts gears into a night of connection and celebration. The Allocator One Alpha Summit Reception & Alpha Awards brings together the most inspiring global leaders, top-tier LPs, unicorn founders, and next-gen family offices for an unforgettable after-party.
The evening begins at 6:30 PM with cocktails and conversation, before moving to the main floor for a dinner experience blending buffet and flying service. At 7:30 PM, the spotlight turns to the Alpha Awards, recognizing the boldest voices and brightest builders shaping the future of venture capital.
After the awards, the night opens up with a live DJ, flowing drinks, and food until 11:00 PM—the perfect backdrop to keep the conversations going well beyond the summit.
This is more than a party. It’s where capital and community meet, and where tomorrow’s stories start.
About the hosts
Allocator One is an asset manager aimed on backing the top 3% of high-performing, first and second-time fund managers globally. We provide an initial anchoring investment, accelerating fund launches with proprietary infrastructure and a robust technology platform. Allocator One has invested in 25 specialized fund managers in the past 2 years.
Our investor base spans 20+ countries and includes family offices, leading corporations, funds of funds, unicorn founders, billion-dollar fund managers, and board members. With the largest deal flow globally, we assess approximately 80% of first and second-time fund managers globally.
Meet the hosts
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Michael Ströck is a co-founder of Allocator One. With extensive experience in tech and entrepreneurship, he has co-founded multiple companies and venture funds, including Candidately (YC S17), First Circle Capital, and Calm/Storm Ventures.
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Felix Staeritz is a co-founder of Allocator One. He has successfully built and exited several companies, and is passionate about backing new fund talent and high-potential ventures, bringing an extensive network and deep experience in scaling businesses to the investment community.